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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Oleg Aschenbreaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Retsu Kaioh's chin.
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Retsu Kaioh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aschenbreaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaioh tries to avoid it but Aschenbreaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaioh to the ground. Kaioh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaioh is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaioh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aschenbreaker misses with a takedown attempt - Kaioh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaioh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aschenbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aschenbreaker showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kaioh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aschenbreaker is working away from the top position though.
Kaioh is controlling Aschenbreaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kaioh trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh missing with punches from the bottom.
Kaioh wants to improve his position but Aschenbreaker is controlling well.
Aschenbreaker throwing shots but Kaioh is blocking nicely.
Kaioh is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaioh wants to control but Aschenbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaioh is looking to improve his position.
Aschenbreaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaioh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aschenbreaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aschenbreaker swings for the body but Kaioh moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Aschenbreaker thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Aschenbreaker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Aschenbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aschenbreaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Kaioh is predictable there
and Aschenbreaker counters with a left to the body.
Aschenbreaker thows a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aschenbreaker checks a leg kick.
Aschenbreaker lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aschenbreaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaioh is fending him off so far but Aschenbreaker persists. Nope, Kaioh circles away and we're back to standing.
Aschenbreaker looks to throw the jab but Kaioh is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh tries to clinch but Aschenbreaker moves out of range.
Aschenbreaker checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kaioh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kaioh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aschenbreaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kaioh is trying to control the position but Aschenbreaker postures up.
Kaioh looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaioh, not yet.
Kaioh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaioh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaioh keeping moving, preventing Aschenbreaker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker pushing down on Kaioh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aschenbreaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaioh trying to control here.
Kaioh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaioh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaioh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aschenbreaker defending well though.
Kaioh wants to take a breather but Aschenbreaker is having none of it.
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 Oleg Aschenbreaker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aschenbreaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaioh throws a head kick but Aschenbreaker moves out of range.
Kaioh throws a right hand that Aschenbreaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Aschenbreaker also avoids with ease.
Aschenbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaioh moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaioh 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 Aschenbreaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aschenbreaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aschenbreaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kaioh is trying to improve his position.
Oleg Aschenbreaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the action but Kaioh is working from the bottom.
Kaioh is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker tries for a kimura but Kaioh is defending well.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the action but Kaioh is working from the bottom.
Kaioh is looking to reverse the position.
Kaioh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the position but Kaioh is working away.
Aschenbreaker tries to move to mount but Kaioh blocks the move with his legs.
Kaioh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aschenbreaker controlling the position from side mount.
Kaioh is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Aschenbreaker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker controls the position from side control.
Kaioh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aschenbreaker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kaioh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kaioh tries to get to full guard but Aschenbreaker has control of the leg.
Kaioh wants to get back to full guard but Aschenbreaker has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaioh keeps working.
Kaioh is trying to improve his position.
Aschenbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Kaioh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker is really struggling to control Kaioh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaioh wants to control but Aschenbreaker postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Aschenbreaker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aschenbreaker shoots and misses
and Kaioh counters with a solid body kick.
Aschenbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaioh forces Aschenbreaker back against the cage and clinches.
Aschenbreaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aschenbreaker dodges an elbow strike from Kaioh.
Kaioh swings wildly with an uppercut but Aschenbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaioh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aschenbreaker tries to pull guard but Kaioh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aschenbreaker avoiding damage as Kaioh throws knees to the body.
Kaioh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaioh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aschenbreaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaioh to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Aschenbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh lands a nice elbow.
Aschenbreaker manages to break the clinch.
Kaioh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aschenbreaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaioh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaioh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaioh is looking to clinch but Aschenbreaker is avoiding it.
Kaioh avoids the head kick by Aschenbreaker.
Kaioh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aschenbreaker.
Kaioh misses with a jab to the body
and Aschenbreaker counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaioh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaioh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aschenbreaker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaioh's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaioh keeping full guard, as Aschenbreaker tries to pass.
Kaioh working a defensive guard here.
Aschenbreaker postures up in Kaioh's guard and throws a big left but Kaioh blocks it.
Aschenbreaker won't allow Kaioh to sweep him here.
Kaioh controlling the position.
Aschenbreaker preventing the sweep.
Kaioh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oleg Aschenbreaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker won't allow Kaioh to sweep him here.
Kaioh working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Retsu Kaioh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kaioh throws a leg kick but Aschenbreaker moved away.
Kaioh throws an off balance right hand
and Aschenbreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Retsu Kaioh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses
and Aschenbreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaioh throws a low kick, looking for Aschenbreaker's leg but Aschenbreaker calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaioh but Kaioh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aschenbreaker fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Aschenbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Retsu Kaioh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aschenbreaker fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaioh throws a leg kick that misses.
Aschenbreaker shoots in for a double leg but Kaioh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Retsu Kaioh.
I think Aschenbreaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oleg Aschenbreaker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Oleg Aschenbreaker thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaykke Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Bandeira Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheaton comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent - Ready for War. Bandeira Jr has chosen L'Estasi Dell'oro as his entrance music. Jaykke Wheaton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaykke Wheaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Bandeira Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandeira Jr scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jaykke Wheaton has been cut.
Bandeira Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wheaton to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Gabriel Bandeira Jr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheaton scores with a nice right hand.
Wheaton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wheaton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wheaton lands a big right hand that sends Bandeira Jr crashing to the mat! Wheaton stays standing though and waves Bandeira Jr back to his feet!
Bandeira Jr is rocked!
That has opened up Gabriel Bandeira Jr's cut even more.
Wheaton lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bandeira Jr up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wheaton from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bandeira Jr's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaykke Wheaton!
Jaykke Wheaton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mais não bate. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Newton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palhares's guard now.
Newton wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palhares throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palhares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Palhares in his guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton is trying to control the position but Palhares postures up.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares is stalling in the full guard.
Palhares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palhares, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to improve his position but instead Newton has moved into half guard.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Palhares is defending well.
Newton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Palhares!
Palhares is looking to improve his position but Newton isn't that keen on the idea.
Palhares is squirming around, avoiding Newton's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton moves to the back.
Newton seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Palhares's chin but Palhares turns very nicely into Newton's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Palhares.
Palhares throws a big right hand that misses.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palhares looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares thows a body shot but no joy.
Newton tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newton but Newton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newton clinches up with Palhares and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton has Palhares pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palhares manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newton breaks from the clinch.
Newton catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares sizes up Newton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palhares defends it well.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to control but Newton passes into side.
Palhares sneaks back into half guard.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Palhares sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton is working for a kimura but Palhares is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Palhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Palhares is trying to get back to full guard.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
Newton wants to take a breather but Palhares is having none of it.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton 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.
Isaac Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Palhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palhares is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Palhares defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Palhares swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Palhares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Palhares misses with a straight left.
Newton misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palhares pinned against the cage. Palhares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palhares looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronaldo Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Palhares has his takedown stuffed
and Newton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Palhares!
Newton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Palhares has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Palhares!
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Ronaldo Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeping full guard, as Palhares tries to pass.
Palhares trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.
Newton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Palhares!
Palhares is trying to escape the mount.
Newton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Palhares to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Palhares right now.
Newton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Newton's guard. Nice work there by Palhares.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Newton.
Well Newton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
An out of breath Isaac Newton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, George Oven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko misses the jab.
Kukko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kukko gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oven tries to buck Kukko off but Kukko is having none of it.
Oven is not content to let Kukko control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kukko gets to mount! Oven was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oven regains half guard.
Kukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Kukko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oven kicks Kukko off and gets back to his feet.
Oven dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
Oven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Oven.
Oven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kukko backs up against the cage.
Kukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kukko's half guard.
Kukko has his hands clasped together around Oven's back. He's all about the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko is looking to control Oven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kukko avoid being mounted?
Kukko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oven's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oven is keeping busy.
Kukko punches the canvas rather than the man.
Oven tries to roll but Kukko sticks to his back.
Kukko throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kukko is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oven. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kukko is looking to control Oven but Oven is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oven is covering up but some of the strikes from Kukko are getting through and doing damage.
Kukko lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kukko controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kukko punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kukko doesn't have the hooks in and Oven manages to turn into his guard.
Oven tries to free his leg and advance position but Kukko is retaining full guard.
Oven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oven!
Oven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kukko landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko working for a submission but Oven is keeping him at bay.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oven tries to reverse the position but Kukko maintains control.
Kukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oven is looking to escape.
Kukko working Oven over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oven is desperately trying to improve his position but Kukko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kukko misses with an uppercut. Oven saw that one coming.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oven.
Kukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oven ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oven scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oven lands a lovely overhand right.
Oven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kukko lands a jab to Oven's midsection.
Kukko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oven on the side of the head.
Kukko fails with the takedown.
Kukko misses with a wild combination.
Kukko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oven misses with a double jab.
Oven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oven.
Oven's corner calls for a 1-2. Oven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kukko checks a low kick from Oven.
George Oven is winning the standup battle so far.
Oven misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Oven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukko momentarily.
Kukko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kukko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oven.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oven manages to avoid it.
Oven throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oven.
Oven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oven takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Oven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oven throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Oven's front leg but catches the back leg as Oven tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Oven.
Kukko defending well as Oven loads up on a big left hand.
Oven misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko swings for the body but Oven moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oven keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Oven pulls Kukko in close to his closed guard and prevents Kukko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oven keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Oven wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oven wants to stand but Kukko is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oven blocks a jab.
Oven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kukko.
George Oven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Kukko tried to score with a low kick but Oven checks it.
Oven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kukko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oven scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kukko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oven doesn't seem phased though.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oven tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oven to the ground. Oven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kukko.
Kukko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oven throws a big shot that misses.
Oven throws a series of punches but Kukko avoids them all with ease.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown but Oven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kukko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kukko thuds his right hand into Oven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oven wants it to stay on the feet.
Oven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oven just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oven back to the cage. Kukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukko tries to land a front kick but Oven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oven leaves Kukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oven lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oven, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kukko.
Kukko is breathing heavily.
Oven connects with the punch.
Oven checks the leg kick.
Oven misses the shot to the body.
Oven misses with an uppercut
and Kukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oven lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko scores with a jab to the body.
Kukko jabs at Oven's body.
Oven misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Oven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kukko misses with the combination.
Oven misses with an uppercut.
Kukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oven throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Kukko with a jab.
Kukko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko trying to control but Oven is working from the bottom.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oven keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko postures up.
Oven has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kukko has passed into side control.
Oven can't do much from the bottom here.
Oven sneaks back into half guard.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Oven won't allow it.
Oven is trying to maintain the position but Kukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Kukko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oven is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands strikes from half guard.
Oven trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Oven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kukko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kukko tries to control but Oven wriggling away.
Oven in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Kukko! That's really hurt Oven and he's turned his back - Kukko keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kukko jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasi Kukko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Casablancas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casablancas comes to the cage accompanied by Gers Pardoel - Bagagedrager ft. Sef . Julian Casablancas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Casablancas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casablancas just misses with a punch to the body.
Casablancas moves out of range as Kirijenko throws a body kick.
Casablancas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirijenko under the eye.
Kirijenko slips a straight right by Casablancas.
Casablancas with a jab.
Casablancas avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Casablancas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirijenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Julian Casablancas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Casablancas misses the target.
Casablancas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko slips a jab from Casablancas.
Kirijenko throws a leg kick but Casablancas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Casablancas blocks a head kick by Kirijenko.
Casablancas moves into range and clinches up with Kirijenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casablancas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kirijenko is trying to stall.
Kirijenko tries to work over Casablancas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casablancas trying to land knees to the body.
Casablancas can't find room to land a body shot as Kirijenko controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Casablancas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Casablancas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirijenko blocks an uppercut.
Casablancas is leaning against Kirijenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Casablancas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kirijenko's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Casablancas lands a nice uppercut.
Casablancas lands an uppercut.
Casablancas tries a body shot but Kirijenko blocks it.
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!
Casablancas misses with a punch to the body.
Casablancas lands a shoulder strike.
Casablancas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirijenko tries for a takedown but Casablancas manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Casablancas on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Casablancas as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Casablancas.
Casablancas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Casablancas manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Casablancas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Casablancas throws a good cross that connects.
Casablancas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirijenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Casablancas closes the distance but Kirijenko moves to the side
and Kirijenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Casablancas moves out of range as Kirijenko throws a body kick.
Julian Casablancas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirijenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Casablancas is out of range.
Kirijenko is looking to chop away at Casablancas's legs.
A big right from Casablancas misses.
Casablancas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko blocks a body shot from Casablancas.
Kirijenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirijenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Casablancas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casablancas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirijenko backwards.
Casablancas scores with a knee to the head.
Casablancas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casablancas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Julian Casablancas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
Casablancas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Casablancas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Casablancas sizes up Kirijenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kirijenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Casablancas.
Casablancas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Casablancas, as that shot connected.
Casablancas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirijenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Casablancas scrambles back to his feet.
Kirijenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casablancas.
Casablancas connects with a right hand. Kirijenko shakes it off.
Julian Casablancas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirijenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Casablancas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirijenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirijenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirijenko preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casablancas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Casablancas looking for a sweep. Not yet Casablancas, not yet.
Casablancas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Julian Casablancas.
Casablancas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirijenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Casablancas rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirijenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casablancas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Casablancas is just out of range.
Casablancas moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirijenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirijenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Casablancas's waist but Casablancas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirijenko off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Casablancas.
Kirijenko misses the shot to the body.
Casablancas misses with a few strikes there.
Kirijenko walks into a left hand.
Casablancas blocks the body kick.
Kirijenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Casablancas misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirijenko throws a hook to the side of Casablancas's head but Casablancas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casablancas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirijenko is able to avoid easily.
Casablancas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Casablancas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirijenko tries a low kick but Casablancas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko misses with a body kick.
Casablancas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirijenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Casablancas as he checks the leg kick.
Casablancas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Casablancas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kirijenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kirijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Casablancas is just out of range.
Kirijenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Casablancas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Casablancas clobbers Kirijenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Casablancas connects with a nice looking jab.
Casablancas is looking to clinch but Kirijenko is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casablancas avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
A head kick misses from Kirijenko.
Casablancas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirijenko swings for the body but Casablancas moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Casablancas.
Casablancas tries to clinch up.
Casablancas lands with a straight right. Kirijenko didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirijenko is defended easily by Casablancas.
Julian Casablancas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casablancas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Casablancas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Casablancas misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Casablancas.
Casablancas is looking to clinch.
Casablancas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Casablancas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirijenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirijenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Casablancas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Casablancas can't find room to land a body shot as Kirijenko controls the action.
Casablancas throws an elbow but it misses.
Casablancas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kirijenko blocking some punches.
Kirijenko wants a takedown.
Kirijenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Casablancas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Julian Casablancas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casablancas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Casablancas lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirijenko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casablancas.
Casablancas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Casablancas.
Casablancas lands a nice elbow.
Kirijenko is rocked!
Kirijenko trying to stall but Casablancas improves his position.
Casablancas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casablancas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirijenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirijenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Casablancas gets an underhook and turns Kirijenko into the cage.
Casablancas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Casablancas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirijenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirijenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casablancas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casablancas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirijenko.
Casablancas pushes Kirijenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Casablancas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirijenko.
Kirijenko prevents a body shot from Casablancas.
Casablancas lands with a light punch inside.
Casablancas lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kirijenko fails to land.
Kirijenko blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is trying to stall.
Casablancas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Casablancas.
Casablancas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kirijenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Casablancas tries to work over Kirijenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casablancas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casablancas gets through Kirijenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirijenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Casablancas finish him?
Casablancas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirijenko.
Casablancas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirijenko can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Casablancas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyov Kirijenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casablancas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casablancas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirijenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Casablancas drops Kirijenko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kirijenko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kirijenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirijenko has Casablancas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Casablancas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Casablancas.
Casablancas scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirijenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Casablancas trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Casablancas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Casablancas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Casablancas!
Julian Casablancas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Charmicheal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boing Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparbot has chosen Boeing 777 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Charmicheal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Boing Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charmicheal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparbot.
Sparbot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charmicheal's hands.
Sparbot misses the body punch
and Charmicheal counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Sparbot misses.
Sparbot looks to land a right hand but Charmicheal moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charmicheal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charmicheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Sparbot.
Sparbot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charmicheal avoids it really well and circles away.
Charmicheal misses the jab.
Charmicheal misses with a shot to the body
and Sparbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charmicheal.
Charmicheal connects with a nice looking jab.
Sparbot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charmicheal.
Sparbot throws the left hand but Charmicheal avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Charmicheal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charmicheal.
Charmicheal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparbot.
Charmicheal darts in trying to clinch
and Sparbot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like James Charmicheal has been cut.
Sparbot misses the body punch
and Charmicheal counters with a right hand 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!
Charmicheal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sparbot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charmicheal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sparbot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charmicheal scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charmicheal.
Sparbot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Charmicheal tries to clinch but Sparbot is having none of it.
Sparbot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sparbot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparbot misses the target.
Charmicheal misses with a right hand
and Sparbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparbot has a takedown stuffed.
Decent striking displayed by Sparbot there.
Sparbot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charmicheal avoids the head kick by Sparbot.
Sparbot scores with a punch to the head.
Sparbot blocks a jab.
Sparbot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Charmicheal.
Sparbot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Charmicheal throws the left hand but Sparbot avoids the punch easily.
Sparbot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparbot moves in looking to clinch but Charmicheal pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparbot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charmicheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charmicheal clinches.
Charmicheal blocking some punches.
Sparbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charmicheal's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparbot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparbot wants to break free but Charmicheal has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparbot misses with a body punch.
Sparbot avoids the elbow strike from Charmicheal, against the cage.
Charmicheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Charmicheal controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boing Sparbot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Charmicheal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Charmicheal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sparbot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sparbot swats away the attempt to clinch by Charmicheal.
Sparbot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charmicheal throws out the jab.
Charmicheal lands a nice shot that snaps Sparbot's head back.
Charmicheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charmicheal.
Charmicheal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sparbot lands a jab to the nose.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Charmicheal moves out of range.
Charmicheal misses with a hook. Sparbot ducked under it nicely.
Sparbot throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot thows a body shot but no joy.
Charmicheal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparbot darts in and clinches Charmicheal up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Charmicheal throws an elbow but misses.
Charmicheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Charmicheal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sparbot's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Charmicheal.
Charmicheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
Charmicheal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charmicheal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Charmicheal blocks a body shot from Sparbot.
Sparbot misses with a body punch.
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Charmicheal controls the action.
A short right from Charmicheal on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparbot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Charmicheal smiles and moves away.
Charmicheal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparbot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sparbot misses with a wild combination.
Sparbot throws a combination that misses
enabling Charmicheal to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charmicheal slips a straight right by Sparbot.
Charmicheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sparbot misses with a hook. Charmicheal ducked under it nicely.
Charmicheal rushes Sparbot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charmicheal lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot works on Charmicheal's body with a couple of short punches.
Charmicheal tries to work over Sparbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Sparbot.
Charmicheal lands an elbow inside.
Sparbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparbot digs a right hand into Charmicheal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Charmicheal's gas tank.
Sparbot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sparbot misses with a body punch.
Charmicheal misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sparbot tries to work over Charmicheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charmicheal throws an elbow that misses.
Sparbot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Charmicheal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charmicheal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparbot looks to land a combination. Charmicheal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot instigates a clinch.
Boing Sparbot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Charmicheal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charmicheal misses with some punches.
Charmicheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Charmicheal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparbot.
Good body shot from Sparbot.
A hook to the body from Charmicheal.
Charmicheal prevents a body shot from Sparbot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boing Sparbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Charmicheal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Charmicheal tries to clinch up.
Charmicheal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparbot.
Boing Sparbot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparbot misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Charmicheal there.
Sparbot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparbot swats away the attempt to clinch by Charmicheal.
Sparbot throws out a leg kick but Charmicheal moves out of range and Sparbot only half commits.
Charmicheal misses with a low kick.
Sparbot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charmicheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charmicheal scores with a jab to the head.
Charmicheal missing with a left hand there. Sparbot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charmicheal moves in looking to clinch but Sparbot pushes him off.
James Charmicheal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparbot pushes Charmicheal up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparbot lands with a light punch inside.
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Charmicheal controls the action.
Sparbot avoids a wild elbow strike from Charmicheal.
Sparbot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparbot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparbot tries to work over Charmicheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charmicheal.
Sparbot wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot blocks an elbow strike.
Charmicheal prevents a body shot from Sparbot.
Charmicheal prevents a body shot from Sparbot.
A nice left hand lands by Sparbot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charmicheal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparbot misses with a body punch.
Sparbot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charmicheal lands a nice elbow.
Sparbot pushes Charmicheal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charmicheal working aggressively here.
Charmicheal throws an elbow that misses.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Charmicheal to keep the fight standing.
James Charmicheal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boing Sparbot.
Charmicheal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparbot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Charmicheal throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sparbot.
Sparbot tries to work over Charmicheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charmicheal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Charmicheal controls the action.
Sparbot tries a body shot but Charmicheal blocks it.
Charmicheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Charmicheal misses with an elbow strike.
Sparbot tries to circle away but Charmicheal has him pinned against the cage.
Sparbot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charmicheal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charmicheal.
Charmicheal pushes off an throws an elbow but Sparbot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sparbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charmicheal stops a takedown attempt from Sparbot.
Sparbot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charmicheal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Charmicheal duly obliges.
Boing Sparbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charmicheal swings for the body but Sparbot moves out of range.
Sparbot instigates a clinch.
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!
Sparbot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charmicheal.
Sparbot tries to work over Charmicheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charmicheal is pressed up against the cage. Sparbot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Charmicheal down to the mat. Charmicheal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charmicheal defending well as Sparbot loads up on a big left hand.
Charmicheal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparbot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charmicheal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparbot darts in and clinches Charmicheal up against the cage.
Sparbot misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but James Charmicheal did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on James Charmicheal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sparbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Charmicheal.
Charmicheal misses with a looping right.
Sparbot throws a low kick, looking for Charmicheal's leg but Charmicheal calmly moves out of range.
Sparbot wants to clinch but Charmicheal slips to the side
and Charmicheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparbot tries to clinch up but Charmicheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Charmicheal throws a good cross that connects.
Sparbot connects with a body shot that sends Charmicheal's belly button to the back.
Sparbot misses with a hook. Charmicheal ducked under it nicely.
Sparbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Charmicheal is just out of range.
Charmicheal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparbot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charmicheal lands a glancing blow to the side of Sparbot's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charmicheal moves in looking to clinch but Sparbot pushes him off.
Sparbot wants to clinch up but Charmicheal keeps it at a distance.
Charmicheal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Charmicheal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sparbot lands with an uppercut that bounces Charmicheal off the cage and back into range.
Charmicheal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charmicheal misses with a left hand
and Sparbot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charmicheal is looking to clinch.
Charmicheal lands a jab to the head.
Charmicheal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Charmicheal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charmicheal slips under a jab.
Charmicheal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charmicheal takes one to the chin there.
Sparbot misses with a wild body shot.
Charmicheal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparbot misses with a left hand
and Charmicheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparbot misses the shot to the body.
Sparbot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charmicheal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparbot scores with a jab to the body.
Sparbot lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sparbot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparbot shoots for a takedown but Charmicheal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sparbot looks to score with a jab to the body but Charmicheal is just out of range.
Sparbot misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Charmicheal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sparbot misses with a combination
and Charmicheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparbot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charmicheal misses with a left hand
and Sparbot counters with a single leg into guard. Charmicheal didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparbot stopping the sweep attempt from Charmicheal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot content to stall in guard here.
Sparbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Charmicheal is retaining full guard.
Sparbot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charmicheal keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
Charmicheal seems keen to control Sparbot's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sparbot misses with a left hand
and Charmicheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparbot thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparbot misses with a combination
and Charmicheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charmicheal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Boing Sparbot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Charmicheal'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. This is the final round!
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charmicheal.
Sparbot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparbot scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Charmicheal misses.
Sparbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charmicheal closes the distance but Sparbot moves to the side
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Charmicheal misses with a looping left.
Sparbot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charmicheal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charmicheal thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparbot misses with a left hand
and Charmicheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Charmicheal tries to clinch up.
Charmicheal looks to clinch
and Sparbot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charmicheal tries to clinch but Sparbot is having none of it.
Charmicheal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparbot with a hook.
Charmicheal throws a shot from downtown. Sparbot moves away and avoids it.
Charmicheal misses the jab.
Charmicheal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparbot cracks a nice hook into Charmicheal's ribs.
Sparbot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charmicheal is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charmicheal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparbot.
Charmicheal tries to clinch up but Sparbot circles away and keeps his distance.
Charmicheal throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sparbot to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparbot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charmicheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot is just out of range.
A jab from Sparbot does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charmicheal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
Sparbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charmicheal.
Sparbot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charmicheal moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Charmicheal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparbot is in Charmicheal's guard.
Sparbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Charmicheal is retaining full guard.
Sparbot being controlled here momentarily.
Charmicheal keeping full guard, as Sparbot tries to pass.
Sparbot stopping the sweep attempt from Charmicheal.
Sparbot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charmicheal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charmicheal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Charmicheal is keen to just control but Sparbot is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot gets back to full guard.
Charmicheal stopping the sweep attempt from Sparbot.
Boing Sparbot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charmicheal wanted to stand there but Sparbot had control of the position.
Sparbot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparbot wants to sweep but no luck.
James Charmicheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charmicheal wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boing Sparbot.
Well Sparbot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boing Sparbot! Boing Sparbot retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Boing Sparbot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo comes to the cage accompanied by Yö - Likaiset Legendat. Timo Yo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Kyle Romo's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Yo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo lands a really nice looking cross but Romo seems unphased.
Romo lands a jab to the nose.
Yo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romo throws out the jab.
Romo misses with a straight right.
Yo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yo throws a big right hand that misses.
Yo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo chips away with some ground and pound.
Romo keeping moving, preventing Yo from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yo throwing strikes from guard but Romo blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo working a defensive guard here.
Yo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yo trying to control the position from guard on top but Romo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yo trying to control the position from guard on top but Romo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yo throws a big elbow that misses.
Romo is wriggling around but Yo manages to pass to half guard.
Yo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo throws a strike but Romo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yo stands up over Romo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romo 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.
Yo looking to pass the guard.
Romo 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.
Yo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo wants to pass the guard but Romo is keeping the position.
Yo trying to control but Romo is working from the bottom.
Yo throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yo wants to control from the top but Romo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Yo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Romo throws a right hand that Yo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yo also avoids with ease.
Yo takes a swing at Romo's ribcage but misses.
John Kyle Romo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yo misses with an uppercut.
Yo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yo thows a body shot but no joy.
Romo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Romo.
Yo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yo connects with a nice looking jab.
Yo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yo misses with a takedown attempt - Romo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Yo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo misses the shot to the body.
Romo throws a good cross that connects.
Romo lands a leg kick that knocks Yo off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo throws a jab but it's blocked by Romo.
The crowd cheers as Yo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romo doesn't seem phased though.
Romo swings for the body but Yo moves out of range.
Romo throws out a leg kick but Yo moves out of range and Romo only half commits.
Romo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romo lands with an overhand left.
Romo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romo throws a sloppy head kick and Yo moves out of range easily.
Yo avoids the body shot from Romo.
Yo clinches.
A short body shot lands from Yo as the two fighters clinch.
Romo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yo.
Romo tries a knee to the head but Yo blocks it.
Yo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Yo lands a left hand.
Romo takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yo is trying to break free.
Romo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yo is defending well for now.
Yo tries for a takedown but Romo manages to get underhooks.
Yo is working for takedown but Romo is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romo.
Romo presses Yo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romo prevents a body shot from Yo.
A head punch on the inside from Yo fails to land.
Romo with a knee to the head.
Yo wants to take the fight to the mat but Romo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yo wants a takedown.
Romo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yo.
Romo landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yo blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Yo.
Romo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romo misses with a punch on the inside.
Romo lands with a light punch inside.
Yo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romo prevents it.
Romo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Yo blocks with his arms.
Yo cracks Romo with a nice body shot.
Yo working aggressively here.
Yo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romo throws a hook but Yo blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yo moves away from the strike by Romo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Yo catches Romo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yo moves into the clinch.
Romo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yo's elbow.
Romo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yo up against the cage.
Yo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romo after a bit of a struggle.
Yo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romo prevents it.
Yo taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romo lands an uppercut.
Romo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Romo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kyle Romo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice cross by Romo.
Yo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romo misses with a low kick.
Yo moves away from the strike by Romo.
Romo throws a right and a left that Yo avoids nicely.
Romo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yo tries for a takedown but Romo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romo swings for the body but Yo moves out of range.
Romo tries to close the distance and clinch but Yo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romo closes the distance and clinches.
Yo avoiding damage as Romo throws knees to the body.
Romo lands an uppercut.
Romo trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Romo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo connects with a knee to the head.
Yo misses with a punch to the body.
Yo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romo.
A body shot lands from Yo.
Yo misses with the head strike.
Yo tries to work over Romo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Romo.
Yo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Yo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Romo.
Yo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romo's elbow.
Romo lands an uppercut.
Romo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yo's face.
Yo wants to stall.
Yo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yo tries a body shot but Romo blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yo lands a right hand.
Yo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Romo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yo fails to land.
Yo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yo throws a punch but it's blocked by Romo.
Romo throws a head punch that misses.
Yo wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Romo.
Yo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yo misses with a punch on the inside.
Romo blocks a body shot from Yo.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romo lands an uppercut.
Romo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yo blocking some punches.
Yo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Yo blocks with his arms.
Romo struggles to land a body shot inside as Yo controls his hands.
Yo swings wildly with an uppercut but Romo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yo breaks from the clinch.
Romo misses with a hook. Yo ducked under it nicely.
Romo misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo cracks Romo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Romo!
Romo throws a shot from downtown. Yo moves away and avoids it.
Yo blocks a head kick by Romo.
Romo moves out of range of the strikes.
Yo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yo moves out of range of the strikes.
Romo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yo cracks Romo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Romo.
Romo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romo 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.
Romo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yo under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Romo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kyle Romo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Romo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kyle Romo!
John Kyle Romo made sure to mention his sponsor, RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast comes to the cage accompanied by EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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267 lbs
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275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, French Toast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Norman Steel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel tries to clinch up but Toast circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Toast as he connects with a hook.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Toast counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel looks to clinch
and Toast counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel shoots in and drives through. Toast sprawls well.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Toast is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toast connects with a nice short shot to Steel's temple.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Toast sits in half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toast takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Toast sits in half guard.
Toast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Toast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Toast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel trying to hold on to Toast's head to control him but Toast postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toast is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toast passes into half guard.
Steel tries to roll over but Toast keeps him under control.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toast.
Toast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Toast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toast slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Steel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toast scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toast looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel tries to roll over but Toast keeps him under control.
Toast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Toast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toast working Steel over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toast connects with a nice short shot to Steel's temple.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Toast.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Toast trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to control but Toast postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toast slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Toast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel tries to clinch but Toast is having none of it.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Toast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toast's waist but Toast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Toast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Toast.
Toast keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.
Toast breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Toast misses.
Toast's corner calls for a 1-2. Toast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toast ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Toast is proving a slippery customer.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toast.
Toast postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Toast pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toast is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toast working Steel over with strikes.
Steel is trying to stand back up but Toast is controlling him
Toast takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Toast has control of the leg.
Toast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toast wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toast wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel is pressing down on Toast's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toast 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.
Steel is trying to keep Toast in close.
Toast is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toast working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toast showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel looking to control.
Toast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Toast postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Toast content to stall in guard here.
Toast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toast postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Toast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel controlling Toast's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel is trying to control the position but Toast postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toast passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Toast dominated that second round.
That's time! Toast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Toast checks it.
Toast moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like French Toast has been cut.
Toast digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt
and Toast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toast rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Steel is pushing Toast up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Toast tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toast prevents a body shot from Steel.
Toast prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toast fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a push kick but Toast slaps the foot to one side.
Toast misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Toast as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Toast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toast.
Toast gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
Toast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toast looking to pass the guard.
Toast trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toast postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toast postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Toast is stalling in the full guard.
Toast drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Toast off! Toast jumps back into Steel's guard.
Steel keeping full guard, as Toast tries to pass.
Toast postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Toast being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Toast from controlling successfully.
Toast works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel pushes Toast off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Toast swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Toast misses with a takedown attempt - Steel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel misses with a takedown
and Toast counters with a one-two to the body.
French Toast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toast misses the shot to the body.
Steel looking to score a takedown here. Toast is defending well but Steel drives through and ends up in Toast's guard.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Toast from controlling successfully.
Toast advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toast sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Toast clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on French Toast's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel tries to clinch up but Toast circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toast in his tracks.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toast throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Toast is in Steel's guard.
Toast is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
Toast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steel!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toast lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toast is landing with some decent strikes but Steel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel is rocked!
Toast controlling from mount.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Toast finish him?
Toast loads up with a big shot that hurts Steel! He's pulled Toast in close but Toast has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Steel survive? More strikes from Toast and Steel is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). French Toast!
French Toast is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, French Toast took to the microphone: 'I ain't a killer, but don't push me..Revenge is the sweetest joy next to getting pussy.. No flukes this time Steel..'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saunders's choice of entrance music: Fort Minor - Remember the Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Wolfen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 2, fighting out of London, John Saunders!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders throws a hook but Wolfen blocks it.
Wolfen thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolfen throws a leg kick
and Saunders counters with a three punch combo that has Wolfen backing up. Wolfen nods at Saunders to acknowledge the strikes.
Saunders throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfen moves out of range easily.
Saunders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolfen cracks Saunders with a nice body shot.
Wolfen tries for a takedown but Saunders manages to get underhooks.
Saunders lands a shot to the body.
Wolfen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saunders regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfen throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Saunders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saunders pulls Wolfen in close to prevent any damage.
Wolfen is looking to work some ground and pound but Saunders has wrist control.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfen passes Saunders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolfen lands a nice short elbow.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is holding on to half guard well.
Wolfen tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Wolfen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saunders's head.
Wolfen wants to work for an arm triangle but Saunders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolfen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saunders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolfen.
Wolfen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saunders is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolfen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wolfen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolfen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saunders defending well though.
Saunders wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saunders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saunders tries to kick Wolfen off but Wolfen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Wolfen is controlling well.
Wolfen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saunders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolfen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saunders wants to control but Wolfen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolfen.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Wolfen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saunders defending well though.
Wolfen wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wolfen is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolfen is working for a submission of some sort.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Wolfen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfen thows a huge punch but Saunders dodges it nicely.
Wolfen trying to mount his opponent but Saunders defends it.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen stalling.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Wolfen has control of the leg.
Wolfen working the head and body with strikes.
Saunders trying to control here.
Wolfen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saunders controlling the position for now.
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!
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wolfen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wolfen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saunders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfen throws a low kick but Saunders moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Saunders looking to control.
Wolfen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolfen works over Saunders with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfen 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.
Wolfen throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Frank Wolfen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saunders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolfen.
Wolfen throws a strike but Saunders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wolfen is looking for a triangle but Saunders pushes his legs off easily.
Saunders slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolfen has Saunders pulled in close to control his posture.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfen.
Wolfen looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Saunders stops Wolfen from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
Saunders wants to stand but Wolfen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wolfen wants to stand up but Saunders is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wolfen working for a triangle but Saunders defends it easily.
Wolfen looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders trying to control but Wolfen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolfen keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass.
Saunders sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Saunders.
Saunders works the jab nicely.
Wolfen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saunders's guard.
Wolfen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfen prevents Saunders from getting back to his feet.
Wolfen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolfen won't allow Saunders to sweep him here.
Wolfen working some strikes from top position.
Wolfen throws a strike but Saunders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wolfen looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Wolfen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Wolfen.
Wolfen gets a clinch.
Wolfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Wolfen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wolfen is looking for a takedown.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolfen.
Wolfen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfen.
Wolfen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Wolfen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfen throws an off balance right hand
and Saunders counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolfen throws a leg kick but Saunders moved away.
Frank Wolfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolfen clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfen goes for a takedown attempt but Saunders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wolfen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saunders counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saunders blocks a jab.
Saunders lands a big head kick that sends Wolfen tumbling to the mat! Saunders takes a step backwards and waves Wolfen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wolfen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfen leaves his chin hanging out and Saunders seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Wolfen crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Saunders! John Saunders retains his welterweight title!
As John Saunders got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Hell Ya!" *Shouts to Wilson: "Who's next? Klaus Andersen or John Kyle Romo?" "Don't forget I want one more shot @ 185lbs."'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeo Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu comes into the arena with LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Okamoto's choice of entrance music: Fleur de lis - Jucifer. Hatsu Matsu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeo Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto misses with a straight right.
Matsu throws a head kick but Okamoto moves out of range.
Matsu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okamoto's head.
Matsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okamoto throws out the jab.
Matsu loads up on a big right hand but Okamoto slips the punch.
Matsu just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Matsu.
Matsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsu drives through with a takedown into Okamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Okamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okamoto controls Matsu momentarily but Matsu frees himself.
Matsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matsu working some strikes from top position.
Matsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Matsu cracks Okamoto with a solid left hand.
Okamoto working a defensive guard here.
Okamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsu defends it easily.
Matsu landing with the ground and pound.
Matsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okamoto controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu won't allow Okamoto to sweep him here.
Matsu 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.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Matsu postures up.
Okamoto looking for a guillotine here but Matsu defends easily.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Okamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsu lands a couple of digs.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsu.
Matsu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsu cracks Okamoto with a solid left hand.
Okamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Matsu is proving a slippery customer.
Okamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Okamoto, not yet.
Matsu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Okamoto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Matsu is looking to defend but Okamoto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Matsu! Okamoto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Matsu taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeo Okamoto! Takeo Okamoto retains his light heavyweight title!
Takeo Okamoto gave a mention to Happy Pills in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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