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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Wolowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Wolowitz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Barrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolowitz slips a jab from Barrera.
Wolowitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barrera checks a leg kick.
Barrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolowitz dives in and scores a takedown into Barrera's guard.
Wolowitz wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Barrera wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barrera holds on and takes a little breather.
Barrera wants to sweep here but Wolowitz controlling him for the moment.
Barrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolowitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera is trying to keep Wolowitz in close.
Barrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolowitz looking to pass the guard.
Wolowitz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolowitz throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Wolowitz from controlling successfully.
Barrera 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.
Wolowitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrera, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolowitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Wolowitz from controlling successfully.
Wolowitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Wolowitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolowitz wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Barrera working for a triangle but Wolowitz defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolowitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolowitz wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Wolowitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Wolowitz from controlling successfully.
Wolowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolowitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolowitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolowitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barrera's guard.
Wolowitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Barrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolowitz wants to take a breather but Barrera is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz working Barrera over with strikes.
Barrera moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrera is retaining full guard.
Barrera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wolowitz has passed into side control.
Barrera is looking for a sweep.
Wolowitz scores with punches from side control.
Barrera regains half guard.
Wolowitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolowitz.
Barrera trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolowitz moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Wolowitz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolowitz manages to avoid it.
Barrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolowitz shoots for a takedown but Barrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolowitz lands with a nice body punch.
Luis Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolowitz backs up against the cage.
It looks like Howard Wolowitz has been cut.
Wolowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolowitz leaves Barrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolowitz catches Barrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrera.
Barrera tries to move into range but Wolowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolowitz misses with a leg kick.
Wolowitz throws a right hand that Barrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrera also avoids with ease.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but Wolowitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luis Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolowitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barrera throws a nice looking combination but Wolowitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolowitz misses with a low kick.
Wolowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolowitz is out of range and Barrera settles back down.
Wolowitz lunges at Barrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrera's hand.
An inside leg kick from Barrera misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Barrera as he checks the leg kick.
Wolowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Barrera scores with a hook.
Wolowitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooh a lovely combination from Barrera sends Wolowitz down but not out. Barrera dives into side control looking to finish.
Wolowitz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolowitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolowitz is still in real trouble! Can Barrera finish him?
Barrera tries for a kimura but Wolowitz is defending well.
Barrera throws a strike aimed at the side of Wolowitz's head but Wolowitz avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera tries for a kimura but Wolowitz is defending well.
Wolowitz seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolowitz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wolowitz wants to control but Barrera is keeping busy.
Barrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolowitz sees it coming and defends easily.
Barrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolowitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barrera.
Wolowitz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera wants to pass the guard but Wolowitz is defending well.
Barrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolowitz moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrera postures up in Wolowitz's guard and throws a big left but Wolowitz blocks it.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Barrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howard Wolowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wolowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolowitz.
Barrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolowitz slips under a jab from Barrera.
A big left from Wolowitz misses.
Wolowitz walks into a left hand.
Barrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolowitz ducks under a wild hook from Barrera.
Wolowitz wants to land a leg kick but Barrera is out of range.
Wolowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Barrera.
Wolowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolowitz. Barrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolowitz is defended easily by Barrera.
Wolowitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Wolowitz. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Wolowitz misses.
Barrera misses with a few strikes there.
Wolowitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barrera's guard.
Barrera working for a triangle but Wolowitz defends it easily.
Barrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolowitz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolowitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolowitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolowitz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolowitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barrera.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrera wants to pass to mount but Wolowitz is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrera.
Howard Wolowitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolowitz tries to get to full guard but Barrera has control of the leg.
Barrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolowitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barrera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz is refusing to be controlled, as Barrera sits in half guard.
Wolowitz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barrera jumps into side control!
Wolowitz wants to control but Barrera postures up.
Wolowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Barrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Barrera tries for a kimura but Wolowitz is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Barrera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barrera 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Barrera!
Luis Barrera managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Teevie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teevie's entrance music is Stupid Kid. A fine choice. Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Teevie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Teevie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Teevie.
Mendez tries to clinch but Teevie moves out of range.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teevie but Teevie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ray Teevie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Teevie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendez's head backwards.
Teevie misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Teevie is just out of range.
Mendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teevie's waist but Teevie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendez off to one side.
Mendez wants to clinch.
Mendez shoots in for a double leg but Teevie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez needs to keep his hands up - Teevie had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teevie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teevie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teevie as he avoids it easily.
Tiago Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez tries to clinch there but Teevie circles away.
Mendez looks to clinch
and Teevie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teevie swinging wildly here.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teevie but Teevie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teevie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Teevie misses with a straight right.
Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teevie.
Teevie lands with a nice body punch.
Ray Teevie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Teevie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teevie avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teevie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teevie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Teevie.
Teevie misses with a series of wild punches.
Teevie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Teevie is avoiding it.
Mendez lands a jab.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Teevie is avoiding it.
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teevie jabs Mendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teevie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendez scores with a takedown into Teevie's guard.
Teevie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Teevie trying to control the position here.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Teevie keeps moving.
Mendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teevie dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teevie.
Mendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teevie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendez has wrist control.
Teevie looking to sit in guard and control but Mendez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Teevie is looking to stand up but Mendez isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Teevie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Teevie misses with an uppercut. Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray Teevie is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Teevie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Teevie.
Teevie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Teevie throws a big shot that misses.
Teevie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Teevie sprawls well.
Tiago Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez closes the distance and pushes Teevie back into the cage.
Teevie breaks from the clinch.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teevie throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez moves out of range as Teevie strikes.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Teevie, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Teevie against the cage but Teevie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ray Teevie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez throws a combination that misses
and Teevie counters with a left to the body.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Teevie tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teevie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teevie scores with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Teevie which made him look bad.
Teevie leaves Mendez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teevie works Mendez's body with a nice hook.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Teevie is avoiding it.
Mendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Teevie which made him look bad.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Teevie keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Teevie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teevie swivels and escapes.
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teevie looks to land a right hand but Mendez moved out of range.
Mendez moves forwards but Teevie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teevie but Teevie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teevie keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teevie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Teevie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teevie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teevie.
Mendez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Teevie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Teevie works Mendez's body with a nice hook.
Mendez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teevie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Teevie circles away.
Teevie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez scores with a one two! Teevie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Teevie misses with a wild body shot.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teevie misses with a body shot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Teevie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teevie throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Teevie's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Teevie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teevie defends it easily.
Mendez has his foot on Teevie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teevie works his way back into a safe position though.
Teevie trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Teevie postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teevie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teevie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez has a closed guard, preventing Teevie from standing up.
Teevie trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Teevie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Teevie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
Teevie throws a looping overhand right but Mendez ducks down to avoid it.
Teevie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teevie missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teevie pinned against the cage. Teevie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teevie misses with a looping left.
Teevie scores with a hook.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Teevie.
Teevie lands with a nice combination. Mendez backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
Teevie swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Teevie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teevie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tiago Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teevie is holding Mendez down, trying to stall.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teevie keeps working.
Teevie wants to get back to his feet but Mendez drags him back down.
Mendez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teevie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mendez working away.
Mendez has an Americana. Teevie didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mendez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mendez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tiago Mendez!
A victorious Tiago Mendez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpe's entrance music is Russian Unicorn. A fine choice. Karlsson has chosen Surfin´ bird as his entrance music. Kurt Karlsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Sharpe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sharpe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sharpe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries a knee to the head but Sharpe blocks it.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharpe's elbow.
Sharpe takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Richard Sharpe has been cut.
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!
Karlsson gets through Sharpe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karlsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sharpe is breathing heavily.
Karlsson missing with knees to the body.
Sharpe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karlsson uses from the top position.
Karlsson wants to get up but he can't break Sharpe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sharpe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Sharpe won't let him.
Sharpe wants to control the position but Karlsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sharpe trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharpe is on top in guard.
Karlsson wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharpe postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
Sharpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharpe is controlling him.
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
Karlsson wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
Sharpe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson is looking to stand back up but Sharpe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karlsson.
Sharpe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sharpe lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharpe stops Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Sharpe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karlsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sharpe is really struggling to control Karlsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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 Richard Sharpe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Sharpe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karlsson instigates a clinch.
Sharpe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sharpe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kurt Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sharpe tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Sharpe lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharpe lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Sharpe tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Sharpe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karlsson wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sharpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharpe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe looking for a guillotine here but Karlsson defends easily.
Sharpe has control of Karlsson's left arm, preventing Karlsson from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karlsson tries to stand but Sharpe is controlling from the bottom.
Sharpe is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Richard Sharpe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Sharpe in a clinch.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Sharpe.
Sharpe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sharpe blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Sharpe.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpe pulls Karlsson into guard.
Sharpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharpe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sharpe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Karlsson rolls with it to try and escape but Sharpe cranks on the arm and Karlsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Sharpe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Roastbeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Roastbeef!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Roastbeef on that attempt.
Lynch with a poor takedown
and Roastbeef counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynch's knee momentarily.
Roastbeef shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Lynch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roastbeef looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lynch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roastbeef, who protects the arm well.
Roastbeef is looking for a sweep.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Roastbeef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roastbeef is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roastbeef trying to get back to full guard but Lynch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Roastbeef sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch 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.
Lynch is thwarting Roastbeef's attempts to control the position.
Lynch drops an elbow to the side of Roastbeef's head.
Roastbeef is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roastbeef avoid being mounted?
Roastbeef is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynch's back!
Roastbeef has Lynch flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lynch trying to control the hands but Roastbeef won't let him.
Roastbeef struggling to land strikes to the head as Lynch covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch turns into Roastbeef and is now in his guard.
Roastbeef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roastbeef manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Roastbeef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Roastbeef is avoiding it.
Roastbeef lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Roastbeef finds it's target.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Roastbeef pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Roastbeef settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roastbeef avoids the head kick by Lynch.
The fighters circling - Roastbeef throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynch lands a nice looking body shot.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roastbeef. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roastbeef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roastbeef swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynch.
Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to clinch but Roastbeef moves out of range.
Roastbeef swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynch.
Roastbeef misses the shot to the body.
Lynch shoots for a takedown but Roastbeef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roastbeef scores with a sloppy right hand. Lynch should have avoided that one.
Roastbeef fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roastbeef manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Roastbeef will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lynch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roastbeef dips to his left and cracks Lynch with an uppercut!
Roastbeef has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roastbeef drops his hands momentarily and Lynch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Roastbeef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roastbeef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roastbeef tries to improve position but can't.
Roastbeef is trying to control Lynch's posture but Lynch avoids it.
Lynch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roastbeef has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lynch but great work by Roastbeef.
Roastbeef tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Roastbeef tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lynch's legs.
The strikes coming from Roastbeef are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roastbeef scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lynch to see if he's OK.
Lynch pushes Roastbeef away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roastbeef gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roastbeef has hold of Lynch's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lynch seems comfortable defending it but Roastbeef has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lynch is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lynch is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roastbeef couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Roastbeef!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck by AC/DC. The crowd seem to be enjoying Maier's choice of entrance music: Apaga mas não bate. Sepp Maier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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192 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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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
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Maier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Maier keeps the fight on the outside.
Maier has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Maier tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Maier back against the cage.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Maier pushes him off.
Silva wants to clinch up but Maier keeps it at a distance.
Maier tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Maier tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Silva with a jab.
Silva wants to clinch up but Maier keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Maier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Maier throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maier's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Maier working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Maier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Maier's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Maier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva staying calm.
Maier is trying to get back to half guard.
Maier is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position.
Maier is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Maier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva stands up.
Maier moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maier misses with a body punch.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sepp Maier has been cut.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maier decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to control but Maier is working from the bottom.
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 Andy Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sepp Maier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Maier is out of range.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Maier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Maier circles away.
Maier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maier counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maier's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Maier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Silva controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Maier is trying to improve his position.
Maier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sepp Maier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maier's face as Silva controls the position.
Maier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maier's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Maier has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Maier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva won't allow Maier to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Maier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maier keeps working.
Maier is looking for a sweep.
Silva decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maier avoids it.
Maier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maier tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maier avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maier lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sepp Maier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva thumps Maier with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Maier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Maier circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Maier throws a big right hand that misses.
Maier is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Maier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maier is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maier has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Maier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Maier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva doesn't defend quickly enough and Maier has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maier on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier gave a mention to Bushido Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian National Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
255 lbs
20 - 22 - 0 |
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250 lbs
18 - 17 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Demikovic.
Demikovic scores with a jab to the body.
Demikovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Demikovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bear tries to buck Demikovic off but Demikovic is having none of it.
Bear manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Demikovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bear is trying to maintain the position but Demikovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Demikovic sits in half guard.
Bear wants to control but Demikovic is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is looking for a sweep. Demikovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demikovic wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicolai Demikovic.
Demikovic closes the distance and clinches up with Bear, looking for a takedown. Demikovic pushes Bear against the cage but Bear circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bear instigates a clinch.
Bear taking a breather.
Demikovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demikovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bear is fighting to break Demikovic's control of his arms but Demikovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bear won't allow Demikovic to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bear passes into half guard.
Bear wants to stand up but Demikovic is controlling the position.
Demikovic is trying to control but can't.
Demikovic is trying to stand up here but Bear is controlling him well.
Demikovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bear is working away from the top position though.
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demikovic is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Bear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bear is trying to control. Demikovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bear tries to pass the half guard into mount. Demikovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Demikovic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bear has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bear prevents Demikovic from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic wants to hold on but Bear pushes him away.
Demikovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Bear lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bear trying to control but Demikovic is having none of it.
Demikovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Bear has a good base and remains in mount.
Bear lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demikovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demikovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demikovic wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Max Bear will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicolai Demikovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demikovic misses with a takedown attempt - Bear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bear tries for a takedown but Demikovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bear tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Demikovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bear wants to improve his position but Demikovic is controlling well.
Demikovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Demikovic wants to pass the guard but Bear is defending well.
Demikovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Demikovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Demikovic with shots to the head and body - Bear looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Demikovic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bear keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Demikovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bear to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bear shrugs it off.
Demikovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear can't escape the position.
Bear is bucking up trying to escape but Demikovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bear is bucking up trying to escape but Demikovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bear tries to lock up and control but Demikovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bear keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Demikovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bear is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to escape the mount.
Bear is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Demikovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Demikovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demikovic connects with a bit shot that sees Bear covering up! More strikes from Demikovic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Demikovic is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Demikovic!
An out of breath Nicolai Demikovic 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan comes into the arena with French National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Gotard Krasnodebski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcel Cerdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cerdan.
Cerdan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krasnodebski doesn't seem bothered though.
Krasnodebski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cerdan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cerdan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Cerdan misses the shot to the body.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnodebski moves away.
Cerdan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krasnodebski can pounce on him.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnodebski moves away.
Cerdan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krasnodebski.
Cerdan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Gotard Krasnodebski has been cut.
Cerdan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cerdan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cerdan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerdan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cerdan. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Cerdan as Krasnodebski shoots in.
Cerdan throws a lazy right hand but Krasnodebski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cerdan swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Cerdan misses with a body shot.
Krasnodebski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cerdan thuds a left hand into Krasnodebski's body.
Krasnodebski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krasnodebski needs to keep his hands up - Cerdan had a free shot at his head there.
Cerdan misses the shot to the body.
Krasnodebski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerdan counters with a three punch combo that has Krasnodebski backing up. Krasnodebski nods at Cerdan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerdan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cerdan lands a nice hook to Krasnodebski's body. Krasnodebski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerdan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krasnodebski's hands.
Cerdan swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerdan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski lands a head kick. Cerdan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Krasnodebski avoids the body shot from Cerdan.
Cerdan looks to score with a jab to the body but Krasnodebski is just out of range.
Cerdan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krasnodebski counters with a series of strikes. Cerdan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krasnodebski scoring well with a low kick there.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerdan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cerdan is looking to wear down Krasnodebski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Cerdan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cerdan scores with a body shot.
Cerdan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krasnodebski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cerdan misses with a body shot.
Krasnodebski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerdan misses with a hook. Krasnodebski ducked under it nicely.
Krasnodebski catches Cerdan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krasnodebski tries for a takedown but Cerdan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcel Cerdan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotard Krasnodebski.
Cerdan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Cerdan as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski closes the distance but Cerdan moves to the side
and Cerdan counters with a right hand to the body.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerdan.
Cerdan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Cerdan checks a low kick from Krasnodebski.
Cerdan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krasnodebski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cerdan to score with a decent uppercut.
Krasnodebski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cerdan, pushing him back against the cage.
Krasnodebski working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krasnodebski lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski is working for takedown but Cerdan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krasnodebski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cerdan or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cerdan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krasnodebski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krasnodebski cracks Cerdan with an open hand slap.
Cerdan misses with a wild body shot.
Krasnodebski misses with a takedown attempt - Cerdan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krasnodebski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerdan pinned against the cage. Cerdan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch there but Cerdan circles away.
Cerdan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krasnodebski.
Cerdan thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerdan misses with an uppercut. Krasnodebski saw that one coming.
Cerdan swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krasnodebski misses with a lunging right hand
and Cerdan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krasnodebski shoots for a double leg takedown but Cerdan sprawls well. He's pushed Krasnodebski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcel Cerdan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotard Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cerdan at a distance.
Krasnodebski wants to clinch
and Cerdan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cerdan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerdan misses the shot to the body.
Cerdan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marcel Cerdan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krasnodebski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cerdan avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cerdan scores with a hook to the body. Krasnodebski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cerdan moves out of range of the leg kick from Krasnodebski.
Cerdan lands a jab to the head.
Cerdan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cerdan looks to score with a jab to the body but Krasnodebski is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krasnodebski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerdan.
Krasnodebski walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Gotard Krasnodebski's cut even more.
Krasnodebski walks into a stiff left hand from Cerdan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski blocks a jab.
Krasnodebski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cerdan slips under a jab from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerdan is fending him off so far but Krasnodebski persists. Nope, Cerdan circles away and we're back to standing.
Krasnodebski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cerdan's head.
Krasnodebski misses with a kick to the body.
Krasnodebski slips a jab from Cerdan.
A jab from Cerdan does it's job there.
Cerdan lands a nice shot to the body.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes.
Krasnodebski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnodebski moves away.
Krasnodebski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cerdan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krasnodebski scores with a spinning back kick!
Cerdan throws a hook to the side of Krasnodebski's head but Krasnodebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krasnodebski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cerdan throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Cerdan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cerdan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Krasnodebski.
Cerdan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krasnodebski has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerdan digs a good body shot into Krasnodebski's ribs.
Cerdan jabs Krasnodebski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerdan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cerdan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Krasnodebski lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cerdan is trying to defend but Krasnodebski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasnodebski is trying to control. Cerdan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerdan is trying to stand up here but Krasnodebski is controlling him well.
Krasnodebski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krasnodebski is looking to take a break and control but Cerdan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cerdan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Krasnodebski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cerdan is looking to escape.
Krasnodebski trying to pass the guard but Cerdan defending well.
Cerdan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cerdan is defending against the submission attempts here by Krasnodebski.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski is pressing down on Cerdan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cerdan is holding on for now.
Cerdan kicks off Krasnodebski and gets to his feet.
Cerdan looks to score with a jab to the body but Krasnodebski is just out of range.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski tries a head kick but it misses.
Krasnodebski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick which misses Cerdan's front leg but catches the back leg as Cerdan tries to avoid it.
A big left from Krasnodebski misses.
Cerdan 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.
Cerdan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krasnodebski scores with a leg kick.
Cerdan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Cerdan.
Krasnodebski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cerdan swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Cerdan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krasnodebski lands a leg kick that knocks Cerdan off balance momentarily.
Marcel Cerdan is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Cerdan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cerdan finds it's target.
Krasnodebski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerdan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cerdan misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerdan. Krasnodebski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerdan misses the body punch
and Krasnodebski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krasnodebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcel Cerdan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krasnodebski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krasnodebski is looking to score with low kicks.
Cerdan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krasnodebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerdan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnodebski motions for Cerdan to come forward. Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcel Cerdan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cerdan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Cerdan!
Marcel Cerdan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes into the arena with Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royale blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins has chosen take it like a man as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
200 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Jenkins blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed scores with a punch to the head.
Reed swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jenkins is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins!
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenkins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed trying to pass the guard but Jenkins defending well.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reed defends well.
Reed trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Reed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins throws a strike but Reed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reed lands a high kick!
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins slips a jab from Reed.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jenkins with a hook.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Oliver Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Jenkins in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Bruce Jenkins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jenkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reed on the side of the head.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reed pulls Jenkins in close to prevent any damage.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins is working an open guard so Reed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reed 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Jenkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Reed slips under a jab.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Reed.
Oliver Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Reed digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Reed holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reed smiles and moves away.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Jenkins.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reed connects with the punch.
Jenkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins clinches.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed misses with some punches.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins jumps guard but Reed stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Jenkins is working Reed over against the cage.
Reed prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reed to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Reed trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Reed wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Jenkins!
Bruce Jenkins made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio's entrance music is Massive Attack - Angel. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Magenta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio lands with a kick to the temple. Magenta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Victorio lands with a good body shot.
Magenta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victorio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magenta breaks from the clinch.
Magenta throws a looping overhand right but Victorio ducks down to avoid it.
Magenta missing with a left hand there. Victorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magenta scores with the left hand. Victorio knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jonny Victorio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magenta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magenta misses the shot to the body.
Magenta looks to throw the jab but Victorio is out of range.
Victorio defending well as Magenta loads up on a big left hand.
Magenta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Victorio as he jumps to the side.
Magenta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Victorio finds it's way round the side to connect with Magenta's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Victorio.
Victorio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magenta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magenta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Victorio closes the distance and pushes Magenta back into the cage.
Magenta manages to break the clinch.
Magenta takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Victorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Magenta is just out of range.
Magenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Victorio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magenta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Victorio throws a shot from downtown. Magenta moves away and avoids it.
Victorio throws a head kick but Magenta moves out of range.
Magenta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magenta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio slips a jab and a cross from Magenta.
Magenta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Victorio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Victorio tries to clinch up but Magenta circles away and keeps his distance.
Magenta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Victorio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victorio slips a straight right by Magenta.
Victorio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magenta takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Victorio thuds his right hand into Magenta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Victorio lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Magenta.
Magenta misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Victorio thows a body shot but no joy.
Victorio slips a straight right by Magenta.
Victorio blocks a jab.
Victorio throws a hook but Magenta blocks it.
Magenta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonny Victorio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Magenta.
Magenta misses with a looping left.
Victorio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magenta.
A swing and a miss from Victorio.
Victorio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Victorio throws a head kick that misses.
Magenta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magenta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magenta catches Victorio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Victorio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magenta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Victorio just misses with a punch to the body.
Victorio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Victorio misses with a head kick.
Victorio tries to clinch but Magenta moves out of range.
Magenta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Victorio moves out of range as Magenta strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magenta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Victorio.
Magenta misses with a right hand
and Victorio counters with a nice leg kick.
Magenta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Victorio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Victorio connects with a solid leg kick.
Victorio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magenta. That did some damage!
Victorio pushes Magenta away with a front kick.
Magenta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Victorio. That's going to slow Magenta down.
Victorio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Victorio drops Magenta with a beautiful combination! Magenta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Victorio is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mr Magenta has been cut.
Magenta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Victorio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magenta. That did some damage!
Magenta is breathing heavily.
Victorio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magenta's head.
Victorio scores with a jab to the body.
Victorio sends Magenta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Victorio is motioning to the referee to let Magenta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magenta is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio throws an uppercut from hell that sends Magenta clean off his feet! He's out cold! Victorio stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Victorio!
Jonny Victorio looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tra il dire e il fare c'è di mezzo il mare. Easier said than done.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. Partio has chosen Decode - Me, You and Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Concepcion.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Concepcion tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Concepcion connects with a solid leg kick.
Partio lands a head shot.
Concepcion looks to clinch
and Partio counters with a head kick. That will keep Concepcion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Concepcion tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Concepcion misses with the combination.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Concepcion. Concepcion gets slowly back to his feet.
Concepcion checks a low kick from Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Concepcion scrambles back to his feet.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Concepcion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Concepcion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Concepcion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left and a right from Concepcion both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Concepcion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Concepcion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Concepcion is just out of range.
Concepcion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Concepcion tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Partio.
Concepcion is looking to clinch but Partio is avoiding it.
Concepcion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Concepcion gets a double leg takedown into Partio's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Partio keeping full guard, as Concepcion tries to pass.
Concepcion passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio tries to lock up and control but Concepcion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Partio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Concepcion looking to finish Partio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Partio!
Concepcion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Partio because Concepcion loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concepcion with good strikes from the mount here!
Concepcion throwing strikes but Partio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Partio is trying to control but Concepcion manages to pass to mount!
Concepcion with shots to the head and body - Partio looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Concepcion unloading with bombs!
Concepcion landing shots from mount.
Partio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Concepcion with shots to the head and body - Partio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Partio gets back to half guard.
Partio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Concepcion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Partio trying to hold on to Concepcion's head to control him but Concepcion postures up.
Concepcion trying to work for an americana but Partio has managed to regain full guard.
Concepcion tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Concepcion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Concepcion throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Angel Concepcion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Partio looks to land a right hand but Concepcion moved out of range.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Concepcion has his takedown stuffed
and Partio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Concepcion tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Concepcion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Concepcion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Concepcion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Concepcion.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Concepcion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio slips a jab and a cross from Concepcion.
Concepcion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Angel Concepcion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Concepcion throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Concepcion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Concepcion is looking to stand up but Partio isn't so interested in that idea.
Partio wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving.
Concepcion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Partio wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving.
Partio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to keep a closed guard but Partio is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Concepcion is on top in guard.
Partio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Concepcion passes into half guard.
Concepcion works his foot free and advances to mount.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Concepcion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Partio hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is desperately trying to improve his position but Concepcion has a good base and remains in mount.
Partio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Concepcion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Concepcion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Concepcion seems to be working for a kimura but Partio defends the submission attempt.
Partio moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concepcion tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Partio connects with a high kick.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Concepcion.
Partio connects with a high kick.
Partio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Concepcion doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Concepcion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Concepcion tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Concepcion has managed to clinch.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Concepcion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Concepcion on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
Concepcion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Partio.
Concepcion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Concepcion.
Concepcion can't get the takedown.
Concepcion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Concepcion loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Concepcion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Partio thinking.
Partio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Concepcion rather than just go for the knockout.
Partio takes a swing at Concepcion's ribcage but misses.
Concepcion tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Concepcion tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Concepcion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partio throws a right and a left that Concepcion avoids nicely.
Partio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking to pass the guard.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Partio stopping the sweep attempt from Concepcion.
Concepcion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio pushes down on Concepcion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion gets full guard.
Concepcion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Partio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Partio breaks the clinch.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Concepcion off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Concepcion checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kauko Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Concepcion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Concepcion thows a body shot but no joy.
Concepcion checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio scores a takedown into full mount!
Concepcion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Concepcion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion trying to control but Partio postures up.
Partio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Partio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Angel Concepcion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio is taking a breather. Concepcion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Partio blocks the strikes from Concepcion.
Concepcion wants to get back to his feet.
Partio wants to free his trapped foot but Concepcion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Concepcion is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Partio defends well.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Concepcion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Concepcion is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Concepcion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Concepcion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Concepcion is trying to keep Partio in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Concepcion. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Partio.
Concepcion wants to clinch.
Concepcion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Partio was covering up waiting for the punch and Concepcion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio is trying to keep Concepcion in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kauko Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Concepcion.
Concepcion wants to clinch.
Concepcion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concepcion avoids the body shot from Partio.
Concepcion connects with a right hand. Partio shakes it off.
Concepcion checks a low kick from Partio.
Concepcion throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio tries to work over Concepcion's front leg with a kick but Concepcion checks it.
Concepcion fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Concepcion with that takedown attempt.
Concepcion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Concepcion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Concepcion was covering up waiting for the punch and Partio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Concepcion looking to control.
Partio postures up in Concepcion's guard and throws a big left but Concepcion blocks it.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Concepcion is keeping the position for now.
Kauko Partio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Concepcion wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Concepcion tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Concepcion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Partio counters by clinching up.
Concepcion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Partio is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Partio.
Partio is trying to break the clinch but Concepcion has him pressed against the cage.
Angel Concepcion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a shot to the head.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Concepcion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Concepcion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concepcion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Partio counters with an inside leg kick.
Concepcion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Partio has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Concepcion.
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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Concepcion thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concepcion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kauko Partio.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio is the new lightweight champion!
Kauko Partio took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I just beat people up.
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