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CFL Christmas Bash 2012! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kremer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden's entrance music is Natural Born Killaz by Dr Dre ft. Ice Cube. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Matt Kremer enters the cage!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Kremer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marsden.
It looks like Matt Kremer has been cut.
Marsden throws the left hand but Kremer avoids the punch easily.
Marsden throws the left hand but Kremer avoids the punch easily.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kremer blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Marsden misses with a left hand
and Kremer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marsden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kremer prevents Marsden from getting back to his feet.
Kremer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marsden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marsden has escaped and now he's on top!
Kremer has his foot on Marsden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsden works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden stands up from Kremer's guard - Marsden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kremer with a poor takedown
and Marsden counters with a nice body shot.
Kremer slips a jab from Marsden.
Kremer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsden cracks Kremer with an open hand slap.
Marsden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kremer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kremer tries to keep at a distance but Marsden has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden pushes Kremer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Kremer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kremer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Kremer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marsden's guard now.
Marsden wants to get back to his feet but Kremer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marsden has his feet on Kremer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kremer defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Kremer is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marsden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kremer is trying to defend but Marsden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marsden postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kremer to stand up.
Marsden throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kremer stumbling backwards into the cage! Kremer bounces back off the cage towards Marsden, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marsden lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marsden celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brandon Marsden!
As Brandon Marsden got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
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275 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelinho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Mullard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Mullard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mullard tries to score with a low kick but Garcia moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mullard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Mullard's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mullard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mullard wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Mullard has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullard looking to control.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mullard wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia postures up in Mullard's guard and throws a big left but Mullard blocks it.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Mullard has wrist control.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Mullard keeps moving.
Mullard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia cracks Mullard with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Mullard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Mullard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mullard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mullard has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mullard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Mullard tries to pass.
Garcia pulls Mullard in close to prevent any damage.
Mullard wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Mullard can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Mullard is working away.
Mullard pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Mullard tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Mullard dodges it nicely.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mullard's head.
Garcia throwing shots but Mullard is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mullard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mullard throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Mullard walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Mullard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullard wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullard is just out of range.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mullard's guard.
Mullard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelinho Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia is in close to Mullard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullard keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mullard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mullard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia stands up over Mullard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mullard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia trying to move into half guard but instead Mullard has managed to sweep!
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mullard stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Mullard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mullard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mullard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Mullard has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is not content to let Mullard control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Garcia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mullard.
Mullard throwing strikes but Garcia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Garcia tries to move to mount but Mullard blocks the move with his legs.
Mullard taking a bit of punishment here - Garcia scoring with strikes.
Mullard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Garcia in side control, throwing shots but Mullard defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Garcia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Garcia staying calm.
Mullard prevents Garcia from moving into mount.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mullard, who protects the arm well.
Garcia is putting a hurting on Mullard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Mullard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mullard tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mullard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullard is trying to stand back up but Garcia is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mullard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Mullard misses.
Mullard ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Marcelinho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullard was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mullard!
Garcia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mullard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mullard badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Garcia around the waist but Garcia pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Garcia is the winner by TKO! Garcia jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelinho Garcia!
Marcelinho Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit's entrance music is Pain. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozemblit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses.
Gahan moves in looking to clinch but Rozemblit pushes him off.
Gahan is looking to clinch.
Rozemblit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gahan's hands.
Rozemblit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dave Gahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gahan tries to clinch but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Gahan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gahan on the side of the head.
Rozemblit feints a jab promting Gahan to slip. Rozemblit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gahan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gahan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Rozemblit scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Rozemblit tenderised Gahan's leg. Gahan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gahan shoots in for a takedown but Rozemblit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gahan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rozemblit connects with an inside leg kick.
Gahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rozemblit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rozemblit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan wants to clinch.
Gahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rozemblit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rozemblit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rozemblit looking for a guillotine here but Gahan defends easily.
Rozemblit working for a triangle but Gahan defends it easily.
Rozemblit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gahan stacks Rozemblit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gahan!
Rozemblit defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan throws a strike aimed at the side of Rozemblit's head but Rozemblit avoids it well.
Rozemblit is trying to control Gahan's posture but Gahan avoids it.
Gahan is looking to take a break and control but Rozemblit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rozemblit is trying to control Gahan's posture but Gahan avoids it.
Gahan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rozemblit!
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!
Gahan avoids the attempt from Rozemblit to control.
Rozemblit tries to reverse the position but Gahan maintains control.
Rozemblit tries to hold on but Gahan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rozemblit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rozemblit taking shots to the head.
Rozemblit is desperately trying to improve his position but Gahan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gahan tries to control but Rozemblit wriggling away.
Rozemblit is desperately trying to improve his position but Gahan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gahan cracks Rozemblit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gahan working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rozemblit is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rozemblit trying to control the position from guard on top but Gahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gahan is trying to keep Rozemblit in close.
Gahan keeping moving, preventing Rozemblit from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rozemblit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rozemblit wants it to stay on the feet.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rozemblit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gahan moves forwards but Rozemblit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dave Gahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rozemblit thuds a left hand into Gahan's body.
No luck for Gahan with that takedown attempt.
Gahan avoids the head kick by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rozemblit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gahan.
Jose Rozemblit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gahan.
Gahan tries to clinch but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Gahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rozemblit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gahan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rozemblit can pounce on him.
Gahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rozemblit lands with a shot to the body.
Jose Rozemblit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rozemblit lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rozemblit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rozemblit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rozemblit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rozemblit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rozemblit misses the shot to the body.
Rozemblit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gahan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rozemblit wants to control the pace but Gahan is squirming around nicely.
Rozemblit controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozemblit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gahan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rozemblit controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose Rozemblit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rozemblit throws a body kick that misses.
Rozemblit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gahan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rozemblit was covering up waiting for the punch and Gahan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rozemblit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gahan has managed to get both his arms back between Rozemblit's legs - danger averted.
Rozemblit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gahan has passed into half guard!
Rozemblit looking for submissions off his back.
Rozemblit controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan wants to take a breather but Rozemblit is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gahan connects with a nice short shot to Rozemblit's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gahan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gahan drops an elbow to the side of Rozemblit's head.
Rozemblit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gahan pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rozemblit is trying to maintain the position but Gahan is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Gahan.
Gahan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rozemblit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gahan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gahan tries to clinch up but Rozemblit circles away and keeps his distance.
Rozemblit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gahan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rozemblit defends it nicely.
Rozemblit lands with a nice body punch.
Rozemblit thows a body shot but no joy.
Gahan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rozemblit circles away.
Rozemblit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gahan if he has to take too many more of those.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rozemblit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozemblit swats away the attempt to clinch by Gahan.
Gahan tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gahan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rozemblit is looking to wear down Gahan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gahan wants to clinch.
Rozemblit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rozemblit scores with a head kick.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rozemblit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gahan drops his hands momentarily and Rozemblit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rozemblit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gahan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gahan wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gahan misses the target.
Gahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozemblit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan misses with a series of wild punches.
Gahan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose Rozemblit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gahan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rozemblit lands a jab to Gahan's midsection.
Rozemblit throws a nice looking combination but Gahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gahan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rozemblit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gahan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gahan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rozemblit is fending him off so far but Gahan persists. Nope, Rozemblit circles away and we're back to standing.
Gahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gahan walks into a left hand.
Gahan tries to clinch up.
Rozemblit lands a jab to Gahan's midsection.
Rozemblit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gahan eats them both and turns towards Rozemblit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gahan misses with the combination.
Gahan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rozemblit finds it's way round the side to connect with Gahan's head.
Rozemblit lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit lands a head kick. Gahan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rozemblit thuds a left hand into Gahan's body.
Rozemblit's corner calls for a 1-2. Rozemblit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rozemblit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gahan's calf.
Gahan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gahan takes one to the chin there.
Rozemblit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gahan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gahan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gahan wants to clinch.
Rozemblit thumps Gahan with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Gahan misses.
Rozemblit slips a jab and a cross from Gahan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rozemblit is looking to slow Gahan down with leg kicks.
Gahan shoots in for a double leg but Rozemblit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Rozemblit.
A solid body kick from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gahan takes a step back to recover.
Rozemblit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gahan.
Gahan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rozemblit stalks Gahan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gahan's face. Gahan staggers backwards, shaken.
Rozemblit misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rozemblit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rozemblit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rozemblit connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rozemblit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Rozemblit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rozemblit connects with a leg kick. Gahan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rozemblit throws a sloppy head kick and Gahan moves out of range easily.
Gahan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rozemblit.
Gahan tries to clinch up.
Rozemblit misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rozemblit.
Gahan is looking to clinch but Rozemblit is avoiding it.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Rozemblit circles away.
Rozemblit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gahan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rozemblit.
Gahan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gahan.
Rozemblit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rozemblit throws a sloppy head kick and Gahan moves out of range easily.
Rozemblit throws a series of punches but Gahan moves out of range.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rozemblit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gahan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rozemblit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rozemblit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gahan is trying to control. Rozemblit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit looking for submissions off his back.
Gahan is trying to control the action in half guard but Rozemblit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rozemblit actively working from the bottom here.
Jose Rozemblit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rozemblit looking for submissions off his back.
Gahan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gahan wants to pass to mount but Rozemblit is defending the position.
Rozemblit trying to hold on to Gahan's head to control him but Gahan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rozemblit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gahan lands a nice short elbow.
Gahan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rozemblit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gahan passes to full mount!
Rozemblit wants to hold on but Gahan pushes him away.
Rozemblit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gahan unloading with bombs!
Rozemblit bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gahan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gahan passes into side control.
Gahan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gahan wants to control but Rozemblit is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit is trying to control Gahan's posture but Gahan avoids it.
Rozemblit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gahan's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dave Gahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rozemblit throws a sloppy head kick and Gahan moves out of range easily.
Rozemblit lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Rozemblit.
Gahan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gahan wants to clinch up but Rozemblit keeps it at a distance.
Rozemblit thuds his shin into the meat of Gahan's side.
Gahan tries to clinch up.
Gahan wants to clinch up but Rozemblit keeps it at a distance.
Gahan tries to clinch up
and Rozemblit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gahan moves in looking to clinch but Rozemblit pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan tries to clinch but Rozemblit moves out of range.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rozemblit as Gahan tries to tie him up.
Gahan leaning against his opponent.
Gahan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rozemblit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gahan smiles and moves away.
Donk. Rozemblit catches Gahan right on the button with a cross.
Gahan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Rozemblit.
Gahan moves into the clinch.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
Gahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rozemblit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rozemblit tries a body shot but Gahan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rozemblit fails to pull guard.
Rozemblit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rozemblit is trying to pull guard but Gahan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rozemblit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozemblit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rozemblit lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rozemblit swats away the attempt to clinch by Gahan.
Gahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rozemblit scores with the left hand. Gahan knows he should have avoided that one.
Rozemblit is looking to land body kicks.
Gahan instigates a clinch.
Gahan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rozemblit misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit presses Gahan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gahan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rozemblit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rozemblit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gahan to keep the fight standing.
Gahan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozemblit controls his hands.
Gahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Rozemblit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit decides to pull guard.
Rozemblit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gahan is aware though and is defending well.
Gahan connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozemblit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gahan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dave Gahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rozemblit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rozemblit can't keep his opponent in guard - Gahan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gahan there.
Rozemblit with the active half guard here but Gahan passes nicely into side control.
Gahan working away.
Gahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rozemblit is trying to control Gahan's posture but Gahan avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gahan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rozemblit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gahan's guard! Nice work there by Rozemblit!
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 Jose Rozemblit.
I think Rozemblit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rozemblit!
Jose Rozemblit is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jose Rozemblit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armas Ruutana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Painkiller. Ruutana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ennio Morricone - Man With A Harmonica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Armas Ruutana has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armas Ruutana!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diagana if he has to take too many more of those.
Diagana tries to clinch but Ruutana is having none of it.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruutana jabs Diagana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruutana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruutana cracks the inside of Diagana's front leg.
Diagana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruutana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruutana lands a jab to Diagana's midsection.
Ruutana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruutana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diagana.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruutana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruutana thuds his right hand into Diagana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diagana moves to clinch but Ruutana breaks away
and Ruutana counters with a nice body shot.
Ruutana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diagana was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruutana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana scores with the left hand. Diagana knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruutana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diagana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruutana throws a leg kick but Diagana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diagana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ruutana. Diagana shrugs it off though.
A punch lands to the side of Diagana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diagana tries to bum rush Ruutana with a series of wild strikes but Ruutana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diagana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diagana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diagana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruutana lands a jab to the nose.
Ruutana cracks Diagana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruutana lands a nice hook to Diagana's body. Diagana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruutana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diagana rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruutana lands with a kick to the temple. Diagana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diagana is rocked!
Diagana rushes Ruutana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Diagana.
Ruutana tries to throw a body punch but Diagana avoids it by throwing Ruutana back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Diagana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
Diagana blocks a body shot from Ruutana.
Ruutana tries a knee to the head but Diagana blocks it.
Ruutana scores a nice knee to the body.
Diagana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruutana tries a body shot but Diagana blocks it.
Diagana working Ruutana over with knees to the body.
Ruutana missing with knees to the body.
Ruutana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruutana takes an elbow to the temple.
Diagana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diagana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruutana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diagana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruutana working Diagana over with knees to the body.
Diagana managing to block the knees to the body from Ruutana.
Diagana lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruutana won't want to take too many of those.
Ruutana blocks an elbow strike from Diagana.
Diagana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana lands a shoulder strike.
Ruutana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruutana misses with a body punch.
Ruutana trying to land knees to the body.
Ruutana managing to block the knees to the body from Diagana.
Ruutana has a couple of punches blocked by Diagana.
Ruutana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Ruutana keeps it at a distance.
Ruutana swings for the body but Diagana moves out of range.
Diagana wants to clinch.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
Diagana tries to clinch but Ruutana is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruutana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diagana avoids the body shot from Ruutana.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruutana.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diagana's corner calls for a 1-2. Diagana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Diagana does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruutana 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 Diagana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diagana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diagana is looking to clinch.
Ruutana lands a nice looking body shot.
Diagana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruutana, pushing him back against the cage.
Diagana working Ruutana over with knees to the body.
Ruutana landing knees to the body.
Ruutana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruutana lands a shot to the body.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
Ruutana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruutana lands with a left to the head.
Diagana lands a knee to the head.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruutana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diagana avoids it.
Diagana misses with a knee strike.
Diagana landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruutana.
Ruutana working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Ruutana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruutana throws a body punch but Diagana moves out of range.
Ruutana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diagana can pounce on him.
Diagana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruutana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruutana keeps the fight on the outside.
Diagana avoids the head kick by Ruutana.
Diagana wants to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ruutana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diagana throws a series of punches but Ruutana moves out of range.
Armas Ruutana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diagana is looking to clinch but Ruutana is avoiding it.
Diagana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruutana avoids the head kick by Diagana.
Ruutana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diagana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diagana misses with a head kick.
Ruutana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alberto Diagana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diagana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruutana.
Ruutana keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Ruutana.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruutana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ruutana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruutana connects with a leg kick. Diagana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruutana swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruutana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diagana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diagana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot lands for Ruutana.
Diagana avoids the head kick by Ruutana.
Ruutana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diagana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ruutana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diagana.
Ruutana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diagana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruutana swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Ruutana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diagana closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diagana landing knees to the body.
Diagana lands with a light punch inside.
Diagana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruutana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diagana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruutana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diagana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruutana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diagana's face.
Diagana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diagana misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruutana digs a good body shot into Diagana's ribs.
Ruutana lands a nice shot that snaps Diagana's head back.
Ruutana feints and then cracks Diagana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diagana down.
Diagana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruutana tests Diagana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diagana rushes Ruutana and presses him up against the cage.
Ruutana missing with knees to the body.
Diagana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diagana trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Armas Ruutana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruutana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruutana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diagana. That did some damage!
Ruutana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruutana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Ruutana circles away and keeps his distance.
Diagana avoids the head kick by Ruutana.
Ruutana digs a good hook to Diagana's body.
Ruutana throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruutana.
Ruutana connects with a right hand. Diagana shakes it off.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diagana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ruutana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diagana tries to clinch but Ruutana is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Ruutana.
Oh Diagana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruutana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diagana seems to have got his legs back now.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruutana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diagana tries to clinch but Ruutana moves out of range.
Ruutana tries a low kick but Diagana avoids it.
Diagana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruutana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Ruutana circles away and keeps his distance.
Diagana tries to clinch but Ruutana is having none of it.
Diagana misses with a wild combination.
Ruutana throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Ruutana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Ruutana.
Diagana has managed to clinch.
Ruutana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Ruutana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diagana tries to clinch there but Ruutana circles away.
Diagana tries to clinch there but Ruutana circles away.
Ruutana misses with a wild body shot.
Diagana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruutana swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Diagana tries to clinch up.
Ruutana throws a front kick that sends Diagana stumbling back into the cage.
Ruutana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diagana's sensitive parts.
Diagana moves into the clinch.
Ruutana crunches a lovely knee into Diagana's ribcage.
Ruutana lands a hook that snaps the head of Diagana backwards.
Ruutana digs a right hand underneath Diagana's ribcage. Diagana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruutana blocks the elbow strike.
Diagana taking a breather.
Diagana misses with a punch to the body.
Ruutana lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alberto Diagana has been cut.
Diagana will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diagana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruutana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruutana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruutana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diagana avoids it.
Ruutana lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Ruutana.
Diagana misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Ruutana.
Ruutana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruutana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruutana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diagana in his tracks.
Ruutana scores with a jab to the head.
Ruutana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruutana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruutana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diagana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diagana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruutana is out of range and Diagana settles back down.
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!
Diagana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diagana tries to clinch there but Ruutana circles away.
Ruutana lands a nice shot that snaps Diagana's head back.
Nice body punch from Ruutana.
Ruutana lands a body shot.
Ruutana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ruutana.
Ruutana lands with a cross.
Ruutana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruutana throws a shot to the body.
Diagana closes the distance and pushes Ruutana back into the cage.
Ruutana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruutana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diagana is defending well for now.
Diagana scores with a shot to the side of Ruutana's head.
Diagana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutana.
Diagana managing to block the knees to the body from Ruutana.
Diagana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruutana's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diagana.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruutana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diagana managing to block the knees to the body from Ruutana.
Ruutana lands a knee to the body.
Diagana misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutana presses Diagana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diagana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruutana lands with a right to the head.
Diagana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruutana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruutana working aggressively here.
Ruutana misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diagana.
Diagana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diagana connects with a knee to the head.
Diagana throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Ruutana.
A short body shot lands from Diagana as the two fighters clinch.
Diagana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutana misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ruutana on the inside.
Ruutana throws a punch but it's blocked by Diagana.
Ruutana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruutana scores with a shot to the side of Diagana's head.
Diagana managing to block the knees to the body from Ruutana.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diagana throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Diagana.
Ruutana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Diagana.
Diagana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruutana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruutana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diagana trying to land knees to the body.
Diagana prevents a body shot from Ruutana.
Ruutana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diagana misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armas Ruutana really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diagana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruutana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diagana tries a head kick but it misses.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruutana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diagana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruutana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruutana lands a right hook to the body.
Diagana takes one on the button.
Diagana darts in trying to clinch
and Ruutana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diagana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruutana circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruutana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diagana wants to clinch
letting Ruutana counter with a right hand.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutana's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruutana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruutana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruutana gets tackled into the cage by Diagana. Diagana maintains the clinch.
Diagana pushes Ruutana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruutana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diagana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruutana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruutana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruutana lands a knee to the body.
Ruutana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutana prevents a body shot from Diagana.
Diagana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruutana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruutana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ruutana struggles to land a body shot inside as Diagana controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruutana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ruutana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruutana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diagana blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruutana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruutana crunches a lovely knee into Diagana's ribcage.
Diagana misses with an elbow strike.
Diagana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diagana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruutana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diagana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruutana's defenses.
Ruutana throws an elbow that misses.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
Diagana avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruutana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruutana blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Diagana.
Diagana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruutana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diagana throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana blocks a body shot from Ruutana.
Diagana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diagana trying to land knees to the body.
Diagana scores with a knee to the head.
Ruutana slows down the pace here.
Diagana tries to work over Ruutana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diagana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diagana misses with a knee strike.
Ruutana tries to work over Diagana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diagana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruutana tries to land a knee to the head but Diagana blocks with his arms.
Diagana avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruutana.
Diagana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruutana up against the cage.
Diagana missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diagana.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Ruutana.
Ruutana lands a knee to the body.
Ruutana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruutana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruutana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diagana looking to stall.
Ruutana tries to land knees in the clinch but Diagana avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruutana managing to block the knees to the body from Diagana.
Ruutana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruutana landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Armas Ruutana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diagana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diagana is looking to clinch.
Ruutana connects with a leg kick. Diagana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diagana tries to clinch but Ruutana moves away
and Ruutana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruutana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruutana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruutana looks to score with a jab to the body but Diagana is just out of range.
Ruutana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruutana misses with a straight right.
Ruutana cracks the inside of Diagana's front leg.
Ruutana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Diagana tenderised Ruutana's leg. Ruutana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diagana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruutana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diagana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruutana can pounce on him.
Diagana tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruutana lands a slapping body shot.
Ruutana throws a push kick but Diagana slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruutana.
Ruutana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diagana wants to clinch but Ruutana slips to the side
and Ruutana counters with an outside leg kick.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Ruutana.
Ruutana throws a leg kick but Diagana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruutana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Diagana.
Diagana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruutana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruutana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruutana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ruutana tries a head kick but it misses.
Diagana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diagana tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diagana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diagana has closed the distance and engaged Ruutana in a clinch.
Ruutana throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruutana tries a body shot but Diagana blocks it.
Ruutana lands an uppercut.
Ruutana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diagana.
Diagana missing with knees to the body.
Diagana lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Diagana.
Diagana lands an elbow inside that Ruutana shrugs off.
Diagana tries to stall but Ruutana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruutana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutana is defending well for now.
Ruutana misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalling in the clinch from Diagana.
Diagana scores with a knee to the head.
Diagana trying to land knees to the body.
Ruutana blocks an elbow strike from Diagana.
Ruutana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruutana working Diagana over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diagana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruutana landing knees to the body.
Diagana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruutana.
Ruutana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diagana doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruutana circles away.
Ruutana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diagana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruutana lands a nice shot that snaps Diagana's head back.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Ruutana pushes him off.
Diagana moves into the clinch.
Ruutana blocks an elbow strike from Diagana.
Ruutana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutana stalling in the clinch but Diagana improves position.
Ruutana lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diagana missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diagana.
Good body shot from Ruutana.
Diagana scores with a knee to the head.
Ruutana crunches a lovely knee into Diagana's ribcage.
Diagana lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruutana won't want to take too many of those.
Diagana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Ruutana.
Ruutana lands a good knee to the midsection. Diagana won't want to take too many of those.
Ruutana lands an elbow that stopped Diagana in his tracks for a moment.
Ruutana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alberto Diagana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruutana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diagana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruutana. Ruutana obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diagana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diagana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diagana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Ruutana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Ruutana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruutana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Ruutana!
A victorious Armas Ruutana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keat Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miggery Sow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cullen comes to the cage accompanied by My way - Sid Vicious . Sow has chosen Master P as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Keat Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miggery Sow!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sow jabs at Cullen's body.
Sow checks a low kick from Cullen.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sow moves away.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sow.
Sow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cullen at a distance.
Sow throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sow. Cullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miggery Sow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sow checks a low kick from Cullen.
Sow throws a leg kick but Cullen moved away.
Sow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sow missing with a left hand there. Cullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cullen blocks a head kick by Sow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sow avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Cullen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sow throws a hook but Cullen blocks it.
Sow throws a head kick but Cullen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sow connects with a leg kick. Cullen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cullen misses the target.
Cullen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Cullen.
Cullen tries to land a front kick but Sow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sow throws a nice head kick!
Cullen throws a combination. Sow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sow misses with a series of wild punches.
Cullen throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sow is out of range and Cullen settles back down.
A head kick misses from Cullen.
The crowd cheers as Sow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cullen doesn't seem phased though.
Sow punishes Cullen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sow throws a looping overhand right but Cullen ducks down to avoid it.
Sow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cullen sprawls well. Cullen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sow gets slowly back to his feet.
Sow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Sow - just one landing.
Cullen connects with a body shot.
Sow throws a body punch but Cullen moves out of range.
Cullen tries to clinch but Sow moves out of range.
Cullen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sow!
Cullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sow gets a double leg takedown into Cullen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sow!
Sow is looking to get to half guard.
Cullen controlling the position easily from mount.
Cullen tries to control but Sow wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen content just to control the position here.
Sow tries to reverse the position but Cullen maintains control.
Sow wants to hold on but Cullen pushes him away.
Cullen looking to control but Sow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cullen prevents Sow from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miggery Sow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Cullen.
Cullen throws a push kick but Sow slaps the foot to one side.
Sow blocks a leg kick.
Cullen moves forwards but Sow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cullen throws a sloppy head kick and Sow moves out of range easily.
Sow misses with a takedown attempt - Cullen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cullen is looking to wear down Sow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sow misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cullen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cullen checks a low kick from Sow.
Sow fails with a takedown attempt.
Miggery Sow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sow throws a front kick aimed at Cullen's knee but Cullen avoids it well.
Cullen misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it.
Cullen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sow moves out of range of the body kick.
Cullen misses with a hook.
Cullen cracks Sow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses.
Sow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cullen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sow. Cullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sow scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Sow.
Cullen connects with a looping right hand.
Cullen throws a head kick that Sow semi-blocks.
Sow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sow avoids the head kick by Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sow thows a body shot but no joy.
Sow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cullen jabs Sow right on the nose. Sow blinks but takes it well.
Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sow manages to avoid it.
Cullen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sow.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen takes one to the chin there.
Keat Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cullen throws out the jab.
Cullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sow checks a low kick from Cullen.
Cullen throws out a leg kick but Sow moves out of range and Cullen only half commits.
Sow lands a glancing blow to the side of Cullen's head.
Sow throws a shot to the body.
Sow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Sow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cullen doesn't seem phased though.
Cullen looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sow connects with a right hand. Cullen shakes it off.
Cullen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sow motions for Cullen to come forward. Sow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sow lands in his opponent's guard.
Sow postures up in Cullen's guard and throws a big left but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen looking for a sweep. Not yet Cullen, not yet.
Sow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cullen is keeping the position for now.
Sow trying to control but Cullen is working from the bottom.
Sow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cullen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miggery Sow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cullen throws a leg kick but Sow moved away.
Sow misses with a body kick.
Sow loads up on a big right hand but Cullen slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sow.
Sow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cullen slips a straight right by Sow.
Sow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses.
Cullen darts in and clinches Sow up against the cage.
Cullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sow misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen is trying to break the clinch but Sow has him pressed against the cage.
Cullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cullen lands a front kick.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sow is just out of range.
Donk. Cullen catches Sow right on the button with a cross.
Cullen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cullen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Keat Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sow throws a sloppy head kick and Cullen moves out of range easily.
Cullen throws a low kick but Sow avoids it.
A big left from Cullen misses.
Sow slips under a jab.
Cullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cullen lunges at Sow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sow's hand.
Cullen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sow.
Cullen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cullen takes one on the button.
Cullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen looks for the body kick but Sow saw that one coming.
Sow scores with a push kick.
Cullen tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Sow
and Cullen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sow thuds a left hand into Cullen's body.
Cullen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sow 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.
Sow lands an overhand right.
Cullen needs to keep his hands up - Sow had a free shot at his head there.
Sow lands with a nice body kick.
Cullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sow. Sow obviously looking to wear him down.
Sow checks a leg kick nicely.
Sow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Cullen lands a jab to Sow's midsection.
Sow tests Cullen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sow's corner calls for a 1-2. Sow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cullen back to the cage. Sow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sow tries a head kick but it misses.
Sow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cullen's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen tries to roll over but Sow keeps him under control.
Sow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cullen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miggery Sow.
I've got Sow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miggery Sow!
Miggery Sow 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Help Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Out has chosen Remember my NAME! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Help Out!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out throws a body punch but Dream moves out of range.
Dream slips a jab and a cross from Out.
Dream closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Out lands with a light punch inside.
Out with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dream using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Out has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Out's brow.
Dream throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Out blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Out scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Out with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Out.
Out pushes Dream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dream is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Out is defending well for now.
Out content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dream throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Out stalling against the cage.
A short right from Dream on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dream is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Out is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
A short left from Out.
Dream misses with an elbow over the top.
Dream with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dream pushes off an throws an elbow but Out leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Out scores with a shoulder strike.
Out tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Out makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dream throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Out blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
Nice elbow from Dream.
Out lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Out landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Out avoids it.
Out takes an elbow to the temple.
Out taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream pushes off an throws an elbow but Out leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Out.
Out tries to land a knee to the head but Dream blocks with his arms.
Out managing to block the knees to the body from Dream.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Out lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Out lands a knee to the body.
Out prevents a body shot from Dream.
Out utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Out goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Out tries to land a knee to the head but Dream blocks with his arms.
Out throws a knee to the head but misses.
Out dodges an elbow strike from Dream.
Out throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dream pushes off an throws an elbow but Out leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Out with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dream missing with knees to the body.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dream throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Out blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream misses with an elbow over the top.
Dream throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Out looking to slow down the pace here.
Out avoiding damage as Dream throws knees to the body.
Dream lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
It looks like Help Out has been cut.
Out tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Dream throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dream lands an elbow that stopped Out in his tracks for a moment.
Out throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dream blocks it with crossed arms.
Out with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Out.
Out lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Out digs a right hand underneath Dream's ribcage. Dream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dream is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream lands a good knee to the midsection. Out won't want to take too many of those.
Out avoids a wild elbow strike from Dream.
Out is trying to maintain a safe position but Dream gets an underhook and turns Out into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Out tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream pushes off an throws an elbow but Out leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Out avoiding damage as Dream throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Out's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dream blocks a body shot from Out.
Dream lands a knee to the body.
Out scores with a knee to the head.
Dream takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Out's brow.
Dream with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Out throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dream blocks it with crossed arms.
Dream comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Out throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dream scores a nice knee to the body.
Out unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dream managing to block the knees to the body from Out.
Out lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Help Out dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Help Out's cut.
That's time! Dream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dream lands a nice leg kick that just misses Out's sensitive parts.
Dream forces Out back against the cage and clinches.
Out misses with a knee strike.
Out is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dream is defending well for now.
Dream pushes off an throws an elbow but Out leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Out looking to throw knees to the head but Dream is blocking nicely.
Out takes an elbow to the forehead.
Out blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Out lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dream throws an elbow but misses.
Out avoiding damage as Dream throws knees to the body.
Out tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Dream misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Out.
Out tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dream avoids it.
Dream tries to land knees in the clinch but Out avoids the damage to the body.
Dream lands an elbow inside that Out shrugs off.
Out misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Out on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out avoids the elbow strike from Dream, against the cage.
Dream managing to block the knees to the body from Out.
Out pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Out blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
Out lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Out's brow.
Out has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
Out swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Out scores with a knee to the head.
Dream throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Out avoids a wild elbow strike from Dream.
A nice right hand lands inside from Out.
Out unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dream tries a knee to the head but Out blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Out landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out cracks Dream with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dream throws a knee to the head but misses.
Out tries to throw a body punch but Dream avoids it by throwing Out back against the cage.
Out lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Out creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dream is rocked!
Dream is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Out is defending well for now.
Oh Dream is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dream misses with a knee strike.
Out lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Dream letting Out take a breather here.
Out pushes Dream against the cage. Out is working some dirty boxing. Out pushes off with a quick right hook! Dream goes down! Dream tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Out moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Help Out!
A relieved looking Help Out thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worthy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drop the world. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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28
167 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Spar misses.
Worthy looks to throw the jab but Spar is out of range.
A lazy left from Worthy finds it's target.
Spar throws a leg kick but Worthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spar digs a good hook to Worthy's body.
Worthy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Worthy slips a jab and a cross from Spar.
Spar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Worthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Worthy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Worthy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Spar! He's just covering up as Worthy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Worthy! Marlon Worthy retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Marlon Worthy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Kaely Cullen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Calypso's chin.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Calypso.
Cullen moves away from the strike by Calypso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cullen, right into the meat.
Cullen throws a low kick but Calypso avoids it.
Calypso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calypso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cullen. Cullen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cullen scores with a shot to the body.
Cullen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cullen showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calypso's head.
Cullen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Calypso is pressing down on Cullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cullen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calypso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cullen postures up in Calypso's guard and throws a big left but Calypso blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen passes into half guard.
Calypso is looking for a sweep. Cullen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cullen wants to take a breather but Calypso is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Calypso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cullen.
Cullen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cullen.
Cullen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cullen prevents Calypso from improving his position.
Cullen passes to side control.
Cullen tries for a kimura but Calypso is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cullen misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cullen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calypso is looking to escape.
Calypso is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaely Cullen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cullen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cullen.
Cullen scores with a jab to the body.
Cullen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cullen connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen throws a wild body kick that Calypso sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cullen.
Cullen shoots in and gets a takedown into Calypso's guard.
Cullen slips nicely into half guard.
Cullen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cullen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calypso looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cullen postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Calypso out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cullen goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaely Cullen!
Kaely Cullen is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kaely Cullen thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Demon Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bob's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - TNT. Big Bob will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Demon Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knight backs up against the cage.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Bob scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Bob wants to stay close but Knight steps back to make room for something. Bob seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Knight and Bob drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Demon Knight!
The Demon Knight tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. Hawking has chosen One Winged Angel by The Black Mages as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
155 lbs
30 - 14 - 1 |
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34
149 lbs
27 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Concepcion tries to clinch up.
Concepcion misses with a few strikes there.
Concepcion throws a right hand that Hawking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawking also avoids with ease.
Concepcion misses with a two punch combination.
Concepcion closes the distance and clinches.
Hawking gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Concepcion won't allow Hawking to pass to mount.
Concepcion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawking is working away from the top position though.
Hawking passes to side control.
Hawking throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hawking throws a strike aimed at the side of Concepcion's head but Concepcion avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hawking is trying to get back to full guard.
Concepcion thows a huge punch but Hawking dodges it nicely.
Hawking gets back to full guard.
Hawking keeping full guard, as Concepcion tries to pass.
Concepcion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Concepcion won't allow Hawking to sweep him here.
Concepcion stands and throws Hawking's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking struggling a bit here.
Concepcion tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hawking's legs.
Concepcion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawking has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawking prevents Concepcion from improving position.
Hawking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Concepcion prevents Hawking from improving his position.
Hawking taking some punishment here, with Concepcion in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concepcion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawking trying to control here.
Concepcion is pressing down on Hawking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawking is holding on for now.
Concepcion frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Concepcion working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Concepcion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Hawking that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concepcion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawking looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Stephen Hawking has been cut.
Concepcion lands a nice shot to the head.
Hawking sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion working Hawking over with strikes.
Hawking is rocked!
Concepcion is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hawking!
Hawking is still in real trouble! Can Concepcion finish him?
Concepcion looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hawking covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion is the new featherweight champion!
Angel Concepcion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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