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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I shot the Sheriff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Marshall Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Marshall Matthews has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall Matthews's elbow.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Marshall Matthews 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall Matthews's elbow.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marshall Matthews's brow.
Marshall Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push Hardy away but Hardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Marshall Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marshall Matthews in his tracks.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Marshall Matthews to work.
Marshall Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Marshall Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy stalling.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marshall Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardy is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and turns Hardy into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall Matthews counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall Matthews at a distance.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall Matthews has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshall Matthews can't break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Marshall Matthews tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marshall Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marshall Matthews tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Ray Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall Matthews avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Marshall Matthews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Marshall Matthews should have avoided that one.
Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to stall.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardy keeps control of Marshall Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Marshall Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall Matthews blocks an elbow strike.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push Hardy away but Hardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshall Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy digs a good hook to Marshall Matthews's body.
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy 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.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Marshall Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Marshall Matthews is out of range.
Marshall Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Marshall Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall Matthews.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall Matthews is just out of range.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy swings for the body but Marshall Matthews moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews walks into a jab.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews slips a straight right by Hardy.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook. Marshall Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Hardy 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Ray Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Marshall Matthews avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Marshall Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews has Hardy pushed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews being controlled against the cage.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall Matthews blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Marshall Matthews walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ray Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Marshall Matthews moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marshall Matthews gets a clinch.
Hardy jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall Matthews's elbow.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Marshall Matthews avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardy.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy sizes up Marshall Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Marshall Matthews's head.
Hardy looks to land a body kick but Marshall Matthews moved away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall Matthews is just out of range.
Marshall Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Ray Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy throws an elbow but it misses.
Marshall Matthews stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push Hardy away but Hardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall Matthews smiles and moves away.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy slips a jab from Marshall Matthews.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Marshall Matthews drives through with a takedown into Hardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marshall Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall Matthews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marshall Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marshall Matthews wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is controlling Marshall Matthews's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morton Marshall Matthews has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy swings for the body but Marshall Matthews moves out of range.
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 Ray Hardy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hardy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ray Hardy waved his t-shirt featuring BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmelin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fönt ja en körv. The crowd seem to be enjoying Willis's choice of entrance music: Hometown Hero. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Eskil Lemmelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Patrick Willis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Willis misses with a takedown
and Lemmelin counters with a nice body shot.
Willis jabs at Lemmelin's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemmelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
Patrick Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemmelin misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Lemmelin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willis avoids the body shot from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willis throws a wild body kick that Lemmelin sees coming a mile off.
Lemmelin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Willis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lemmelin quickly recovers to half guard.
Lemmelin is breathing heavily.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis trying to pass the guard but Lemmelin defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lemmelin throws a right hand that Willis ducks under and follows up with a left that Willis also avoids with ease.
Lemmelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemmelin wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance.
Lemmelin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Willis finds it's way round the side to connect with Lemmelin's head.
Willis scores with a hook.
Willis throws a body punch but Lemmelin moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Lemmelin as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemmelin misses with a wild body shot.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemmelin.
Lemmelin throws an overhand right that lands on Willis's shoulder, as Willis tries to avoid the shot.
Lemmelin throws a body punch but Willis moves out of range.
Lemmelin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willis swivels and escapes.
Willis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lemmelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Willis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemmelin struggling a bit here.
Willis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lemmelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willis's best efforts.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lemmelin trying to control from the bottom.
Lemmelin tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lemmelin defending well though.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Willis there.
Willis controlling the action here.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lemmelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Lemmelin is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Willis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Willis punching from mount but Lemmelin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis unloading with bombs!
Willis drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lemmelin! More shots from Willis and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Willis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Patrick Willis made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yuen misses with an uppercut
and Krasnodebski counters with a two punch combo.
Yuen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook. Yuen ducked under it nicely.
Yuen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen moves out of range of the body kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Yuen misses.
Krasnodebski fails with a takedown attempt.
Krasnodebski closes the distance but Yuen moves to the side
and Yuen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krasnodebski shoots in for a double leg but Yuen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Yuen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Yuen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen tries to clinch up but Krasnodebski circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuen throws a shot to the body.
Yuen throws a low kick but Krasnodebski avoids it.
Yuen throws a leg kick but Krasnodebski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krasnodebski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krasnodebski misses with a kick to the body.
Yuen swinging wildly here.
Yuen stalks Krasnodebski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krasnodebski's face. Krasnodebski staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gotard Krasnodebski has been cut.
Krasnodebski throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yuen checks a leg kick.
Yuen clinches with his opponent.
Krasnodebski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land.
Krasnodebski is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuen gets an underhook and turns Krasnodebski into the cage.
Krasnodebski seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Krasnodebski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuen backwards.
Krasnodebski misses with the head strike.
Krasnodebski is trying to stall.
Krasnodebski blocks an elbow strike from Yuen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen lands a nice uppercut.
Yuen throws a head punch that misses.
Krasnodebski has Yuen pushed against the cage.
Yuen prevents a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Yuen looking to stall.
Krasnodebski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yuen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yuen trying to stall but Krasnodebski improves his position.
Krasnodebski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krasnodebski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski tries to work over Yuen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Yuen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Krasnodebski.
Yuen has Krasnodebski pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Krasnodebski.
Yuen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land.
Krasnodebski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuen backwards.
A short body shot lands from Yuen as the two fighters clinch.
Krasnodebski working aggressively here.
Yuen blocking some punches.
Yuen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yuen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krasnodebski's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krasnodebski's elbow.
Krasnodebski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yuen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krasnodebski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick
and Yuen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yuen checks a leg kick nicely.
Krasnodebski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krasnodebski.
Yuen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krasnodebski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yuen checks a leg kick.
Yuen misses with an uppercut. Krasnodebski saw that one coming.
Krasnodebski throws a sloppy head kick and Yuen moves out of range easily.
Krasnodebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuen connects with an inside leg kick.
Yuen thumps Krasnodebski with a low kick.
Krasnodebski checks a low kick from Yuen.
Yuen scores with a nice head shot.
Krasnodebski misses with the body kick
and Yuen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski is looking to clinch but Yuen is avoiding it.
Yuen misses with a straight right.
Yuen throws a low kick but Krasnodebski avoids it.
Yuen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krasnodebski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yuen is out of range.
Yuen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krasnodebski's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krasnodebski can pounce on him.
Krasnodebski checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuen moves in looking to clinch but Krasnodebski pushes him off.
Yuen misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski looking to score a takedown here. Yuen is defending well but Krasnodebski drives through and ends up in Yuen's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yuen looking to control.
Krasnodebski trying to control but Yuen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yuen looking for a guillotine here but Krasnodebski defends easily.
Krasnodebski wants to control from the top but Yuen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen seems keen to control Krasnodebski's posture.
Krasnodebski wants to control from the top but Yuen keeps moving.
Krasnodebski stopping the sweep attempt from Yuen.
Yuen pulls Krasnodebski in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski wants to control from the top but Yuen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gotard Krasnodebski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Krasnodebski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuen 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.
Krasnodebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krasnodebski stalks Yuen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yuen's face. Yuen staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Sean Yuen is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnodebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krasnodebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Sean Yuen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yuen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krasnodebski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yuen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krasnodebski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krasnodebski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuen throws a lazy right hand but Krasnodebski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krasnodebski throws a looping overhand right but Yuen ducks down to avoid it.
Krasnodebski fails with a takedown attempt.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Yuen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch up but Yuen circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuen takes one to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski walks into a jab.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuen.
Yuen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krasnodebski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuen lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Yuen blocks the leg kick.
Krasnodebski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yuen tries to land a leg kick but Krasnodebski saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuen swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski gets a double leg takedown into Yuen's guard.
Yuen is trying to control the position but Krasnodebski postures up.
Yuen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krasnodebski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krasnodebski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krasnodebski throws a big elbow that misses.
Yuen is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krasnodebski stays in close to Yuen's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Yuen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Krasnodebski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuen misses with a body shot.
Yuen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krasnodebski can pounce on him.
Yuen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krasnodebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuen. Krasnodebski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krasnodebski.
A clash of legs there as Krasnodebski blocks the low kick.
Krasnodebski blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Yuen avoids it.
Krasnodebski misses with a kick to the body.
Yuen misses with a body shot.
That kick from Krasnodebski tenderised Yuen's leg. Yuen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sean Yuen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krasnodebski avoids the body shot from Yuen.
Yuen misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a hook but Yuen avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yuen counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotard Krasnodebski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krasnodebski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotard Krasnodebski!
Our winner, Gotard Krasnodebski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between O Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Col. John T. Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John T. Hall. Sagat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bloodsport Soundtrack - Fight to Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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316 lbs
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281 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, O Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Col. John T. Hall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Sagat delivers a nice body kick.
Hall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagat.
Sagat thumps Hall with a low kick.
Hall looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Col. John T. Hall has been cut.
Sagat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sagat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sagat circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hall tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sagat wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). O Sagat!
A relieved looking O Sagat 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lombardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombardo comes to the cage accompanied by From Despair To Where. Fredriksson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - Megatron Gon' Give It To Ya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mega Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a nice hook to Lombardo's body. Lombardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lombardo clinches.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Fredriksson avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fredriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Anthony Lombardo has been cut.
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Lombardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fredriksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lombardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lombardo tries for a takedown but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo slips a jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the head.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredriksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Lombardo with a series of wild strikes but Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Lombardo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lombardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombardo or not.
Lombardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombardo or not.
Lombardo is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardo goes for a takedown attempt but Fredriksson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson can't get the takedown.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo stops a takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
Lombardo gets through Fredriksson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lombardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lombardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lombardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Lombardo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lombardo eats them both and turns towards Fredriksson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Lombardo tries to clinch up.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson avoids the head kick by Lombardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Lombardo wants to clinch.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fredriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lombardo's head.
Lombardo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fredriksson is trying to control. Lombardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredriksson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Fredriksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson is trying to control. Lombardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fredriksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fredriksson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lombardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Fredriksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Lombardo clinches up with Fredriksson and pushes him back against the cage.
Fredriksson is looking for a takedown.
Mega Fredriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fredriksson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lombardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Fredriksson.
Fredriksson stops a takedown attempt from Lombardo.
Fredriksson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fredriksson misses with the head strike.
Fredriksson gets underhooks to prevent Lombardo's takedown attempt.
Lombardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Fredriksson to work.
Fredriksson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredriksson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo pushes Fredriksson off looking to stand but Fredriksson dives back in and keeps control.
Fredriksson throwing shots but Lombardo is blocking nicely.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is keen to just control but Lombardo is a slippery customer.
Fredriksson is nestled in close to Lombardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lombardo is trying to stand.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson drops an elbow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Fredriksson trying to control from half guard but Lombardo is working away.
Lombardo tries to kick Fredriksson off but Fredriksson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Lombardo dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Lombardo is trying to stand up here but Fredriksson is controlling him well.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Lombardo defends it.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet.
Fredriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lombardo kicks off Fredriksson and gets to his feet.
Lombardo is looking to clinch but Fredriksson is avoiding it.
Anthony Lombardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredriksson slips under a jab.
No joy there for Lombardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fredriksson scores with a three punch combo!
Lombardo throws a right hand that Fredriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredriksson also avoids with ease.
Lombardo has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson lands an uppercut.
Lombardo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fredriksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson - that landed with a thud.
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!
Lombardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredriksson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lombardo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Lombardo slips a jab and a cross from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson sizes up Lombardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fredriksson connects with a jab.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lombardo's cut.
That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lombardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombardo has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Fredriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombardo's elbow.
Lombardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fredriksson is pressed up against the cage. Lombardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fredriksson down to the mat. Fredriksson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lombardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Lombardo missing with knees to the body.
Lombardo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fredriksson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredriksson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredriksson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fredriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Fredriksson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Fredriksson trying to stall but Lombardo improves his position.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lombardo is rocked!
Fredriksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Oh Lombardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredriksson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fredriksson is working Lombardo over against the cage.
Anthony Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fredriksson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lombardo regains guard.
Fredriksson passes Lombardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lombardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Fredriksson is looking to take a break and control but Lombardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lombardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lombardo punching from the bottom.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombardo defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fredriksson lands a nice short elbow.
Lombardo is trying to stand back up but Fredriksson is controlling him
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Lombardo dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lombardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound but Lombardo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fredriksson postures up in Lombardo's guard and throws a big left but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fredriksson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lombardo wriggles free and stands up.
Lombardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredriksson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lombardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mega Fredriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fredriksson trying to control the action but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lombardo is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
Fredriksson throwing shots but Lombardo is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson prevents Lombardo from standing back up.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombardo defending well though.
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fredriksson.
Lombardo missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredriksson working Lombardo over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Fredriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fredriksson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Fredriksson!
Mega Fredriksson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Malicestar logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koltun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hans Solo - Dopoki jestem. Hunt has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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152 lbs
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27
154 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun misses with a body kick.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koltun lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Koltun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun.
Koltun lands a left hand.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Koltun is controlling the position.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Koltun gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koltun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koltun misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun slips a jab from Hunt.
Konrad Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Koltun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koltun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt lands a jab to Koltun's midsection.
Koltun misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Koltun's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Koltun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Koltun's ribs.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Koltun scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Koltun misses with a straight left.
Koltun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunt's half guard.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Koltun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koltun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Koltun postures up.
Koltun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koltun misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Koltun misses
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Koltun forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Koltun misses with a head kick.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Koltun wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Koltun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koltun thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koltun's head.
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koltun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koltun avoids a kick to the body.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Koltun tries to clinch
and Hunt counters with a good low kick that Koltun was not able to check.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Koltun thows a body shot but no joy.
Koltun 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.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koltun.
Hunt slips under a jab from Koltun.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Koltun moved out of range nicely.
Hunt jabs at Koltun's body.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt which made him look bad.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Koltun wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Koltun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koltun. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koltun.
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt tries to circle away but Koltun has him pinned against the cage.
Koltun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt slips under a jab from Koltun.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Koltun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silik Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koltun throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
A cross from Koltun lands.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koltun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Koltun has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Koltun misses with the head strike.
Koltun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koltun.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt wants to break free but Koltun has control.
Koltun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koltun tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Koltun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt slips under a jab from Koltun.
Hunt takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silik Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koltun.
Koltun with a hook.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Hunt throws a right hand that Koltun ducks under and follows up with a left that Koltun also avoids with ease.
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koltun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koltun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koltun throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
Koltun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Koltun misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target.
Koltun 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.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silik Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Koltun.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koltun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt cracks Koltun with an open hand slap.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Koltun scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun is standing up over Hunt. Hunt looks to escape but Koltun dives into side control.
Koltun passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hunt!
Hunt wants to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Koltun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunt?
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt regains half guard.
Koltun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Koltun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt wants to control but Koltun is keeping busy.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koltun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Konrad Koltun.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Konrad Koltun!
Konrad Koltun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernan Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hard to see kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luke Skywalker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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146 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Hernan Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws the kick towards the body but Cortes avoids it.
Skywalker lands a nice shot that snaps Cortes's head back.
Skywalker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skywalker defending well as Cortes loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker misses with a kick to the body.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortes circles away.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Cortes pushes Skywalker up against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Hernan Cortes has been cut.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Skywalker.
Cortes avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cortes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes blocks the elbow strike.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skywalker or not.
Skywalker goes for a takedown attempt but Cortes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cortes jabs Skywalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Cortes lands with a straight right. Skywalker didn't see that one coming.
Skywalker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a straight right hand.
Skywalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.
Cortes defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Cortes blocks the body kick.
Cortes throws a front kick aimed at Skywalker's knee but Skywalker avoids it well.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Skywalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Skywalker tenderised Cortes's leg. Cortes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortes checks it well.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortes swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Cortes keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker wants to clinch but Cortes slips to the side
and Cortes counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Skywalker slips the punch.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cortes has time to react.
Cortes tries to bum rush Skywalker with a series of wild strikes but Skywalker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cortes.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Cortes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortes misses with a straight right.
Skywalker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Skywalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Cortes is out of range.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes 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.
Skywalker tries to work over Cortes's front leg with a kick but Cortes checks it.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Skywalker slips the punch.
Skywalker lands a nice hook to Cortes's body. Cortes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skywalker scores with a spinning back kick!
Skywalker scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skywalker connects with a looping right hand.
Skywalker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortes on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cortes throws a front kick aimed at Skywalker's knee but Skywalker avoids it well.
Cortes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skywalker. Cortes shrugs it off though.
Skywalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skywalker!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cortes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cortes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hernan Cortes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hernan Cortes's cut.
That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skywalker tries to land a front kick but Cortes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker throws a hook but Cortes avoids it easily.
Cortes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cortes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skywalker's head.
Cortes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skywalker defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cortes trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Cortes thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
Skywalker is not content to let Cortes control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cortes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hernan Cortes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
A jab from Cortes does it's job there.
Cortes throws an overhand right that lands on Skywalker's shoulder, as Skywalker tries to avoid the shot.
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cortes misses with a straight left.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker.
Cortes jabs Skywalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skywalker misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Cortes. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Cortes slaps the foot to one side.
Skywalker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Cortes coming out on top.
Skywalker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cortes takes a step back to recover.
Skywalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cortes lands a lovely overhand right.
Skywalker misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cortes misses.
Skywalker walks into a stiff left hand from Cortes.
Cortes lands a jab to Skywalker's midsection.
Skywalker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skywalker lands a nice shot that snaps Cortes's head back.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Cortes throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Skywalker wants to clinch up but Cortes keeps it at a distance.
Hernan Cortes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skywalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortes slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Skywalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skywalker enables Cortes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skywalker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cortes tries to free his leg and advance position but Skywalker is retaining full guard.
Cortes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cortes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortes throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hernan Cortes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cortes has closed the distance and engaged Skywalker in a clinch.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker lands a good knee to the midsection. Cortes won't want to take too many of those.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes blocks an elbow strike.
Skywalker lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hernan Cortes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hernan Cortes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Skywalker throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Skywalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Cortes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes misses with a straight right.
Cortes misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Skywalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes looks to land a body kick but Skywalker moved away.
Skywalker throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes misses with a low kick.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker is looking to land body kicks.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Skywalker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the body
and Cortes counters with a left and a right that stings Skywalker.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skywalker. That did some damage!
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Cortes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skywalker's knee momentarily.
Skywalker looks to land a body kick but Cortes moved away.
Cortes staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skywalker. That's going to slow Cortes down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skywalker swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skywalker thinking.
Cortes checks a low kick from Skywalker.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cortes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skywalker checks it well.
Skywalker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortes throws a hook but Skywalker avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skywalker. Cortes shrugs it off though.
Cortes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skywalker's guard.
Cortes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cortes content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cortes pushes down on Skywalker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cortes works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes landing shots from mount.
Cortes is landing with some decent strikes but Skywalker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cortes on the ground.
Cortes with shots to the head and body - Skywalker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cortes tries to control but Skywalker wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes throws some wild stikes that Skywalker manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hernan Cortes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cortes 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hernan Cortes!
Hernan Cortes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johny Walker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall misses with a wild body shot.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Randall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Randall.
Randall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Randall scores with a takedown into Walker's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Randall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walker dives on top into guard.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randall is keeping the position for now.
Walker wants to stand but Randall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Randall's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Walker trying to control the position here.
Randall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Randall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs.
Randall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walker is not content to let Randall control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Randall is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randall to get the leverage.
Randall has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Walker defend it? Randall steps over the head and cranks it - Walker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Randall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Randall!
Our winner, Randy Randall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Ungar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ungar's entrance music is Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. A fine choice. Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stu Ungar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ungar swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ungar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ungar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Ungar.
Ungar punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Ungar lands a body shot.
Gallagher throws a combination that misses
and Ungar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot.
Ungar lands a head kick. Gallagher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ungar lands a big uppercut and Gallagher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gallagher looks OK. Ungar waves Gallagher back to his feet!
Gallagher is rocked!
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Ungar tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher is still on wobbly legs! Can Ungar finish him?
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher drops his hands momentarily and Ungar needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Gallagher just on the top of the head. Gallagher drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Gallagher - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stu Ungar!
A relieved looking Stu Ungar 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Tomcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zulu Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomcik comes to the cage accompanied by T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That . The crowd seem to be enjoying Chaka's choice of entrance music: Bohemian Rapsody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Tomcik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zulu Chaka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomcik misses with a body shot.
Chaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Tomcik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tomcik throws a head kick that misses.
Tomcik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomcik wants to slow Chaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomcik throws a nice head kick!
Tomcik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chaka tries to clinch but Tomcik moves out of range.
Chaka connects with a leg kick. Tomcik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomcik is trying to break free.
Chaka lands with a light punch inside.
Tomcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaka backwards.
Chaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomcik backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chaka.
Tomcik breaks from the clinch.
Zulu Chaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomcik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaka.
Chaka thumps Tomcik with a low kick.
Chaka connects with a leg kick. Tomcik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomcik. That's going to slow Chaka down.
Chaka tries to clinch there but Tomcik circles away.
Tomcik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaka misses with a low kick.
Chaka ducks under a wild hook from Tomcik.
Tomcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomcik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaka throws a series of punches but Tomcik moves out of range.
Tomcik throws a push kick but Chaka slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka closes the distance but Tomcik moves to the side
and Tomcik counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tomcik tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomcik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomcik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tomcik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tomcik swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaka.
Tomcik misses with a hook.
Tomcik slips a jab from Chaka.
Tomcik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chaka.
A cross from Chaka lands.
Chaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tomcik cracks Chaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomcik is trying to break free.
Chaka tries to work over Tomcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomcik manages to break the clinch.
Chaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomcik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomcik scores with a hook to the body. Chaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tomcik connects with a solid leg kick.
Chaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tomcik.
Chaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tomcik checks it well.
Chaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomcik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomcik lands with a straight right. Chaka didn't see that one coming.
Tomcik jabs Chaka right on the nose. Chaka blinks but takes it well.
Chaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaka cracks Tomcik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomcik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka tried to score with a low kick but Tomcik checks it.
Chaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tomcik tries to keep at a distance but Chaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomcik backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Chaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tomcik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomcik 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.
Chaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomcik's sensitive parts.
Chaka wants to clinch up but Tomcik keeps it at a distance.
Tomcik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zulu Chaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomcik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tomcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaka.
Tomcik tries to keep at a distance but Chaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomcik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chaka regains guard immediately.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaka is retaining full guard.
Tomcik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Chaka keeping full guard, as Tomcik tries to pass.
Chaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomcik stands and throws Chaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chaka is looking for a sweep.
Tomcik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chaka's legs.
Chaka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tomcik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaka keeps working.
Chaka wants to control the action here but instead Tomcik manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomcik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chaka is looking to escape.
Chaka wants to hold on but Tomcik pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka is trying to escape the mount.
Chaka wants to control but Tomcik is having none of it.
Tomcik dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomcik trying to control but Chaka is having none of it.
Chaka tries to hold on but Tomcik postures up.
Tomcik controlling his opponent.
Tomcik lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tomcik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomcik postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chaka looks a forlorn figure.
Chaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Tomcik has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomcik looking to control but Chaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tomcik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chaka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tomcik putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tomcik is looking to pass Chaka's guard but actually Chaka recovers to full guard.
Tomcik wants to control from the top but Chaka keeps moving.
Tomcik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaka looking for submissions off his back.
Tomcik is looking to advance position but Chaka won't allow it.
Chaka is looking for a sweep. Tomcik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Tomcik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaka.
Chaka moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomcik. That's going to slow Chaka down.
Chaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tomcik digs a good hook to Chaka's body.
Chaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tomcik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaka.
Tomcik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tomcik throws a front kick that sends Chaka stumbling back into the cage.
Chaka tried to score with a low kick but Tomcik checks it.
Tomcik moves out of range as Chaka throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomcik moves out of range of the body kick from Chaka.
Chaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomcik throws a head kick but Chaka moves out of range.
Zulu Chaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomcik scores with the left hand. Chaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Chaka throws a body punch but Tomcik moves out of range.
Tomcik throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Chaka.
Chaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomcik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tomcik misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaka scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka stuns Tomcik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaka.
Tomcik throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomcik on the side of the head.
Chaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chaka thumps Tomcik with a low kick.
Jab by Chaka.
Chaka tries to clinch but Tomcik is having none of it.
Chaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Chaka has managed to clinch.
Chaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomcik backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik is trying to break the clinch but Chaka has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Chaka.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chaka.
Chaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chaka misses with a punch to the body.
Chaka lands with a left to the head.
Tomcik working hard to break the clinch.
Tomcik lands a takedown into guard.
Tomcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomcik has managed to get both his arms back between Chaka's legs - danger averted.
Chaka is looking for a triangle but Tomcik pushes his legs off easily.
Chaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomcik manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaka throwing strikes from guard but Tomcik blocks nicely.
Chaka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik looking for a guillotine here but Chaka defends easily.
Chaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomcik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Chaka really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tomcik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chaka lands a jab to the nose.
Chaka looks to throw the jab but Tomcik is out of range.
Chaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Tomcik is looking to land body kicks.
Chaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomciks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tomcik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chaka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chaka ducks right into an uppercut from Tomcik.
Chaka scores with a leg kick.
Chaka misses with a straight right.
Chaka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chaka closes the distance but Tomcik moves to the side
so Tomcik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomcik trying to control but Chaka is working from the bottom.
Chaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomcik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomcik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomcik manages to get himself to full guard.
Chaka content to stall in guard here.
Tomcik keeping moving, preventing Chaka from controlling successfully.
Chaka postures up.
Tomcik working for a triangle but Chaka defends it easily.
Chaka advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaka.
Chaka tries to pass to full mount but Tomcik defends it.
Tomcik gets back to full guard.
Chaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomcik has wrist control.
Chaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tomcik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaka has managed to get both his arms back between Tomcik's legs - danger averted.
Tomcik keeping moving, preventing Chaka from controlling successfully.
Chaka working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomcik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaka is in close to Tomcik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tomcik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaka defends well.
Chaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomcik looking for a guillotine here but Chaka defends easily.
Tomcik trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Tomcik has his foot on Chaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaka works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomcik has momentary wrist control but Chaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Chaka dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice defenses there by Chaka.
Chaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomcik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomcik slips a jab from Chaka.
Chaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tomcik lands a high kick!
Nice body punch from Chaka.
Chaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomcik.
Chaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomcik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomcik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tomcik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chaka is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaka throws a looping overhand right but Tomcik ducks down to avoid it.
Chaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomcik taking a breather.
Tomcik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaka misses with the head strike.
Tomcik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomcik taking a breather.
Chaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomcik avoids it.
Chaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomcik tries to score a body lock takedown but Chaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chaka gets underhooks to prevent Tomcik's takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chaka misses with an elbow strike.
Chaka lands a damaging elbow.
Chaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomcik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Tomcik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomcik blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomcik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tomcik is trying to maintain a safe position but Chaka gets an underhook and turns Tomcik into the cage.
Tomcik works on Chaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomcik wants to break free but Chaka has control.
Tomcik tries to pull guard but Chaka won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcik breaks the clinch.
Tomcik lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tomcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chaka swings for the body but Tomcik moves out of range.
Kamil Tomcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tomcik, right into the meat.
Tomcik drops his hands momentarily and Chaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomcik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomciks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chaka scores with a nice head shot.
Tomcik checks a leg kick.
Tomcik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Tomcik.
Tomcik scores with a kick to the body.
Chaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Chaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaka wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomcik can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaka throws a low kick but Tomcik moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomcik misses the target.
Tomcik looks for the body kick but Chaka saw that one coming.
Tomcik tries to land a front kick but Chaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chaka connects with the punch.
Chaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Chaka.
Chaka slips a jab from Tomcik.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomcik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomcik manages to avoid it.
Tomcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomcik.
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 Kamil Tomcik.
I think Chaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zulu Chaka!
Zulu Chaka is the new middleweight champion!
Zulu Chaka took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for a fine fight ....Oi Jenkins we need to make it clear who's who!!'.
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