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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Knudsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammakko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saku Sammakko. Knudsen has chosen Gorgoroth - Destroyer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saku Sammakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knudsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sammakko darts in and clinches Knudsen up against the cage.
Sammakko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sammakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knudsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sammakko tries to stall but Knudsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knudsen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knudsen lands an elbow inside that Sammakko shrugs off.
Knudsen avoids the elbow strike from Sammakko, against the cage.
Knudsen looking to stall.
Sammakko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sammakko tries to score a body lock takedown but Knudsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knudsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sammakko blocks it with crossed arms.
Knudsen looking to throw knees to the head but Sammakko is blocking nicely.
Knudsen avoids the elbow strike from Sammakko, against the cage.
Knudsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knudsen lands a knee to the body.
Knudsen misses with a knee strike.
Knudsen gets underhooks to prevent Sammakko's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Sammakko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Sammakko throws an elbow but it misses.
Sammakko stalling.
Knudsen working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knudsen gets underhooks to prevent Sammakko's takedown attempt.
Sammakko is trying to drag Knudsen to the mat but Knudsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knudsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knudsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knudsen scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Knudsen to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knudsen.
Knudsen missing with knees to the body.
Knudsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sammakko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sammakko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knudsen misses with a low kick as Sammakko jumps back.
Konrad Knudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knudsen.
Knudsen clinches up with Sammakko and pushes him back against the cage.
Knudsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sammakko avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsen working hard to break the clinch.
Sammakko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sammakko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sammakko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knudsen's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Knudsen.
Knudsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sammakko avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sammakko avoiding damage as Knudsen throws knees to the body.
Sammakko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the head but Sammakko blocks with his arms.
Knudsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knudsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sammakko.
Sammakko is breathing heavily.
Knudsen has a takedown stuffed.
Sammakko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knudsen tries to clinch up
and Sammakko counters by clinching up.
Knudsen wants to break free but Sammakko has control.
Sammakko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knudsen is keeping busy.
Knudsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sammakko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Knudsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knudsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sammakko is keeping busy.
Sammakko has Knudsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knudsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knudsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sammakko blocks it with crossed arms.
Sammakko tries a body shot but Knudsen blocks it.
Sammakko tries to work over Knudsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen closes the distance and pushes Sammakko back into the cage.
Sammakko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sammakko tries to score a body lock takedown but Knudsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knudsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sammakko or not.
Sammakko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knudsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knudsen trying to land knees to the body.
Sammakko is trying to drag Knudsen to the mat but Knudsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knudsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sammakko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sammakko avoids it.
Knudsen scores with a knee to the head.
Knudsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen lands an elbow inside that Sammakko shrugs off.
Knudsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sammakko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knudsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sammakko wants a takedown but no success here.
Knudsen tries a knee to the head but Sammakko blocks it.
Sammakko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knudsen is keeping busy.
Knudsen effectively controlling the action here.
Knudsen blocking some punches.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the head but Sammakko blocks with his arms.
Knudsen scores with a knee to the head.
Sammakko blocks the elbow strike.
Knudsen breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knudsen.
Sammakko tries to clinch up but Knudsen circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knudsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knudsen wants to clinch up but Sammakko keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Knudsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knudsen tries to bum rush Sammakko with a series of wild strikes but Sammakko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knudsen rushes Sammakko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sammakko throws an elbow that misses.
Sammakko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knudsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knudsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knudsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Sammakko gets an underhook and turns Knudsen into the cage.
Knudsen landing knees to the body.
Sammakko scores with a shoulder strike.
Knudsen landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knudsen.
Sammakko tries to throw a body punch but Knudsen avoids it by throwing Sammakko back against the cage.
Knudsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sammakko avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammakko misses with a knee to the head.
Knudsen breaks the clinch.
Knudsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammakko's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammakko throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knudsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knudsen moves into range and clinches up with Sammakko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the head but Sammakko blocks with his arms.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knudsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knudsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sammakko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knudsen.
Knudsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knudsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sammakko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knudsen throws a right and a left that Sammakko avoids nicely.
Sammakko throws the left hand but Knudsen avoids the punch easily.
Sammakko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knudsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knudsen clinches up against the cage.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen clinches up against the cage.
Knudsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sammakko is defending well for now.
Knudsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knudsen.
Sammakko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sammakko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knudsen.
Sammakko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knudsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knudsen throws and low kick but Sammakko moves out of range easily.
Sammakko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sammakko jabs Knudsen right on the nose. Knudsen blinks but takes it well.
A solid body kick from Knudsen.
Saku Sammakko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Knudsen throws the left hand but Sammakko avoids the punch easily.
Knudsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knudsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knudsen moves out of range as Sammakko strikes.
Knudsen tries to clinch there but Sammakko circles away.
Sammakko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Sammakko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Knudsen misses.
Sammakko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knudsen.
Sammakko shoots in but no luck this time.
Sammakko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knudsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sammakko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knudsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knudsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sammakko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knudsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sammakko circles away.
Knudsen throws a shot to the body.
Knudsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sammakko's half guard.
Sammakko is defending against the submission attempts here by Knudsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen is working for a kimura but Sammakko is defending it quite comfortably.
Knudsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sammakko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sammakko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sammakko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knudsen trying to control but Sammakko is working from the bottom.
Sammakko keeping full guard, as Knudsen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Knudsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knudsen!
Sammakko stuffs the takedown attempt from Knudsen. Knudsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammakko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knudsen throws a leg kick which misses Sammakko's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammakko tries to avoid it.
Sammakko is looking to land body kicks.
Knudsen misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Knudsen.
Sammakko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knudsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsen throws a push kick but Sammakko slaps the foot to one side.
Knudsen clinches but Sammakko breaks the clinch
and Sammakko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sammakko.
Knudsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sammakko is trying to maintain a safe position but Knudsen gets an underhook and turns Sammakko into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen misses with a knee strike.
Sammakko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knudsen backwards.
Sammakko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sammakko is pushing Knudsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knudsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Konrad Knudsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knudsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sammakko avoids the damage to the body.
Sammakko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sammakko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knudsen is looking to control Sammakko's arms but Sammakko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knudsen has his back to the cage.
Sammakko working aggressively here.
Knudsen tries a knee to the head but Sammakko blocks it.
Knudsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sammakko avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsen avoids the elbow strike from Sammakko, against the cage.
Knudsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sammakko avoids it.
Knudsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knudsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Knudsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sammakko's face.
Knudsen managing to block the knees to the body from Sammakko.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sammakko is working for takedown but Knudsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen breaks the clinch.
Sammakko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knudsen takes a swing at Sammakko's ribcage but misses.
Sammakko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knudsen takes a swing at Sammakko's ribcage but misses.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Sammakko is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a shot from downtown. Sammakko moves away and avoids it.
Knudsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Konrad Knudsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knudsen slips under a jab.
Knudsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knudsen blocks the elbow strike.
Knudsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sammakko is defending well for now.
Sammakko looking to stall.
Knudsen looking to throw knees to the head but Sammakko is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sammakko as Knudsen tries to tie him up.
Knudsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sammakko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen missing with knees to the body.
Sammakko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knudsen missing with knees to the body.
Sammakko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knudsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knudsen blocks the elbow strike.
Sammakko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knudsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammakko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knudsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sammakko tries to clinch up.
Knudsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sammakko off the cage and back into rage.
Knudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Sammakko moves out of range easily.
Sammakko looks for a takedown but Knudsen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Sammakko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammakko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Knudsen lands.
Horrible takedown by Sammakko or perhaps it was just good defense by Knudsen which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knudsen scores with a leg kick.
Knudsen darts in and clinches Sammakko up against the cage.
Knudsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knudsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Saku Sammakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown by Knudsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sammakko which made him look bad.
Sammakko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knudsen as he avoids it easily.
Knudsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sammakko's sensitive parts.
Konrad Knudsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Knudsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knudsen controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammakko tries to hold on but Knudsen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Knudsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knudsen 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Knudsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murrray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murrray comes to the cage accompanied by Original Nuttah - Shy Fx. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murrray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzattrounewis wants to clinch.
Murrray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calzattrounewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left and a right from Calzattrounewis both land. Nice combination.
Calzattrounewis with a nice cross.
Calzattrounewis thuds a left hand into Murrray's body.
Murrray wants to slow Calzattrounewis down by chopping away at his legs.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a combination but Murrray avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Calzattrounewis.
Murrray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calzattrounewis counters with a two punch combo.
Murrray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzattrounewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murrray's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzattrounewis controlling from the top position.
Murrray pushes Calzattrounewis off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murrray throws a lazy right hand but Calzattrounewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown but Murrray shows good takedown defense.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzattrounewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Calzattrounewis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murrray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murrray misses the shot to the body.
Murrray throws a looping overhand right but Calzattrounewis ducks down to avoid it.
Murrray takes one to the chin there.
Calzattrounewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murrray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calzattrounewis is controlling him.
Murrray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Calzattrounewis on the ground.
Calzattrounewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calzattrounewis stands up from Murrray's guard - Calzattrounewis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Calzattrounewis shoots in for a takedown but Murrray shows good takedown defense.
Lee Murrray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis tries to clinch but Murrray is having none of it.
Calzattrounewis fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calzattrounewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murrray's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Calzattrounewis lands.
Calzattrounewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calzattrounewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Calzattrounewis tries to clinch up.
Calzattrounewis misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Murrray. No joy for Calzattrounewis on that attempt.
Calzattrounewis throws a shot from downtown. Murrray moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Murrray. No joy for Calzattrounewis on that attempt.
A big right from Murrray misses.
Calzattrounewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murrray.
Calzattrounewis misses with an uppercut.
Murrray slips a jab from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murrray cracks Calzattrounewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis throws the left hand but Murrray avoids the punch easily.
Murrray Rushes Calzattrounewis and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Calzattrounewis is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Murrray Piles on the pressure and Calzattrounewis crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Murrray!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Mancinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mancinelli's choice of entrance music: Captain Jack - Captain Jack. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Allen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dario Mancinelli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mancinelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mancinelli 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.
Allen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mancinelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mancinelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mancinelli is pressing down on Allen 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allen is holding on for now.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mancinelli.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen is not content to let Mancinelli control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Mancinelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Allen moves into full guard.
Allen is looking for a triangle but Mancinelli pushes his legs off easily.
Allen has his foot on Mancinelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mancinelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Allen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mancinelli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mancinelli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancinelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mancinelli looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancinelli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mancinelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allen tries to get to full guard but Mancinelli has control of the leg.
Allen is not content to let Mancinelli control the position.
Mancinelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mancinelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Mancinelli is pressing down on Allen 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allen is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Allen tries for a takedown but Mancinelli circles away easily
and Mancinelli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Allen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mancinelli.
Allen is not content to let Mancinelli control the position.
Allen is looking for a sweep. Mancinelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allen has hold of Mancinelli's hands but Mancinelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mancinelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Allen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mancinelli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen has left one of his arms exposed and Mancinelli doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Allen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dario Mancinelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brewster B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster B is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
144 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Brewster B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Durrant!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durrant tries for a takedown but B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
B moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Durrant does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durrant.
Durrant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brewster B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
Durrant slips a jab and a cross from B.
Donk. B catches Durrant right on the button with a cross.
Durrant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durrant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but B paws at him with a jab and circles away.
B scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
B shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Durrant is trying to defend but B finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Durrant is trying to control but B manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B punching from mount but Durrant doing a good job of avoiding damage.
B controlling his opponent.
B thowing shots but they're missing.
B thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
B working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Durrant is trying desperately to improve position.
Durrant is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Durrant is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
B breaks from Durrant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
B goes for an armbar but Durrant turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Durrant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
B pulls Durrant in close to prevent any damage.
B is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durrant is controlling him.
Durrant trying to control but B is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
B looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
B is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Durrant trying to control the position from guard on top but B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durrant looking to sit in guard and control but B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
B is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durrant keeping moving, preventing B from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brewster B 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.
B throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
B lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durrant with a poor takedown
and B counters with a low kick, right behind Durrant 's knee.
B fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durrant with a lazy takedown attempt
and B makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
B throws a shot from downtown. Durrant moves away and avoids it.
Durrant has his takedown stuffed
and B counters with a shoot takedown. Durrant fights it but they end up in guard.
Brewster B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
B won't allow Durrant to sweep him here.
B gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Durrant is breathing heavily.
B closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B drives through and clinches with Durrant against the cage.
B lands a nice uppercut.
B is pressed up against the cage. Durrant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag B down to the mat. B avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by B.
B's corner calls for a 1-2. B obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
B lands a jab.
B lands with an uppercut that bounces Durrant off the cage and back into rage.
B tries to clinch up.
Durrant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and B counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
B scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durrant has B up against the cage in a clinch.
B taking a breather.
Durrant wants a takedown but no success here.
B slows down the pace here.
B lands a hook that snaps the head of Durrant backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durrant.
A body shot lands from B.
B keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durrant's efforts to push away.
Durrant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. B gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by B.
Durrant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but B pulls him back up using the underhooks.
B lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durrant backwards.
B is looking to control Durrant's arms but Durrant gets an underhook and turns him. Now B has his back to the cage.
B working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for B.
B lands with a right to the head.
Durrant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but B pulls him back up using the underhooks.
B scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durrant is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
B dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
B lands a right hand.
Durrant is still on wobbly legs! Can B finish him?
B lands a nice uppercut.
Durrant seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from B.
B lands on the inside with an uppercut.
B lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durrant has B pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. B manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
B scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from B as the two fighters clinch.
B lands a body punch in the clinch.
B working some nice short punches in the clinch.
B lands with a short punch from the clinch.
B lands with a left to the head.
B gets control of Durrant's arms and successfully pulls guard. B will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durrant stopping the sweep attempt from B.
B controlling Durrant's posture.
Durrant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and B dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
B is stalling in the full guard.
B loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
B wants to control from the top but Durrant keeps moving.
Durrant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from B.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brewster B dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Durrant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durrant misses with a takedown attempt
and B counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durrant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durrant shoots and misses
and B counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from B.
Durrant keeps the fight on the outside.
B clinches with his opponent.
Durrant drops down looking for an ankle pick but B pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brewster B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
B is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Durrant's half guard.
Still in half guard, B seems content to control.
Durrant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B thows a huge punch but Durrant dodges it nicely.
Durrant wants to get back to full guard.
B is looking to stall here but Durrant recovers full guard.
B trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
B trying to control the position from guard on top but Durrant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
B is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durrant is looking for a triangle here but B uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Durrant is looking to reverse the position.
B stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
B clinches.
Durrant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. B is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
B lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durrant is trying desperately to land a takedown but B is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Durrant.
Durrant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. B gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
B lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durrant or not.
Durrant has clasped his hands together around B's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
B can't do much from the bottom here.
Iain Durrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
B manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. B manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
B is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
B is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durrant is controlling him.
B keeping moving, preventing Durrant from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durrant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durrant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brewster B is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durrant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and B dives on top into guard.
B drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and B jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durrant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! B has picked Durrant up and slammed him! Durrant can't keep hold of the triangle and B manages to pass to side control!
B is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Durrant's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brewster B showed his dominance in that final round.
Well B has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brewster B!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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20
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funktastic.
Funktastic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funktastic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo swivels and escapes.
Russo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vinny Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Funktastic.
Funktastic throws a push kick but Russo slaps the foot to one side.
Funktastic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Russo is fending him off so far but Funktastic persists. Nope, Russo circles away and we're back to standing.
Funktastic misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
Funktastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funktastic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Russo shoots in and bounces Funktastic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Funktastic keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo stops Funktastic from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo trying to control but Funktastic is working from the bottom.
Funktastic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
Russo 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.
Russo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Russo gets to his feet. Funktastic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Funktastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Funktastic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Russo misses with a straight right.
Mr Funktastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funktastic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Funktastic takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Funktastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Funktastic misses with a jab to the body
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funktastic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russo throws a right and a left that Funktastic avoids nicely.
Funktastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Funktastic shows good takedown defense.
Funktastic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funktastic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funktastic gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo fails to land with a series of punches.
Russo throws an overhand right that lands on Funktastic's shoulder, as Funktastic tries to avoid the shot.
Funktastic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Funktastic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Russo is pressing down on Funktastic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Russo has his feet on Funktastic's thighs here. He's pushed Funktastic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Funktastic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Russo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers comes into the arena with Lip Gloss and Black--as made famous by Atreyu blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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232 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergeant Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Cole!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peppers.
Peppers shoots in and bounces Cole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peppers postures up.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - Peppers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole won't allow Peppers to pass to mount.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole is pressing down on Peppers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peppers controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers looking to pass the guard.
Cole looking to control.
Peppers passes Cole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peppers wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well.
Peppers is trying to control the action in half guard but Cole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Peppers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peppers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cole is pressing down on Peppers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peppers won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Peppers 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole controls Peppers momentarily but Peppers frees himself.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Peppers postures up.
Cole working for submissions but it's allowed Peppers to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to improve his position but Peppers is controlling well.
Peppers controlling the action here.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Peppers trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peppers working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peppers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cole tries to reverse the position but Peppers maintains control.
Peppers with good strikes from the mount here!
Peppers looking to control but Cole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cole wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Peppers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cole defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peppers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peppers connects with a body shot.
Peppers lands a nice looking body shot.
Peppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peppers lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Peppers misses.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peppers throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peppers shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Peppers circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peppers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peppers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peppers throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peppers.
Sergeant Peppers is winning the standup battle so far.
Peppers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sergeant Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peppers lands a body shot.
Peppers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peppers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peppers tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peppers works the jab nicely.
Peppers throws a shot to the body.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peppers throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Peppers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peppers swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
A jab from Peppers does it's job there.
Peppers lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole takes one to the side of the head.
Peppers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peppers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Lenny Cole has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peppers looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peppers lands a right hook to the body.
Peppers throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peppers counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers scores with a jab.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peppers lands a jab to the nose.
Peppers drops Cole with a beautiful combination! Cole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Peppers is looking for the KO!
Cole is rocked!
Cole slips a jab from Peppers.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Peppers! Cole is backing up but he can't get away as Peppers lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Cole and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergeant Peppers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Koslof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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142 lbs
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137 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Koslof!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howlett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howlett throws the left hand but Koslof avoids the punch easily.
Howlett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koslof in his tracks.
Koslof wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koslof takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howlett walks into a stiff left hand from Koslof.
Howlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howlett misses with a few strikes there.
Howlett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koslof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
A slow jab from Howlett misses its intended target.
Koslof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Koslof.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Koslof pushes him off.
Koslof fails with the takedown.
Koslof darts in trying to clinch
letting Howlett counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koslof wants to clinch but Howlett slips to the side
and Howlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koslof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Howlett as he avoids it easily.
Koslof wants to clinch but Howlett slips to the side
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koslof wants to clinch
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koslof takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Howlett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koslof has time to react.
Koslof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koslof misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Koslof.
Howlett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koslof is rocked!
Koslof tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koslof is still on wobbly legs! Can Howlett finish him?
Howlett cracks Koslof with a nice body shot.
Koslof seems to have recovered his senses.
Koslof lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howlett.
Koslof takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koslof fails to land.
Howlett cracks Koslof with a nice body shot.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Koslof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koslof is working for takedown but Howlett is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Koslof.
Howlett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslof working aggressively here.
Howlett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koslof.
Koslof looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howlett lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koslof.
Koslof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Howlett.
A nice left hand lands by Howlett.
Koslof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howlett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett lands with a short shot to the head.
Koslof misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett lands a nice uppercut.
Koslof lands a left hand.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Howlett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Howlett on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howlett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koslof.
Koslof doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koslof tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Howlett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koslof throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett tries to clinch but Koslof moves out of range.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Howlett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett pushes Koslof up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett stalling against the cage.
Howlett lands a body shot.
Koslof lands a body shot in the clinch.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Koslof controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Koslof scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koslof tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
A short body shot lands from Howlett as the two fighters clinch.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Howlett.
Koslof swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Koslof is breathing heavily.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Koslof misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Howlett.
A short right from Howlett.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Howlett.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Howlett lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Howlett.
Howlett lands a left hand.
Koslof lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Howlett lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett is leaning against Koslof and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Howlett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
Howlett digs a right hand underneath Koslof's ribcage. Koslof let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
Howlett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howlett effectively controlling the action here.
Howlett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koslof.
Howlett pushes Koslof back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howlett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howlett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Howlett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koslof.
Howlett cracks Koslof with a nice body shot.
Howlett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Howlett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
Howlett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koslof or not.
James Howlett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howlett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koslofs head.
Howlett digs a right hand into Koslof's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koslof's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Howlett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howlett scores with a punch to the head.
Howlett lands a slapping body shot.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into Koslof's ribs.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett tries to bum rush Koslof with a series of wild strikes but Koslof uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koslof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Howlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koslof staying out of range there.
Koslof closes the distance looking to clinch
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koslof shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but Koslof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koslof manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Howlett scores with a nice right hand.
Koslof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Howlett counters with a right hand to the body.
Koslof dives in and grabs Howlett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes down on Koslof's head and hops out.
Howlett forces Koslof back against the cage and clinches.
Howlett digs a right hand underneath Koslof's ribcage. Koslof let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howlett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koslof creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Howlett.
Koslof working aggressively here.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koslof or not.
Nice body punch from Howlett - that landed with a thud.
Howlett working aggressively here.
Koslof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howlett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howlett lands with a light punch inside.
Howlett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koslof can do to turn this around?
Howlett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koslof misses with some punches.
Koslof swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koslof has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Koslof tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett pushes Koslof back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howlett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koslof misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett is working Koslof over against the cage.
Howlett is leaning against Koslof and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett lands a nice uppercut.
Howlett digs a right hand underneath Koslof's ribcage. Koslof let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Howlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Howlett.
Koslof on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koslof tries to clinch but Howlett moves away
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslof will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Koslof.
Howlett lunges at Koslof with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koslof's hand.
Howlett clinches up against the cage.
Koslof working aggressively here.
Koslof has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howlett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koslof tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Howlett.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Koslof misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koslof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Koslof fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koslof has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Koslof has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Koslof tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Koslof.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koslof looking for a takedown.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koslof fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Howlett.
Howlett lands a shot to the body.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett presses Koslof against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Koslof is trying desperately to land a takedown but Howlett is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Koslof.
Koslof lands a right hand.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koslof.
Koslof throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koslof throws a head punch that misses.
Koslof fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koslof misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koslof fails to land.
Koslof tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bjorn Koslof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koslof has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pain - Monkey Business. On his way into the cage it seems that Kukka Multa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kukka Multa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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154 lbs
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144 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Wayne McCullough!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCullough's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCullough duly obliges.
McCullough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCullough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Multa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Multa ducks under a wild hook from McCullough.
McCullough scores with a one two! Multa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Multa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Multa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Multa misses with a knee to the head.
Multa can't find room to land a body shot as McCullough controls the action.
McCullough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Multa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Multa lands a nice uppercut.
McCullough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Multa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
Multa prevents McCullough from breaking the clinch.
Multa lands a body shot.
Multa lands a right hand.
McCullough tries to break free but Multa pushes him back against the cage.
Multa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCullough backwards.
Multa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Multa.
McCullough jumps guard but Multa stands there with McCullough around his waist. McCullough gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Multa.
Multa with a knee to the head.
McCullough is rocked!
Multa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCullough is still on wobbly legs! Can Multa finish him?
Multa lands an uppercut.
McCullough is trying to break free.
Multa prevents McCullough from breaking the clinch.
Multa creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McCullough's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McCullough drops to his knees and Multa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kukka Multa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khun Rayn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cuchulainn. Khun Rayn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pete Quinn's chin.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khun Rayn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayn slips a jab from Quinn.
Rayn digs a good hook to Quinn's body.
Rayn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rayn slips under a jab from Quinn.
Rayn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
It looks like Pete Quinn has been cut.
Rayn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rayn.
Quinn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rayn counters with a good low kick that Quinn was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rayn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Rayn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Rayn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Rayn.
Quinn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rayn throws a nice head kick!
Quinn is rocked!
Rayn shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Quinn takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rayn sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Quinn bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khun Rayn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien 's entrance music is Rocky Road to Dublin. A fine choice. Tuhkasaari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Proteus - Full Metal Jacket. Teppo Tuhkasaari has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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142 lbs
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143 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tuhkasaari, right into the meat.
Tuhkasaari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tuhkasaari takes advantage of some sloppy striking from O Brien to pass into mount.
O Brien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
O Brien trying to control but Tuhkasaari postures up.
Tuhkasaari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Brien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuhkasaari is working away from the top position though.
Tuhkasaari throws a strike but O Brien avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Brien is on top in guard.
Tuhkasaari throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! O Brien escapes and throws Tuhkasaari's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tuhkasaari looking for a sweep but O Brien has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari working to try and regain half guard.
Tuhkasaari is in a horrible position here. O Brien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tuhkasaari can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by O Brien .
O Brien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tuhkasaari is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien looking to finish Tuhkasaari with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuhkasaari!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Brien landing shots from mount.
O Brien in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
O Brien with shots to the head and body - Tuhkasaari looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tuhkasaari is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the head.
O Brien prevents Tuhkasaari from getting the reversal.
O Brien tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by O Brien .
A nice elbow there by O Brien .
O Brien looking to finish Tuhkasaari with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tuhkasaari!
Tuhkasaari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O Brien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuhkasaari is looking to escape.
Tuhkasaari is looking to get to half guard.
Tuhkasaari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tuhkasaari tries to lock up and control but O Brien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tuhkasaari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tuhkasaari is bucking up trying to escape but O Brien cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! O Brien connects with a massive shot to the dome!
O Brien lands a heavy elbow.
Tuhkasaari working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Brien putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
O Brien punishing his opponent with strikes.
O Brien breaks from Tuhkasaari's wrist control and lands an elbow.
O Brien wants to control the pace but Tuhkasaari is squirming around nicely.
Tuhkasaari tries to reverse the position but O Brien maintains control.
O Brien lands a big shot there that rocks Tuhkasaari but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
O Brien with a couple of short strikes.
Tuhkasaari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Tuhkasaari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good leg kick by Tuhkasaari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Brien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tuhkasaari doesn't seem bothered though.
Tuhkasaari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Tuhkasaari misses.
Tuhkasaari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien lands with a right hand.
Tuhkasaari lands a front kick.
O Brien checks a low kick from Tuhkasaari.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien .
O Brien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Donnie O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuhkasaari but Tuhkasaari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tuhkasaari connects with a solid leg kick.
O Brien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
O Brien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Brien checks a low kick from Tuhkasaari.
O Brien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tuhkasaari throws a leg kick but O Brien moved away.
Tuhkasaari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari throws a push kick but O Brien slaps the foot to one side.
O Brien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tuhkasaari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tuhkasaari is looking to sweep but instead, O Brien has passed into half guard.
Tuhkasaari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuhkasaari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Brien trying to control but Tuhkasaari is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Brien manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuhkasaari wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
O Brien thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tuhkasaari looking to sit in guard and control but O Brien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tuhkasaari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuhkasaari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! O Brien has picked Tuhkasaari up and slammed him! Tuhkasaari can't keep hold of the triangle and O Brien manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tuhkasaari sneaks back into half guard.
Tuhkasaari wants to get back to full guard.
Tuhkasaari is not content to let O Brien control the position.
Tuhkasaari gets back to full guard.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position.
O Brien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tuhkasaari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Brien 's guard.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Tuhkasaari from controlling successfully.
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
Tuhkasaari looking to pass the guard.
O Brien is pulling down on Tuhkasaari's head to control his posture.
O Brien keeping full guard, as Tuhkasaari tries to pass.
Tuhkasaari preventing the sweep.
Tuhkasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donnie O Brien will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tuhkasaari throws a head kick that O Brien semi-blocks.
O Brien moves out of range as Tuhkasaari throws a body kick.
Tuhkasaari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Brien . That did some damage!
O Brien has a takedown stuffed.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Tuhkasaari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Brien darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tuhkasaari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Brien .
Tuhkasaari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuhkasaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuhkasaari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead O Brien passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien trying to pass the guard but Tuhkasaari defending well.
Tuhkasaari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuhkasaari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tuhkasaari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuhkasaari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuhkasaari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Brien preventing the sweep.
O Brien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tuhkasaari looking to control.
O Brien passes Tuhkasaari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Brien is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuhkasaari!
Tuhkasaari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Tuhkasaari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tuhkasaari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien controlling from the full mount.
O Brien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tuhkasaari tries to lock up and control but O Brien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tuhkasaari can't escape the position.
Donnie O Brien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Brien with a couple of short strikes.
Tuhkasaari is in a horrible position here. O Brien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tuhkasaari working to try and regain half guard.
O Brien with a couple of short strikes.
Tuhkasaari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien .
Tuhkasaari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuhkasaari thumps O Brien with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tuhkasaari.
O Brien is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuhkasaari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tuhkasaari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuhkasaari working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tuhkasaari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuhkasaari moves nicely into side control.
O Brien is trying to get back to half guard.
Tuhkasaari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Brien , who protects the arm well.
Tuhkasaari is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Brien looks to move to half guard but instead Tuhkasaari has passed into mount! Damn!
Tuhkasaari wants to control the pace but O Brien is squirming around nicely.
O Brien is trying desperately to improve position.
O Brien is squirming around, avoiding Tuhkasaari's attempts to control the action.
Tuhkasaari is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But O Brien has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from O Brien !
O Brien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tuhkasaari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien content to stall in guard here.
Tuhkasaari keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
Tuhkasaari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Brien is aware though and is defending well.
O Brien cracks Tuhkasaari with a solid left hand.
O Brien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Brien is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuhkasaari has wrist control.
O Brien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Brien throws a big right hand that misses.
O Brien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tuhkasaari isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. O Brien stacks Tuhkasaari on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by O Brien !
Check out the look on O Brien 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tuhkasaari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but O Brien is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuhkasaari is desperately trying to improve his position but O Brien has a good base and remains in mount.
O Brien avoids the attempt from Tuhkasaari to control.
Tuhkasaari is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Teppo Tuhkasaari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuhkasaari misses with a low kick.
O Brien checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Brien fails with the takedown.
Tuhkasaari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien .
Nice defenses there by Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari tries a head kick but it misses.
O Brien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuhkasaari avoids it really well and circles away.
O Brien checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Tuhkasaari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Tuhkasaari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tuhkasaari lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
O Brien trying to control from half guard but Tuhkasaari is working away.
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.
Tuhkasaari looking for submissions off his back.
O Brien working the head and body with strikes.
Tuhkasaari is trying to control but can't.
O Brien is trying to control. Tuhkasaari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Brien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuhkasaari is pressing down on O Brien 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teppo Tuhkasaari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien content to stall in guard here.
Tuhkasaari has his foot on O Brien 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Brien works his way back into a safe position though.
O Brien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tuhkasaari keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
Tuhkasaari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari wants to sweep here but O Brien controlling him for the moment.
Tuhkasaari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Brien 's guard.
O Brien manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tuhkasaari working to try and regain half guard.
O Brien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Brien trying to control but Tuhkasaari is having none of it.
O Brien landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is working to get back to half guard.
Tuhkasaari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donnie O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuhkasaari is looking to escape.
Tuhkasaari is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Donnie O Brien .
I think O Brien has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donnie O Brien !
Donnie O Brien retains his bantamweight title!
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