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Galaxy 112: Bon Appetit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osko comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage. Max Kaz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Kaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaz tries to clinch up.
Osko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Osko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaz keeps working.
Osko slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Osko there.
Kaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaz.
Osko distracts Kaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Osko postures up and lands a big shot to Kaz's brow.
Osko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Osko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaz's head.
Kaz wants to stand and escape but Osko is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osko connects with a couple of short punches.
Osko trying to control but Kaz is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kaz wants to get back to his feet but Osko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osko postures up and lands a big shot to Kaz's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz striking off his back but it's not causing Osko any problems.
Kaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osko lands a couple of elbows.
Osko wants to control from the top but Kaz keeps moving.
Kaz has his foot on Osko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osko works his way back into a safe position though.
Osko distracts Kaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osko landing some decent shots from guard.
Osko distracts Kaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaz has momentary wrist control but Osko slips an elbow through the middle.
Our spies down at at Lawson MMA (UK) inform us that Kaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Osko is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaz wants to stand but Osko is controlling the position.
Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osko preventing the sweep.
Osko distracts Kaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Osko trying to control but Kaz is working from the bottom.
Kaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaz is looking to stand up but Osko isn't so interested in that idea.
Osko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko throws an elbow that misses. Kaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osko's guard. Nice move by Kaz!
Osko looking for a guillotine here but Kaz defends easily.
Osko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Osko trying to keep a closed guard but Kaz is proving a slippery customer.
Osko is pulling down on Kaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaz, at least for the moment.
Osko controls Kaz momentarily but Kaz frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Osko just wasn't active enough.
Kaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaz tries to clinch up
and Osko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Osko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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!
Kaz has momentary wrist control but Osko slips an elbow through the middle.
Osko throwing strikes from guard but Kaz blocks nicely.
Kaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaz keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaz wants to get back to his feet but Osko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Osko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaz moves in looking to clinch but Osko pushes him off.
Osko fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaz throws a head kick that misses.
Kaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Osko circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osko blocks a head kick by Kaz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Osko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Osko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Osko working Kaz over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osko trying to control but Kaz is having none of it.
Osko raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko tries to control but Kaz wriggling away.
Kaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Osko looking to finish Kaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaz!
Kaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Osko scoring with strikes but Kaz is staying in there.
Kaz is rocked!
Kaz is breathing heavily.
Kaz is squirming around, avoiding Osko's attempts to control the action.
Kaz is still in real trouble! Can Osko finish him?
Osko postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Osko and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Osko!
A very excited looking Josh Osko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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263 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybould with a nice cross.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
Raybould misses with a straight left.
Raybould is looking to clinch.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raybould's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith won't allow Raybould to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raybould not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Raybould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raybould working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Raybould is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raybould on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raybould tries to get out of the position.
Raybould looking for a sweep. Not yet Raybould, not yet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Raybould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith tests Raybould's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raybould misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Raybould shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raybould tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raybould misses with a body shot.
Raybould pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raybould throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raybould moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raybould is keeping busy.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raybould swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a jab.
Raybould scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raybould. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raybould with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raybould darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raybould uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Raybould throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raybould's knee momentarily.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Raybould throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raybould.
Raybould swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Raybould tries to clinch up.
Raybould throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raybould misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raybould swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raybould throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kevin Raybould seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raybould blocks a head kick by Smith.
Raybould tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Raybould throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raybould tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Raybould.
Raybould tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Raybould.
Raybould swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raybould tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Raybould throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raybould misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Raybould keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Raybould is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raybould swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Raybould lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raybould tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Raybould.
Smith throws a left that rocks Raybould and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smith dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Raybould regain composure!
It looks like Kevin Raybould has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould is looking for a sweep.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Raybould prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith working away.
Raybould tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Raybould is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and beckons Raybould to his feet.
Raybould scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Raybould swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raybould feints with a jab and clips Smith right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Smith is sent crashing into the canvas and Raybould leaps in for the kill! Smith tries to get to his feet but Raybould is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Smith is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould made sure to mention his sponsor, Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Plesniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Plesniak!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plesniak moves in looking to clinch but Zietsch pushes him off.
Zietsch lands a big head kick that sends Plesniak tumbling to the mat! Zietsch takes a step backwards and waves Plesniak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Plesniak is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zietsch dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Plesniak has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marc Zietsch!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Zietsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolek Lolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Byrne is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Byrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolek Lolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lolkowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Byrne lands with a right hand.
Lolkowski throws a leg kick
and Byrne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Byrne.
Good body shot from Byrne.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lolkowski avoids it.
Lolkowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lolkowski.
A right hand to the body from Byrne.
Byrne connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bolek Lolkowski has been cut.
Byrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lolkowski working aggressively here.
Byrne just leaning against Lolkowski, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lolkowski dodges an elbow strike from Byrne.
I was talking to Byrne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byrne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Byrne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrne.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lolkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Byrne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Byrne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lolkowski blocks a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne tries a body shot but Lolkowski blocks it.
Lolkowski blocking some punches.
Lolkowski tries to stall but Byrne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lolkowski.
Byrne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lolkowski is defending well for now.
Byrne misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lolkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Byrne backwards.
Byrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Byrne lands a knee to the body.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lolkowski stalls.
Lolkowski blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski is trying to push Byrne away but Byrne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lolkowski blocking some punches.
Byrne trying to land knees to the body.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lolkowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lolkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lolkowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Byrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lolkowski.
Lolkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lolkowski scores with a shot to the side of Byrne's head.
Lolkowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lolkowski controls his hands.
Byrne takes a shot to the head.
Byrne missing with knees to the body.
Lolkowski lands a nice uppercut.
Lolkowski misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrne lands an elbow inside.
Lolkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lolkowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Byrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bolek Lolkowski's cut.
That's time! Byrne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Lolkowski.
Byrne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lolkowski throws a shot from downtown. Byrne moves away and avoids it.
Lolkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrne.
Byrne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lolkowski thuds a left hand into Byrne's body.
Lolkowski moves away from the strike by Byrne.
Byrne wants to clinch.
Byrne tried to score with a low kick but Lolkowski checks it.
Byrne moves out of range of the body kick from Lolkowski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrne. That's going to slow Lolkowski down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne tries to clinch but Lolkowski moves out of range.
Lolkowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lolkowski misses with a leg kick
and Byrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lolkowski tries to land a leg kick but Byrne saw it coming and moves away.
Lolkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byrne avoids it really well and circles away.
Bolek Lolkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lolkowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lolkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrne, right into the meat.
David Byrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lolkowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lolkowski stuns Byrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne wants to clinch.
Lolkowski misses with a hook.
Byrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lolkowski manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byrne. Lolkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lolkowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Byrne blocks the leg kick.
Bolek Lolkowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lolkowski lands a jab to the nose.
Lolkowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Byrne tries to sprawl out of it but Lolkowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byrne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Lolkowski blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lolkowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David Byrne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolek Lolkowski.
Lolkowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byrne moves out of range as Lolkowski strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lolkowski.
Lolkowski throws a lazy head kick
and Byrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byrne blocks a head kick by Lolkowski.
Byrne throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Byrne misses
and Lolkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne avoids the head kick by Lolkowski.
Byrne clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Byrne.
Lolkowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byrne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Byrne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lolkowski backwards.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lolkowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byrne misses with an elbow over the top.
Byrne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bolek Lolkowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bolek Lolkowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lolkowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byrne lands a head shot.
Lolkowski scores with a head kick. Byrne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lolkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Byrne missing with a left hand there. Lolkowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byrne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Byrne misses with a body kick.
Lolkowski throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lolkowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lolkowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrne defends well and Lolkowski ends up having to push Byrne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lolkowski working aggressively here.
Byrne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lolkowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lolkowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrne lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrne.
Byrne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lolkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Lolkowski wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lolkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byrne swings wildly with an uppercut but Lolkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne pushes Lolkowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
David Byrne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Byrne.
Byrne lands an elbow inside.
Lolkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne throws an elbow that misses.
Lolkowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byrne with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Byrne.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lolkowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Byrne.
Lolkowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lolkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
A short uppercut from Byrne.
Lolkowski is rocked!
Byrne working Lolkowski over with knees to the body.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrne misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byrne throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrne.
Byrne misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Byrne on the inside.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lolkowski blocks an uppercut.
Byrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lolkowski's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrne.
Byrne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lolkowski prevents a body shot from Byrne.
Lolkowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byrne prevents it.
Lolkowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lolkowski's elbow.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lolkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Byrne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lolkowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lolkowski scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Byrne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byrne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Byrne!
David Byrne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp's entrance music is Sister Sin - Fight Song. A fine choice. Kitsune comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 僕はミス・テイク~ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
133 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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26
148 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kitsune prevents Van De Kamp from improving his position.
Kitsune looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van De Kamp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kitsune looks to land a strike but Van De Kamp avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van De Kamp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kitsune is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van De Kamp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kitsune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitsune works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van De Kamp is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune is looking to advance position but Van De Kamp won't allow it.
Kitsune is trying to control the action in half guard but Van De Kamp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like Kitsune is going to stand back up.
Van De Kamp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kitsune.
Van De Kamp manages to get to full guard.
Kitsune throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kitsune is posturing up here but Van De Kamp has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kitsune tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kitsune has to tap! Slick submission there by Van De Kamp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Van De Kamp!
A relieved looking Chris Van De Kamp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble's entrance music is Ecstasy Of Gold. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kimble misses with a low kick.
Kimble misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from McDonald.
Kimble throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kimble blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kimble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Kimble.
Kimble looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kimble.
Kimble motions for McDonald to come forward. Kimble throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Kimble misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Kimble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
Kimble tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kimble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Kimble saw it coming and moves away.
Kimble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kimble tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
Kimble throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McDonald works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimble throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kimble is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald trying to hold on to Kimble's head to control him but Kimble postures up.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimble not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kimble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McDonald controls the position.
Kimble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimble can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimble tries to control the position but he's not in luck - McDonald easily slips into full mount!
Kimble wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble 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.
Kimble is looking to improve his position.
Kimble trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McDonald manages to pass to mount!
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but Kimble is holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Kimble will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kimble throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Kimble scores with a leg kick.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kimble throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Kimble steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonald. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Kimble.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kimble's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Kimble scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kimble throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Kimble counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
Kimble staying calm.
We've been hearing that Kimble has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kimble is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimble has a hand on McDonald's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDonald takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Kimble tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kimble is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble is working hard here to advance position.
Kimble tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Kimble's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimble.
Kimble trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kimble breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimble trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimble is keeping the position for now.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Kimble's legs - danger averted.
Kimble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Kimble to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonald stacks Kimble 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 McDonald!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimble is looking to reverse the position.
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 John Kimble will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimble under the eye.
Kimble throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimble.
Kimble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Kimble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDonald throws a head kick but Kimble moves out of range.
Kimble throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kimble scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimble checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Kimble moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimble manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kimble.
Kimble throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kimble momentarily.
Kimble shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kimble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kimble is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
McDonald has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Kimble moved away.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Kimble tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doug McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Kimble lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Kimble catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doug McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimble tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
Kimble scores with a body shot.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kimble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kimble gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimble throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with an outside leg kick.
Kimble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick but Kimble avoids it.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Kimble takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Kimble moves out of range easily.
Kimble tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kimble throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a thumping low kick.
Kimble swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Doug McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimble takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from McDonald.
Kimble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Kimble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Kimble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Kimble down.
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as Kimble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimble is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kimble throws an elbow that misses. McDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kimble's guard. Nice move by McDonald!
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimble has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Kimble!
An out of breath John Kimble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rank Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die by the drop. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
278 lbs
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25
245 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, William Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Rank Rox!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Rox moves out of range easily.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Rox saw that one coming.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rox tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rox, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rox's brow.
Burns's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rox misses with a body punch.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rox.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rank Rox has been cut.
Burns blocks a body shot from Rox.
A shot in the inside from Rox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rox's brow.
Burns working Rox over with knees to the body.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Rox avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rox prevents a body shot from Burns.
Rox tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Rox back against the cage.
Rox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Rox lands a shot to the body.
Rox scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Nice elbow from Burns.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Rox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Rox controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rox's brow.
Rox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burns in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rox blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Burns avoiding damage as Rox throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rox avoids it.
Rox tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rox dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns digs a right hand into Rox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rox's gas tank.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Rox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Rox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns cracks Rox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Rox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Rox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Rox misses with a straight right.
Rox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Rox tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rox throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Rox circles away.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Rox moves out of range easily.
Burns is looking to slow Rox down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Rox shoots in.
William Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Rox moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.
Rox just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Rox.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Rox moves out of range easily.
Rox lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rank Rox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burns closes the distance and pushes Rox back into the cage.
Rox tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body.
Rox misses with an elbow strike.
Rox prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rox backwards.
Rox digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Rox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rox wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rox lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Rox in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Rank Rox's cut even more.
Rox tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Rox misses with the head strike.
Rox misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Rox is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Rox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing.
Burns prevents a body shot from Rox.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Rox avoids the damage to the body.
William Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rox avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Rox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rox can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Rox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rox breaks the clinch.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns thows a leg kick but Rox checks it
and Rox counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Rox circles away.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Rox's leg but Rox calmly moves out of range.
Rox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns avoids the body shot from Rox.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Rox circles away.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns tries to clinch but Rox is having none of it.
Rox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rox keeps the fight on the outside.
Rox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
William Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rox throws a big shot that misses.
Burns lands a jab-cross combination.
Rox jabs at Burns's body.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rox with a hook.
Rox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rox scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Burns checks a low kick from Rox.
An inside leg kick lands from Rox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rox lands a two punch combo.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Rox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rox scores with a jab to the body.
Rox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Rox connects with a jab.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rox circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Rox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rox.
Jab, jab by Rox - just one landing.
Rox dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Rox's head and hops out.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rox ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns checks a low kick from Rox.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rox throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rox lands a head shot.
Rox throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rank Rox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rank Rox's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Rox misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns clobbers Rox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns throws out a leg kick but Rox moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Rox is rocked!
The cut above Rank Rox's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burns is looking to chop away at Rox's legs.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Burns has cracked Rox with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Burns lands another huge swinging hook and Rox tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Rox, before Burns can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Burns!
An out of breath William Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian MacAiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAiken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropkick Myrphy's / Rose Tattoo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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194 lbs
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World class MT
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Drakkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian MacAiken!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAiken avoids the head kick by Drakkar.
Drakkar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacAiken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacAiken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacAiken shoots in and bounces Drakkar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drakkar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in Rough House inform me that MacAiken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drakkar wants to stand up but MacAiken is controlling him.
MacAiken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacAiken is looking to work some ground and pound but Drakkar has wrist control.
Drakkar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacAiken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacAiken postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacAiken's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAiken preventing the sweep.
Drakkar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drakkar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacAiken is now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacAiken lands a nice short elbow.
MacAiken working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacAiken throwing shots but Drakkar is blocking nicely.
Drakkar manages to get to full guard.
MacAiken controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drakkar wants to stand and escape but MacAiken is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drakkar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacAiken trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakkar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacAiken slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakkar is trying to keep MacAiken in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacAiken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drakkar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacAiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drakkar misses with a body kick.
Drakkar avoids the body shot from MacAiken.
Drakkar is looking to clinch.
MacAiken clinches up with Drakkar and pushes him back against the cage.
MacAiken lands with a right to the head.
Drakkar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacAiken's defenses.
A short right from MacAiken.
Drakkar missing with knees to the body.
Drakkar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacAiken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacAiken avoids a wild elbow strike from Drakkar.
Drakkar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakkar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drakkar missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Drakkar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Drakkar throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Drakkar.
Drakkar trying to land knees to the body.
MacAiken prevents a body shot from Drakkar.
MacAiken lands a left hand.
Good body shot from MacAiken.
MacAiken takes an elbow to the temple.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacAiken avoids it.
Drakkar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacAiken avoids it.
MacAiken dodges an elbow strike from Drakkar.
MacAiken has hold of one of Drakkar's legs. Drakkar is fighting the takedown attempt but MacAiken gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
MacAiken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacAiken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drakkar keeping moving, preventing MacAiken from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAiken postures up and lands a big shot to Drakkar's brow.
MacAiken tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakkar is retaining full guard.
MacAiken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drakkar trying to control the position.
MacAiken trying to control the position from guard on top but Drakkar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drakkar trying to control the position here.
Drakkar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drakkar keeping moving, preventing MacAiken from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacAiken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drakkar, right into the meat.
MacAiken staying out of range there.
MacAiken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacAiken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian MacAiken 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.
MacAiken lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacAiken misses with a hook.
MacAiken goes for a double leg but Drakkar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drakkar continues to drive forward.
Drakkar working MacAiken over with knees to the body.
MacAiken managing to block the knees to the body from Drakkar.
MacAiken lands with a light punch inside.
Drakkar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drakkar trying to land knees to the body.
MacAiken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacAiken misses with a body punch.
MacAiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drakkar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacAiken misses with a body punch.
MacAiken can't find room to land a body shot as Drakkar controls the action.
MacAiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacAiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacAiken.
Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but MacAiken avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drakkar misses with an elbow strike.
MacAiken blocks an elbow strike.
MacAiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacAiken lands a left hand.
MacAiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacAiken moves into the clinch successfully.
MacAiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drakkar's elbow.
MacAiken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drakkar backwards.
Drakkar misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacAiken as Drakkar tries to tie him up.
Drakkar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacAiken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drakkar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacAiken lands a shot to the body.
Drakkar misses with a knee to the head.
Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but MacAiken avoids the damage to the body.
MacAiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacAiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Drakkar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAiken jabs Drakkar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drakkar cracks MacAiken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drakkar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drakkar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAiken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAiken scores with a shot to the body.
MacAiken misses with a wild body shot.
Drakkar tries to clinch up but MacAiken circles away and keeps his distance.
MacAiken lands a jab to the head.
Ivan Drakkar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Drakkar.
Drakkar tries to clinch there but MacAiken circles away.
Drakkar ducks under a wild hook from MacAiken.
An inside leg kick from Drakkar misses.
Drakkar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacAiken thows a body shot but no joy.
Drakkar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drakkar pinned against the cage. Drakkar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacAiken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacAiken jabs Drakkar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drakkar throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from MacAiken.
Ian MacAiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacAiken shoots in and drives through. Drakkar sprawls well.
Ivan Drakkar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian MacAiken.
Drakkar checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacAiken misses with a body shot.
Drakkar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Drakkar.
Drakkar throws a looping overhand right but MacAiken ducks down to avoid it.
Drakkar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacAiken.
Drakkar looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAiken is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken blocks a head kick by Drakkar.
MacAiken lands a jab to the head.
Drakkar throws a looping overhand right but MacAiken ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from MacAiken is predictable there
and Drakkar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drakkar tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacAiken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacAiken looks to land a left hand but Drakkar moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacAiken.
Drakkar thows a body shot but no joy.
MacAiken jabs at Drakkar's body.
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!
Drakkar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAiken manages to avoid it.
Drakkar throws a head kick but MacAiken moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacAiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Drakkar ducks under a wild hook from MacAiken.
Drakkar blocks a jab.
MacAiken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian MacAiken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drakkar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drakkar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacAiken's head backwards.
Drakkar feints and then cracks MacAiken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacAiken down.
MacAiken keeps the fight on the outside.
Drakkar pushes MacAiken up against the cage in a clinch.
MacAiken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drakkar backwards.
Knees to the body from Drakkar.
Drakkar trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from MacAiken.
Drakkar blocks an uppercut.
Drakkar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacAiken is keeping busy.
MacAiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drakkar throws an elbow that misses.
MacAiken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drakkar backwards.
MacAiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakkars head.
MacAiken is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacAiken tries for a takedown but Drakkar manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAiken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drakkar.
Drakkar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from MacAiken fails to land.
MacAiken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drakkar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by Drakkar misses
and MacAiken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacAiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drakkar moves away.
Drakkar connects with the punch.
Drakkar clinches with his opponent.
MacAiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drakkar lands with a short shot to the head.
MacAiken avoids the elbow strike from Drakkar, against the cage.
Ivan Drakkar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drakkar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drakkar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacAiken goes for a takedown attempt but Drakkar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Drakkar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drakkar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Drakkar lands a jab-cross combination.
Drakkar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAiken.
MacAiken connects with a body shot that sends Drakkar's belly button to the back.
Drakkar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacAiken slips a jab from Drakkar.
MacAiken scores with a leg kick.
MacAiken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacAiken wants to clinch.
Drakkar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drakkar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivan Drakkar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacAiken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drakkar rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken works Drakkar's body with a nice hook.
MacAiken lands a jab to the nose.
Drakkar tries to close the distance and clinch but MacAiken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drakkar wants to clinch.
Drakkar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drakkar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAiken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacAiken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacAiken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacAiken throws a leg kick but Drakkar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ivan Drakkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAiken shoots in and bounces Drakkar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacAiken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacAiken cracks Drakkar with a solid left hand.
MacAiken stopping the sweep attempt from Drakkar.
Drakkar can't keep his opponent in guard - MacAiken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drakkar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacAiken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drakkar!
MacAiken connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacAiken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drakkar looks a forlorn figure.
Drakkar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian MacAiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacAiken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian MacAiken!
After winning the bout, Ian MacAiken thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Braga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Braga!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmpruegel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Braga shoots in but no luck this time.
Sturmpruegel moves into the clinch.
Braga tries to pull guard but Sturmpruegel won't allow it.
Braga is trying to force a seperation but Sturmpruegel has the dominant position.
Braga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sturmpruegel scores with a hook to the body.
Sturmpruegel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
Sturmpruegel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Antonio Braga has been cut.
Sturmpruegel lands with a right to the head.
Braga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sturmpruegel stops a takedown attempt from Braga.
Roberto Sturmpruegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
A shot in the inside from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sturmpruegel.
Braga looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmpruegel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sturmpruegel lands a body shot.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice uppercut.
Sturmpruegel lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Sturmpruegel - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sturmpruegel.
A hook to the body from Sturmpruegel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bragas head.
Sturmpruegel digs a right hand underneath Braga's ribcage. Braga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Sturmpruegel.
A hook to the body from Sturmpruegel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturmpruegel.
Nice body punch from Sturmpruegel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmpruegel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sturmpruegel lands a right hand.
Sturmpruegel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sturmpruegel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
Braga is rocked!
Sturmpruegel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
Braga is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturmpruegel finish him?
Sturmpruegel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Braga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sturmpruegel after a bit of a struggle.
Braga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sturmpruegel lands an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Braga backwards.
Braga is looking to break free of the clinch but Sturmpruegel has double underhooks.
Sturmpruegel presses Braga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice uppercut.
Sturmpruegel dips a shoulder and cracks Braga with a mighty uppercut! Braga falls back against the cage and Sturmpruegel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Braga is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sturmpruegel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Sturmpruegel!
Roberto Sturmpruegel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Chef might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to C.R.E.A.M. - Wu Tang Clan. Raekwon The Chef had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Alves .
Alves checks a low kick from The Chef.
The Chef throws a front kick aimed at Alves 's knee but Alves avoids it well.
No joy there for The Chef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves loads up on a big right hand but The Chef slips the punch.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Chef lands a slapping body shot.
The Chef stuns Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Chef, right into the meat.
Alves scores with a hook to the body. The Chef takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces The Chef off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Chef closes the distance and clinches.
Alves is trying to push The Chef away but The Chef has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Chef prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
The Chef keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves 's efforts to push away.
The Chef tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing The Chef back against the cage.
Alves tries to circle away but The Chef has him pinned against the cage.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from The Chef.
The Chef working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Chef gets through Alves 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Chef lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but The Chef won't allow it.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Chef blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Chef lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from The Chef as the two fighters clinch.
The Chef lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, The Chef scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Chef lands with a light punch inside.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Chef lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alves tries to break the clinch but The Chef is controlling the position.
The Chef lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Chef struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Alves .
Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alves s head.
A hook to the body from The Chef.
The Chef manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Chef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but The Chef is controlling him.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alves throws an elbow but misses.
The Chef's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Chef has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves blocking some punches.
The Chef softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from The Chef.
A short right from The Chef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
The Chef misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves tries to break the clinch but The Chef is controlling the position.
The Chef struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
The Chef is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alves is keeping busy.
Alves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Chef seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alves can turn it around.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alves tries for a takedown but The Chef manages to get underhooks.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but The Chef won't allow it.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Chef is out of range.
The Chef thuds his shin into the meat of Alves 's side.
Alves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raekwon The Chef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Chef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Chef connects with a body shot.
The Chef scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from The Chef misses.
Alves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Chef goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
The Chef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alves throws a combination. The Chef tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Chef, right into the meat.
The Chef pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
A short uppercut from The Chef.
The Chef gets through Alves 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alves lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raekwon The Chef 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.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Chef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alves 's sensitive parts.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Chef walks into a stiff left hand from Alves .
The Chef has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with The Chef's head.
The Chef misses with a low kick.
Renzo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Chef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
The Chef walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from The Chef.
The Chef moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Alves misses with a hook to the body
and The Chef counters by clinching up.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Chef after a bit of a struggle.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but The Chef uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by The Chef.
Come on The Chef - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Chef misses with a body punch.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Chef throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alves s head.
Alves prevents a body shot from The Chef.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Raekwon The Chef has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Chef content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Chef misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves tries to break the clinch but The Chef is controlling the position.
The Chef is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Chef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alves 's head backwards.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Chef circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Chef is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
The Chef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alves is rocked!
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
The Chef scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can The Chef finish him?
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Chef.
The Chef scores with a kick to the body.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from The Chef.
The Chef gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Chef is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Chef scores with a shoulder strike.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Chef holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Chef seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alves 's elbow.
The Chef scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Alves tries to circle away but The Chef has him pinned against the cage.
The Chef lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Alves tries to break the clinch but The Chef is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Alves 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alves scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by The Chef.
The Chef is leaning against Alves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alves is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Chef struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Alves can't break the clinch.
The Chef is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Chef down to the mat. The Chef avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raekwon The Chef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
The Chef misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from The Chef tenderised Alves 's leg. Alves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from The Chef.
Good shot there by The Chef.
Alves leaves his chin hanging out and The Chef seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Alves crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raekwon The Chef!
Raekwon The Chef is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Raekwon The Chef started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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