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Lights out in London PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Survival . Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
14 - 9 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihattovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Mihattovic counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
Mihattovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Mihattovic moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mihattovic misses with a leg kick.
Mihattovic tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Mihattovic jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Mihattovic is out of range.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic scores with a shot to the body.
Mihattovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Mihattovic moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihattovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses.
Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihattovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihattovic. Mihattovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihattovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mihattovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Mihattovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Mihattovic saw that one coming.
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Mihattovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Mihattovic is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is pulling down on Mihattovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Mihattovic, at least for the moment.
Mihattovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Mihattovic wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Mihattovic slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihattovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mihattovic seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nebojsa Mihattovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihattovic moves away.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mihattovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Mihattovic throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihattovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Nebojsa Mihattovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Mihattovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihattovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mihattovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mihattovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Mihattovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebojsa Mihattovic.
Mihattovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Mihattovic slips a jab from Kersikov.
Mihattovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mihattovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Mihattovic scores with a kick to the body.
Mihattovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihattovic backwards.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihattovic blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihattovic or not.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihattovic tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihattovic drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihattovic missing with knees to the body.
Mihattovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihattovic blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Mihattovic controls the action.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Mihattovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihattovic looking for a takedown.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Mihattovic's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Mihattovic blocks it.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihattovic is looking to clinch.
Mihattovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov thumps Mihattovic with a low kick.
Mihattovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mihattovic avoids a kick to the body.
Mihattovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihattovic is just out of range.
Mihattovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov leaves Mihattovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Mihattovic checks a low kick from Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihattovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mihattovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mihattovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mihattovic closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Mihattovic pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebojsa Mihattovic.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Mihattovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihattovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Mihattovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mihattovic lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Mihattovic - that landed with a thud.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Mihattovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rustam Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihattovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihattovic.
Kersikov tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihattovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Mihattovic blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihattovic's elbow.
Mihattovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov is working Mihattovic over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Mihattovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov presses Mihattovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
Rustam Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vandelay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
154 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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34
157 lbs
27 - 15 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Art Vandelay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Domingo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez with a jab.
Perez blocks a head kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay tries to clinch there but Perez circles away.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vandelay momentarily.
Perez tried to score with a low kick but Vandelay checks it.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vandelay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
Vandelay throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez misses with a kick to the body.
Vandelay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vandelay just misses with a punch to the body.
Vandelay lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Vandelay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
Vandelay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vandelay lands a high kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Vandelay.
Vandelay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vandelay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perez throws a leg kick but Vandelay moved away.
Vandelay 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.
Vandelay lands a front kick.
Vandelay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vandelay throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay lands an overhand right.
Vandelay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Vandelay misses with a hook to the body
and Perez counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Perez stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Perez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Perez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vandelay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vandelay struggling a bit here.
Perez is chipping away with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vandelay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vandelay is not content to let Perez control the position.
Vandelay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Perez trying to mount his opponent but Vandelay defends it.
Perez prevents Vandelay from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perez is working for an americana but Vandelay has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Perez was thinking about the submission.
Perez throws a big right hand that misses.
Vandelay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vandelay is working hard here to advance position.
Perez trying to control but Vandelay is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Perez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vandelay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vandelay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vandelay throws a leg kick but Perez moved away.
Perez checks the leg kick.
Perez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vandelay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez tries to land a body kick
and Vandelay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perez's knee momentarily.
Perez swings for the body but Vandelay moves out of range.
Vandelay throws a leg kick but Perez moved away.
Vandelay is looking to land body kicks.
Vandelay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vandelay. Vandelay obviously looking to wear him down.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vandelay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vandelay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vandelay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Vandelay throws a body kick that misses.
Perez misses with a low kick as Vandelay jumps back.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vandelay ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Vandelay is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Perez throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay just misses with a punch to the body.
Vandelay lands a glancing blow to the side of Perez's head.
A jab from Perez misses.
Vandelay delivers a nice body kick.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Perez with that takedown attempt.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
Perez throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Art Vandelay has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandelay scoring well with a low kick there.
Vandelay wants to clinch up but Perez keeps it at a distance.
Vandelay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Art Vandelay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domingo Perez.
Vandelay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vandelay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vandelay defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay scores with a spinning back kick!
Perez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses.
Vandelay lands a jab to the head.
Vandelay throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Vandelay blocks the low kick.
Vandelay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Perez.
Vandelay scores with a head kick.
Vandelay misses with a double jab.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vandelay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Perez blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perez.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandelay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Vandelay sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vandelay!
Vandelay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perez. Perez obviously looking to wear him down.
Perez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Vandelay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandelay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Art Vandelay is winning the standup battle so far.
Vandelay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Art Vandelay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Art Vandelay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vandelay misses with a kick to the body.
Vandelay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perez.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Vandelay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Perez lunges at Vandelay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vandelay's hand.
Perez takes one to the side of the head.
Perez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vandelay.
Vandelay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Vandelay.
Vandelay tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez lands a head shot.
Perez connects with an inside leg kick.
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay throws a head kick that Perez semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Vandelay wants to slow Perez down by chopping away at his legs.
Vandelay connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vandelay lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perez jabs at Vandelay's body.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vandelay thuds his right hand into Perez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vandelay wants to clinch.
Perez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez defending well as Vandelay loads up on a big left hand.
Vandelay lands a nice shot that snaps Perez's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandelay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Perez catches Vandelay right on the button with a cross.
Vandelay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vandelay thows a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vandelay lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Vandelay throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Vandelay only half commits.
Vandelay forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Vandelay is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vandelay tries to circle away but Perez has him pinned against the cage.
Perez blocking some punches.
Vandelay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vandelay misses with a punch to the body.
Vandelay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez misses with a low kick as Vandelay jumps back.
Perez thows a body shot but no joy.
Perez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vandelay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perez.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses
and Perez counters with a shoot takedown. Vandelay fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandelay keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandelay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perez trying to control but Vandelay is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Domingo Perez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good leg kick by Vandelay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Art Vandelay.
I think Vandelay 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 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Gushiken scores with a hook to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gushiken swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gushiken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuzuri misses with a hook
and Gushiken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gushiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range and Kuzuri settles back down.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Gushiken's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri throws a push kick but Gushiken slaps the foot to one side.
Gushiken sizes up Kuzuri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gushiken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gushiken checks a low kick from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri slips under a jab from Gushiken.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Gushiken moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gushiken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuzuri - the referee stops the clock and Gushiken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuzuri. Gushiken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been hearing reports that Kuzuri has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuzuri stuns Gushiken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gushiken leaves Kuzuri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gushiken clinches up against the cage.
Gushiken will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuzuri up against the cage.
Kuzuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzuri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gushiken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gushiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gushiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzuris head.
Kuzuri lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is trying to break free.
Kuzuri tries a body shot but Gushiken blocks it.
Kuzuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuzuri gets an underhook and turns Gushiken into the cage.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
Gushiken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuzuri or not.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gushiken tries to work over Kuzuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gushiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzuri.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gushiken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuzuri is keeping busy.
Kuzuri misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken gets through Kuzuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri blocking some punches.
Kuzuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken tries a body shot but Kuzuri blocks it.
Kuzuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzuri.
Gushiken can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzuri controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzuri.
A bit of stalling here from Gushiken.
Kuzuri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuzuri misses with a body punch.
Gushiken cracks Kuzuri with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri pulls guard.
Gushiken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuzuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gushiken has managed to get both his arms back between Kuzuri's legs - danger averted.
Gushiken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gushiken is looking to stand up but Kuzuri won't let him.
Kuzuri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gushiken wanted to stand there but Kuzuri had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gushiken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuzuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gushiken has managed to get both his arms back between Kuzuri's legs - danger averted.
Kuzuri working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuzuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gushiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Gushiken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuzuri rather than just go for the knockout.
Gushiken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gushiken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuzuri tries a low kick but Gushiken avoids it.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gushiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzuri.
Gushiken throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range and Kuzuri settles back down.
Gushiken lands a right hook to the body.
Gushiken connects with a body shot.
Kuzuri feints and then cracks Gushiken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gushiken down.
A slow jab from Gushiken misses its intended target.
Kuzuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuzuri lands with a good body shot.
Gushiken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gushiken circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzuri lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzuri circles away.
Kuzuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gushiken circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Gushiken.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzuri looks to clinch
and Gushiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gushiken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yoko Gushiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gushiken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Gushiken jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gushiken rushes Kuzuri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gushiken lands a body shot.
Gushiken is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gushiken is trying to stall.
Kuzuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuzuri backwards.
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!
Kuzuri blocks an uppercut.
Kuzuri presses Gushiken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuzuri tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuzuri lands with a right to the head.
Kuzuri misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuzuri pushes Gushiken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzuri can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gushiken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuzuri.
Gushiken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuzuri can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Gushiken takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gushiken sneaks back into half guard.
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzuri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuzuri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuzuri trying to mount his opponent but Gushiken defends it.
Kuzuri is thwarting Gushiken's attempts to control the position.
Kuzuri prevents Gushiken from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri wants to pass the guard but Gushiken is defending well.
Gushiken is staying active underneath Kuzuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gushiken keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gushiken manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri staying out of range there.
Kuzuri looks for the body kick but Gushiken saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick
and Gushiken counters with a nice uppercut.
Gushiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzuri is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuzuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoko Gushiken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kuzuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gushiken misses with a straight left.
Kuzuri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gushiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzuri is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Gushiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuzuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gushiken.
Gushiken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzuri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gushiken's guard now.
Gushiken wants to stand and escape but Kuzuri is having none of it.
Kuzuri passes Gushiken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuzuri seems to be working for a kimura but Gushiken defends the submission attempt.
Kuzuri is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gushiken still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gushiken has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuzuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gushiken decides to stand back up. Gushiken steps back and let's Kuzuri get back to his feet.
Gushiken defending well as Kuzuri loads up on a big left hand.
Kuzuri lands a high kick!
Gushiken lands with a right hand.
Gushiken tries to keep at a distance but Kuzuri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuzuri.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri has had enough of the clinch but Gushiken keeps him there for the moment.
Kuzuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzuri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gushiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gushiken is leaning against Kuzuri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzuri controls his hands.
Kuzuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzuri lands a shoulder strike.
Kuzuri wants to stall.
Gushiken is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Kuzuri tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kuzuri back against the cage.
Kuzuri wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Gushiken is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
Yoko Gushiken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gushiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gushiken blocking some punches.
Kuzuri misses with the head strike.
Kuzuri tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kuzuri back against the cage.
Kuzuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gushiken tries to throw a body punch but Kuzuri avoids it by throwing Gushiken back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gushiken.
Gushiken is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Gushiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gushiken lands a jab to Kuzuri's midsection.
Gushiken 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Gushiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuzuri throws the left hand but Gushiken avoids the punch easily.
Gushiken lands a nice shot that snaps Kuzuri's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuzuri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuzuri shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waru Kuzuri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri walks into a left hand.
Kuzuri tries to land a front kick but Gushiken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuzuri wants to land a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waru Kuzuri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gushiken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yoko Gushiken!
A victorious Yoko Gushiken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katla Vanagandr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanagandr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Whispers - Rock Steady kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katla Vanagandr!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanagandr tries to sprawl but Saukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanagandr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vanagandr is looking to improve his position.
Vanagandr is not content to let Saukko control the position.
Saukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanagandr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saukko trying to control the action but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
Saukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saukko looks to land a strike but Vanagandr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saukko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saukko 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.
Vanagandr is looking to regain half guard here but Saukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Saukko wants to control but Vanagandr is keeping him busy.
Saukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saukko tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr is trying to improve his position.
Vanagandr is not content to let Saukko control the position.
Saukko working the ground and pound but Vanagandr is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vanagandr is not content to let Saukko control the position.
The ground and pound from Saukko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saukko throws a strike aimed at the side of Vanagandr's head but Vanagandr avoids it well.
Vanagandr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saukko.
Vanagandr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saukko trying to control the action but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
Vanagandr trying to hold on to Saukko's head to control him but Saukko postures up.
Saukko wants to pass the guard but Vanagandr is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saukko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanagandr as he jumps to the side.
Saukko is looking to clinch but Vanagandr is avoiding it.
Saukko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Katla Vanagandr has been cut.
Saukko lands with a hook. Vanagandr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanagandr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vanagandr is trying to defend but Saukko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saukko wants to take a breather but Vanagandr is having none of it.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saukko throwing shots but Vanagandr is blocking nicely.
Vanagandr wants to get back to full guard but Saukko has mounted him!
Vanagandr is squirming around, avoiding Saukko's attempts to control the action.
Saukko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saukko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saukko thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko landing strikes from the mount.
We've been hearing that Saukko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!
Saukko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vanagandr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Per Saukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saukko tries to control but Vanagandr wriggling away.
Vanagandr tries to reverse the position but Saukko maintains control.
Vanagandr tries to lock up and control but Saukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr working to try and regain half guard.
Saukko landing strikes from the mount.
Saukko breaks from Vanagandr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The cut above Katla Vanagandr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vanagandr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saukko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saukko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vanagandr is now in Saukko's guard. A big mistake from Saukko there, giving up the dominant position!
Saukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanagandr is aware though and is defending well.
Saukko looking for a guillotine here but Vanagandr defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanagandr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanagandr wants to get up but he can't break Saukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanagandr won't allow Saukko to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saukko pulls Vanagandr in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Katla Vanagandr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanagandr counters with a nice uppercut.
Saukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vanagandr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko throws an elbow that misses. Vanagandr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saukko's guard. Nice move by Vanagandr!
Saukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saukko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanagandr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Vanagandr from controlling successfully.
Vanagandr wants to stand but Saukko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vanagandr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr trying to control the position from guard on top but Saukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Katla Vanagandr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saukko missing with a left hand there. Vanagandr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko throws a jab when Vanagandr was well out of range.
Saukko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saukko looks to land a right hand but Vanagandr moved out of range.
Saukko gets a double leg takedown into Vanagandr's guard.
Saukko stopping the sweep attempt from Vanagandr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Per Saukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vanagandr avoids the body shot from Saukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Vanagandr.
Saukko tries to bum rush Vanagandr with a series of wild strikes but Vanagandr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saukko tries to bum rush Vanagandr with a series of wild strikes but Vanagandr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saukko throws a one two combo.
Saukko fails with the takedown.
Saukko lands a right hook to the body.
Katla Vanagandr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko scores with a hook.
Katla Vanagandr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saukko gets a double leg takedown into Vanagandr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vanagandr pulls Saukko in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
Vanagandr looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanagandr, not yet.
Per Saukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saukko postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Katla Vanagandr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vanagandr stuffs the takedown attempt from Saukko. Saukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Saukko tries to clinch but Vanagandr moves out of range.
No luck for Saukko with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saukko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Darglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darglio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Black Keys "Funk #49". Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
202 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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29
190 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Darglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darglio throws a head kick that misses.
Teller just misses with a punch to the body.
Darglio connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Teller to the floor! Darglio dives in looking for the finish!
Teller is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darglio trying to pass the guard but Teller defending well.
Teller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Teller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darglio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darglio stopping the sweep attempt from Teller.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Red Darglio just wasn't active enough.
Darglio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darglio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darglio.
Darglio slips under a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Darglio finds it's way through Teller's defenses.
Darglio connects with a leg kick. Teller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darglio just misses with a punch to the body.
Darglio misses with a few strikes there.
Teller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teller throws a jab when Darglio was well out of range.
We've been told by Darglio's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Darglio drops Teller with a right and a left! Darglio comes rushing in but Teller regains his composure and manages to keep Darglio in guard.
Teller is still in real trouble! Can Darglio finish him?
Darglio wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving.
Teller seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Darglio won't allow Teller to sweep him here.
Darglio content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Red Darglio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Teller tries a low kick but Darglio avoids it.
Teller dodges the punch combination from Darglio.
Red Darglio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darglio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darglio looks to score with a jab to the body but Teller is just out of range.
Darglio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teller misses with a wild combination.
Darglio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Darglio.
Darglio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Teller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darglio thinking.
Darglio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darglio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darglio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts.
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!
A low kick from Teller misses
and Darglio counters with a body kick that stops Teller in his tracks momentarily.
Darglio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darglio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darglio lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Darglio dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Darglio blocks a low kick nicely.
Darglio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teller lands a head kick!
Teller swinging wildly here.
Darglio misses with a head kick.
Darglio throws a body kick that misses.
Darglio moves into the clinch.
Darglio blocks the elbow strike.
Darglio lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Teller fails to land.
Darglio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darglio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Teller lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darglio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Darglio tries to break free but Teller pushes him back against the cage.
Darglio missing with knees to the body.
Darglio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darglio tries a body shot but Teller blocks it.
Teller blocks a body shot from Darglio.
Teller breaks from the clinch.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller throws a hook but Darglio blocks it.
Darglio misses with a lunging right hand
and Teller counters with a low kick, right behind Darglio 's knee.
Teller misses with a body kick.
Darglio lands a right hook to the body.
Red Darglio is winning the standup battle so far.
Darglio misses with a head kick.
Teller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Darglio counters with a head kick. That will keep Teller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Darglio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller blocks the body kick.
Darglio lands a two punch combo.
Darglio thows a body shot but no joy.
Darglio throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Darglio is looking to wear down Teller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darglio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darglio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teller.
Teller throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teller.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darglio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Darglio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darglio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teller.
Teller lands with a nice body punch.
Darglio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darglio ducks right into an uppercut from Teller.
Teller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darglio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darglio throws a wild body kick that Teller sees coming a mile off.
Teller throws a right and a left that Darglio avoids nicely.
Darglio throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Teller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darglio.
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!
Darglio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darglio just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Darglio as he checks the leg kick.
Darglio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darglio. Teller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darglio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Darglio misses
and Teller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darglios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darglio is rocked!
Teller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Darglio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teller lands a jab to Darglio's midsection.
Darglio seems to have got his legs back now.
Darglio throws a chopping leg kick but Teller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Darglio slips under a jab from Teller.
An inside leg kick from Darglio misses.
A head kick misses from Teller.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darglio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Darglio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darglio.
Teller lunges at Darglio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darglio's hand.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Darglio.
Darglio throws a body kick that misses.
Darglio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller blocks a head kick by Darglio.
Teller throws a hook but Darglio blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darglio.
Teller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Darglio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teller. That's going to slow Darglio down.
Darglio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Darglio throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Darglio is just out of range.
Teller misses with a left hand
and Darglio counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Darglio keeps Teller at a distance using the push kick.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller connects with the punch.
Crunch! Teller slams his shin into Darglio's torso.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darglio.
Teller jabs Darglio right on the nose. Darglio blinks but takes it well.
Teller throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Darglio crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jax Teller!
A victorious Jax Teller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BitchFace PoopyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PoopyPants has chosen Deathly Quiet as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
215 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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27
222 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Worrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, BitchFace PoopyPants!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
PoopyPants works Worrell's body with a nice hook.
PoopyPants cracks Worrell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Peter Worrell has been cut.
Worrell scores with a kick to the midsection.
PoopyPants takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worrell connects with the punch.
PoopyPants avoids the head kick by Worrell.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worrell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through PoopyPants's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for PoopyPants.
PoopyPants throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
PoopyPants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
PoopyPants lands an elbow that stopped Worrell in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants is looking to take this one to the mat.
PoopyPants creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell throws a head punch that misses.
PoopyPants being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Worrell.
Worrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
PoopyPants tries to pull guard but Worrell holds him up against the cage and eventually PoopyPants drops back down to his feet.
PoopyPants scores with a hook to the body.
Worrell misses with a punch on the inside.
PoopyPants lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as PoopyPants takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
PoopyPants gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PoopyPants tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
PoopyPants successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worrell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PoopyPants wants to sweep here but Worrell controlling him for the moment.
Worrell wants to pass the guard but PoopyPants is keeping the position.
PoopyPants bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Worrell's guard.
PoopyPants sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Worrell's guard.
PoopyPants is looking for a kimura here.
PoopyPants wants to lay and pray for a moment but Worrell keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants is looking for a kimura but Worrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for PoopyPants to get the leverage.
Worrell blocking the ground and pound attempt from PoopyPants.
PoopyPants seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Worrell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Worrell gets full guard.
Worrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but PoopyPants is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
PoopyPants tries to free his leg and advance position but Worrell is retaining full guard.
PoopyPants being controlled here momentarily.
My spies in Laoch Den inform me that PoopyPants has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
PoopyPants is looking to pass into half guard but Worrell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Worrell is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Worrell controls the pace.
PoopyPants working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worrell tries to free his leg and advance position but PoopyPants is retaining full guard.
Worrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and PoopyPants has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worrell has managed to get both his arms back between PoopyPants's legs - danger averted.
Worrell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worrell trying to control the position from guard on top but PoopyPants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but BitchFace PoopyPants will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Worrell tries to score with a low kick but PoopyPants moves his leg out of the way.
Worrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Worrell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
PoopyPants tries to clinch but Worrell is having none of it.
PoopyPants lands a right hook to the body.
PoopyPants walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PoopyPants misses with a straight right.
Worrell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from PoopyPants.
Worrell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worrell misses with a low kick.
PoopyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worrell moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Worrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PoopyPants just misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from PoopyPants. Worrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worrell throws a shot from downtown. PoopyPants moves away and avoids it.
PoopyPants takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
PoopyPants fails with the takedown.
PoopyPants closes this distance looking for a takedown but Worrell circles away.
Worrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by PoopyPants.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Worrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peter Worrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Worrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PoopyPants has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Worrell.
Worrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Worrell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Worrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped PoopyPants in his tracks.
Worrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Worrell throws a wild body kick that PoopyPants sees coming a mile off.
PoopyPants moves out of range of the body kick.
PoopyPants takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Worrell tries to close the distance and clinch but PoopyPants swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
PoopyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worrell manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants moves out of range as Worrell strikes.
Worrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Worrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PoopyPants uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Worrell is looking to land body kicks.
Worrell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
PoopyPants displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worrell throws out the jab.
Worrell misses with an uppercut. PoopyPants saw that one coming.
PoopyPants thows a body shot but no joy.
PoopyPants tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PoopyPants has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Worrell throws a head kick that half lands.
PoopyPants lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from PoopyPants misses.
Worrell thows a body kick. PoopyPants tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants misses with a wild combination.
Worrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and PoopyPants counters with a stiff right hand.
Peter Worrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worrell misses with a looping left.
PoopyPants slips a jab from Worrell.
PoopyPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worrell.
PoopyPants shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. PoopyPants showed some decent athleticism there.
PoopyPants tries to pass to full mount but Worrell defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worrell is looking to control PoopyPants's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worrell avoid being mounted?
Worrell is controlling PoopyPants's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Worrell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Worrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
PoopyPants takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peter Worrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Worrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
PoopyPants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worrell was well out of range. Poor timing from PoopyPants.
Worrell misses with a head kick.
PoopyPants thows a body shot but no joy.
PoopyPants blocks the body kick.
PoopyPants clinches.
Worrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with PoopyPants's elbow.
PoopyPants misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell has PoopyPants pressed against the cage.
Worrell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoopyPants lands a nice elbow.
PoopyPants has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Worrell.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PoopyPants.
PoopyPants misses with an elbow strike.
Worrell cracks PoopyPants with a nice body shot.
PoopyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, PoopyPants throws an elbow but misses.
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
PoopyPants tries a body shot but Worrell blocks it.
PoopyPants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of PoopyPants backwards.
Worrell lands a right hand.
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Worrell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
PoopyPants tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from PoopyPants.
Worrell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning PoopyPants up against the cage.
Worrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
PoopyPants takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PoopyPants drops down looking for an ankle pick but Worrell pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Worrell.
Worrell tries to land a front kick but PoopyPants steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
PoopyPants tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worrell throws a hook but PoopyPants avoids it easily.
PoopyPants will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Worrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BitchFace PoopyPants.
A thudding body kick lands there by Worrell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoopyPants shoots in but Worrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Worrell tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Worrell.
PoopyPants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worrell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worrell lands with a short shot to the head.
PoopyPants is trying to pull guard but Worrell has him pressed against the cage.
PoopyPants gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worrell works on PoopyPants's body with a couple of short punches.
Worrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Worrell scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PoopyPants managing to block the knees to the body from Worrell.
Still in the clinch, Worrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell tries to work over PoopyPants's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
PoopyPants throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Worrell lands a hook that snaps the head of PoopyPants backwards.
Worrell lands a shoulder strike.
PoopyPants pressing his opponent against the cage.
Worrell is pressed up against the cage. PoopyPants has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Worrell down to the mat. Worrell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
PoopyPants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worrell.
PoopyPants 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!
A good leg kick by Worrell.
Nice body punch from Worrell.
Worrell clinches up against the cage.
PoopyPants gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Worrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Worrell 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Worrell!
A relieved looking Peter Worrell 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Pellinore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Noteboom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Pellinore has chosen Alpha King as his entrance music. Tor Pellinore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tor Pellinore!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom avoids the head kick by Pellinore.
Pellinore misses with a hook to the body
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Pellinore didn't expect that.
Pellinore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Noteboom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pellinore's head.
Pellinore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that De Noteboom has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pellinore working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellinore is pulling down on De Noteboom's head to control his posture.
De Noteboom trying to control but Pellinore is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom is working Pellinore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
Pellinore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Noteboom postures up in Pellinore's guard and throws a big left but Pellinore blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pellinore is on top in guard.
De Noteboom managing to control the position.
Pellinore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pellinore wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
De Noteboom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is trying to control the position but Pellinore postures up.
Pellinore slips nicely into half guard.
De Noteboom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pellinore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pellinore trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pellinore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Pellinore is looking to work some ground and pound but De Noteboom has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellinore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pellinore wants to pass the guard but De Noteboom is keeping the position.
Pellinore stopping the sweep attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom 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.
Pellinore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pellinore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pellinore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellinore trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Noteboom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
De Noteboom works over Pellinore with some ground and pound from guard.
Pellinore controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pellinore working a defensive guard here.
Pellinore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellinore trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
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 Royston De Noteboom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A low kick from Pellinore is predictable there
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom grinds an elbow into Pellinore's temple.
Pellinore parries the strikes from De Noteboom easily there. De Noteboom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pellinore to escape.
De Noteboom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pellinore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pellinore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Noteboom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pellinore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tor Pellinore has been cut.
De Noteboom working away.
De Noteboom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pellinore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Noteboom is chipping away with strikes.
De Noteboom is putting a hurting on Pellinore here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pellinore keeps working.
Pellinore is looking for a sweep.
Pellinore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pellinore tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pellinore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pellinore trying to control the action but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom wants to improve his position but Pellinore is controlling well.
Pellinore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellinore throwing shots but De Noteboom is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Noteboom is trying to maintain the position but Pellinore is very close to passing his half guard.
Pellinore controlling the action here.
Pellinore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellinore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Noteboom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pellinore won't allow De Noteboom to sweep him here.
Pellinore wants to control from the top but De Noteboom keeps moving.
Pellinore looking to pass the guard.
Pellinore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Noteboom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Noteboom keeping full guard, as Pellinore tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Noteboom holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tor Pellinore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pellinore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pellinore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pellinore feints and then cracks De Noteboom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Noteboom down.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellinore stalks De Noteboom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Noteboom's face. De Noteboom staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Pellinore misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tor Pellinore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pellinore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom checks the leg kick.
Pellinore is looking to clinch.
Pellinore tries to score with a low kick but De Noteboom moves his leg out of the way.
Tor Pellinore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Pellinore misses.
Pellinore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Notebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pellinore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Pellinore misses.
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pellinore.
Pellinore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tor Pellinore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellinore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pellinore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Noteboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pellinore wants to clinch
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound.
De Noteboom lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellinore can't do much from the bottom here.
De Noteboom misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellinore can't do much from the bottom here.
De Noteboom scores with punches from side control.
Pellinore is looking for a sweep.
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Pellinore slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pellinore is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
De Noteboom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pellinore some visible discomfort.
Pellinore is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from De Noteboom are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Noteboom lands a few punches from side control.
De Noteboom grinds an elbow into Pellinore's temple.
Pellinore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pellinore is looking to advance position but De Noteboom won't allow it.
Pellinore is stalling here. De Noteboom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pellinore seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Noteboom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Pellinore slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pellinore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Noteboom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from De Noteboom are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pellinore tries to bench press De Noteboom off him but De Noteboom keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by De Noteboom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom cracks Pellinore with a big elbow.
Pellinore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
De Noteboom working the strikes but Pellinore uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pellinore controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pellinore is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellinore is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pellinore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pellinore lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Noteboom takes a step back to recover.
Pellinore throws a push kick but De Noteboom slaps the foot to one side.
Pellinore has De Noteboom up against the cage in a clinch.
Pellinore throws an elbow but it misses.
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pellinore's head.
Pellinore is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellinore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellinore trying to control from the bottom.
De Noteboom drops an elbow to the side of Pellinore's head.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Noteboom prevents Pellinore from improving his position.
Pellinore is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Pellinore tries to roll over but De Noteboom keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pellinore's head.
Pellinore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pellinore's head.
Pellinore keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Pellinore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pellinore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Noteboom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pellinore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tor Pellinore wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pellinore is looking to land body kicks.
Pellinore has De Noteboom up against the cage in a clinch.
De Noteboom avoids the elbow strike from Pellinore, against the cage.
De Noteboom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pellinore trying to control the position but instead, De Noteboom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pellinore into the cage.
Pellinore stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellinore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pellinore just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Noteboom's brow.
De Noteboom blocks an elbow strike from Pellinore.
Pellinore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom dodges an elbow strike from Pellinore.
De Noteboom can't get the takedown.
Pellinore is trying to maintain a safe position but De Noteboom gets an underhook and turns Pellinore into the cage.
Pellinore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Noteboom avoids the elbow strike from Pellinore, against the cage.
Pellinore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tor Pellinore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good work by De Noteboom as he checks the leg kick.
De Noteboom 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.
Pellinore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Noteboom.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick.
Pellinore misses with a straight right.
Pellinore throws a head kick that misses.
Tor Pellinore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the strikes.
Pellinore tries to land a front kick but De Noteboom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pellinore misses with a leg kick.
Pellinore misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom moves out of range of the body kick.
De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pellinore.
Pellinore throws a wild body kick that De Noteboom sees coming a mile off.
Pellinore misses with a body kick.
De Noteboom avoids the head kick by Pellinore.
Pellinore throws the kick towards the body but De Noteboom avoids it.
Pellinore darts in and clinches De Noteboom up against the cage.
Pellinore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellinore tries to land knees in the clinch but De Noteboom avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Noteboom as Pellinore tries to tie him up.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pellinore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pellinore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Noteboom.
Pellinore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Noteboom turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Noteboom manages to end up in side control.
De Noteboom working away.
Pellinore tries to improve position but can't.
Pellinore keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pellinore is trying to control De Noteboom's posture but De Noteboom avoids it.
De Noteboom working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Pellinore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Pellinore defends.
De Noteboom landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Pellinore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pellinore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Pellinore is working away.
De Noteboom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Noteboom lands an elbow.
Pellinore is trying to improve his position.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Pellinore is working away.
Pellinore keeping his opponent close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellinore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Noteboom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Royston De Noteboom.
I think De Noteboom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom retains his heavyweight title!
Tor Pellinore spoke after the fight, saying 'Holy is a Beast Man, what can I say, I couldn't have lost to a tougher guy! I'm going to get back in the gym and I'll be back better and stronger than ever! I want to thank Meat and Jax for giving me this opportunity, and King for being an awesome manager. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cliff's choice of entrance music: GANJA FARMER. Ziggy Cliff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalypsi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kalypsi pushes down on Cliff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cliff wants to improve his position but Kalypsi is controlling well.
Cliff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalypsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cliff is retaining full guard.
Kalypsi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cliff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cliff is on top in guard.
Kalypsi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cliff uses it to pass to side control.
Kalypsi is trying to control Cliff's posture but Cliff avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi is looking for a sweep.
Cliff taking a break here but Kalypsi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kalypsi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cliff has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kalypsi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalypsi defending well though.
Kalypsi looking for submissions off his back.
Cliff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalypsi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cliff trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalypsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalypsi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalypsi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cliff has picked Kalypsi up and slammed him! Kalypsi can't keep hold of the triangle and Cliff manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi is looking to reverse the position.
Cliff laying and praying for a moment but Kalypsi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kalypsi looking for submissions off his back.
Cliff slows the pace down in half guard.
Kalypsi wants to improve his position but Cliff is controlling well.
Kalypsi trying to control but Cliff postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalypsi wants to get back to full guard.
Kalypsi wants to sweep but Cliff has passed to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cliff wants to control but Kalypsi is keeping him busy.
Kalypsi is looking to regain half guard here but Cliff keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Kalypsi is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cliff scores with a jab to the head.
Cliff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cliff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalypsi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cliff throws a shot to the body.
Cliff lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalypsi's head.
Kalypsi clinches up with Cliff and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Kalypsi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalypsi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kalypsi.
Cliff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalypsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalypsi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kalypsi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cliff is working Kalypsi over against the cage.
Cliff misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cliff.
Kalypsi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalypsi has a couple of punches blocked by Cliff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cliff has Kalypsi pushed against the cage.
Cliff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
Kalypsi is rocked!
Cliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Kalypsi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cliff lands with a short shot to the head.
Cliff lands a big right hand that drops Kalypsi! The killer instinct kicks in and Cliff finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cliff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Cliff!
Ziggy Cliff is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ziggy Cliff 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 Professor Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luivel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Chaos. Romero has chosen Crippled Black Phoenix / Born In a Hurricane as his entrance music. Luivel Romero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Professor Chaos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luivel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos thows a body shot but no joy.
Romero motions for Chaos to come forward. Romero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Chaos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Chaos .
Chaos blocks a body shot from Romero.
Chaos is trying to drag Romero to the mat but Romero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos 's elbow.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chaos blocks an uppercut.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Chaos 's takedown attempt.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaos s head.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos .
Chaos wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaos or not.
Chaos can't get the takedown.
Romero pushes Chaos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chaos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaos .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chaos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is controlling Chaos 's posture.
Romero is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Chaos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos 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.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luivel Romero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chaos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaos is defended easily by Romero.
Chaos throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Luivel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos gets a double leg takedown into Romero's guard.
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Romero controls Chaos momentarily but Chaos frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero pulls Chaos in to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luivel Romero.
Romero leaves Chaos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
Chaos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero throws a leg kick but Chaos checks it.
Chaos throws a leg kick
and Romero counters by clinching up.
Chaos blocks a body shot from Romero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chaos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luivel Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chaos swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Romero misses with a leg kick.
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos prevents a body shot from Romero.
Romero tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Chaos .
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Chaos 's head.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaos blocks an uppercut.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaos 's elbow.
Chaos is trying to drag Romero to the mat but Romero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaos looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Chaos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos is working for takedown but Romero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chaos takes a shot to the head.
Chaos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero is pressing down on Chaos 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chaos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is pulling down on Chaos 's head to control his posture.
Chaos postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Chaos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero has his foot on Chaos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaos works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Romero is trying to keep Chaos in close.
Chaos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luivel Romero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Romero tenderised Chaos 's leg. Chaos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chaos is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Chaos moves out of range and Romero only half commits.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chaos .
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chaos .
Chaos takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
Romero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chaos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romero's waist but Romero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chaos off to one side.
Nice jab there from Romero.
Chaos throws the kick towards the body but Romero avoids it.
Romero lands with a straight right. Chaos didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Chaos pushes him off.
Chaos walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Chaos 's head back.
Romero thuds his right hand into Chaos 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Chaos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero cracks Chaos with a good jab.
Romero is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chaos takes one to the side of the head.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chaos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Chaos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romero to the ground. Chaos is now in Romero's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaos trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luivel Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romero wants to clinch up but Chaos keeps it at a distance.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown but Romero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chaos 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chaos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chaos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Chaos sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Chaos misses.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
Chaos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romero is fending him off so far but Chaos persists. Nope, Romero circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Chaos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Chaos misses
and Romero moves into the clinch.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Chaos 's takedown attempt.
Chaos 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Romero.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Chaos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chaos blocks an uppercut.
Luivel Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romero.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with some punches.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaos is rocked!
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Chaos .
Oh Chaos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos blocks an uppercut.
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaos seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Romero.
Romero misses with a punch to the body.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaos s head.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Chaos wants to take the fight to the mat but Romero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Chaos looking for a takedown.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero scores with a hook to the body.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romero is working Chaos over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Romero.
Romero pushes Chaos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero pushes Chaos against the cage. Romero is working some dirty boxing. Romero pushes off with a quick right hook! Chaos goes down! Chaos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Romero moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luivel Romero!
Luivel Romero is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luivel Romero 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knight might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). Rockford Knight has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Knight blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Knight has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Knight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight throws a leg kick
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knight tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knight is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knight throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Knight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knight misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Knight misses with a leg kick
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knight really felt that one!
Knight is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Williams lands but Knight takes it in his stride.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams pushes Knight away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Knight down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Knight back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Knight is rocked!
Rockford Knight's cut is getting worse.
Knight is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Knight - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Williams!
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