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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by A Warrior's Call. Jordan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vamos. Jamal Jordan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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191 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Cain.
Jordan thumps Cain with a low kick.
Jordan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jordan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jordan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cain throws a right hand that Jordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordan also avoids with ease.
Jordan lands a big head kick that sends Cain tumbling to the mat! Jordan takes a step backwards and waves Cain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cain is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jordan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jamal Jordan!
Our winner, Jamal Jordan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Barfot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Westworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barfot comes to the cage accompanied by 793. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Barfot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Westworth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barfot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barfot moves out of range of the strikes.
Barfot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Westworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Westworth moves out of range of the body kick from Barfot.
Barfot defending well as Westworth loads up on a big left hand.
Barfot staying out of range there.
Barfot feints and then cracks Westworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Westworth down.
Barfot 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.
Westworth throws a hook but Barfot blocks it.
Barfot blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barfot.
Barfot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barfot scores with a jab. Westworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barfot punishes Westworth's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barfot staying out of range there.
Westworth looks to land a right hand but Barfot moved out of range.
Barfot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westworth.
Barfot misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westworth 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.
Barfot lands a big right hand that sends Westworth crashing to the mat! Barfot stays standing though and waves Westworth back to his feet!
Westworth is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Barfot!
Westworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Barfot finish him?
Westworth looks winded!
Barfot scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Barfot - that's a beauty! Westworth is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Barfot can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus Barfot!
Magnus Barfot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek's entrance music is El Picante. A fine choice. Gein has chosen 'Mama Said Knock You Out' by LL Cool J as his entrance music. Ned Gein acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ned Gein!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein shoots for a double leg takedown but Misiek sprawls well. He's pushed Gein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Misiek misses with a double jab.
Misiek gets caught flat footed, as Gein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gein trying to control the position from guard on top but Misiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gein postures up in Misiek's guard and throws a big left but Misiek blocks it.
Gein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Misiek won't allow Gein to pass to mount.
Gein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Misiek sees it coming and defends easily.
Gein trying to mount his opponent but Misiek defends it.
Gein seems to be working for a kimura but Misiek defends the submission attempt.
Gein is working for a kimura but Misiek is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Misiek.
Gein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misiek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Misiek keeping moving, preventing Gein from controlling successfully.
Gein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein trying to control the position from guard on top but Misiek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Misiek's guard.
Misiek tries to roll over but Gein keeps him under control.
Misiek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Misiek tries to get out of the position.
Gein is thwarting Misiek's attempts to control the position.
Gein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Misiek sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Misiek!
Misiek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Misiek has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Misiek!
Gein working for a triangle but Misiek defends it easily.
Misiek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Misiek.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gein looking for a sweep. Not yet Gein, not yet.
Misiek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Misiek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Misiek tries to stand but Gein is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gein is on top in guard.
Gein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Misiek wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misiek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misiek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Misiek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gein has Misiek in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Gein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Misiek is looking to clinch but Gein is avoiding it.
Rafael Misiek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gein swats away the attempt to clinch by Misiek.
Misiek throws a right and a left that Gein avoids nicely.
Gein shoots in for a double leg but Misiek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misiek throws a leg kick that misses.
Misiek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gein as he connects with a hook.
Misiek tries to clinch up but Gein circles away and keeps his distance.
Gein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Misiek is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Misiek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gein's calf.
Gein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Misiek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gein.
Misiek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Misiek won't be happy with that.
Misiek tries to buck Gein off but Gein is having none of it.
Gein in side control, throwing shots but Misiek defends.
Gein tries for a kimura but Misiek is defending well.
Gein lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misiek is looking to regain half guard here but Gein keeps moving and retains side control.
Gein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ned Gein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gein trying to control the position but Misiek is working away.
Misiek is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein works to advance to full mount. Misiek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Misiek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gein.
Misiek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gein on the ground.
Gein has hold of Misiek's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Misiek manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Misiek working to try and regain half guard.
Gein avoids the attempt from Misiek to control.
Gein lands a couple of good shots and Misiek has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gein is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Misiek knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Misiek for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein is looking for a rear naked choke here but Misiek reverses the position brilliantly into Gein's guard!
Gein is working an open guard so Misiek takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gein closes the distance and clinches.
Misiek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gein tries to pull guard but Misiek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Gein.
Misiek is pushing Gein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Gein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Gein scores with a sloppy right hand. Misiek should have avoided that one.
Misiek is looking to clinch but Gein is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gein.
Misiek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gein tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Misiek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Misiek.
A lazy left from Misiek finds it's target.
Misiek scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Misiek tries to clinch but Gein moves out of range.
Gein shoots in looking for a takedown. Misiek tries to sprawl out of it but Gein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Misiek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Misiek 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein tries to keep at a distance but Misiek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Misiek trying to control the position but instead, Gein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misiek into the cage.
Misiek looking to throw knees to the head but Gein is blocking nicely.
Misiek lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ned Gein has been cut.
Gein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Misiek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gein is defending well for now.
Gein is trying to pull guard but Misiek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ned Gein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Gein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek tries to land knees in the clinch but Gein avoids the damage to the body.
Misiek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gein is defending well for now.
Misiek working Gein over with knees to the body.
Misiek stalling in the clinch but Gein improves position.
Misiek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Misiek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gein can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Misiek.
Misiek digs a right hand underneath Gein's ribcage. Gein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein dodges an elbow strike from Misiek.
Misiek throws an elbow but it misses.
Misiek landing knees to the body.
Gein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gein avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gein's defenses.
Misiek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gein.
Misiek lands a knee to the body.
Misiek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misiek struggles to land a body shot inside as Gein controls his hands.
Misiek trying to land knees to the body.
Rafael Misiek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misiek.
Gein managing to block the knees to the body from Misiek.
Rafael Misiek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misiek tries a knee to the head but Gein blocks it.
Misiek taking a breather.
Misiek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gein takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Ned Gein's cut even more.
Misiek wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misiek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gein.
Misiek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Misiek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gein 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reis is trying to get back to half guard.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rasputin advances to mount.
Rasputin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the head.
Rasputin with a couple of short strikes.
Rasputin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin lands a big shot there that rocks Reis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rasputin unloading with bombs!
Reis is rocked!
Rasputin with good strikes from the mount here!
Reis is still in real trouble! Can Rasputin finish him?
Rasputin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reis seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Rasputin.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reis tries to reverse the position but Rasputin maintains control.
Rasputin looking to control but Reis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looking to control but Reis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin scoring with strikes but Reis is staying in there.
Rasputin looking to control but Reis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reis gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin working Reis over with strikes.
Reis is trying to control but can't.
Reis tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
Reis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rasputin not doing much here.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but Reis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reis gets back to full guard.
Reis working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
Reis looking to control.
Rasputin advances to half guard.
Rasputin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reis!
Reis can't escape the position.
Reis wants to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is pressing down on Reis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reis is holding on for now.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but Reis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reis gets full guard.
Rasputin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rasputin, into his guard.
Rasputin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis postures up in Rasputin's guard and throws a big left but Rasputin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rasputin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rasputin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rasputin wants to free his trapped foot but Reis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rasputin is working hard here to advance position.
Reis trying to control from the bottom.
Reis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rasputin slips nicely into half guard.
Reis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rasputin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reis is keeping the position for now.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Rasputin is really struggling to control Reis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rasputin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reis avoids it really well and circles away.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Julian Reis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasputin misses with a takedown
and Reis counters with a nice uppercut.
Reis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasputin as he avoids it easily.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rasputin landing a few strikes.
Rasputin working the body and head with strikes.
Reis regains half guard.
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!
Rasputin is just content to waste time from the top position. Reis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rasputin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasputin throws a big right hand that misses.
Reis keeping full guard, as Rasputin tries to pass.
Reis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis prevents Rasputin from getting the reversal.
Rasputin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reis tries to control but Rasputin wriggling away.
Rasputin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rasputin is looking to escape.
Rasputin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reis. What's that going to do exactly?
Rasputin is looking to improve his position but Reis isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rasputin is looking to escape.
Reis goes for an armbar but Rasputin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rasputin.
Rasputin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rasputin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at SWF GYM inform us that Reis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rasputin is looking to advance position but Reis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis trying to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rasputin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rasputin has his takedown stuffed
and Reis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rasputin has time to react.
Rasputin shoots and misses
and Reis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reis counters with a three punch combo that has Rasputin backing up. Rasputin nods at Reis to acknowledge the strikes.
Reis misses with a two punch combination.
Reis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
Rasputin shoots and misses
and Reis counters with a three punch combo that has Rasputin backing up. Rasputin nods at Reis to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin closes the distance and clinches up with Reis, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes Reis against the cage but Reis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasputin moves out of range as Reis throws a body kick.
Reis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Rasputin with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reis instigates a clinch.
Rasputin lands a nice knee to the body.
Rasputin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasputin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasputin lands an elbow inside that Reis shrugs off.
Our sources have told us that Rasputin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rasputin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reis wants to break free but Rasputin has control.
Reis is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasputin prevents it.
Rasputin lands a nice knee to the body.
Rasputin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rasputin stops a takedown attempt from Reis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis looking for a takedown.
Rasputin lands a good knee to the midsection. Reis won't want to take too many of those.
Rasputin prevents the takedown attempt.
Reis goes for a takedown attempt but Rasputin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rasputin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasputin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reis swivels and escapes.
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!
Rasputin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reis circles away.
Horrible takedown by Rasputin or perhaps it was just good defense by Reis which made him look bad.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reis.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Reis.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasputin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reis fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis thows a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Reis with that takedown attempt.
Rasputin misses with a takedown
and Reis counters with a shoot takedown. Rasputin fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Piotr Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rasputin wants to sweep here but Reis controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rasputin's guard.
Rasputin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reis throwing shots but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Reis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reis working over Rasputin with some ground and pound. Rasputin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis thows a huge punch but Rasputin dodges it nicely.
Rasputin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reis.
Rasputin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reis is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Reis really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rasputin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasputin is keen to just control but Reis is a slippery customer.
Reis looking for submissions off his back.
Reis wants to get back to full guard but Rasputin has passed into side control.
Rasputin scoring with punches from side control.
Rasputin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rasputin looks up at the clock and then as Reis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rasputin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rasputin works to advance to full mount. Reis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rasputin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis 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.
Reis is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard.
Reis tries to roll over but Rasputin keeps him under control.
Rasputin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reis is looking to control Rasputin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reis avoid being mounted?
Rasputin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reis controls his leg.
Reis looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rasputin slips a nice elbow through Reis's hands, connecting with Reis's forehead.
Reis trying to control but Rasputin postures up.
Reis wants to get back to full guard.
Rasputin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rasputin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rasputin avoids the attempt from Reis to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reis is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rasputin can't control as he wanted to and Reis manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Rasputin is taking a breather. Reis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rasputin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but Reis defending well.
Reis trying to control here.
Reis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but Reis is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rasputin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rasputin scoring with some ground and pound.
Rasputin pushing down on Reis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rasputin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reis!
Rasputin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rasputin had his way with Julian Reis in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rasputin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rasputin lands in his opponent's guard.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
Reis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reis has momentary wrist control but Rasputin slips an elbow through the middle.
Reis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rasputin!
Rasputin tries to reverse the position but Reis maintains control.
Reis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reis thowing shots but they're missing.
Reis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to hold on but Reis pushes him away.
Reis looking to control but Rasputin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Reis postures up.
Rasputin is trying to escape the mount.
Rasputin tries to improve his position but instead Reis has taken his back!
Rasputin is trying to defend against the choke here but Reis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Reis Tightens the hold and Rasputin taps out furiously! Reis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julian Reis!
Julian Reis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sang Eek Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen All Within My Hands as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
266 lbs
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283 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sang Eek Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman wants to clinch
and Moon counters with a single leg into guard. Cartman didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cartman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartman wants to stand but Moon is controlling the position.
Cartman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartman wants to get back to his feet but Moon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric Cartman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cartman tries to clinch up.
Cartman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cartman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moon works on Cartman's body with a couple of short punches.
Cartman misses with a knee strike.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cartman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cartman is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Cartman.
Cartman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moon wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Cartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Cartman presses Moon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Cartman digs a right hand underneath Moon's ribcage. Moon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartman lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moon avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman.
Moon stalling in the clinch but Cartman improves position.
Cartman lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartman gets through Moon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartman.
Cartman breaks the clinch.
Cartman lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Moon - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cartman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Cartman!
A relieved looking Eric Cartman 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 Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen God save the Queen as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a straight left.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bateman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bateman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bateman sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bateman.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Bateman keeps it at a distance.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyson defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson cracks Bateman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bateman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bateman blocks a jab.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bateman is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Bateman circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bateman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson throws a right hand that Bateman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bateman also avoids with ease.
Bo Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Bateman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Bo Tyson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patrick Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson looks winded!
Bateman throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Bateman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bateman cracks Tyson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tyson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bateman finish him?
Tyson is rocked!
Bateman cracks Tyson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bateman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tyson to stand back up!
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bateman finish him?
Tyson leaves his chin hanging out and Bateman seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tyson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Swing for the fences was my game plan, swing for the fences I did. 10/1 underdog, possibly biggest upset of the year right here!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
280 lbs
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285 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Miller!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Ryback throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miller pulls Ryback in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryback from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryback throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller wants to sweep here but Ryback controlling him for the moment.
Ryback in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ryback working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miller 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.
Ryback has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
Miller controlling the position.
Ryback is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Miller stalls from top position.
Miller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ryback!
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryback sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
Ryback tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ryback is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ryback working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ryback is working to get back to half guard.
Ryback tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ryback can't escape the position.
Miller raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryback is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Ryback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller jumps into guard, dragging Ryback to the mat.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Ryback is proving a slippery customer.
Ryback wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Ryback is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller trying to control the position here.
Neil Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Neil Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ryback is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Miller.
Miller connects with a right hand. Ryback shakes it off.
Ryback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryback misses with a low kick.
Miller jabs Ryback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Ryback takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Ryback.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryback lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryback throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Ryback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Ryback misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Ryback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Ryback settles back down.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Donk. Ryback catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Ryback misses with a hook.
Ryback misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Ryback's ribs.
Good leg kick by Ryback there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Ryback.
Ryback has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryback there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller catches Ryback with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Neil Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller scores with a jab. Ryback acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller cracks Ryback with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller swings for the body but Ryback moves out of range.
Ryback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryback momentarily.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Ryback with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback misses with a low kick.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ryback closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ryback.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miller drops Ryback with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ryback looks back up at him and smiles so Miller waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ryback is rocked!
Miller cracks Ryback with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ryback looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miller finish him?
Oh Ryback 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!
Ryback swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Ryback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryback seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller lands with a hook. Ryback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ryback takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Ryback takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller with a hook.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller sends Ryback crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Miller is motioning to the referee to let Ryback up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Miller moves out of range as Ryback strikes.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller throws a right and a left that Ryback avoids nicely.
Jab from Miller.
Miller lands a big uppercut and Ryback crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryback looks OK. Miller waves Ryback back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller digs a good body shot into Ryback's ribs.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller cracks Ryback with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Miller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ryback to stand back up!
Ryback is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Miller doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ryback crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ryback's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Miller!
Neil Miller took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederick Barbarossa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Hagen's chin.
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarossa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hagen drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hagen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but Barbarossa is defending well.
Hagen throwing shots but Barbarossa is blocking nicely.
Hagen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbarossa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hagen.
Hagen is looking to advance position but Barbarossa won't allow it.
Barbarossa's coaches at Rift Fighting Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hagen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barbarossa sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Hagen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hagen working over Barbarossa with some ground and pound. Barbarossa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hagen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hagen lands with some strikes.
Hagen is landing with some decent strikes but Barbarossa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagen is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbarossa frees his head quite easily.
Hagen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen with the ground and pound from mount.
Hagen goes for an armbar but Barbarossa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barbarossa.
Hagen has his hands on Barbarossa's head, controlling the position.
Hagen has a closed guard, preventing Barbarossa from standing up.
Hagen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barbarossa missing with a left hand there. Hagen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frederick Barbarossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hagen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hagen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbarossa lands a jab-cross combination.
Barbarossa missing with a left hand there. Hagen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbarossa leaves Hagen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbarossa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hagen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbarossa's waist but Barbarossa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagen off to one side.
Frederick Barbarossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hagen.
Hagen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Barbarossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbarossa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hagen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but Barbarossa is keeping the position.
Hagen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbarossa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hagen on the ground.
Hagen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barbarossa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hagen has Barbarossa in his guard.
Hagen is pulling down on Barbarossa's head to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hagen has a closed guard, preventing Barbarossa from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hagen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hagen tries to clinch but Barbarossa is having none of it.
Hagen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbarossa avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbarossa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hagen takes one to the side of the head.
Barbarossa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbarossa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbarossa throws a series of punches but Hagen moves out of range.
Barbarossa tries to land a front kick but Hagen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hagen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbarossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hagen's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbarossa as he jumps to the side.
Frederick Barbarossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hagen.
Barbarossa cracks Hagen with an open hand slap.
Hagen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbarossa slaps away a takedown attempt from Hagen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frederick Barbarossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hagen's hands.
Barbarossa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hagen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hagen shoots in and drives through. Barbarossa sprawls well.
Hagen is breathing heavily.
Barbarossa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbarossa drops Hagen with a beautiful combination! Hagen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbarossa is looking for the KO!
Hagen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbarossa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hagen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbarossa finish him?
Hagen shoots in and drives through. Barbarossa sprawls well.
Hagen get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hagen stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Barbarossa runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederick Barbarossa!
Frederick Barbarossa is the new middleweight champion!
Frederick Barbarossa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila comes to the cage accompanied by One Hit. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bart Simpson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
17 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson defending well as Rastila loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rastila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson throws a push kick but Rastila slaps the foot to one side.
Rastila throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rastila, pushing him back against the cage.
Rastila tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rastila breaks from the clinch.
Rastila misses with a body kick.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Rastila counters with a stiff right hand.
Rastila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson moves to clinch but Rastila breaks away
and Rastila counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Simpson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rastila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Rastila breaks the clinch.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Rastila is avoiding it.
Rastila misses with a body punch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson tries to clinch but Rastila moves out of range.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Rastila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rastila lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but Rastila moves away
and Rastila finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rastila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson rushes Rastila and presses him up against the cage.
Rastila is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rastila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rastila connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rastila counters with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
Rastila misses with a body kick.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rastila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rastila tries to land a body kick
and Simpson counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Rastila circles away and keeps his distance.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rastila on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rastila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rastila misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rastila is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastila circles away.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Rastila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rastila.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rastila.
Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Rastila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Rastila persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Rastila throws a low kick, looking for Simpson's leg but Simpson calmly moves out of range.
Rastila misses with a low kick.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson tries to clinch but Rastila moves away
and Rastila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rastila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rastila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Simpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Rastila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simpson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rastila.
Simpson tries to clinch but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick from Rastila.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rastila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Rastila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Simpson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rastila's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Rastila is avoiding it.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rastila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rastila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simpson needs to keep his hands up - Rastila had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rastila looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rastila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila with the ground and pound but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rastila trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Rastila connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rastila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rastila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rastila wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Rastila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rastila throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
Rastila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rastila postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Rastila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson 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.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Simpson preventing the sweep.
We're going to have a standup here because Veikko Rastila wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rastila is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks.
Rastila feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rastila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rastila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Rastila counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rastila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Rastila.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastila circles away.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rastila counters with a nice body kick.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rastila throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.
Rastila is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rastila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rastila scores with a nice right hand.
Rastila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rastila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rastila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rastila thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastila circles away.
Rastila feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Rastila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson tries to clinch up but Rastila circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson wants to clinch
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rastila.
Rastila lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Bart Simpson's cut even more.
Rastila lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson's head back.
Rastila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rastila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simpson under the eye.
Rastila slips under a jab from Simpson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simpson.
Simpson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rastila.
Simpson tries to clinch but Rastila is having none of it.
Rastila connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rastila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson looks to clinch
and Rastila counters with an outside leg kick.
Rastila scores with a nice body kick.
Rastila thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Rastila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rastila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
Rastila connects with a solid leg kick.
Rastila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simpson if he has to take too many more of those.
Rastila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simpson.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simpson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rastila circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rastila counters with a nice kick to the body.
Simpson moves forwards but Rastila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rastila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rastila keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rastila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rastila is out of range.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rastila pushes Simpson away with a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rastila there.
Rastila lands a front kick.
Rastila feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rastila is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Rastila.
The cut above Bart Simpson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Rastila thuds a left hand into Simpson's body.
Rastila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simpson is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rastila.
Rastila scores with a hook.
Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rastila.
Rastila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rastila scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Rastila slams his shin into Simpson's torso.
Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Rastila circles away and keeps his distance.
Rastila lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Rastila.
Bart Simpson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rastila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rastila.
Rastila motions for Simpson to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson tries to clinch but Rastila is having none of it.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Rastila counters with a thumping low kick.
Rastila thuds his shin into the meat of Simpson's side.
Simpson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rastila.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Rastila circles away and keeps his distance.
Rastila cracks a nice hook into Simpson's ribs.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Rastila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rastila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simpson on the side of the head.
Simpson 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.
Simpson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rastila misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson 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.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rastila swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Rastila fails with the takedown.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rastila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson's sensitive parts.
Rastila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila tests Simpson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rastila. That snapped Simpson's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rastila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
Rastila throws a body kick that misses.
Rastila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rastila looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Rastila keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Rastila circles away.
Rastila cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bart Simpson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Veikko Rastila waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Wideroos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Wideroos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Luu Viulu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu throws a shot from downtown. Wideroos moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viulu.
Viulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wideroos takes one to the chin there.
Wideroos circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Viulu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wideroos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viulu digs a good hook to Wideroos's body.
Viulu throws an overhand right that lands on Wideroos's shoulder, as Wideroos tries to avoid the shot.
Wideroos ducks under a wild hook from Viulu.
Viulu rushes Wideroos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wideroos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viulu lands a shoulder strike.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Wideroos avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
Wideroos is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wideroos throws an elbow but misses.
Wideroos blocks a body shot from Viulu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu lands with a light punch inside.
Viulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wideroos tries to land knees in the clinch but Viulu avoids the damage to the body.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wideroos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wideroos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wideroos looking to throw knees to the head but Viulu is blocking nicely.
Viulu takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
Wideroos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Viulu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wideroos working Viulu over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viulu is positioning himself well to prevent Wideroos advancing to mount.
Wideroos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wideroos trying to control from half guard but Viulu is working away.
Viulu wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wideroos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wideroos passes into side control, despite Viulu's attempt to control the position.
Wideroos misses with the ground and pound.
Wideroos lands an elbow.
Viulu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Viulu wants to control but Wideroos postures up.
Viulu stops Wideroos from passing to mount.
Wideroos prevents Viulu from escaping the position.
Wideroos wants to control but Viulu is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is trying to get back to his feet.
Viulu struggling a bit here.
Viulu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viulu dodges the ground and pound from Wideroos.
Wideroos throwing strikes but Viulu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Wideroos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wideroos 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.
Wideroos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viulu is looking to take a break and control but Wideroos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viulu tries to stand but Wideroos is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos sneaks back into half guard.
Wideroos actively working from the bottom here.
Viulu wants to get back to his feet.
Wideroos is staying active underneath Viulu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wideroos is trying to get back to full guard.
Wideroos is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viulu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wideroos!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wideroos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luu Viulu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Viulu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Viulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wideroos blocks a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wideroos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
Viulu has a couple of punches blocked by Wideroos.
Wideroos jumps guard but Viulu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wideroos lands with a short shot to the head.
Wideroos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Luu Viulu has been cut.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wideroos is looking to break free of the clinch but Viulu has double underhooks.
Viulu works on Wideroos's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viulu working aggressively here.
Wideroos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viulu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luu Viulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wideroos throws a head punch that misses.
Wideroos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viulu.
Viulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wideroos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viulu blocks it with crossed arms.
Wideroos lands an elbow just above Viulu 's eye.
Wideroos takes a shot to the head.
Viulu lands with a light punch inside.
Wideroos tries a knee to the head but Viulu blocks it.
Viulu tries a body shot but Wideroos blocks it.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wideroos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wideroos lands a damaging elbow.
Viulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wideroos backwards.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viulu pushes Wideroos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wideroos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wideroos's elbow.
Wideroos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wideroos or not.
Wideroos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wideroos.
Viulu tries a body shot but Wideroos blocks it.
Wideroos blocks the elbow strike.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wideroos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viulu tries a body shot but Wideroos blocks it.
Viulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wideroos misses with the head strike.
Wideroos blocking some punches.
Wideroos prevents a body shot from Viulu.
Wideroos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wideroos blocking some punches.
Wideroos avoids a wild elbow strike from Viulu.
Wideroos blocks an uppercut.
Viulu blocking some punches.
Wideroos blocking some punches.
Viulu digs a right hand underneath Wideroos's ribcage. Wideroos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wideroos misses with the head strike.
Viulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wideroos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wideroos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Wideroos avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
Viulu digs a right hand underneath Wideroos's ribcage. Wideroos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wideroos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wideroos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wideroos pushes off an throws an elbow but Viulu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viulu.
Wideroos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viulu lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viulu lands a shoulder strike.
Viulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wideroos controls his hands.
Viulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wideroos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viulu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Viulu.
Viulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wideroos's elbow.
Viulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Viulu - that landed with a thud.
Viulu digs a right hand underneath Wideroos's ribcage. Wideroos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Viulu.
Viulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wideroos prevents a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu scores with a shot to the side of Wideroos's head.
A head punch on the inside from Wideroos fails to land.
Viulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widerooss head.
A right hook to the body lands for Viulu.
Viulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wideroos backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Viulu.
Viulu is stalling here.
Viulu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luu Viulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luu Viulu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viulu cracks a nice hook into Wideroos's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wideroos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viulu lands a lovely overhand right.
Wideroos circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viulu wants to clinch up but Wideroos keeps it at a distance.
Viulu cracks Wideroos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Viulu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wideroos to stand back up!
Wideroos is rocked!
It looks like Esa Wideroos has been cut.
Viulu flashes Wideroos a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Wideroos's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Wideroos crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Viulu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luu Viulu!
Luu Viulu is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luu Viulu thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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