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Feral Combat 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Belt is looking to advance position but Nixon won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belt is looking for a kimura here.
Belt seems to be looking for submissions.
Belt 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon trying to hold on to Belt's head to control him but Belt postures up.
Belt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belt wants to control but Nixon is keeping him busy.
Nixon is looking for a sweep. Belt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nixon's head.
Belt trying to control the action but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Belt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nixon is just riding it out for now. Belt eventually gives up the hold.
Belt trying to advance position but Nixon counters by regaining guard.
Belt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belt chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nixon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nixon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nixon!
Belt is not content to let Nixon control the position.
Belt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SWF GYM , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Belt manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon is working Belt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belt controls Nixon momentarily but Nixon frees himself.
Belt has control of Nixon's left arm, preventing Nixon from doing any damage.
Belt trying to keep a closed guard but Nixon is proving a slippery customer.
Belt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belt has his hands on Nixon's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Belt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nixon!
Belt working the ground and pound from side control.
Belt in side control, throwing shots but Nixon defends.
Belt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nixon is looking for a sweep.
Belt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nixon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belt but great work by Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt is trying to control Nixon's posture but Nixon avoids it.
Belt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nixon prevents Belt from improving his position.
Nixon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belt.
Nixon postures up.
Belt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nixon rolls with it to try and escape but Belt cranks on the arm and Nixon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Belt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Black Belt made sure he mentioned Bloodlust Horde Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
David Nixon was interviewed post fight and said 'You got Lucky, Rematch me and you will get your ass Knocked out'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Druff comes to the cage accompanied by Awol Nation - Sail. Akira Fujita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Akira Fujita!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita with a poor takedown
and Druff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Akira Fujita has been cut.
Druff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fujita looks for a takedown but Druff sprawls well.
Fujita closes the distance and pushes Druff back into the cage.
Druff jumps guard and drags Fujita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fujita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fujita landing with the ground and pound.
Fujita has gone for a leg lock! Druff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fujita's guard.
Fujita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Druff from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff distracts Fujita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fujita controlling the position.
Druff is looking to stand up but Fujita won't let him.
Fujita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Druff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Druff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Druff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Druff wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Fujita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Druff is one step ahead there.
Druff 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.
Druff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Druff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Druff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujita has his foot on Druff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Druff works his way back into a safe position though.
Fujita has momentary wrist control but Druff slips an elbow through the middle.
Fujita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Druff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Druff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fujita looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Druff wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Fujita looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujita, not yet.
Fujita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Druff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Dan Druff wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fujita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Druff counters with a left and a right that stings Fujita.
Dan Druff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Fujita.
Druff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fujita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujita tries to pass to full mount but Druff defends it.
Druff tries to get to full guard but Fujita has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Druff trying to control but Fujita postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fujita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujita is trying to work for a kimura but Druff is defending well.
Fujita tries to pass to full mount but Druff defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujita is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Druff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Fujita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Druff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fujita!
Druff is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujita is defending well.
Druff is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Fujita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fujita is trying to improve his position.
Fujita is trying to control Druff's posture but Druff avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita is looking to regain half guard here but Druff keeps moving and retains side control.
Druff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fujita some visible discomfort.
Druff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fujita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Druff is looking for a sweep. Fujita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujita seems to be looking for submissions.
Fujita trying to pass the guard but Druff defending well.
Fujita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fujita passes into side control, despite Druff's attempt to control the position.
Fujita has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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!
No luck for Fujita with that takedown attempt.
Druff is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Druff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Druff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fujita checks it well.
Druff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fujita pinned against the cage. Fujita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Druff stuffs the takedown.
Druff throws a wild body kick that Fujita sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Druff moves into range and clinches up with Fujita.
Druff gets control of Fujita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Druff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fujita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Druff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fujita has Druff in his guard.
Fujita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Druff defends it easily.
Fujita is trying to keep Druff in close.
Druff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fujita can't do much from the bottom here.
Druff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fujita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita sneaks back into half guard.
Druff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fujita is looking for a sweep. Druff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Fujita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Druff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Druff's back!
Fujita scores with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fujita's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fujita is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Druff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Druff for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akira Fujita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akira Fujita's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fujita goes for a double leg but Druff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Druff continues to drive forward.
Druff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fujita.
Druff is pressed up against the cage. Fujita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Druff down to the mat. Druff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fujita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Druff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Akira Fujita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Druff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fujita wants to sweep here but Druff controlling him for the moment.
Druff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Druff won't allow Fujita to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Druff.
Fujita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Druff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Druff.
Dan Druff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Fujita.
Fujita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Druff lands a couple of digs.
Fujita striking off his back but it's not causing Druff any problems.
Fujita has his foot on Druff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Druff works his way back into a safe position though.
Druff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Druff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fujita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Druff defends it easily.
Druff wants to get up but he can't break Fujita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Druff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Druff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Druff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Druff from controlling successfully.
Fujita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Druff has his hands clasped together but Fujita extends and breaks Druff's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fujita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Fujita!
After the fight, Akira Fujita was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain has chosen A Warrior's Call as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Marcin Kaminski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marcin Kaminski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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191 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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191 lbs
9 - 18 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Cain!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaminski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Kaminski shows good takedown defense.
Kaminski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Nice sprawl there from Kaminski as Cain shoots in.
Kaminski staying out of range there.
Kaminski closes the distance and pushes Cain back into the cage.
A short right from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaminski lands a damaging elbow.
Kaminski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kaminski lands a nice elbow.
Cain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cain tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaminski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcin Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaminski has double underhooks.
Cain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cain up against the cage.
Kaminski misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Kaminski on the inside.
Kaminski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaminski stalls.
Kaminski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cain has Kaminski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaminski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaminski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaminski moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Kaminski takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaminski just leaning against Cain, taking a breather.
Kaminski gets through Cain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaminski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cain has a takedown stuffed.
Cain misses with an uppercut
and Kaminski counters with a left to the body.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Cain misses with a right hand
and Kaminski counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Cain throws a jab when Kaminski was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaminski crunches a lovely knee into Cain's ribcage.
Kaminski lands an elbow that stopped Cain in his tracks for a moment.
Kaminski effectively controlling the action here.
Kaminski scores with a shot to the side of Cain's head.
Kaminski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cain's face.
Cain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cain looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaminski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cain takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaminski blocks a body shot from Cain.
Cain misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Kaminski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaminski landing knees to the body.
Kaminski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Kaminski is working Cain over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaminski.
Cain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaminski to keep the fight standing.
Cain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaminski gets underhooks to prevent Cain's takedown attempt.
Kaminski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cain up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Kaminski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaminski drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaminski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside.
Kaminski slows down the pace here.
Kaminski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cain or not.
Cain is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaminski has double underhooks.
Kaminski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cain.
Kaminski drops Cain with a big knee straight up the middle! Cain is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cain is rocked!
It looks like Mike Cain has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Cain is on queer street and Kaminski is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Marcin Kaminski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Downstait - This Is My Life as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
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265 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 Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix tries to sprawl but Martin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Martin prevents Phoenix from standing back up.
Martin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix trying to control but Martin postures up.
Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phoenix is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phoenix won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phoenix has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Phoenix tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phoenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Phoenix taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.
Phoenix trying to control here.
Martin wants to take a breather but Phoenix is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to free his trapped foot but Phoenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phoenix wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is defending well.
Martin trying to control the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Phoenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Phoenix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a body kick.
Phoenix scores with a nice right hand.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix .
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Phoenix lands a jab.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Martin moved out of range nicely.
Martin avoids the head kick by Phoenix .
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix . Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Phoenix .
Phoenix stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phoenix 's waist but Phoenix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Martin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix .
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andrew Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Phoenix desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Phoenix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Phoenix trying to control but Martin postures up.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Martin trying to pass the guard but Phoenix defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Phoenix has his hands clasped together around Martin's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simon Phoenix wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix avoids it really well and circles away.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Phoenix which made him look bad.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Martin slips under a jab from Phoenix .
Martin shoots in and drives through. Phoenix sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Phoenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin tries for a takedown but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simon Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Jab by Phoenix .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simon Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Phoenix . No joy for Martin on that attempt.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin gets the takedown into side control.
Phoenix tries to escape but Martin is in control.
Martin tries to advance to mount but Phoenix denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
Martin trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Phoenix can't do much from the bottom here.
Phoenix is trying to buck Martin off.
Martin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phoenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martin prevents Phoenix from escaping the position.
Martin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Phoenix struggling a bit here.
Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix , who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Phoenix will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Martin shoots in and drives through. Phoenix sprawls well.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phoenix tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phoenix to the ground. Phoenix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phoenix 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.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Martin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phoenix did well to prevent Martin getting side control.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phoenix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phoenix pushes Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin tries for a takedown but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phoenix defends it nicely.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Phoenix clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Phoenix is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Martin gets his way!
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin not allowing Phoenix to control his hands.
Phoenix is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phoenix trying to control but not successfully.
Phoenix defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martin's arms.
Martin missing with punches from the back.
Phoenix is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin avoiding Phoenix 's attempts to control his hands.
Phoenix holding both Martin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Martin working for the choke.
Phoenix won't enjoy being in this position. Martin looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Phoenix is tapping - it's over boys! Martin picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Martin!
A very excited looking Andrew Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron. Kitsune has chosen 僕はミス・テイク~ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
150 lbs
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28
148 lbs
14 - 10 - 1 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kitsune seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasputin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kitsune with the ground and pound but Rasputin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kitsune lands a couple of digs.
Kitsune trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Rasputin wants to sweep here but Kitsune controlling him for the moment.
Rasputin seems keen to control Kitsune's posture.
Kitsune forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin is staying active underneath Kitsune, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune tries to pass to full mount but Rasputin defends it.
Kitsune missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kitsune misses with a head shot. Rasputin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kitsune has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Evade MMA-LOD. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kitsune looking to sit in guard and control but Rasputin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kitsune manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard.
Kitsune slips nicely into half guard.
Rasputin manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rasputin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kitsune advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kitsune looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasputin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kitsune wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
Rasputin is trying to get back to full 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!
Kitsune throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kitsune is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kitsune is looking for a kimura but Rasputin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kitsune to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin pushes Kitsune off looking to stand but Kitsune dives back in and keeps control.
Kitsune is looking for a kimura but Rasputin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kitsune to get the leverage.
Kitsune is nestled in close to Rasputin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rasputin is looking to control Kitsune's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rasputin avoid being mounted?
Kitsune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasputin trying to hold on to Kitsune's head to control him but Kitsune postures up.
Kitsune is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kitsune looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasputin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kitsune postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rasputin looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsune looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rasputin gets back to half guard.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep. Kitsune is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kitsune trying to control from Rasputin's half guard. Rasputin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rasputin wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitsune pushing down on Rasputin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kitsune looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kitsune thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rasputin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rasputin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kitsune looking for submissions off his back.
Rasputin slips a nice elbow through Kitsune's hands, connecting with Kitsune's forehead.
Rasputin wants to control but Kitsune is keeping him busy.
Kitsune slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rasputin forces his way into half guard.
Rasputin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kitsune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily.
Rasputin wants to control but Kitsune is keeping him busy.
Rasputin passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin trying to control but Kitsune is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rasputin avoids the attempt from Kitsune to control.
Rasputin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rasputin landing punches.
Rasputin cracks Kitsune with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kitsune is looking to get to half guard.
Momoshiro Kitsune has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin is landing with some decent strikes but Kitsune is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kitsune landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Kitsune is working to get back to half guard.
Rasputin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune wants to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin trying to control but Kitsune is having none of it.
Kitsune has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kitsune wants to hold on but Rasputin pushes him away.
Rasputin breaks from Kitsune's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rasputin content just to control the position here.
Kitsune wants to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is trying to escape the mount.
Kitsune taking shots to the head.
Kitsune throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rasputin dominating with strikes here.
Rasputin prevents Kitsune from getting the reversal.
Rasputin blocks Kitsune's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rasputin landing strikes from the mount.
Rasputin lands a big shot there that rocks Kitsune but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kitsune wants to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piotr Rasputin!
Piotr Rasputin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolloo connects with a body shot that sends Schindler's belly button to the back.
Schindler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kolloo. That one must have hurt.
Kolloo misses with a leg kick
and Schindler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schindler.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schindler prevents Kolloo from getting back to his feet.
Kolloo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schindler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kolloo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolloo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolloo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolloo pulls Schindler in close to prevent any damage.
Schindler postures up and lands a big shot to Kolloo's brow.
Kolloo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jaakko Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a right and a left that Schindler avoids nicely.
Kolloo clobbers Schindler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schindler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolloo with a jab.
Kolloo tries to land a body kick
and Schindler counters with a shoot takedown. Kolloo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler wants to control from the top but Kolloo keeps moving.
Kolloo 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Kolloo keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kurt Schindler.
Schindler lands with a hook. Kolloo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kolloo cracks Schindler with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler ducks under a wild hook from Kolloo.
Schindler throws a wild body kick that Kolloo sees coming a mile off.
Jaakko Kolloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Schindler blocks the leg kick.
Jaakko Kolloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schindler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolloo is just out of range.
Schindler throws a leg kick but Kolloo moved away.
Kolloo missing with a left hand there. Schindler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolloo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schindler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kolloo tries to roll over but Schindler keeps him under control.
Schindler is controlling the pace.
Schindler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo is trying to stand.
Kolloo is trying to control but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kolloo kicks Schindler off and gets back to his feet.
Schindler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kolloo counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolloo.
Kolloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schindler manages to avoid it.
Kolloo blocks a head kick by Schindler.
Schindler fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Schindler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kolloo lands with a nice body kick.
Kolloo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kolloo is looking to slow Schindler down with leg kicks.
Schindler misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Schindler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schindler moves out of range as Kolloo throws a body kick.
Kurt Schindler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schindler walks into a left hand.
Kolloo scores with a nice body kick.
Jaakko Kolloo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolloo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schindler at a distance.
A lazy left from Kolloo finds it's target.
Kolloo works Schindler's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schindler slips a straight right by Kolloo.
Kolloo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo looking to control.
Kolloo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolloo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kolloo working a defensive guard here.
Kolloo wants to stand and escape but Schindler is having none of it.
Schindler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schindler controlling from the top position.
Kolloo managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jaakko Kolloo just wasn't active enough.
Schindler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kolloo. No joy for Schindler on that attempt.
Schindler takes one to the side of the head.
Schindler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolloo.
Kolloo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kolloo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schindler.
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!
Schindler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schindler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler misses with a body kick.
Kolloo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schindler on the side of the head.
Kolloo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schindlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kolloo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolloo misses with a kick to the body.
Kolloo throws a body punch but Schindler moves out of range.
Schindler darts in looking for a takedown but Kolloo gets double underhooks and turns Schindler into the cage.
Schindler is trying to stall.
Kolloo is trying to push Schindler away but Schindler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kolloo is looking to break free of the clinch but Schindler has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolloo.
Kolloo breaks the clinch.
Kolloo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo connects with a body shot.
Schindler shoots in for a takedown but Kolloo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaakko Kolloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Schindler.
Kolloo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kolloo takes a swing at Schindler's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Kolloo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolloo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kolloo loads up on a big right hand but Schindler slips the punch.
Kolloo connects with a leg kick. Schindler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kolloo blocks a leg kick.
Kolloo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schindler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolloo takes one on the button.
Kolloo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schindler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kolloo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolloo.
Schindler slips under a jab.
Kolloo is looking to land body kicks.
Kolloo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schindler avoids the body shot from Kolloo.
Schindler fails with the takedown.
Kolloo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schindler circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolloo throws a chopping leg kick but Schindler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schindler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolloo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kolloo. Schindler shrugs it off though.
Schindler misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo looks for the body kick but Schindler saw that one coming.
Kolloo throws a hook to the side of Schindler's head but Schindler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kolloo throws a body punch but Schindler moves out of range.
Schindler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kolloo.
Nice body punch from Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Schindler counters with a good low kick that Kolloo was not able to check.
Kolloo connects with a leg kick. Schindler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kolloo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolloo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schindler. Kolloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolloo misses with a leg kick.
Kolloo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kolloo throws a leg kick but Schindler checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler shoots in looking for a takedown. Kolloo tries to sprawl out of it but Schindler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kolloo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schindler throws a looping overhand right but Kolloo ducks down to avoid it.
Kolloo scores with a hook to the body. Schindler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schindler misses with a body kick.
Schindler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kolloo throws a front kick that sends Schindler stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolloo lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Kolloo. That snapped Schindler's head back.
Schindler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kolloo.
A big right from Kolloo misses.
Schindler keeps Kolloo at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo tries to work over Schindler's front leg with a kick but Schindler checks it.
Schindler misses with a straight left.
Kolloo scores with a shot to the body.
Schindler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kolloo scores with a nice body kick.
Schindler slips under a jab from Kolloo.
Kolloo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schindler is out of range and Kolloo settles back down.
Kolloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kolloo throws a big shot that misses.
Schindler shoots in for a takedown but Kolloo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaakko Kolloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Schindler.
Schindler drops his hands momentarily and Kolloo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schindler moves out of range of the body kick from Kolloo.
Schindler moves out of range as Kolloo strikes.
Schindler walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo sizes up Schindler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Schindler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolloo throws a right hand that misses
and Schindler counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schindler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kolloo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kolloo regains half guard, as Schindler was trying to land strikes.
Schindler is trying to control. Kolloo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolloo is trying to stand back up but Schindler is controlling him
Kolloo wants to control but Schindler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Kolloo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolloo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Kolloo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jaakko Kolloo waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Biohazard- Punishment. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frank Castle enters the cage!
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32
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20 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Lawrance Adams has been cut.
Castle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Castle shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Castle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams throws out a loose jab but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle staying out of range there.
Castle misses with a wild body shot.
Castle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Castle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castle throws a big elbow that misses.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams has his foot on Castle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castle works his way back into a safe position though.
Castle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castle working some strikes from top position.
Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castle.
Castle throwing strikes but missing.
Castle tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castle pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castle thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
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!
Castle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castle.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castle on the ground.
Castle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Castle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adams has hold of Castle's hands but Castle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Castle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Castle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castle throws a strike but Adams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle slips nicely into half guard.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castle.
Adams wants to control but Castle is keeping busy.
Castle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Castle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castle winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castle lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams is in trouble now - Castle has advanced to mount!
A big strike lands for Castle! That's really hurt Adams and he's turned his back - Castle keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Castle jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Castle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Castle waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 7$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haverford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hagen looking to control.
Haverford told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hagen has his hands on Haverford 's head, controlling the position.
Haverford wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Hagen controlling the position.
Haverford trying to control but Hagen is working from the bottom.
Tom Haverford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Haverford drives through with a takedown into Hagen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Hagen trying to control the position here.
Hagen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hagen keeping moving, preventing Haverford from controlling successfully.
Haverford looking to sit in guard and control but Hagen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hagen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haverford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hagen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haverford wants to sweep here but Hagen controlling him for the moment.
Hagen has gone for a leg lock! Haverford slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hagen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagen 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.
Haverford tries to free his leg and advance position but Hagen is retaining full guard.
Haverford trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haverford looking to pass the guard.
Haverford being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Haverford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Haverford lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haverford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haverford motions for Hagen to come forward. Haverford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haverford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hagen on the side of the head.
Haverford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Haverford .
Tom Haverford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haverford lands a head kick!
Hagen walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Hagen blocks the leg kick.
Haverford looking to score a takedown here. Hagen is defending well but Haverford drives through and ends up in Hagen's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hagen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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!
Haverford trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagen trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tom Hagen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hagen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Haverford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hagen scores with a takedown into Haverford 's guard.
Hagen throwing strikes but missing.
Hagen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haverford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haverford wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haverford is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hagen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagen wants to pass the guard but Haverford is keeping the position.
Hagen won't allow Haverford to sweep him here.
Hagen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haverford is keeping the position for now.
Hagen works over Haverford with some ground and pound from guard.
Hagen throws an elbow that misses. Haverford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hagen's guard. Nice move by Haverford !
Hagen seems keen to control Haverford 's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford wants to control from the top but Hagen keeps moving.
Haverford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hagen has a closed guard, preventing Haverford from standing up.
Hagen keeping full guard, as Haverford tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Haverford .
Haverford misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haverford jabs at Hagen's body.
Haverford is looking to chop away at Hagen's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haverford .
Hagen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hagen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Haverford is avoiding damage well.
Haverford tries to improve position but can't.
Hagen throws an elbow but Haverford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Haverford sneaks back into half guard.
Hagen is working for a kimura but Haverford is defending it quite comfortably.
Haverford controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is working for a kimura but Haverford is defending it quite comfortably.
Haverford is trying to control but can't.
Hagen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haverford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hagen 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.
Haverford wants to control but Hagen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hagen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Haverford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Haverford .
Haverford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haverford . That's going to slow Hagen down.
Hagen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haverford can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haverford . Hagen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haverford misses with a hook. Hagen ducked under it nicely.
Hagen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haverford was covering up waiting for the punch and Hagen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haverford wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haverford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hagen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haverford wants to sweep here but Hagen controlling him for the moment.
Hagen looking to pass the guard.
Haverford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hagen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haverford 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen trying to pass the guard but Haverford defending well.
Hagen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haverford defends it well.
Hagen prevents Haverford from improving his position.
Hagen is nestled in close to Haverford , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haverford is controlling Hagen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hagen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Haverford 's thigh. Haverford counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hagen pushes down on Haverford 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hagen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hagen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haverford wants to control but Hagen is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hagen works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Hagen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagen looking for a guillotine from mount but Haverford is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haverford working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Hagen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hagen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hagen!
Tom Hagen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sinister Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molito comes to the cage accompanied by Mohito. The key to victory for Enrique Molito has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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30
152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrique Molito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molito.
Reis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molito lands a nice shot that snaps Reis's head back.
Nice jab there from Molito.
Reis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Molito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Julian Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Molito's corner calls for a 1-2. Molito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reis throws a big right hand that misses.
Molito looking for a sweep. Not yet Molito, not yet.
Reis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reis won't allow Molito to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reis wants to control from the top but Molito keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reis doesn't manage to clinch there - Molito circles away.
Reis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Molito defends well and Reis ends up having to push Molito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Molito breaks the clinch.
Molito looks to land a combination. Reis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reis drops his hands momentarily and Molito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Molito looks to land a combination. Reis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Molito looks to land a right hand but Reis moved out of range.
Reis goes for a double leg but Molito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Molito continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reis is looking to clinch.
Reis tries to clinch but Molito is having none of it.
Molito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enrique Molito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Molito feints and then cracks Reis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reis down.
Molito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Molito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molito finds it's way round the side to connect with Reis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito blocks a head kick by Reis.
Reis dives in for a single leg takedown but Molito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Molito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Molito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molito cracks Reis with a good jab.
Reis takes one to the chin there.
Reis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Molito lands a nice shot to the body.
Enrique Molito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molito lunges at Reis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reis's hand.
Reis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Molito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Molito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reis on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Molito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Molito's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito is holding on to half guard well.
Molito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reis.
Molito is trying to get back to full guard.
Reis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Molito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis is trying to control the action in half guard but Molito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molito cracks the inside of Reis's front leg.
Enrique Molito is winning the standup battle so far.
Reis fails with a takedown attempt.
Reis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reis scrambles back to his feet.
Molito works Reis's body with a nice hook.
Molito lands a nice hook to Reis's body. Reis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Julian Reis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis walks into a straight right hand from Molito.
Molito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Molito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Molito.
Molito lands a right hook to the body.
Reis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Reis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reis throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reis controlling from the top position.
Molito keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
Reis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis is fighting to break Molito's control of his arms but Molito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reis throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Molito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Molito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reis on the ground.
Reis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Molito stuffs the takedown attempt from Reis. Reis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Reis. Those never looked like landing.
Reis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Molito gets caught napping as Reis dives in and scores a takedown. Molito manages to retain guard.
Molito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
My spies in SWF GYM inform me that Reis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Molito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Molito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Molito tries to get out of the position.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Molito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molito looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Reis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Molito feints and then cracks Reis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reis down.
Molito scores with a punch to the head.
Reis fails with the takedown
and Molito finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Molito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Molito cracks Reis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Molito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molito.
Molito lands with a hook. Reis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Molito does it's job there.
Molito closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Enrique Molito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Reis dives in and grabs Molito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molito pushes down on Reis's head and hops out.
Reis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Molito.
Molito lands with a cross.
Reis misses with a body punch
and Reis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reis fails with a takedown attempt.
Molito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reis tries to clinch there but Molito circles away.
Reis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Molito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reis at a distance.
Reis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reis forces Molito back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Molito.
Reis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Molito breaks from the clinch.
Reis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reis shoots in for a takedown but Molito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molito finds it's way round the side to connect with Reis's head.
Reis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Molito connects with a body shot.
Molito scores with a sloppy right hand. Reis should have avoided that one.
Molito tests Reis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Molito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Molito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Molito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Molito stuns Reis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Molito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Molito.
Molito tests Reis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Molito defends well and Reis ends up having to push Molito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Molito scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Julian Reis has been cut.
Reis can't get the takedown.
Molito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reis goes for a double leg but Molito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Molito continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molito lands a really nice looking cross but Reis seems unphased.
Molito works Reis's body with a nice hook.
Reis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Molito lands the left hand.
Reis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Molito.
Reis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Molito as he avoids it easily.
Molito feints a jab promting Reis to slip. Molito then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Molito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Molito!
Our winner, Enrique Molito, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ross might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Neck of the Woods. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Ross throws a leg kick that misses.
Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Li throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Li scores with a decent looking hook.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Li scores with a jab to the body.
Li gets tackled into the cage by Ross. Ross maintains the clinch.
Li pushes Ross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Li 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.
Ross slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ross.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Ross tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Ross back against the cage.
Li being controlled against the cage.
Ross wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Li jumps guard but Ross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wai Man Li.
Ross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ross lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Ross's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross looks to throw a body kick
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross scores with a takedown into Li's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
Ross slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Li trying to control the position.
Li is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ross defends well.
Li keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ross stacks Li on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ross!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Ross cracks Li with a big elbow.
Li tries to buck Ross off but Ross is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Li to see if he's OK.
Li is trying to control Ross's posture but Ross avoids it.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ross lands with a nice body kick.
Li misses with the combination.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for Ross.
Ross scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Li takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li moves out of range of the body kick from Ross.
Li takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Li throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Li connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ross rather than just go for the knockout.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
Li avoids the body shot from Ross.
Li blocks the body kick.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
Ross misses with a left hand
and Li counters with a nice leg kick.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Li ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mike Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wai Man Li.
Li working aggressively here.
Ross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ross!
Ross throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Ross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ross is in Li's guard.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li tries to control but Ross wriggling away.
Mike Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ross is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li wants to control the pace but Ross is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ross lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Ross scoring well with a low kick there.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Li slips under a jab from Ross.
Ross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Li ducks right into an uppercut from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ross scores with a nice body kick.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li checks the leg kick.
Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Li has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross has gone for a leg lock! Li slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ross's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ross holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ross's head.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Ross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
Li postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Ross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
Li has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to control the position.
Ross is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li is trying to control the position but Ross postures up.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ross's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross is trying to control the position but Li postures up.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Ross pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Li blocks a leg kick.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Li shoots in but no luck this time.
Ross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Li throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ross counters with a thumping low kick.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Ross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ross is taking a breather. Li 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ross is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Ross there.
Ross wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
Ross passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ross tries to control but Li wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross controlling from the full mount.
Ross connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Ross wants to control but Li has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Li trying to control but Ross postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Ross is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ross stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross had his way with Wai Man Li in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Li lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross lands a big head kick that sends Li tumbling to the mat! Ross takes a step backwards and waves Li back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Li is rocked!
It looks like Wai Man Li has been cut.
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!
Ross throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Li lands a jab.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and as Li loses concentration momentarily, Ross counters with a picture perfect head kick! Li goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Ross!
Mike Ross retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Mike Ross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Wai Man Li was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd rather die than lose to a joker like this guy again. I don't know where things went wrong, but I guarantee a win next time out.'.
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