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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Meduza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meduza's choice of entrance music: Buffalo Soldier. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Meduza!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Meduza moved out of range.
Tyson connects with a jab.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Tyson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meduza checks it well.
Tyson tries to land a body kick
and Meduza counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Meduza sees coming a mile off.
Meduza misses with a looping right.
Meduza lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meduza moves out of range as Tyson throws a body kick.
Meldrick Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses the jab.
Meldrick Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meduza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ōsensei's Bubbling Springs & Cloud Gardens of in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson walks into a stiff left hand from Meduza.
Meduza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyson throws a body kick that misses
and Meduza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Meduza saw that one coming.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Meduza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyson's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Meduza is just out of range.
Tyson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meduza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyson's knee momentarily.
Meduza connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meduza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meduza is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meduza throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Meduza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Meduza is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Meldrick Tyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Meduza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meduza lands with a nice body kick.
Meduza moves out of range as Tyson throws a body kick.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Tyson.
Meduza throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Meduza moved out of range nicely.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Meduza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meduza takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Meduza.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Meduza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meduza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyson - the referee stops the clock and Meduza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyson. Meduza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Meduza throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Meduza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Tyson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyson lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Meduza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyson throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Meduza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meduza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meduza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meduza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Meduza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredrik Meduza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meduza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meduza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meduza lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meduza moves away.
Meduza with a nice cross.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson digs a good body shot into Meduza's ribs.
Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyson feints and then cracks Meduza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meduza down.
Tyson throws a wild body kick that Meduza sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Meduza misses with a low kick.
Tyson cracks Meduza with an open hand slap.
Tyson looks to land a body kick but Meduza moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyson!
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meduza.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Meduza.
Tyson punishes Meduza's body with a nice straight punch.
Meduza feints and then cracks Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meduza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Meduza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Meduza avoids them all with ease.
Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meduza counters with a right hand to the body.
Meduza is looking to land body kicks.
Meduza moves out of range of the body kick from Tyson.
Tyson misses with the body kick
enabling Meduza to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Meldrick Tyson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meduza lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson cracks Meduza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meduza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tyson sprawling to the canvas! Tyson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meduza finish him?!
Tyson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Meduza Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Tyson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fredrik Meduza!
In his post fight interview, Fredrik Meduza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Game!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Game swivels and escapes.
Game checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Game stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Game wants it to stay on the feet.
Rook shoots for a takedown but Game saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowman Rook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game misses with a series of wild punches.
Rook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Game trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook content to control rather than advance.
Game wants to improve his position but Rook is controlling well.
Rook wants to control but Game is keeping him busy.
Rook is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Game is looking to control Rook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Game avoid being mounted?
Rook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Game is positioning himself well to prevent Rook advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Game gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook preventing the sweep.
Rook wants to control from the top but Game keeps moving.
Rook is in close to Game's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Game looking to control.
Game is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rook defends well.
Game working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Game is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Game controls Rook momentarily but Rook frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Game is on top in guard.
Game throwing strikes but missing.
Rook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rook working for a triangle but Game defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws his legs up looking for a submission but Game uses it to pass to side control.
Rook manages to get back to half guard.
Rook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Game trying to control from half guard but Rook is working away.
Game is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Game will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Game misses with a looping right.
Game throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Game lunges at Rook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rook's hand.
Game connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Game rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Game thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rook throws a combination that misses
and Game counters with a head kick that drops Rook to the mat! Rook scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rook is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Game throws a hook but Rook avoids it easily.
Oh Rook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rook fails with the takedown
and Game counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rook seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Game sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rook throws a leg kick but Game checks it.
Rook is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Game, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Rook's head coaches at Rancid Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A leg kick checked by Game.
Rook fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowman Rook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rook throws a shot from downtown. Game moves away and avoids it.
Rook fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Game has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowman Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Game takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Game throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Game.
Game keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rook.
Rook wants to clinch.
Game misses with a kick to the body
and Rook counters with a slapping leg kick.
Game connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rook closes the distance and pushes Game back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Game misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Game.
Rook landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rook is trying to trip Game. He has hold of a leg but Game is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rook persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rook postures up and lands a big shot to Game's brow.
Rook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Game is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Game is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook wants to control but Game is keeping busy.
Game landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rook regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook is trying to keep Game in close.
Game postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Game scoring with some ground and pound.
Game avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rook working for submissions but it's allowed Game to get to half guard.
Nick Game has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Game uses his free foot to push down on Rook's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Game showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rook throws a lazy uppercut
and Game makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rook tries to clinch there but Game circles away.
Rook throws a jab when Game was well out of range.
Rook lands a head shot.
Rook connects with a body shot that sends Game's belly button to the back.
Rook just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Game misses.
Rook wants to clinch.
Game keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Game moves away.
Game missing with a left hand there. Rook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Game takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rook throws a leg kick but Game checks it.
Game uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rook.
Rook throws out a leg kick but Game moves out of range and Rook only half commits.
Game slips a jab and a cross from Rook.
Rook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Game as he jumps to the side.
Rook thumps Game with a low kick.
Rook tries to clinch but Game is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rook with that takedown attempt.
Rook throws a right hand that misses
and Game counters with a body kick that stops Rook in his tracks momentarily.
Game bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rook throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Game counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Rook or perhaps it was just good defense by Game which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bowman Rook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Game catches Rook right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Game misses the target.
Game misses with the combination.
Game avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nick Game is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Game is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Game moves out of range as Rook strikes.
Rook throws a body kick that misses.
Rook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Rook finds it's way through Game's defenses.
Game gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rook to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Game working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rook.
Rook working some strikes from top position.
Rook cracks Game with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Game wants to sweep here but Rook controlling him for the moment.
Game wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bowman Rook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Game has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bowman Rook!
Bowman Rook really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tico Ponce De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ponce De Leon has chosen Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tico Ponce De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponce De Leon needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ponce De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ponce De Leon.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ponce De Leon lands with a nice body kick.
Ponce De Leon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Araba Fenice in the buildup to the fight.
Ponce De Leon scores with a nice strike.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ponce De Leon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponce De Leon lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a leg kick but Ponce De Leon moved away.
Ponce De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ponce De Leon punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ponce De Leon. That's going to slow Jackson down.
A solid body kick from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Ponce De Leon - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson cracks the inside of Ponce De Leon's front leg.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponce De Leon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ponce De Leon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Ponce De Leon misses with a hook.
Jackson digs a good hook to Ponce De Leon's body.
Ponce De Leon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Ponce De Leon counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponce De Leon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponce De Leon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ponce De Leon needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Ponce De Leon moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Ponce De Leon throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Ponce De Leon avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ponce De Leon counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponce De Leon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jab, jab by Ponce De Leon - just one landing.
Ponce De Leon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ponce De Leon misses the shot to the body.
Ponce De Leon throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Ponce De Leon's knee but Ponce De Leon avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Ponce De Leon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Ponce De Leon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ponce De Leon misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ponce De Leon in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ponce De Leon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponce De Leon is looking to score with low kicks.
Ponce De Leon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ponce De Leon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Ponce De Leon's side.
Jackson throws a low kick but Ponce De Leon avoids it.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ponce De Leon can pounce on him.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Ponce De Leon's legs.
Ponce De Leon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four 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!
Ponce De Leon throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Ponce De Leon moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Ponce De Leon is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ponce De Leon on the side of the head.
Ponce De Leon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson moves out of range as Ponce De Leon throws a body kick.
Ponce De Leon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ponce De Leon misses the shot to the body.
Ponce De Leon throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponce De Leon misses with a low kick.
A big right from Ponce De Leon misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ponce De Leon. That's going to slow Jackson down.
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 Mac Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ponce De Leon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ponce De Leon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Ponce De Leon sees coming a mile off.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Ponce De Leon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ponce De Leon takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Ponce De Leon misses.
Ponce De Leon throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Ponce De Leon counters with a body kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ponce De Leon thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ponce De Leon!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ponce De Leon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mac Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon scores with a jab to the body.
Ponce De Leon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ponce De Leon's head.
Ponce De Leon is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ponce De Leon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ponce De Leon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ponce De Leon, right into the meat.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ponce De Leon avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Ponce De Leon throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Ponce De Leon throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponce De Leon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is really struggling to control Ponce De Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ponce De Leon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ponce De Leon controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson won't allow Ponce De Leon to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ponce De Leon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Ponce De Leon lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Ponce De Leon pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Ponce De Leon misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Ponce De Leon fights it but they end up in guard.
Ponce De Leon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ponce De Leon working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Ponce De Leon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mac Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ponce De Leon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Ponce De Leon gets back to full guard.
Tico Ponce De Leon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson pushes down on Ponce De Leon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon is trying to stand.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson is pressing down on Ponce De Leon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ponce De Leon is holding on for now.
Jackson is trying to control. Ponce De Leon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Ponce De Leon is defending the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is taking a breather. Ponce De Leon 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.
Mac Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mac Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Ponce De Leon misses the target.
A head kick misses from Ponce De Leon.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ponce De Leon.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Ponce De Leon's defenses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ponce De Leon.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Ponce De Leon misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponce De Leon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson is taking a breather. Ponce De Leon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Jackson!
An out of breath Mac Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kessler's choice of entrance music: Yattering - Chase of Thoughts . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
200 lbs
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28
203 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy throws a hook but Kessler avoids it easily.
Kessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Kessler slips a jab from Roy.
Roy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kessler counters with a good low kick that Roy was not able to check.
Roy slips a jab and a cross from Kessler.
Kessler tries to score with a low kick but Roy moves his leg out of the way.
Roy throws a jab when Kessler was well out of range.
Kessler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kessler landing a few strikes.
Kessler gets to mount! Roy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Roy gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kessler connects with a nice short shot to Roy's temple.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kessler wants to take a breather but Roy is having none of it.
Kessler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roy is not content to let Kessler control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kessler is looking for a kimura but Roy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kessler to get the leverage.
Kessler passes to side control.
Roy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kessler trying to hold on to Roy's head to control him but Roy postures up.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kessler sees it coming and defends easily.
Roy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler wants to control but Roy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kessler defending well though.
Kessler is positioning himself well to prevent Roy advancing to mount.
Kessler is in trouble now - Roy has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roy raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Kessler slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Roy tries to pass to full mount but Kessler defends it.
Roy is working for a submission of some sort.
Roy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kessler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roy's back!
Roy tries to escape but Kessler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Roy right now.
Kessler is punishing Roy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Roy is taking damage to the body and head.
Kessler controlling well, preventing Roy from escaping the position.
Kessler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Roy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Kessler wants to pass to mount but Roy is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roy is looking to improve his position.
Roy is staying active underneath Kessler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roy tries to get to full guard but Kessler has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kessler is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Kessler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
A slow jab from Roy misses its intended target.
Roy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kessler. Kessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Kessler jabs at Roy's body.
Kessler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roy misses with a straight right.
Roy closes the distance and clinches up with Kessler, looking for a takedown. Roy pushes Kessler against the cage but Kessler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roy jabs Kessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roy lands with a cross.
Kessler throws a hook but Roy avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy misses with a looping left.
Kessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roy throws a hook to the side of Kessler's head but Kessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Roy misses.
Kessler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kessler breaks the clinch.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kessler jabs at Roy's body.
Kessler looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
Roy misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Roy walks into a left hand.
Kessler lands with a right hand.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Kessler moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler swinging wildly here.
Jack Kessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kessler scores with a head kick.
Kessler scores with a punch to the head.
Kessler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kessler moves away from the strike by Roy.
Roy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kessler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kessler.
Roy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roy shoots in but Kessler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and Kessler counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Kessler looking to finish!
Roy is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh Roy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kessler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kessler trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roy seems to have got his legs back now.
Kessler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roy's head.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kessler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kessler postures up and lands a big shot to Roy's brow.
Kessler is working Roy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kessler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kessler gets to his feet and stands over Roy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Roy felt that one! Kessler unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Roy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kessler!
A very excited looking Jack Kessler 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polish Engineer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stig Helmer's chin.
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30
270 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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32
265 lbs
17 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Polish Engineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmer misses with a double jab
and Engineer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Engineer blocks a jab.
Engineer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Engineer.
A big left from Helmer misses.
Engineer drops his shoulder and cracks Helmer with a huge uppercut! Helmer goes down! Can Engineer finish him?
Helmer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Engineer wants to control from the top but Helmer keeps moving.
Engineer is looking to work some ground and pound but Helmer has wrist control.
Helmer wants to sweep here but Engineer controlling him for the moment.
Helmer managing to control the position.
Helmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Engineer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engineer looking to sit in guard and control but Helmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Helmer postures up in Engineer's guard and throws a big left but Engineer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer stands up over Engineer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Helmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Helmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engineer is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Engineer has wrist control.
Helmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Engineer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helmer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engineer looking for a sweep. Not yet Engineer, not yet.
Helmer throws an elbow that misses. Engineer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helmer's guard. Nice move by Engineer!
Engineer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Engineer scoring with some ground and pound.
Engineer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Engineer wants to control from the top but Helmer keeps moving.
Engineer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helmer is looking for a triangle but Engineer pushes his legs off easily.
Helmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Engineer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Engineer stacks Helmer 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 Engineer!
Helmer is trying to control Engineer's posture but Engineer avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engineer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Helmer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Engineer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Engineer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helmer defending well though.
Engineer lands with a punch from half guard.
Engineer looks to land a strike but Helmer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Engineer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helmer looking to control but Engineer passes into half guard.
Engineer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polish Engineer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stig Helmer'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.
Helmer throws a series of punches but Engineer avoids them all with ease.
Helmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That has opened up Stig Helmer's cut even more.
Helmer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engineer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Engineer manages to get back to half guard.
Helmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Engineer's head.
Helmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helmer throwing shots but Engineer is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Helmer.
Helmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmer is in close to Engineer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Engineer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Helmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helmer passes Engineer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Engineer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helmer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Engineer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helmer working some strikes from top position.
Helmer throws an elbow that misses. Engineer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helmer's guard. Nice move by Engineer!
Helmer pulls Engineer in close to prevent any damage.
Engineer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helmer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Engineer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helmer keeping moving, preventing Engineer from controlling successfully.
Helmer is looking for a triangle but Engineer pushes his legs off easily.
Engineer throws an elbow that misses. Helmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Engineer's guard. Nice move by Helmer!
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!
Helmer throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engineer trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Helmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stig Helmer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Helmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Engineer circles away quickly and effectively.
Helmer tries for a takedown but Engineer circles away easily
enabling Engineer to counter with a crisp jab.
Helmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Engineer tries to avoid it but Helmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Engineer to the ground. Engineer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engineer throws a hook to the side of Helmer's head but Helmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Engineer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helmer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Engineer as he avoids it easily.
Polish Engineer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Helmer.
Helmer fails to land the takedown.
Helmer defending well as Engineer loads up on a big left hand.
Helmer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Engineer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Helmer quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer with the ground and pound but Helmer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Helmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engineer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engineer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engineer postures up.
Engineer is looking to work some ground and pound but Helmer has wrist control.
Engineer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helmer looking for a guillotine here but Engineer defends easily.
Engineer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer controls Engineer momentarily but Engineer frees himself.
Helmer keeping moving, preventing Engineer from controlling successfully.
Helmer wants to sweep here but Engineer controlling him for the moment.
Engineer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Helmer looking for a guillotine here but Engineer defends easily.
Helmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engineer trying to control but Helmer is working from the bottom.
Helmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helmer has his foot on Engineer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engineer works his way back into a safe position though.
Helmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engineer defends it easily.
Engineer trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engineer landing with the ground and pound.
Helmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engineer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Engineer trying to control but Helmer is working from the bottom.
Engineer landing some decent shots from guard.
The cut above Stig Helmer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helmer working for a triangle but Engineer defends it easily.
Engineer stands up over Helmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Engineer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engineer slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polish Engineer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Engineer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polish Engineer!
A less than humble Polish Engineer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Jebut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Russian national anthem. Marek Jebut is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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187 lbs
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193 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Jebut!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakhmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Jebut.
Jebut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rakhmanov. Rakhmanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Rakhmanov misses with a leg kick.
Jebut blocks a head kick by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Rakhmanov misses its intended target.
Jebut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakhmanov.
Jebut sizes up Rakhmanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jebut cracks Rakhmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rakhmanov loads up on a big right hand but Jebut slips the punch.
Jebut misses with an uppercut
and Rakhmanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jebut won't be happy with that.
Jebut is trying to improve his position.
Jebut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rakhmanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut tries to get to full guard but Rakhmanov has control of the leg.
Rakhmanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jebut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jebut.
Jebut has momentary wrist control but Rakhmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Jebut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jebut trying to control the position.
Rakhmanov cracks Jebut with a solid left hand.
Rakhmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jebut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rakhmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jebut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakhmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jebut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jebut wants to sweep but no luck.
Jebut has his foot on Rakhmanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rakhmanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Rakhmanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rakhmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jebut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rakhmanov trying to control but Jebut is working from the bottom.
Jebut has momentary wrist control but Rakhmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Jebut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rakhmanov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rakhmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jebut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jebut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakhmanov is working away from the top position though.
Rakhmanov lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing that Rakhmanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut wants to improve his position but Rakhmanov is controlling well.
Rakhmanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jebut with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jebut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakhmanov is working away from the top position though.
Rakhmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jebut does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakhmanov is nestled in close to Jebut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jebut wants to get back to full guard.
Jebut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jebut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakhmanov pulls his head out easily.
Rakhmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rakhmanov working over Jebut with some ground and pound. Jebut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rakhmanov connects with a nice short shot to Jebut's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rakhmanov lands a nice short elbow.
Rakhmanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jebut moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jebut wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rakhmanov is now in half guard.
Rakhmanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rakhmanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jebut is trying to get back to full guard.
Rakhmanov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jebut to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakhmanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rakhmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jebut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Rakhmanov 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.
Jebut blocks a low kick nicely.
Rakhmanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a left hand
and Jebut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rakhmanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakhmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jebut throws a big elbow that misses.
Jebut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakhmanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakhmanov keeping moving, preventing Jebut from controlling successfully.
Jebut trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rakhmanov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jebut trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakhmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marek Jebut wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jebut throws an overhand right that lands on Rakhmanov's shoulder, as Rakhmanov tries to avoid the shot.
Jebut getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rakhmanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jebut.
Rakhmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jebut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakhmanov.
Some wild striking there from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jebut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov tries to clinch but Jebut moves out of range.
Jebut misses with a straight right.
Jebut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakhmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jebut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rakhmanov ducks under a wild hook from Jebut.
Rakhmanov misses with a hook
and Jebut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakhmanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Jebut.
Jebut passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebut landing strikes from the mount and Rakhmanov is in trouble!
Rakhmanov tries to hold on but Jebut postures up.
Rakhmanov is looking to improve his position but Jebut isn't that keen on the idea.
Rakhmanov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jebut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jebut is trying to control. Rakhmanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jebut prevents Rakhmanov from improving his position.
Jebut thows a huge punch but Rakhmanov dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jebut seems content to control.
Marek Jebut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rakhmanov is looking for a sweep. Jebut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rakhmanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jebut is working away from the top position though.
Jebut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jebut throwing shots but Rakhmanov is blocking 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!
Rakhmanov taking some punishment here, with Jebut in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Jebut there.
Jebut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakhmanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jebut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakhmanov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Jebut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jebut sizes up Rakhmanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Rakhmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rakhmanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakhmanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rakhmanov misses with a straight right.
Rakhmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jebut.
Marek Jebut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakhmanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jebut lands with a right hand.
Rakhmanov misses with a leg kick.
Rakhmanov misses with a double jab
and Jebut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhail Rakhmanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebut shoots in for a takedown but Rakhmanov shows good takedown defense.
Rakhmanov cracks the inside of Jebut's front leg.
Rakhmanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jebut shoots in but no luck this time.
Rakhmanov misses with a left hand
and Jebut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rakhmanov is looking to land body kicks.
Jebut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jebut cracks Rakhmanov with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakhmanov misses the target.
Jebut misses with a straight left.
Rakhmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jebut is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov lands a leg kick that knocks Jebut off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Jebut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jebut looks to land a right hand but Rakhmanov moved out of range.
Rakhmanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rakhmanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Jebut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rakhmanov trying to hold on to Jebut's head to control him but Jebut postures up.
Rakhmanov tries to get to full guard but Jebut has control of the leg.
Jebut is thwarting Rakhmanov's attempts to control the position.
Jebut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakhmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Rakhmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Jebut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rakhmanov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jebut has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jebut fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rakhmanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rakhmanov's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jebut is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rakhmanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jebut scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rakhmanov?
Rakhmanov wants to hold on but Jebut pushes him away.
Jebut tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jebut sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jebut connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jebut misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jebut working for a submission but Rakhmanov is keeping him at bay.
Rakhmanov tries to hold on but Jebut pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Jebut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jebut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Jebut!
Marek Jebut bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dongmin Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Kurupt - I Didn't Change. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dongmin Oh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oh can pounce on him.
A big right from Brown misses.
Oh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Oh pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Oh misses with a leg kick.
Oh connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Oh shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dongmin Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown misses with a hook. Oh ducked under it nicely.
Oh sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oh.
Oh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Oh misses with a hook.
Oh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Brown misses.
Oh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Oh misses.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh blocks a low kick nicely.
Oh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Oh takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown thumps Oh with a low kick.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oh, right into the meat.
Oh throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Oh throws a body kick that misses.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Oh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Oh's head.
Oh walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oh lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Oh lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Oh was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Oh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown connects with the punch.
Oh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh scores with a head kick.
It looks like Danny Brown has been cut.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Oh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oh!
Brown blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Oh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oh moves away.
Oh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Oh.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oh moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Oh throws a lazy body kick
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Oh 's knee.
A head kick misses from Oh.
A clash of legs there as Oh blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongmin Oh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Oh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Oh moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Oh tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Oh prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oh or not.
Oh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
Oh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Oh misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Oh lands a high kick!
Oh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Oh.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown scores with a head kick.
Oh is rocked!
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Oh is breathing heavily.
Brown connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Oh out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Brown!
After the fight, Danny Brown 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.
Dongmin Oh spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'll be hitting the videotape with my coaches tomorrow to figure out what went wrong. You better believe I'll be back on the winning track next time.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Murcielago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 Helsinki, Lambo Murcielago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murcielago lands a jab to the nose.
Murcielago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Escobar 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.
Murcielago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Lambo Murcielago has been cut.
Murcielago missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murcielago clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Murcielago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murcielago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murcielago lands a body shot.
Murcielago swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murcielago lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murcielago.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murcielago misses with some punches.
Murcielago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
Murcielago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Murcielago misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Murcielago.
Murcielago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Murcielago.
Murcielago connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar lunges at Murcielago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murcielago's hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Murcielago tries to clinch but Escobar moves away
and Escobar counters with a low kick, right behind Murcielago 's knee.
Murcielago punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Murcielago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Murcielago.
Murcielago misses the body punch
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Murcielago sees coming a mile off.
Murcielago wants to clinch
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murcielago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago checks a low kick from Escobar.
Murcielago wants to clinch but Escobar slips to the side
and Escobar counters with a nice body kick.
Escobar connects with a right hand. Murcielago shakes it off.
Murcielago is rocked!
We've been told by Murcielago's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Escobar throws a hook but Murcielago avoids it easily.
Murcielago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a low kick, right behind Murcielago 's knee.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Murcielago counters with a stiff right hand.
Murcielago misses with the combination.
Escobar wants to slow Murcielago down by chopping away at his legs.
Murcielago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murcielago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murcielago looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murcielago will feel that in the morning.
Murcielago is breathing heavily.
Escobar thumps Murcielago with a low kick.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Murcielago sees coming a mile off.
Lambo Murcielago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murcielago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar cracks the inside of Murcielago's front leg.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murcielago moves to clinch but Escobar breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Murcielago checks it.
Escobar tries to work over Murcielago's front leg with a kick but Murcielago checks it.
Murcielago tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murcielago avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Murcielago throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murcielago tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar digs a good hook to Murcielago's body.
Escobar scores with a leg kick.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar thumps Murcielago with a low kick.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Murcielago's knee but Murcielago avoids it well.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Murcielago knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a nice body kick.
Escobar scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lambo Murcielago's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Murcielago avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Murcielago didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lambo Murcielago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Murcielago digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Murcielago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Murcielago moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Murcielago is looking to clinch.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot lands for Murcielago.
Escobar moves out of range as Murcielago strikes.
Murcielago tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Murcielago misses with a double jab.
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murcielago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Murcielago thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murcielago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murcielago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murcielago misses with a body shot.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar lands a big uppercut and Murcielago crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murcielago looks OK. Escobar waves Murcielago back to his feet!
Oh Murcielago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murcielago glances at the clock... BAM! Escobar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Murcielago crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Murcielago is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobar!
Our winner, Pablo Escobar, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The One Armed Man comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up To be C**ted. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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267 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The One Armed Man throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The One Armed Man avoids the head kick by Brown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A leg kick checked by The One Armed Man.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
The One Armed Man throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and The One Armed Man only half commits.
The One Armed Man misses with an uppercut.
The One Armed Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The One Armed Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
The One Armed Man is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The One Armed Man to get the leverage.
Brown keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The One Armed Man is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The One Armed Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The One Armed Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has The One Armed Man pulled in close to control his posture.
The One Armed Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
The One Armed Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
The One Armed Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The One Armed Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The One Armed Man postures up.
The One Armed Man throwing strikes but missing.
The One Armed Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
The One Armed Man throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The One Armed Man's guard. Nice move by Brown!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The One Armed Man fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
The One Armed Man looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to hold on but The One Armed Man pushes him away.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The One Armed Man pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The One Armed Man prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
The One Armed Man landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
The One Armed Man avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Brown holds on to The One Armed Man as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The One Armed Man lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The One Armed Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown throws a hook but The One Armed Man avoids it easily.
The One Armed Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from The One Armed Man.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The One Armed Man as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The One Armed Man.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but The One Armed Man avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
The One Armed Man trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed The One Armed Man into the cage.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from The One Armed Man.
Knees to the body from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The One Armed Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The One Armed Man managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
The One Armed Man lands a right hand.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but The One Armed Man avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
The One Armed Man is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now The One Armed Man has his back to the cage.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown gets through The One Armed Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The One Armed Man throws a head punch that misses.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The One Armed Man backwards.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Joe The One Armed Man has been cut.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown pushes The One Armed Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to The One Armed Man's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Irving Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
The One Armed Man is looking for a takedown.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The One Armed Man blocks it with crossed arms.
The One Armed Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The One Armed Man backwards.
Brown drops The One Armed Man with a big knee straight up the middle! The One Armed Man is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The One Armed Man is rocked!
Brown lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in The One Armed Man - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irving Brown!
Irving Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes into the arena with Leningrad Cowboys - Those were the days blaring out of the sound system. Brown has chosen Needle In The Hay as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalashnikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalashnikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws the left hand but Kalashnikov avoids the punch easily.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Kalashnikov's leg but Kalashnikov calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Kalashnikov is predictable there
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Kalashnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalashnikov scores with a hook.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kalashnikov.
Brown with a nice cross.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalashnikov keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Kalashnikov slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Kalashnikov blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Kalashnikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Kalashnikov.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Brown misses.
Kalashnikov scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
An inside leg kick from Kalashnikov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Brown slips a straight right by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Kalashnikov's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A left lands for Kalashnikov.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalashnikov.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Brown misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Kalashnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Kalashnikov's shoulder, as Kalashnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Kalashnikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov with a nice cross.
Brown throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov moved away.
Kalashnikov staying out of range there.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalashnikov misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalashnikov thinking.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head but Kalashnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalashnikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalashnikov is just out of range.
Kalashnikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalashnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalashnikov tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalashnikov to the ground. Kalashnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Brown throws a leg kick
and Kalashnikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kalashnikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kalashnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown 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.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Vyacheslav Kalashnikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A low kick from Kalashnikov misses
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Kalashnikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Kalashnikov blocks nicely.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalashnikov is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kalashnikov feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalashnikov.
Nice body kick from Kalashnikov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalashnikov.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalashnikov circles away.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalashnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalashnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kalashnikov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Kalashnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalashnikov backwards.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kalashnikov.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalashnikov as Brown tries to tie him up.
Kalashnikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kalashnikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalashnikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalashnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Kalashnikov lands a left hand.
Kalashnikov digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalashnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kalashnikov is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Kalashnikov pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalashnikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalashnikov tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalashnikov misses with a body punch.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kalashnikov.
Brown gets through Kalashnikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kalashnikov to work.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalashnikov looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalashnikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalashnikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Kalashnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalashnikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalashnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kalashnikov fails to land.
Kalashnikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kalashnikov after a bit of a struggle.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Brown.
Kalashnikov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Kalashnikov tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalashnikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalashnikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown slips a straight right by Kalashnikov.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalashnikov blocks the leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kalashnikov counter with a right hand.
Kalashnikov lands with an overhand left.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalashnikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is looking to land body kicks.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown connects with a right hand. Kalashnikov shakes it off.
Brown throws a hook but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Brown moves away from the strike by Kalashnikov.
A big left from Kalashnikov misses.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Kalashnikov connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalashnikov.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown moves forwards but Kalashnikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown takes a swing at Kalashnikov's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalashnikov connects with the punch.
A combination from Kalashnikov does no damage.
A slow jab from Kalashnikov misses its intended target.
Kalashnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Kalashnikov misses
and Brown counters with a nice kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalashnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalashnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kalashnikov, right into the meat.
Kalashnikov connects with a body shot.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalashnikov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov checks it.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Kalashnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
Kalashnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov had his way with Anthony Brown in 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. This is the final round!
Kalashnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov checks a leg kick.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalashnikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalashnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown feints a jab promting Kalashnikov to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalashnikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Kalashnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
A low kick from Kalashnikov is predictable there
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalashnikov tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown is looking to chop away at Kalashnikov's legs.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Kalashnikov throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalashnikov.
A jab from Kalashnikov misses.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Kalashnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalashnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Kalashnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalashnikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kalashnikov's guard.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Kalashnikov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown wants to hold on but Kalashnikov pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalashnikov thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Kalashnikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Kalashnikov wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalashnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the guard.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalashnikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Brown.
I think Kalashnikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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