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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen No Church In The Wind as his entrance music. Carson Battistoni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battistoni throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Battistoni strikes.
Carson Battistoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos darts in and clinches Battistoni up against the cage.
Battistoni stalling in the clinch but Dos Santos improves position.
Dos Santos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Battistoni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Battistoni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dos Santos.
Battistoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Battistoni blocks it with crossed arms.
Battistoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battistoni's efforts to push away.
Battistoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battistoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Battistoni swings and misses with a hook 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!
Battistoni misses with a body shot
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Battistoni's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Battistoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battistoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battistoni.
A big right from Battistoni misses.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Battistoni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Dos Santos's coach down at Vicious Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dos Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Battistoni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battistoni takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
Dos Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battistoni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Dos Santos crunches a lovely knee into Battistoni's ribcage.
Battistoni is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Dos Santos is looking to slow Battistoni down with leg kicks.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Battistoni off balance momentarily.
Battistoni misses with a left hand
and Dos Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battistoni throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dos Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Battistoni seems unphased.
Dos Santos rushes Battistoni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Battistoni won't want to take too many of those.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dos Santos lands a right hand.
Battistoni is rocked!
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Battistoni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dos Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battistoni seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Santos.
Battistoni tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Battistoni is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Battistoni struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Battistoni looking to stall.
Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Battistoni is blocking nicely.
Battistoni stalling in the clinch but Dos Santos improves position.
Dos Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Battistoni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
Battistoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Santos.
Battistoni throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Battistoni moves forwards but Dos Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Battistoni misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos drops Battistoni with a right and a left! Dos Santos comes rushing in but Battistoni regains his composure and manages to keep Dos Santos in guard.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Battistoni won't let him.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Battistoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Battistoni keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oscar Dos Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dos Santos connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Dos Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dos Santos is looking to slow Battistoni down with leg kicks.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Battistoni's ribcage but misses.
Battistoni sizes up Dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Battistoni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dos Santos thumps Battistoni with a low kick.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battistoni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick from Dos Santos lands but Battistoni takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battistoni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battistoni misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Battistoni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dos Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dos Santos duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battistoni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Battistoni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Battistoni throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Battistoni's head back.
Dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battistoni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battistoni misses with a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos lands a front kick.
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Battistoni pushes him off.
Dos Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Battistoni goes down! Dos Santos pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Battistoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos decides to stand back up.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dos Santos. That's going to slow Battistoni down.
Dos Santos feints and then cracks Battistoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Battistoni down.
Dos Santos lands a front kick.
Dos Santos plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Battistoni swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Battistoni face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Dos Santos!
After winning the bout, Oscar Dos Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan MuttaFukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eerikki Kurki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eerikki Kurki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan MuttaFukka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan MuttaFukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Kurki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuttaFukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Kurki.
Kurki throws a series of punches but MuttaFukka moves out of range.
MuttaFukka misses with a hook. Kurki ducked under it nicely.
Kurki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurki lands a really nice looking cross but MuttaFukka seems unphased.
MuttaFukka throws a jab when Kurki was well out of range.
Kurki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MuttaFukka.
Kurki throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for MuttaFukka. That snapped Kurki's head back.
Kurki cracks MuttaFukka with an open hand slap.
Kurki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MuttaFukka can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MuttaFukka thuds a left hand into Kurki's body.
Nice straight punches there by Kurki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kurki.
Kurki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurki trying to control the action but MuttaFukka is working from the bottom.
Kurki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kurki is looking to take a break and control but MuttaFukka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on MuttaFukka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MuttaFukka is not content to let Kurki control the position.
Kurki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka is looking for a sweep.
Kurki tries to advance to mount but MuttaFukka denies him.
Kurki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MuttaFukka!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurki looking to ground and pound but MuttaFukka is blocking nicely.
Kurki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MuttaFukka because Kurki loaded up on that one.
Kurki has isolated one of MuttaFukka's arms. MuttaFukka looking to fight him off but Kurki twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eerikki Kurki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Exlax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justice Naruhodo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Exlax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Naruhodo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Naruhodo.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naruhodo taking a breather here.
Naruhodo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Naruhodo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Exlax wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Naruhodo in side control, throwing shots but Exlax defends.
Naruhodo working the ground and pound.
Exlax can't do much from the bottom here.
Naruhodo slows the pace down.
Naruhodo cracks Exlax with a big right hand but Exlax just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Naruhodo working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exlax takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Naruhodo scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Exlax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naruhodo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Naruhodo wants to control but Exlax is keeping him busy.
Exlax defending against the ground and pound.
Naruhodo throws an elbow but Exlax slips to the side and avoids it well.
Exlax struggling a bit here.
Naruhodo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Naruhodo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhodo controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exlax is trying to control Naruhodo's posture but Naruhodo avoids it.
Exlax avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Naruhodo.
Naruhodo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naruhodo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Exlax down.
Exlax is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Naruhodo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Naruhodo grinds an elbow into Exlax's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exlax tries to buck Naruhodo off but Naruhodo is having none of it.
Naruhodo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Exlax's shoulder. That is not cool.
Naruhodo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Exlax some visible discomfort.
Naruhodo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Exlax is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Naruhodo lands some shots froms side control.
Exlax on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naruhodo working the ground and pound from side control.
Naruhodo working the ground and pound from side control.
Exlax is rocked!
Exlax is not content to let Naruhodo control the position.
Exlax tries to bench press Naruhodo off him but Naruhodo keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exlax takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Naruhodo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Naruhodo landing strikes.
Oh Exlax is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naruhodo is chipping away with strikes.
Naruhodo lands a strong strike to the head of Exlax. That's dazed him! Naruhodo looking to finish here. Exlax is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Naruhodo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Naruhodo!
Justice Naruhodo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juunas Sikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juunas Sikio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikio tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sikio is able to avoid easily.
Sikio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao slips a jab from Sikio.
Sikio looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Falcao.
Sikio checks a low kick from Falcao.
Sikio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcao.
Sikio throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Sikio misses with an uppercut.
Falcao misses with a leg kick
and Sikio counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao throws a head kick but Sikio moves out of range.
Sikio misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sikio misses its intended target.
Sikio is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Falcao's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Falcao misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikio.
Falcao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Sikio misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falcao. Sikio shrugs it off though.
Falcao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sikio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao scoring well with a low kick there.
Sikio avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Sikio blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Falcao tries a low kick but Sikio avoids it.
Falcao lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sikio moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sikio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Falcao.
Sikio is rocked!
Falcao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oh Sikio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sikio. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sikio seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao drops Sikio with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sikio! Falcao dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esquiva Falcao!
A very excited looking Esquiva Falcao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puukko Bulevardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulevardi has chosen Northern Kings - They Don't Really Care About Us as his entrance music. Dennis Page has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Bulevardi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulevardi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bulevardi after a bit of a struggle.
Bulevardi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Bulevardi has him pressed against the cage.
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulevardi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Page.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Page scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulevardi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Bulevardi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Page!
Bulevardi misses with the ground and pound.
Page is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Page wants to control but Bulevardi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page wants to get back to his feet but Bulevardi drags him back down.
Page tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bulevardi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Page on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Page tries to get out of the position.
Page manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bulevardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulevardi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bulevardi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Page is surviving well by controlling Bulevardi's body position as best he can.
Page regains half guard.
Bulevardi wants to control but Page is keeping him busy.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulevardi is working away from the top position though.
Bulevardi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulevardi prevents Page from improving his position.
Bulevardi prevents Page from standing back up.
Page tries to get to full guard but Bulevardi has control of the leg.
Bulevardi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Page defends it well.
Bulevardi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulevardi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulevardi looking to pass the guard.
Page tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bulevardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bulevardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
Bulevardi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bulevardi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Page's head.
Page is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bulevardi wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page pulls Bulevardi in close to prevent any damage.
Page knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bulevardi on the ground.
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulevardi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Page's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi passes Page's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulevardi is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page wants to get back to his feet.
Bulevardi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Page is looking for a sweep. Bulevardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page is working hard here to advance position.
Page is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bulevardi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bulevardi's back!
Bulevardi wants to control his opponent's hands but Page gets his hands free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bulevardi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Page.
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 Dennis Page will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulevardi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Page is looking for a sweep. Bulevardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bulevardi is working for a kimura but Page is defending it quite comfortably.
Page is defending against the submission attempts here by Bulevardi.
Page wants to get back to his feet.
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. Bulevardi connects with a nice short shot to Page's temple.
Page avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulevardi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Page works his way to full guard. Good work.
Page wants to sweep here but Bulevardi controlling him for the moment.
Bulevardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
Bulevardi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulevardi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bulevardi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now.
Bulevardi lands a couple of elbows.
Bulevardi cracks Page with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page looking to control.
Puukko Bulevardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bulevardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bulevardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page trying to control the position.
Bulevardi wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Page controls Bulevardi momentarily but Bulevardi frees himself.
Page is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dennis Page.
Page lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulevardi at a distance.
Bulevardi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulevardi lands a head shot.
Page moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bulevardi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Page is looking to land body kicks.
Page fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulevardi checks it well.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bulevardi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Bulevardi.
Page throws a sloppy head kick and Bulevardi moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Bulevardi blocks the leg kick.
Page chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Page takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page tries to work over Bulevardi's front leg with a kick but Bulevardi checks it.
A shot to the liver by Bulevardi. Beautiful body shot.
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulevardi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulevardi misses with a right hand
and Page counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Page keeps Bulevardi at a distance using the push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Page misses with a low kick as Bulevardi jumps back.
Dennis Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page throws a head kick but Bulevardi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dennis Page will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Page throws a solid leg kick but Bulevardi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Page.
Bulevardi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Bulevardi.
Bulevardi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Page makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Page connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulevardi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bulevardi cracks Page with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page throws a leg kick but Bulevardi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Page throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Page lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Page slips under a jab.
Bulevardi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Page throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulevardi.
Page lands with a kick to the temple. Bulevardi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page misses with a head kick.
Page wants to slow Bulevardi down by chopping away at his legs.
Bulevardi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Page, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page blocks a jab.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Bulevardi.
Page misses with a double jab.
Bulevardi loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
Bulevardi cracks Page with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulevardi blocks a leg kick.
Dennis Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Page. Bulevardi shrugs it off though.
Page with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Page takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulevardi checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Bulevardi blocks the low kick.
A big right from Bulevardi misses.
Page circles away from the clinch attempt.
Page throws a wild body kick that Bulevardi sees coming a mile off.
Bulevardi throws a big shot that misses.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Page.
Dennis Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Bulevardi's shoulder, as Bulevardi tries to avoid the shot.
Bulevardi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Page, right into the meat.
Puukko Bulevardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bulevardi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Bulevardi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Page wants to slow Bulevardi down by chopping away at his legs.
Bulevardi blocks a low kick nicely.
Page thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bulevardi if he has to take too many more of those.
Page misses with a low kick.
Page misses the jab.
Page lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bulevardi takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulevardi avoids the head kick by Page.
Dennis Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Bulevardi misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Page showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Page, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Page!
Dennis Page took some time post fight to say the following; 'Shimzu loss was a complete fuck up on my behalf. Underestimated him. Looking to kick start my career again'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Pegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kutowski's choice of entrance music: Absolute Beginner - Nie Nett. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Pegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Kutowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Kutowski.
Kutowski gets tackled into the cage by Pegg. Pegg maintains the clinch.
Pegg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kutowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kutowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutowski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kutowski forces Pegg back against the cage and clinches.
Pegg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pegg blocks it with crossed arms.
Kutowski tries a body shot but Pegg blocks it.
Kutowski slows down the pace here.
Pegg working aggressively here.
Pegg pushes Kutowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kutowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pegg.
Kutowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kutowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kutowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pegg throws a low kick, looking for Kutowski's leg but Kutowski calmly moves out of range.
Kutowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pegg.
Kutowski gets a clinch.
Kutowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kutowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pegg or not.
Kutowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pegg backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kutowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Pegg avoids the damage to the body.
Pegg blocks an uppercut.
Pegg misses with a body punch.
Kutowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pegg avoids it.
Kutowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pegg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pegg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pegg misses with the head strike.
Kutowski looking to stall.
Pegg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kutowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kutowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski looking to throw knees to the head but Pegg is blocking nicely.
Pegg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kutowski with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pegg blocks an uppercut.
Kutowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pegg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pegg lands an uppercut.
Pegg working aggressively here.
Pegg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pegg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kutowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pegg throws the left hand but Kutowski avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Kutowski slams his shin into Pegg's torso.
Pegg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pegg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutowski scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutowski moves away.
Pegg gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Kutowski.
Kutowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peggs head.
Kutowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kutowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pegg's face.
Kutowski breaks the clinch.
Kutowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pegg looks to land a combination but Kutowski avoids it well.
Kutowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kutowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pegg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Pegg.
Pegg thuds a left hand into Kutowski's body.
Kutowski throws a low kick but Pegg moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pegg.
Kutowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kutowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutowski with a nice cross.
Kutowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pegg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutowski moves away.
Pegg misses with an uppercut. Kutowski saw that one coming.
Pegg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pegg tries to keep at a distance but Kutowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Kutowski.
Kutowski landing knees to the body.
Kutowski working aggressively here.
Kutowski tries to work over Pegg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pegg misses with a punch on the inside.
Pegg tries to work over Kutowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kutowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pegg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pegg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kutowski missing with knees to the body.
Kutowski misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pegg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pegg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pegg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kutowski regains guard immediately.
Pegg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kutowski is looking for a triangle but Pegg pushes his legs off easily.
Kutowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pegg's guard.
Pegg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kutowski uses it to pass to side control.
Kutowski working the strikes but Pegg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski is trying to control. Pegg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutowski is looking for a kimura but Pegg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kutowski to get the leverage.
Pegg is not content to let Kutowski control the position.
Pegg trying to hold on to Kutowski's head to control him but Kutowski postures up.
Kutowski wants to advance to full mount but Pegg doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pegg 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.
Pegg pulls Kutowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutowski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pegg has locked up a guillotine! Pegg's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kutowski is holding on here and Pegg must be using up a lot of energy. Kutowski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pegg gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Pegg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whisper Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Whisper Welker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhumagaliev blocks a low kick nicely.
Dzhumagaliev lands a jab to the nose.
Dzhumagaliev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dzhumagaliev swings widly with a right hand
and Welker counters with a single leg into guard. Dzhumagaliev didn't expect that.
Welker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzhumagaliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Welker is one step ahead there.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to stand up but Welker isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Welker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dzhumagaliev has Welker pulled in close to control his posture.
Dzhumagaliev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dzhumagaliev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dzhumagaliev has his hands on Welker's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker stands and throws Dzhumagaliev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Welker working the body and head with strikes.
Dzhumagaliev struggling a bit here.
Dzhumagaliev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Welker off and has taken his back!
Dzhumagaliev doesn't have the hooks in and Welker manages to turn into his guard.
Dzhumagaliev looking to control but Welker passes into half guard.
Welker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev wants to improve his position but Welker is controlling well.
Welker wants to control but Dzhumagaliev is keeping him busy.
Dzhumagaliev wants to control but Welker is keeping busy.
Welker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dzhumagaliev!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzhumagaliev 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzhumagaliev wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev is pressing down on Welker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dzhumagaliev keeping moving, preventing Welker from controlling successfully.
Welker passes Dzhumagaliev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Welker misses with a head shot. Dzhumagaliev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Welker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dzhumagaliev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Welker has managed to get both his arms back between Dzhumagaliev's legs - danger averted.
Dzhumagaliev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welker trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzhumagaliev working a defensive guard but Welker passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev wants to improve his position but Welker is controlling well.
Welker is nestled in close to Dzhumagaliev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Welker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzhumagaliev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dzhumagaliev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Welker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welker is stalling here. Dzhumagaliev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Welker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dzhumagaliev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzhumagaliev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Welker to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Whisper Welker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Welker misses.
Whisper Welker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welker throws a looping overhand right but Dzhumagaliev ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dzhumagaliev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Welker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Welker.
Welker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzhumagaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Welker.
Dzhumagaliev lands a slapping body shot.
Welker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welker's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Welker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Welker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev is out of range and Welker settles back down.
Dzhumagaliev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Welker moves out of range as Dzhumagaliev strikes.
Welker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dzhumagaliev's calf.
Welker lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzhumagaliev is fending him off so far but Welker persists. Nope, Dzhumagaliev circles away and we're back to standing.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice shot to the body.
Welker slips a jab from Dzhumagaliev.
Welker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dzhumagaliev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Welker misses with a kick to the body.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a punch to the head.
Dzhumagaliev looks to land a right hand but Welker moved out of range.
Welker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzhumagaliev.
Welker looks to land a right hand but Dzhumagaliev moved out of range.
Welker connects with a solid leg kick.
Welker wants to land a leg kick but Dzhumagaliev is out of range.
Welker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzhumagaliev slaps away a takedown attempt from Welker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Welker throws a head kick that Dzhumagaliev semi-blocks.
Dzhumagaliev throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welker tries to score with a low kick but Dzhumagaliev moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker misses with a low kick.
Dzhumagaliev punishes Welker's body with a nice straight punch.
Welker is breathing heavily.
Dzhumagaliev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Welker circles away quickly and effectively.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Good work by Welker as he checks the leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping right.
Welker throws a hook but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dzhumagaliev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Welker connects with a jab.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Welker moves in looking to clinch but Dzhumagaliev pushes him off.
Welker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dzhumagaliev lands a big uppercut and Welker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Welker looks OK. Dzhumagaliev waves Welker back to his feet!
Welker is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Welker out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
After the big win, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Eisenhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhardt comes to the cage accompanied by Magneto's Theme. 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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190 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
14 - 7 - 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Eisenhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eisenhardt cracks Georges with an open hand slap.
Eisenhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Georges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Georges is working for a submission of some sort.
Georges wants to control but Eisenhardt is keeping him busy.
Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Georges is working for a submission of some sort.
Georges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eisenhardt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Eisenhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eisenhardt gets back to full guard.
Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Zero Tolerance inform me that Georges has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Georges wants to control from the top but Eisenhardt keeps moving.
Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eisenhardt is keeping the position for now.
Georges drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eisenhardt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Georges has Eisenhardt in his guard.
Eisenhardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt gets to his feet. Georges looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big left from Georges misses.
Eisenhardt throws a good cross that connects.
Georges avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Eisenhardt misses.
Georges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Georges is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eisenhardt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Georges.
Georges slips a straight right by Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt lands with a right to the head.
Eisenhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georges backwards.
Eisenhardt misses with a body punch.
Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Eisenhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eisenhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eisenhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eisenhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georges's elbow.
Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Eisenhardt.
Georges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eisenhardt to keep the fight standing.
Georges tries to pull guard but Eisenhardt holds him up against the cage and eventually Georges drops back down to his feet.
Max Eisenhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.
Georges working hard to break the clinch.
Eisenhardt tries to work over Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eisenhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Georges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eisenhardt misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt stops a takedown attempt from Georges.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Georges takes a shot to the head.
Eisenhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eisenhardt scores with a shot to the side of Georges's head.
It looks like Guy Georges has been cut.
Georges lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Georges tries to pull guard but Eisenhardt holds him up against the cage and eventually Georges drops back down to his feet.
Eisenhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eisenhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Georges controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eisenhardt tries to throw a body punch but Georges avoids it by throwing Eisenhardt back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Georges.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eisenhardt misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Eisenhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Georges fails to land the takedown.
Eisenhardt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Georges takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eisenhardt.
Max Eisenhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georges shoots for a takedown but Eisenhardt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Georges with a poor takedown
and Eisenhardt counters with a low kick, right behind Georges 's knee.
Max Eisenhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.
Eisenhardt slaps away a takedown attempt from Georges, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eisenhardt misses the shot to the body.
Eisenhardt scores with a head kick.
Eisenhardt lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Georges darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eisenhardt keeps working.
Georges is working for a kimura but Eisenhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Georges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eisenhardt sees it coming and defends easily.
Eisenhardt is looking for a sweep. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eisenhardt is not content to let Georges control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges is looking to stall here but Eisenhardt recovers full guard.
Georges wants to control from the top but Eisenhardt keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Georges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Georges looking to control but instead Eisenhardt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Eisenhardt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisenhardt is looking to escape.
Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eisenhardt defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges is keen to just control but Eisenhardt is a slippery customer.
Georges is looking for a kimura but Eisenhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georges to get the leverage.
Georges wants to work for an arm triangle but Eisenhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eisenhardt defends it well.
Georges is trying to work for a kimura but Eisenhardt is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eisenhardt sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guy Georges's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eisenhardt leaves Georges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Eisenhardt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Eisenhardt.
Georges darts in looking for a takedown but Eisenhardt gets double underhooks and turns Georges into the cage.
Eisenhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Georges backwards.
Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georges wants to stall.
Eisenhardt misses with a body punch.
Eisenhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eisenhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Eisenhardt.
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!
Eisenhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georgess head.
Georges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges fails to pull guard.
Max Eisenhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.
Eisenhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georges backwards.
Eisenhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eisenhardt pushes Georges back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Georges prevents a body shot from Eisenhardt.
Eisenhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Georges is rocked!
Eisenhardt is working Georges over against the cage.
Georges is still on wobbly legs! Can Eisenhardt finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eisenhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Georges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Georges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eisenhardt tries a body shot but Georges blocks it.
Eisenhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
Eisenhardt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eisenhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georges's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eisenhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Georges is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eisenhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Georges backwards.
Georges tries to break free but Eisenhardt pushes him back against the cage.
Eisenhardt is leaning against Georges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenhardt lands with a left to the head.
Eisenhardt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eisenhardt unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Georges! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Eisenhardt is unloading with more strikes now! Georges drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Eisenhardt!
Max Eisenhardt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lone Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (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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201 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lone Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki lands the left hand.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses with a low kick as Naoki jumps back.
Wolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Naoki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Naoki.
Naoki tries to land a front kick but Wolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Naoki avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wolf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Wolf blocks the low kick.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf as he jumps to the side.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Naoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wolf.
Wolf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naoki is out of range.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Naoki looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Lone Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki dips to his left and cracks Wolf with an uppercut!
Naoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Naoki misses with a two punch combination.
Wolf lands a really nice looking cross but Naoki seems unphased.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Wolf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolf throws a push kick but Naoki slaps the foot to one side.
Naoki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Naoki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Naoki checks a leg kick.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf cracks the inside of Naoki's front leg.
Naoki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Naoki 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.
Wolf throws the kick towards the body but Naoki avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Naoki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolf doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Naoki.
Naoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Naoki checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naoki shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lone Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naoki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Naoki dives in and scores a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf is pulling down on Naoki's head. It's preventing any offense from Naoki, at least for the moment.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Naoki tries to pass.
Wolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Naoki wants to get back to full guard but Wolf has passed into side control.
Naoki wants to control but Wolf postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Naoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naoki is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naoki is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Naoki tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Naoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Naoki tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf throws a wild body kick that Naoki sees coming a mile off.
Wolf is looking to score with low kicks.
Naoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Wolf looks to throw a body kick
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf throws a low kick but Naoki moves out of range easily.
Wolf throws a push kick but Naoki slaps the foot to one side.
Wolf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naoki.
Good leg kick by Wolf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Naoki throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolf thows a body kick. Naoki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wolf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolf 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 Naoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Naoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Naoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Naoki checks a leg kick.
Naoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naoki throws a head kick that half lands.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
Wolf blocks a leg kick.
Naoki misses with a head kick.
Naoki misses with an uppercut.
Wolf scores with a push kick.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Naoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wolf.
Naoki is breathing heavily.
Naoki moves out of range as Wolf throws a body kick.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Naoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naoki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wolf.
Wolf lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf tries to land a front kick but Naoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. Naoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wolf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Naoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Naoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed Naoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolf throws the kick towards the body but Naoki avoids it.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Naoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolf avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolf leaves Naoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lone Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Wolf tries to land a front kick but Naoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Naoki.
Lone Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naoki checks a low kick from Wolf.
Naoki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Naoki throws a big right hand that misses.
Naoki looking to pass the guard.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Naoki has picked Wolf up and slammed him! Wolf can't keep hold of the triangle and Naoki manages to pass to side control!
Naoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
Naoki scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki working the strikes but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Naoki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf tries to roll over but Naoki keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naoki trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
Naoki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeshi Naoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Naoki down.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Naoki moved away.
Wolf cracks the inside of Naoki's front leg.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolf tries to score with a low kick but Naoki moves his leg out of the way.
Naoki throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Good leg kick by Naoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Naoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Naoki connects with a body shot.
Naoki throws a leg kick but Wolf moved away.
Wolf cracks the inside of Naoki's front leg.
Wolf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naoki.
A clash of legs there as Naoki blocks the low kick.
Naoki lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Naoki saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf fakes the leg kick and cracks Naoki in the body.
Naoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naoki lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Naoki blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naoki.
Naoki moves out of range as Wolf throws a body kick.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Naoki moved away.
Naoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Naoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Lone Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Naoki checks a leg kick.
Wolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Naoki blocks a leg kick.
Naoki moves out of range as Wolf throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naoki.
Naoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolf's head.
Naoki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naoki blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf throws a head kick but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki wants to slow Wolf down by chopping away at his legs.
Naoki misses the jab.
Naoki avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf lands a leg kick that knocks Naoki off balance momentarily.
Naoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naoki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf throws the kick towards the body but Naoki avoids it.
Wolf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Naoki coming out on top.
Wolf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Naoki misses with a low kick.
Naoki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Naoki throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naoki is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf throws a leg kick which misses Naoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Naoki tries to avoid it.
Naoki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolf eats them both and turns towards Naoki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wolf lands with a nice body kick.
Wolf scores with a head kick.
Naoki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolf is pulling down on Naoki's head to control his posture.
Naoki preventing the sweep.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Lone Wolf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naoki counters with a big head kick but Wolf shrugs it off.
Wolf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naoki's calf.
Wolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wolf scores with a head kick. Naoki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf is looking to slow Naoki down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Naoki misses.
Naoki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolf is trying to defend but Naoki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Naoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Takeshi Naoki just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Naoki misses.
Wolf blocks a leg kick.
Naoki looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Naoki throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Wolf.
Naoki lands an overhand right.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolf!
Naoki misses with a few strikes there.
Naoki lands a front kick.
Wolf connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolf motions for Naoki to come forward. Wolf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naoki lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses
and Naoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Naoki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki blocks a leg kick.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Naoki.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naoki.
Wolf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naoki is out of range.
Naoki throws a low kick but Wolf moves out of range easily.
Naoki misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolf 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 Naoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Naoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wolf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolf is looking to chop away at Naoki's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Naoki down.
A clash of legs there as Naoki blocks the low kick.
Naoki misses with a wild body shot.
Naoki closes the distance and clinches up with Wolf, looking for a takedown. Naoki pushes Wolf against the cage but Wolf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naoki's calf.
Naoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naoki's guard.
Naoki working a defensive guard but Wolf manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wolf taking a breather here.
Naoki is not content to let Wolf control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Naoki tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lone Wolf has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Naoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Naoki throws a right hand that Wolf ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolf also avoids with ease.
Naoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolf is fending him off so far but Naoki persists. Nope, Wolf circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Naoki finds it's way through Wolf's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolf looks for the body kick but Naoki saw that one coming.
Wolf thows a leg kick but Naoki checks it
and Naoki counters with a takedown into side control.
Naoki wants to take a breather but Wolf manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Naoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naoki will feel that in the morning.
Naoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolf!
Takeshi Naoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naoki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Naoki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Naoki working the ground and pound but Wolf is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is not content to let Naoki control the position.
Wolf avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Naoki.
Naoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Naoki's guard! Nice work there by Wolf!
Naoki wants to stand but Wolf is controlling the position.
Lone Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lone Wolf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf throws a low kick but Naoki moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
and Naoki counters with a shoot takedown. Wolf fights it but they end up in guard.
Naoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Naoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolf dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki has control of Wolf's left arm, preventing Wolf from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lone Wolf.
Naoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naoki gets the takedown into side control.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Naoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Naoki's guard! Nice work there by Wolf!
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Naoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki is the new middleweight champion!
Takeshi Naoki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Suck my sweaty nuts. Shimizu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Negative - Still Alive. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimizu.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang throws a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Shimizu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lang.
Lang moves away from the strike by Shimizu.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
Shimizu swinging wildly here.
Shimizu is looking to chop away at Lang's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Shimizu misses with a kick to the body.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Shimizu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimizu tries to sprawl out of it but Lang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimizu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shimizu throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a solid body kick.
Lang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shimizu tries a low kick but Lang avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shimizu blocks the leg kick.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
Lang thows a leg kick but Shimizu checks it
and Shimizu counters with a good low kick that Lang was not able to check.
Shimizu throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang thuds a left hand into Shimizu's body.
Shimizu throws a front kick aimed at Lang's knee but Lang avoids it well.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Shimizu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shimizu throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a jab. Shimizu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Shimizu catches Lang right on the button with a cross.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shimizu moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shimizu moves out of range as Lang throws a body kick.
Shimizu scores with a kick to the body.
Shimizu rushes Lang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shimizu pushes Lang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Shimizu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shimizu pushes Lang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Lang tries to stall but Shimizu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shimizu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang has Shimizu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shimizu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Shimizu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shimizu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang looking to score a takedown here. Shimizu is defending well but Lang drives through and ends up in Shimizu's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shimizu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lang is one step ahead there.
Lang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shimizu is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimizu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang wants to pass the guard but Shimizu is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimizu looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimizu, not yet.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimizu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu is adopting a defensive guard.
Shimizu wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shimizu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like David Lang has been cut.
Shimizu throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Shimizu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lang showed some decent athleticism there.
Lang 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.
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 David Lang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Lang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimizu connects with a body shot.
Lang connects with a right hand. Shimizu shakes it off.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Killers Concentration Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lang slips under a jab from Shimizu.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Lang scores with a hook.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimizu moves away.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
and Shimizu counters by clinching up.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang stalling in the clinch but Shimizu improves position.
Shimizu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Shimizu.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang breaks from the clinch.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shimizu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shimizu throws a leg kick but Lang checks it.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. Lang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shimizu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lang backs up against the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Lang down.
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shimizu was covering up waiting for the punch and Lang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shimizu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lang has worked his arm free - good work by Lang!
You can see the frustration on Lang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shimizu off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Lang throwing sloppy strikes.
Lang loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Shimizu hold on?
Lang scores with punches to the body.
Lang is looking to control Shimizu but Shimizu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shimizu trying to control the hands but Lang breaks the grip.
Lang is looking to control Shimizu but Shimizu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
David Lang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lang not allowing Shimizu to control his hands.
Shimizu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shimizu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shimizu can't escape the position.
Lang misses with a punch to the head.
Lang scores with punches to the body.
Lang tightening his grip on Shimizu, looking for the choke.
Lang avoiding Shimizu 's attempts to control his hands.
Shimizu tries to roll but Lang sticks to his back.
Lang avoiding Shimizu 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu is trying to break free.
Lang is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Shimizu up.
I really don't envy Shimizu right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shimizu trying to control the hands but Lang won't let him.
Lang throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lang has the hooks in. Shimizu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang misses with a punch to the head.
Shimizu trying to control the action but Lang just sinks the hooks in.
Lang scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Lang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lang 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 Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimizu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Lang looks for the body kick but Shimizu saw that one coming.
Lang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shimizu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lang.
Lang punishes Shimizu's body with a nice straight punch.
Lang looks to land a combination but Shimizu avoids it well.
Shimizu blocks a head kick by Lang.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Shimizu off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a body kick that misses.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shimizu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shimizu defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
Shimizu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Shimizu tenderised Lang's leg. Lang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shimizu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimizu lands a nice shot that snaps Lang's head back.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimizu was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Shimizu misses with a low kick.
Shimizu throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Lang down.
Shimizu motions for Lang to come forward. Shimizu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu blocks the body kick.
Lang misses with a wild combination.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimizu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Shimizu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shimizu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lang.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimizu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimizu lands an overhand right.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimizu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shimizu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shimizu's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang postures up.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimizu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because David Lang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
An inside leg kick from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shimizu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shimizu lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
Shimizu throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yuya Shimizu just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on David Lang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shimizu throws a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimizu throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
That kick from Shimizu tenderised Lang's leg. Lang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimizu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimizu is just out of range.
Shimizu throws a solid leg kick but Lang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shimizu.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Shimizu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimizu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu moves out of range of the body kick from Lang.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Shimizu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
Shimizu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shimizu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lang misses with a kick to the body
and Shimizu counters with a straight right hand.
Shimizu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lang. Shimizu shrugs it off though.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lang wants to clinch up but Shimizu keeps it at a distance.
Lang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shimizu doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Shimizu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimizu.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shimizu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu lands with a cross.
Shimizu darts in and clinches Lang up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimizu. Shimizu obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Shimizu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shimizu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shimizu checks a low kick from Lang.
Shimizu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Shimizu lands but Lang takes it in his stride.
Shimizu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lang throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimizu. That's going to slow Lang down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lang in his tracks.
Lang is looking to chop away at Shimizu's legs.
Shimizu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shimizu keeps Lang at a distance using the push kick.
Shimizu blocks a jab.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lang!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimizu.
Lang punishes Shimizu's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shimizu misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuya Shimizu dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Lang'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shimizu throws out a powerful jab.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Shimizu's head.
Shimizu throws a combination that misses
and Lang counters with a takedown into side control.
Lang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shimizu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang wants to control but Shimizu is keeping him busy.
Shimizu stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Shimizu looks to move to half guard but instead Lang has passed into mount! Damn!
Lang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is landing with some decent strikes but Shimizu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shimizu is rocked!
Lang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shimizu is still in real trouble! Can Lang finish him?
Shimizu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shimizu wants to control but Lang is having none of it.
Shimizu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shimizu seems to have recovered his senses.
Shimizu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shimizu trying to control but Lang postures up.
Lang is taking a breather. Shimizu 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.
Shimizu wants to control but Lang is keeping busy.
Lang trying to control the action but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shimizu lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shimizu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lang misses with a body punch
and Shimizu counters with a thumping low kick.
Shimizu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Shimizu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lang on the side of the head.
Shimizu throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lang cracks the inside of Shimizu's front leg.
Lang avoids the head kick by Shimizu.
Lang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lang throws a solid leg kick but Shimizu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lang.
Lang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Shimizu as he checks the leg kick.
Lang throws a leg kick but Shimizu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimizu scores with a sloppy right hand. Lang should have avoided that one.
A jab from Shimizu finds it's way through Lang's defenses.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Lang.
Shimizu doesn't manage to clinch there - Lang circles away.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shimizu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Shimizu walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Shimizu misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimizu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang tries for a takedown but Shimizu circles away easily
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shimizu throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Lang.
I think Lang 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Lang!
David Lang retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional David Lang said 'That's ten straight wins for the bad guy. Now I want 135 belt. FEED ME!!'.
The defeated Yuya Shimizu had this to say: 'Shit happens.'.
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