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BAN 6: Arvanitidis vs. Nelson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Azuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ponting has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Azuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ponting misses its intended target.
Azuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponting sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ponting misses with a body shot.
Ponting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ponting's coach down at McGarrys plant works was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ponting's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ponting fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azuma goes for a double leg but Ponting avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ponting continues to drive forward.
Ponting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ponting cracks Azuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ponting scores with a jab.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azuma takes a swing at Ponting's ribcage but misses.
Ponting is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Ponting, which made it look bad.
Azuma fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Ponting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma connects with a right hand. Ponting shakes it off.
Azuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ponting tries to avoid it but Azuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ponting to the ground. Ponting escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ponting dips to his left and cracks Azuma with an uppercut!
Azuma wants to clinch up but Ponting keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ponting. Azuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponting.
Azuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ponting lands an overhand right.
Ponting displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azuma.
Azuma has been working on his balance at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ponting.
Ponting gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ponting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ponting keeping full guard, as Azuma tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azuma postures up.
Azuma throwing strikes but missing.
Azuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ponting trying to strike off his back.
Ponting has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azuma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azuma postures up in Ponting's guard and throws a big left but Ponting blocks it.
Azuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ponting has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azuma has managed to get both his arms back between Ponting's legs - danger averted.
Ponting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Azuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ponting is looking to stand up but Azuma isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting looking to control.
Ponting being controlled here, momentarily.
Azuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Azuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ponting defends well and Azuma ends up having to push Ponting into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponting lands a takedown into guard.
Ponting postures up in Azuma's guard and throws a big left but Azuma blocks it.
Azuma is trying to control the position but Ponting postures up.
Azuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Akira Azuma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Azuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ponting shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Azuma defends it nicely.
Ponting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azuma.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azuma is defended easily by Ponting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponting is defended easily by Azuma.
Ponting lands a nice shot that snaps Azuma's head back.
Ponting showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azuma.
Ponting misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting slips a jab from Azuma.
Ponting fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ponting slips a jab and a cross from Azuma.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponting is defended easily by Azuma.
Akira Azuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
Ponting fails with a takedown attempt.
Ponting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponting misses with a takedown attempt
and Azuma counters with a single leg into guard. Ponting didn't expect that.
Ponting trying to keep a closed guard but Azuma is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Azuma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponting striking off his back but it's not causing Azuma any problems.
Azuma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Azuma stopping the sweep attempt from Ponting.
Azuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Azuma works the jab nicely.
Ricky Ponting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ponting tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azuma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponting somewhat.
Azuma throws out a loose jab but Ponting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponting throws a body punch but Azuma moves out of range.
Azuma moves out of range as Ponting throws a body kick.
Ponting connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ponting avoids the body shot from Azuma.
Ponting looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azuma is fending him off so far but Ponting persists. Nope, Azuma circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Ponting misses its intended target.
Azuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponting manages to avoid it.
Ponting has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azuma's waist but Azuma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ponting off to one side.
Ponting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponting.
Azuma misses with a wild body shot.
Ponting jabs at Azuma's body.
Azuma staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azuma lands a body shot.
Ponting uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azuma.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azuma scores with a jab. Ponting acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ponting scores with a jab to the head.
Ponting stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ponting just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Azuma dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Azuma misses with an uppercut.
Azuma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ponting displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azuma throws out the jab.
Ponting misses the jab.
Azuma throws an overhand right that lands on Ponting's shoulder, as Ponting tries to avoid the shot.
Ponting throws a jab when Azuma was well out of range.
Ponting throws a sloppy head kick and Azuma moves out of range easily.
Azuma lands with a straight right. Ponting didn't see that one coming.
Azuma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ponting.
Ponting defending well as Azuma loads up on a big left hand.
Ponting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azuma.
Azuma slips under a jab from Ponting.
Ponting lands a glancing blow to the side of Azuma's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma throws out a loose jab but Ponting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azuma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azuma rushes Ponting and presses him up against the cage.
Ponting tries to break free but Azuma pushes him back against the cage.
Azuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ponting is trying to break the clinch but Azuma has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Azuma.
Azuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Azuma on the inside.
Azuma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azuma has Ponting pressed against the cage, preventing Ponting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ponting tries to break the clinch but Azuma is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponting is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Azuma wants the takedown. Ponting is fighting it off but Azuma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ponting's guard against the cage.
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!
Azuma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ponting working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azuma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ponting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azuma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azuma throwing strikes from guard but Ponting blocks nicely.
Ponting keeping moving, preventing Azuma from controlling successfully.
Ponting looking to control.
Azuma wants to control from the top but Ponting keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuma throws a big elbow that misses.
Ponting not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ponting throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Azuma landing some decent shots from guard.
Azuma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Azuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ponting is keeping the position for now.
Azuma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ponting's head.
Azuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ricky Ponting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azuma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Azuma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ponting for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuma wants to control from the top but Ponting keeps moving.
Akira Azuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azuma postures up and lands a big shot to Ponting's brow.
Azuma throwing strikes but missing.
Azuma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azuma postures up in Ponting's guard and throws a big left but Ponting blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponting throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Azuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azuma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Azuma!
Akira Azuma looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'After my short stay in Kickboxing i am happy to be back in MMA and will try to make a run here in the Org.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PrudHomme comes into the arena with Chanson des bons Légumes blaring out of the sound system. Armand Agasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PrudHomme takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
PrudHomme moves into the clinch successfully.
Agasi misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Agasi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
PrudHomme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
PrudHomme takes a shot to the head.
PrudHomme throws an elbow that misses.
Agasi lands an uppercut.
PrudHomme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agasi.
PrudHomme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
PrudHomme lands a nice elbow.
Agasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but PrudHomme prevents it.
Agasi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. PrudHomme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Agasi struggles to land a body shot inside as PrudHomme controls his hands.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Agasi avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Agasi avoids the elbow strike from PrudHomme, against the cage.
Agasi can't find room to land a body shot as PrudHomme controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for PrudHomme.
PrudHomme connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Armand Agasi's cut even more.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Agasi avoids it.
Agasi throws a punch but it's blocked by PrudHomme.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Agasi blocks an elbow strike.
Agasi blocks an elbow strike.
PrudHomme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
PrudHomme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Agasi has clasped his hands together around PrudHomme's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
PrudHomme takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here as Agasi stalls from top position.
Agasi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, PrudHomme rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Agasi's guard! Nice work there by PrudHomme!
PrudHomme might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Agasi has his hands on PrudHomme's head, controlling the position.
Agasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agasi is fighting to break PrudHomme's control of his arms but PrudHomme is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Agasi trying to control but PrudHomme is working from the bottom.
PrudHomme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Agasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Agasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme is adopting a defensive guard.
PrudHomme wants to sweep here but Agasi controlling him for the moment.
Agasi works over PrudHomme with some ground and pound from guard.
Agasi is looking to work some ground and pound but PrudHomme has wrist control.
Agasi with a nice head shot there.
PrudHomme being controlled here, momentarily.
Agasi cracks PrudHomme with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme keeping moving, preventing Agasi from controlling successfully.
Agasi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
PrudHomme trying to control but Agasi postures up.
Agasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PrudHomme's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PrudHomme tries to roll over but Agasi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi tries to pass the half guard into mount. PrudHomme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Agasi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Agasi lands a right hook to the body.
PrudHomme wants to clinch.
PrudHomme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agasi manages to avoid it.
Agasi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between PrudHomme's hands.
Agasi looks to score with a jab to the body but PrudHomme is just out of range.
Agasi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agasi digs a good body shot into PrudHomme's ribs.
Agasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agasi throws out a loose jab but PrudHomme uses good head movement to avoid it.
PrudHomme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Agasi.
PrudHomme throws a leg kick but Agasi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Agasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Agasi cracks PrudHomme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Agasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi misses with a body shot.
Agasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping PrudHomme at a distance.
Agasi scores with a sloppy right hand. PrudHomme should have avoided that one.
Agasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Agasi throws a hook to the side of PrudHomme's head but PrudHomme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agasi lands a nice hook to PrudHomme's body. PrudHomme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Agasi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Agasi avoids the body shot from PrudHomme.
Agasi lands a right hook to the body.
PrudHomme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Armand Agasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agasi swats away the attempt to clinch by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme tries a low kick but Agasi avoids it.
Agasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Agasi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down PrudHomme rather than just go for the knockout.
PrudHomme tries to clinch up but Agasi circles away and keeps his distance.
PrudHomme misses with an uppercut. Agasi saw that one coming.
Agasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PrudHomme.
Agasi catches PrudHomme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of PrudHomme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PrudHomme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Agasi connects with a body shot.
Armand Agasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Agasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PrudHomme manages to avoid it.
Agasi with a jab.
PrudHomme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
PrudHomme ducks under a wild hook from Agasi.
PrudHomme moves in looking to clinch but Agasi pushes him off.
Agasi misses with an uppercut. PrudHomme saw that one coming.
Agasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PrudHomme manages to avoid it.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but Agasi moves out of range.
Agasi throws out a loose jab but PrudHomme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agasi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Agasi scores with a sloppy right hand. PrudHomme should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Agasi.
Agasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Agasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but PrudHomme circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Agasi misses.
Agasi swings for the body but PrudHomme moves out of range.
Agasi lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - PrudHomme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Agasi.
Agasi throws a shot to the body.
Agasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
PrudHomme tries to close the distance and clinch but Agasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agasi lands with a good body shot.
Agasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Agasi, as that shot connected.
Agasi misses with the combination.
Agasi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme has closed the distance and engaged Agasi in a clinch.
Agasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but PrudHomme pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Agasi has clasped his hands together around PrudHomme's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
PrudHomme tries to improve position but can't.
Agasi working away.
Agasi throws an elbow but PrudHomme slips to the side and avoids it well.
Agasi trying to control the position but PrudHomme is working away.
Agasi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear PrudHomme down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agasi controlling from side mount.
Agasi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but PrudHomme is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Agasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
That's time! PrudHomme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
PrudHomme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Agasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agasi keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Agasi blocks the leg kick.
Agasi lands a right hook to the body.
Agasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agasi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Agasi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agasi scores with a sloppy right hand. PrudHomme should have avoided that one.
Agasi keeps the fight on the outside.
PrudHomme clinches up with Agasi and pushes him back against the cage.
Agasi misses with a punch on the inside.
PrudHomme prevents a takedown attempt there.
Agasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agasi misses with a punch to the body.
Agasi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PrudHomme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi lands a shoulder strike.
Agasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. PrudHomme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parfait PrudHomme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Agasi.
PrudHomme lands an elbow that stopped Agasi in his tracks for a moment.
PrudHomme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Agasi is working for takedown but PrudHomme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Agasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PrudHomme looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Agasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
PrudHomme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Agasi's defenses.
The cut above Armand Agasi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.
Armand Agasi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. PrudHomme obliges.
Agasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. PrudHomme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Agasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Agasi can't get the takedown.
PrudHomme misses with a knee to the head.
PrudHomme gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Agasi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PrudHomme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
PrudHomme tries to land knees in the clinch but Agasi avoids the damage to the body.
Armand Agasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Agasi blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, PrudHomme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Agasi's brow.
Agasi scores with a nice hook to the head.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
PrudHomme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
PrudHomme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
PrudHomme connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Armand Agasi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Parfait PrudHomme!
An out of breath Parfait PrudHomme thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Nicholls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Woleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Nicholls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Woleman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woleman lands a slapping body shot.
Nicholls drives through and clinches with Woleman against the cage.
Woleman is trying to break the clinch but Nicholls is controlling him.
Nicholls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woleman has picked Nicholls up - he's going for a ride! Woleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Woleman uses his free foot to push down on Nicholls's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nicholls.
Woleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Woleman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nicholls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nicholls is pressing down on Woleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nicholls trying to keep a closed guard but Woleman is proving a slippery customer.
Nicholls is adopting a defensive guard.
Nicholls wants to improve his position but instead Woleman has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls tries to roll over but Woleman keeps him under control.
Nicholls is working hard here to advance position.
Woleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Woleman is keen to just control but Nicholls is a slippery customer.
Nicholls tries to get to full guard but Woleman has control of the leg.
Woleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Woleman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Woleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Woleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Woleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean Nicholls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicholls slips under a jab from Woleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicholls at a distance.
Woleman 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.
Woleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Nicholls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nicholls sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woleman defending well though.
Woleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nicholls.
Nicholls prevents Woleman from improving his position.
Nicholls is thwarting Woleman's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woleman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Woleman is looking for a sweep. Nicholls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woleman wants to control but Nicholls is keeping busy.
Nicholls stalling away here and it's allowed Woleman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholls throws an elbow that misses. Woleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nicholls's guard. Nice move by Woleman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholls trying to keep a closed guard but Woleman is proving a slippery customer.
Woleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nicholls is keeping the position for now.
Woleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nicholls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Nicholls keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Woleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nicholls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woleman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Woleman duly obliges.
Nicholls tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicholls misses with a right hand
and Woleman counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholls is looking to clinch.
Woleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicholls 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.
Woleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicholls rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicholls tries to close the distance and clinch but Woleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woleman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nicholls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woleman.
Woleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Woleman lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholls misses with a body kick.
Nicholls closes the distance and clinches.
Nicholls throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicholls using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woleman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Woleman is working for takedown but Nicholls is calmly controlling the position for now.
Woleman stalling in the clinch but Nicholls improves position.
Nicholls throws a knee to the head but misses.
Woleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicholls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woleman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicholls.
Nicholls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicholls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicholls throws a sloppy head kick
and Woleman counters with a nice body shot.
Mark Woleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woleman shoots in and bounces Nicholls off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholls 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.
Nicholls working a defensive guard here.
Woleman connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nicholls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Woleman distracts Nicholls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Nicholls keeps moving.
Woleman preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholls is trying to hold Woleman in close to prevent damage but Woleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Woleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nicholls wants to improve his position but Woleman is controlling well.
Nicholls is staying active underneath Woleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Woleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nicholls has his hands clasped together around Woleman's back. He's all about the action.
Nicholls is looking to control Woleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicholls avoid being mounted?
Woleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nicholls needs to keep his hands up - Woleman had a free shot at his head there.
Woleman moves out of range as Nicholls strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woleman.
Nicholls stuffs the takedown attempt from Woleman. Woleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicholls slips a jab from Woleman.
Nice defenses there by Woleman.
Nicholls throws a sloppy head kick
and Woleman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woleman.
Nicholls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woleman.
Nicholls is looking to clinch.
Nicholls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woleman misses with a two punch combination.
Woleman scores with a jab to the head.
Nicholls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicholls lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woleman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nicholls 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicholls manages to avoid it.
Nicholls loads up on a big right hand but Woleman slips the punch.
Woleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicholls.
Woleman throws a right and a left that Nicholls avoids nicely.
Woleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nicholls.
Nicholls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicholls lands a front kick.
Woleman misses the jab.
Nicholls will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woleman blocks a head kick by Nicholls.
Nicholls looks to land a left hand but Woleman moved out of range nicely.
Woleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicholls.
Woleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Woleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicholls fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicholls slips a jab and a cross from Woleman.
Nicholls tried to score with a low kick but Woleman checks it.
Woleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholls counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dean Nicholls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Woleman.
Woleman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicholls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nicholls wants to clinch up but Woleman keeps it at a distance.
Nicholls throws a solid leg kick but Woleman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nicholls.
Nice straight punches there by Woleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woleman.
Nicholls getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Woleman blocks the body kick.
Nicholls throws a leg kick that misses.
Nicholls tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicholls ducks right into an uppercut from Woleman.
Woleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicholls.
Nicholls gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicholls is rocked!
Woleman connects with a right hand. Nicholls shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Woleman throws a combination that misses
and Nicholls counters with a body kick.
Oh Nicholls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mark Woleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woleman blocks a jab.
Nicholls seems to have got his legs back now.
Woleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicholls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicholls walks straight into a right hand from Woleman - that's dropped him! Woleman jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nicholls from any more punishment! Nicholls complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Woleman!
A very excited looking Mark Woleman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Dean Nicholls spoke after the fight, saying 'I can do better than that, if he fights me again he won't win!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Coors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Coors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kukko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with Coors, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes Coors against the cage but Coors circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Coors.
Coors gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coors tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko is not content to let Coors control the position.
Coors working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Coors tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coors has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko trying to remain calm as Coors controls from the top position.
Coors tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko seems a little lost for a moment, as Coors dominates the positioning.
Coors looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
What's Kukko going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coors does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Kukko seems content to control.
Coors gets full guard.
Kukko trying to control but Coors is working from the bottom.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Coors is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Coors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lasi Kukko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but Coors shows good takedown defense.
Kukko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Milo Coors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Kukko throws a right and a left that Coors avoids nicely.
Kukko cracks Coors with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coors goes for a double leg but Kukko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kukko continues to drive forward.
Kukko jumps guard and drags Coors to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kukko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coors defends it easily.
Coors trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko keeping full guard, as Coors tries to pass.
Coors trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko controls Coors momentarily but Coors frees himself.
Coors trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Coors won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
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!
Milo Coors has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Coors avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kukko throws a head kick but Coors moves out of range.
Coors dips to his left and cracks Kukko with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Coors dominated that round.
That's time! Coors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kukko fails with the takedown
so Coors counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Milo Coors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kukko keeping moving, preventing Coors from controlling successfully.
Coors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukko is keeping the position for now.
Coors drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kukko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coors has Kukko in his guard.
Kukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Coors has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coors's head.
Kukko trying to control but Coors is working from the bottom.
Coors is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Coors keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Kukko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coors is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Coors is not content to let Kukko control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Coors is avoiding damage well.
Coors being controlled for a moment.
Kukko scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to control but Coors is keeping him busy.
Coors tries to improve position but can't.
Coors gets back to half guard.
Kukko wants to control but Coors is keeping him busy.
Kukko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kukko prevents Coors from improving his position.
Coors is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coors keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coors is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coors.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Coors enables Kukko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coors manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kukko looking to sit in guard and control but Coors gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coors trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Coors wants to pass the guard but Kukko is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors advances to half guard.
Coors is working for a kimura but Kukko is defending it quite comfortably.
Kukko wants to control but Coors is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko is looking for a sweep. Coors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coors is trying to work for a kimura but Kukko is defending well.
Coors trying to pass the guard but Kukko defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coors.
Kukko manages to get to full guard.
Coors trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Coors is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kukko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Coors looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coors trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milo Coors.
Coors closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kukko to the mat! Kukko manages to get full guard.
Coors postures up.
Coors trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Kukko controlling the position.
Kukko controls Coors momentarily but Coors frees himself.
Coors is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lasi Kukko was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Coors with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kukko counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kukko.
Kukko keeps Coors at a distance using the push kick.
Kukko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Kukko does no damage.
Coors throws a combination that misses
and Kukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kukko scores with a sloppy right hand. Coors should have avoided that one.
Kukko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coors on the side of the head.
A combination from Coors does no damage.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Coors misses with a takedown attempt - Kukko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Coors checks it.
Kukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasi Kukko.
I think Kukko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lasi Kukko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Paulo Carioca told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34
212 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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32
215 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Carioca!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carioca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carioca moves into the clinch.
Jorge wants to take the fight to the mat but Carioca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jorge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carioca is defending well.
Carioca misses with a knee to the head.
Jorge tightens his grip and picks Carioca up, before dumping him to the ground. Carioca manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carioca trying to keep a closed guard but Jorge is proving a slippery customer.
Jorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carioca looking for a sweep. Not yet Carioca, not yet.
Jorge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carioca works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carioca is adopting a defensive guard.
Jorge prevents Carioca from getting back to his feet.
Carioca wants to sweep here but Jorge controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge landing some decent shots from guard.
Carioca looking to control.
Carioca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jorge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jorge is trying to get back to full guard.
Carioca is trying to control. Jorge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jorge actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioca trying to pass the guard but Jorge defending well.
Jorge moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Carioca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jorge is proving hard to escape from.
Jorge is trying to keep Carioca in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Tiago Jorge wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Carioca throws a leg kick but Jorge checks it.
Jorge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carioca is trying to push Jorge away but Jorge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jorge is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carioca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carioca throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorge.
Carioca lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carioca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carioca doesn't manage to clinch there - Jorge circles away.
Jorge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jorge darts in and clinches Carioca up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jorge as Carioca tries to tie him up.
Carioca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorge avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorge wants a takedown but no success here.
Carioca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorge avoids it.
Carioca tries to break free but Jorge pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge gets control of Carioca's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jorge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carioca is stalling in the full guard.
Jorge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jorge pulls Carioca in close to prevent any damage.
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 Tiago Jorge will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carioca lands with a slapping head kick.
Carioca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carioca feints a jab promting Jorge to slip. Carioca then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jorge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carioca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carioca misses with a double jab.
Carioca throws a lazy right hand but Jorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jorge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carioca tries a head kick but it misses.
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jorge swats away the attempt to clinch by Carioca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca throws out a leg kick but Jorge moves out of range and Carioca only half commits.
Carioca throws a leg kick but Jorge checks it.
Jorge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioca.
Jorge tries to clinch up.
Jorge shoots in but Carioca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paulo Carioca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorge shoots in but Carioca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carioca lands with a slapping head kick.
Carioca has Jorge up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Jorge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carioca prevents it.
Jorge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carioca unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jorge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carioca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jorge has him pressed against the cage.
Carioca wants to break free but Jorge has control.
Jorge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carioca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carioca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carioca wants it to stay on the feet.
Carioca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carioca works over Jorge's head and body with a nice combination.
Carioca lunges at Jorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jorge's hand.
Jorge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jorge is rocked!
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carioca sprawls well. Carioca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Jorge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carioca closes the distance and pushes Jorge back into the cage.
Carioca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jorge seems to have got his legs back now.
Carioca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorge.
Carioca throws a sloppy head kick and Jorge moves out of range easily.
Carioca wants to clinch.
Jorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carioca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Carioca throws a leg kick but Jorge checks it.
Jorge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carioca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorge somewhat.
Carioca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carioca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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!
Jorge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carioca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Carioca.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carioca is trying to maintain the position but Jorge is very close to passing his half guard.
Jorge wants to control but Carioca is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Carioca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jorge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jorge moves into the clinch.
Carioca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carioca tries to throw a body punch but Jorge avoids it by throwing Carioca back against the cage.
Carioca tries to break free but Jorge pushes him back against the cage.
Jorge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carioca is pressed up against the cage. Jorge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carioca down to the mat. Carioca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jorge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorge gets a double leg takedown into Carioca's guard.
Jorge looking to sit in guard and control but Carioca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carioca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carioca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carioca is looking to stand up but Jorge won't let him.
Jorge keeping moving, preventing Carioca from controlling successfully.
Jorge wants to sweep here but Carioca controlling him for the moment.
Jorge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carioca.
Carioca looking to sit in guard and control but Jorge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Jorge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Carioca wants to sweep but no luck.
Carioca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jorge throwing strikes from guard but Carioca blocks nicely.
Jorge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jorge stopping the sweep attempt from Carioca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carioca is looking to stand up but Jorge isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing.
Carioca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorge is one step ahead there.
Carioca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorge lands a couple of digs.
Tiago Jorge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioca wants to stand but Jorge is controlling the position.
Carioca trying to keep a closed guard but Jorge is proving a slippery customer.
Carioca wants to sweep but no luck.
Jorge with a nice head shot there.
Carioca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorge is aware though and is defending well.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge cracks Carioca with a solid left hand.
Jorge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Jorge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jorge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tiago Jorge!
Tiago Jorge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abe Goldman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
195 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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39
190 lbs
37 - 19 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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World class boxer
Granite 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws the left hand but Goldman avoids the punch easily.
McCall closes the distance but Goldman moves to the side
enabling Goldman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCall.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall connects with a right hand. Goldman shakes it off.
Goldman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
McCall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldman lands a jab to the nose.
Goldman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCall is out of range.
Goldman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goldman is able to avoid easily.
Goldman slips a jab and a cross from McCall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCall is looking to chop away at Goldman's legs.
Goldman lands a lovely overhand right.
McCall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
McCall misses with a looping left.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
Goldman catches McCall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCall, right into the meat.
Goldman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldman misses the target.
McCall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with an uppercut. McCall saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Goldman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goldman swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
McCall throws a body shot but no joy.
McCall throws out a loose jab but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCall scoring well with a low kick there.
McCall moves out of range as Goldman throws a body kick.
McCall tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Goldman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
Goldman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goldman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
Gareth McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldman checks it well.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
McCall throws a leg kick but Goldman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Goldman moved out of range.
McCall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCall motions for Goldman to come forward. McCall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCall connects with a jab.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Goldman moved out of range.
McCall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
McCall throws a hook but Goldman blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goldman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman slips under a jab.
Goldman blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldman blocks the leg kick.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
Goldman lunges at McCall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCall's hand.
McCall misses the jab.
Goldman throws a lazy right hand but McCall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCall is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from McCall misses.
Goldman throws out a powerful jab.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
McCall is looking to clinch but Goldman is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abe Goldman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Goldman blocks the leg kick.
McCall misses with a low kick.
Goldman blocks a low kick nicely.
McCall defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Goldman pushes him off.
Goldman avoids the head kick by McCall.
McCall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman.
McCall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goldman connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCall. McCall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Goldman. That snapped McCall's head back.
McCall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCall thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldman tries to land a front kick but McCall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCall.
Goldman throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCall, right into the meat.
McCall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldman on the side of the head.
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldman blocks a jab.
McCall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCall dips to his left and cracks Goldman with an uppercut!
McCall darts in trying to clinch
and Goldman counters with a nice leg kick.
McCall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goldman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Goldman misses with a looping right.
McCall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goldman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - McCall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
McCall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goldman thumps McCall with a low kick.
McCall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldman's hands.
Goldman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from McCall misses.
McCall throws a solid leg kick but Goldman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCall.
McCall thumps Goldman with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall moves into range and clinches up with Goldman.
Goldman manages to break the clinch.
Goldman throws a leg kick but McCall moved away.
Goldman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
Goldman tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
McCall prevents Goldman from breaking the clinch.
McCall pushes Goldman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldman breaks from the clinch.
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!
McCall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goldman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCall.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldman. Goldman obviously looking to wear him down.
McCall scores with a punch to the head.
McCall cracks Goldman with a good jab.
McCall darts in and clinches Goldman up against the cage.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman tries to circle away but McCall has him pinned against the cage.
Goldman takes a shot to the head.
McCall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCall moves to clinch but Goldman breaks away
and Goldman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall connects with a body shot that sends Goldman's belly button to the back.
Goldman lands with a cross.
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 Gareth McCall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by McCall.
McCall scores with a body shot.
McCall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCall slips a straight right by Goldman.
McCall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldman on the side of the head.
Goldman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goldman counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCall's knee momentarily.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Goldman is looking to slow McCall down with leg kicks.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goldman misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Goldman. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McCall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldman walks into a straight right hand from McCall.
Goldman throws a hook to the side of McCall's head but McCall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Goldman.
Goldman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCall.
Goldman scores with a jab. McCall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldman, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Goldman.
Goldman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldman lands a slapping body shot.
Goldman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. McCall catches Goldman right on the button with a cross.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as McCall blocks the leg kick.
Goldman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCall's head.
McCall loads up on a big right hand but Goldman slips the punch.
McCall scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman staying out of range there.
McCall slips under a jab.
McCall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goldman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCall's head.
Goldman throws a right hand that McCall ducks under and follows up with a left that McCall also avoids with ease.
McCall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goldman checks a leg kick.
McCall takes one to the chin there.
McCall lands a jab.
McCall misses with a low kick.
McCall cracks Goldman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCall scores with a jab to the head.
Abe Goldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCall misses the jab.
McCall lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldman's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCall.
Goldman throws a jab when McCall was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCall throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldman throws a hook but McCall blocks it.
McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Goldman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldman misses with a hook
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCall at a distance.
Goldman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall closes the distance and pushes Goldman back into the cage.
McCall working Goldman over with knees to the body.
Goldman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abe Goldman.
I think Goldman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Goldman!
After the big win, Abe Goldman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aerials. Margera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slacker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Holden James had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a low kick.
James misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Margera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Margera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Margera lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James misses with a left hand
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
A left lands for Margera.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James connects with a body shot.
Margera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James has Margera pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera controlling from the top position.
James is trying to keep Margera in close.
James is really struggling to control Margera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Holden James has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Margera shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Margera does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Margera lands an overhand right.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Margera counters with a stiff right hand.
Margera slips a straight right by James.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from James.
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!
Margera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James gets caught flat footed, as Margera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James controls Margera momentarily but Margera frees himself.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Margera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Margera throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Margera stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Margera prevents James from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Margera's guard. Nice move by James!
James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Margera wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holden James is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
James throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Margera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Margera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Margera misses with an uppercut.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a shot from downtown. Margera moves away and avoids it.
Margera lands a hook that stumbles James back into the cage. Margera follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping James to the canvas! Margera pounces and lands several unanswered shots - James has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bam Margera!
After the fight, Bam Margera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Dearborn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Phoenix Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto misses with a double jab
and Dearborn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dearborn 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.
Miyamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miyamoto throws a hook but Dearborn blocks it.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Miyamoto wants to clinch.
Dearborn throws a leg kick which misses Miyamoto's front leg but catches the back leg as Miyamoto tries to avoid it.
Phoenix Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dearborn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dearborn staying out of range there.
Miyamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyamoto throws out a loose jab but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miyamoto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dearborn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyamoto is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Dearborn. That snapped Miyamoto's head back.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dearborn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Dearborn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dearborn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miyamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dearborn.
Dearborn connects with an inside leg kick.
Miyamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooh!!! Dearborn has knocked Miyamoto down with a huge combo! Dearborn steps away and waves a wobbly Miyamoto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Miyamoto is rocked!
It looks like Phoenix Miyamoto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dearborn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Miyamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyamoto is breathing heavily.
Dearborn and Miyamoto are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Dearborn throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Miyamoto into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Dearborn knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Dearborn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Will Dearborn thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. 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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Labra to score with a decent uppercut.
Damme misses with a body shot.
Damme's corner calls for a 1-2. Damme obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Berting Labra has been cut.
Labra blocks a head kick by Damme.
A jab lands there for Labra.
Labra 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.
Damme scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Labra throws a front kick that sends Damme stumbling back into the cage.
Labra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Damme.
Labra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Damme.
Damme lands a jab-cross combination.
Labra is rocked!
Labra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Labra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Damme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Damme throws a lazy uppercut
and Labra moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Labra fails to land.
I was talking to Damme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Damme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Labra thows a body kick. Damme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Labra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Labra scoring well with a low kick there.
Labra moves into the clinch successfully.
Damme trying to stall but Labra improves his position.
Damme blocking some punches.
Damme manages to break the clinch.
Labra blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Labra.
Labra throws a good cross that connects.
Damme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Labra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Labra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Damme scores with a nice head shot.
Labra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Damme is able to avoid easily.
Damme throws out a powerful jab.
Labra is still on wobbly legs! Can Damme finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Damme! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Van Damme!
Van Damme managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arvanitidis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Arvanitidis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Arvanitidis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson cracks Arvanitidis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Arvanitidis misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Arvanitidis throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Arvanitidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arvanitidis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Arvanitidis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Arvanitidis is working away.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nelson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nelson is trying to control. Arvanitidis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arvanitidis 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.
Arvanitidis controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
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.
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arvanitidis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Arvanitidis's legs - danger averted.
Arvanitidis working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arvanitidis looking to control.
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!
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Arvanitidis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Arvanitidis working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Arvanitidis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arvanitidis trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Arvanitidis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Arvanitidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson digs a good hook to Arvanitidis's body.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arvanitidis was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arvanitidis rather than just go for the knockout.
Nelson feints and as Arvanitidis raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arvanitidis looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Arvanitidis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arvanitidis has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Arvanitidis blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Arvanitidis misses.
Arvanitidis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arvanitidis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arvanitidis looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arvanitidis throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arvanitidis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arvanitidis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to control but Nelson manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arvanitidis tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Arvanitidis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arvanitidis tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arvanitidis?
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.
Arvanitidis is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Arvanitidis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson cracks Arvanitidis with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Nelson!
Jake Nelson is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Jake Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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