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ITFL Season 3 - Week 4/2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Keosayan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Orion's chin.
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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
3 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a hook to the side of Keosayan's head but Keosayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keosayan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Keosayan's head.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keosayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Keosayan's shoulder, as Keosayan tries to avoid the shot.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Keosayan in the body.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Keosayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Keosayan's shoulder, as Keosayan tries to avoid the shot.
Keosayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion throws a leg kick but Keosayan checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keosayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Keosayan saw it coming and moves away.
Keosayan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Keosayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keosayan lands with a shot to the body.
Keosayan blocks a head kick by Orion.
Keosayan avoids the head kick by Orion.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Keosayan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keosayan misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely.
Keosayan throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion throws a body kick that misses
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orion!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keosayan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orion can't do much from the bottom here.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Orion struggling a bit here.
Keosayan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orion is avoiding damage well.
Orion has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Orion is trying to improve his position.
Orion gets back to half guard.
Orion manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Keosayan is looking to work some ground and pound but Orion has wrist control.
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from Orion.
Orion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keosayan manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is posturing up here but Keosayan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Orion tries to roll out but it's too tight and Orion has to tap! Slick submission there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, 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.
In defeat, Cole Orion stepped up to the mic, saying '"GRAPES!!!"'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronin Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuma Krapala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krapala has chosen Green Day - Brain Stew as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ronin Mori has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ronin Mori seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronin Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuma Krapala!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krapala blocks the body kick.
Mori has Krapala up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mori.
Mori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krapala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krapala gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Krapala trying to control but Mori is working from the bottom.
Mori looking for a sweep. Not yet Mori, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori keeping moving, preventing Krapala from controlling successfully.
Krapala wants to pass the guard but Mori is keeping the position.
Mori keeping moving, preventing Krapala from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krapala stopping the sweep attempt from Mori.
Mori pulls Krapala in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krapala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mori dives in for a single leg takedown but Krapala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mori misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Mori has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krapala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mori dodges an elbow strike from Krapala.
Mori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Krapala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mori.
Mori is pressed up against the cage. Krapala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mori down to the mat. Mori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Krapala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mori.
Mori takes the fight into the clinch.
Krapala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mori avoids the elbow strike from Krapala, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krapala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori can't find room to land a body shot as Krapala controls the action.
Mori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krapala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krapala is working for takedown but Mori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krapala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krapala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krapala misses with a punch on the inside.
Krapala working aggressively here.
Krapala blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mori.
Krapala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krapala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Krapala gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mori regains guard.
Krapala tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
Mori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krapala looking to sit in guard and control but Mori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Krapala working a defensive guard here.
Krapala has control of Mori's left arm, preventing Mori from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mori preventing the sweep.
Krapala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mori throws a big right hand that misses.
Krapala looking for a sweep. Not yet Krapala, not yet.
Krapala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krapala is keeping the position for now.
Mori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mori is working Krapala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tuma Krapala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mori misses with a low kick as Krapala jumps back.
Mori throws a leg kick but Krapala checks it.
Mori tries for a takedown but Krapala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mori clinches up against the cage.
Krapala misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Mori on the inside.
Mori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krapala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mori's brow.
Krapala tries to work over Mori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronin Mori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori tries to work over Krapala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mori.
Krapala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krapala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mori regains guard immediately.
Mori controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krapala pushing down on Mori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mori keeping moving, preventing Krapala from controlling successfully.
Mori throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Krapala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mori manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krapala has Mori in his guard.
Mori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mori's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krapala trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori throws a big right hand that misses.
Krapala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mori manages to get himself to full guard.
Krapala trying to control the position from guard on top but Mori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krapala tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
Krapala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mori wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krapala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krapala tries to free his leg and advance position but Mori is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krapala is still trying to improve position.
Krapala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krapala manages to get himself to full guard.
Krapala trying to keep a closed guard but Mori is proving a slippery customer.
Mori lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mori is looking to work some ground and pound but Krapala has wrist control.
Tuma Krapala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mori content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krapala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mori has picked Krapala up and slammed him! Krapala can't keep hold of the triangle and Mori manages to pass to side control!
Mori wants to control but Krapala is keeping him busy.
Krapala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mori's best efforts.
Krapala is looking to improve his position.
Mori is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krapala is rocked!
Mori lands a big elbow - Krapala is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronin Mori!
A very excited looking Ronin Mori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Söderlund under the eye.
Söderlund misses with a looping left.
DeVanzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Söderlund.
DeVanzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Söderlund misses with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Söderlund throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
Söderlund looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with a nice head shot.
DeVanzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Söderlund misses with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a low kick, right behind Söderlund 's knee.
DeVanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Söderlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Söderlund misses with a body shot
and DeVanzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Söderlund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Söderlund missing with a left hand there. DeVanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVanzo connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Söderlund manages to avoid it.
Söderlund throws a shot from downtown. DeVanzo moves away and avoids it.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
An inside leg kick lands from Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Söderlund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with a hook to the body. Söderlund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Söderlund scores with a sloppy right hand. DeVanzo should have avoided that one.
Söderlund misses with a right hand
and DeVanzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick which misses Söderlund's front leg but catches the back leg as Söderlund tries to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that DeVanzo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DeVanzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Söderlund throws a jab but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Söderlund gets caught flat footed, as DeVanzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo controlling from the top position.
Söderlund has an active guard here but DeVanzo has managed to pass into half guard.
DeVanzo thows a huge punch but Söderlund dodges it nicely.
Söderlund looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and DeVanzo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Söderlund bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Söderlund throwing strikes from guard but DeVanzo blocks nicely.
DeVanzo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a big right hand that misses.
DeVanzo trying to keep a closed guard but Söderlund is proving a slippery customer.
DeVanzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Söderlund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Söderlund wants to get up but he can't break DeVanzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Söderlund throwing strikes from guard but DeVanzo blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Söderlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Söderlund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Söderlund wants to stand but DeVanzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeVanzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Söderlund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Söderlund stopping the sweep attempt from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Söderlund manages to get himself to full guard.
DeVanzo won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Black Widow Gym inform us that Söderlund has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Söderlund keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Söderlund is on top in guard.
Söderlund advances to half guard.
Söderlund throwing shots but DeVanzo is blocking nicely.
DeVanzo won't allow Söderlund to pass to mount.
DeVanzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Söderlund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeVanzo has his hands on Söderlund's head, controlling the position.
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 Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Söderlund.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
DeVanzo checks a low kick from Söderlund.
Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Söderlund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Söderlund throws a wild body kick that DeVanzo sees coming a mile off.
Söderlund slips a jab and a cross from DeVanzo.
Söderlund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Söderlund looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
DeVanzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Söderlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeVanzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Söderlund throws a shot to the body.
Söderlund connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Söderlund misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Söderlund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mats Söderlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Söderlund throws a series of punches but DeVanzo avoids them all with ease.
Söderlund throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeVanzo counters with a right hand to the body.
DeVanzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeVanzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeVanzo scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for DeVanzo.
Söderlund swings widly with a right hand
and DeVanzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Söderlund slips under a jab from DeVanzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Söderlund throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Söderlund avoids the head kick by DeVanzo.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick from DeVanzo.
Söderlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund 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.
DeVanzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Söderlund misses with a hook
and DeVanzo counters with a straight right hand.
Söderlund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeVanzo connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVanzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Söderlund was covering up waiting for the punch and DeVanzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
DeVanzo trying to control but Söderlund is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Söderlund is on top in guard.
Söderlund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund won't allow DeVanzo to sweep him here.
Söderlund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Söderlund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Söderlund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Söderlund is looking to work some ground and pound but DeVanzo has wrist control.
DeVanzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Söderlund is one step ahead there.
DeVanzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeVanzo is on top in guard.
DeVanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Söderlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Söderlund, not yet.
Söderlund has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DeVanzo has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund tries to improve position but can't.
Söderlund is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Söderlund taking a bit of punishment here - DeVanzo scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on DeVanzo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Söderlund is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Söderlund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Söderlund manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeVanzo's best efforts.
Söderlund wants to get back to full guard.
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 Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Söderlund throws a leg kick but DeVanzo moved away.
Söderlund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Söderlund throws a jab when DeVanzo was well out of range.
Söderlund misses with a lunging right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a shoot takedown. Söderlund fights it but they end up in guard.
Söderlund is striking from the bottom but DeVanzo uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
DeVanzo prevents Söderlund from improving his position.
Söderlund regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund striking off his back but it's not causing DeVanzo any problems.
Söderlund working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeVanzo has passed into half guard!
Söderlund actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo lands with a punch from half guard.
Söderlund tries to roll over but DeVanzo keeps him under control.
Söderlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeVanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Söderlund keeps working.
Söderlund is trying to get back to full guard.
Söderlund is pressing down on DeVanzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeVanzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Söderlund is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeVanzo is controlling him.
DeVanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeVanzo stops Söderlund from standing up.
Söderlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeVanzo trying to control but Söderlund is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mats Söderlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVanzo defending well as Söderlund loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund misses with a right hand
so DeVanzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeVanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Söderlund is keeping the position for now.
DeVanzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Söderlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVanzo is one step ahead there.
DeVanzo throwing strikes from guard but Söderlund blocks nicely.
Söderlund wants to hit a switch here but DeVanzo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Söderlund there!
Söderlund throwing hammer fists to the chest of DeVanzo. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund tries to reverse the position but DeVanzo maintains control.
DeVanzo looking to control but Söderlund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Söderlund is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVanzo landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeVanzo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Lennox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lennox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lennox jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Lennox controls the action.
Wilson is working Lennox over against the cage.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lennox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Lennox.
Lennox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lennox backwards.
Lennox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lennox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lennox 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.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lennox throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson gets through Lennox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is trying to stall.
Lennox throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Lennox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennox.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennox can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennox misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Lennox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lennox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lennox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Lennox gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lennox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennox.
Lennox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lennox misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennox prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Lennox cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Lennox misses with some punches.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lennox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lennox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennox is keeping the position for now.
Lennox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lennox is trying to keep Wilson in close.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson won't allow Lennox to sweep him here.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson postures up in Lennox's guard and throws a big left but Lennox blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
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 Slade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lennox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Lennox checks it
so Lennox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lennox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson is trying to keep Lennox in close.
Lennox being controlled here momentarily.
Lennox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Lennox postures up.
Lennox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson controlling Lennox's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lennox looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lennox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Lennox's leg but Lennox calmly moves out of range.
Lennox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lennox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Lennox misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lennox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Lennox.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Lennox is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Lennox blocks the leg kick.
Lennox tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Lennox slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson throws a right hand that Lennox ducks under and follows up with a left that Lennox also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Wilson's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lennox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lennox checks it well.
Lennox connects with a single shot there.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lennox.
Wilson slips under a jab from Lennox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson throws a body punch but Lennox moves out of range.
Lennox checks a leg kick nicely.
Lennox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Lennox against the cage.
Wilson pushes Lennox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Lennox decides to pull guard.
Lennox is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Lennox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennox is retaining full guard.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lennox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lennox.
Good leg kick by Lennox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lennox connects with a body shot.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Lennox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Wilson is trying to escape the position but Lennox is controlling the position.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lennox.
Lennox working away.
Wilson has one of Lennox's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lennox wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lennox dominates the positioning.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard but Lennox has mounted him!
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Lennox's attempts to control the action.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Lennox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Lennox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lennox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lennox prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lennox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lennox throws a strike but Wilson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lennox pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lennox is working away from the top position though.
Lennox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lennox is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson tries to roll over but Lennox keeps him under control.
Lennox content to control rather than advance.
Wilson is controlling Lennox's trapped leg to prevent Lennox from advancing to side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lennox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lennox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lennox blocks a jab.
Ray Lennox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lennox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lennox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lennox. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Lennox misses the target.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lennox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennox.
Lennox misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Lennox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lennox 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lennox!
A very excited looking Ray Lennox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Slade Wilson had this to say: 'Guess I should not have shown Fuse my stats lol'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selestion Mudisbarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Selestion Mudisbarov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mudisbarov throws a sloppy head kick and Hulk moves out of range easily.
Mudisbarov tries to clinch up
and Hulk counters with a right hand to the body.
Mudisbarov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mudisbarov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hulk moves out of range as Mudisbarov strikes.
Mudisbarov misses with a double jab.
Mudisbarov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hulk. Hulk obviously looking to wear him down.
Mudisbarov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hulk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudisbarov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mudisbarov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hulk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hulk blocking some punches.
Hulk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mudisbarov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mudisbarov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mudisbarov.
Mudisbarov misses with a knee strike.
Hulk tries to throw a body punch but Mudisbarov avoids it by throwing Hulk back against the cage.
Mudisbarov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mudisbarov landing knees to the head.
Mudisbarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hulk is defending well for now.
Mudisbarov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mudisbarov.
Hulk is trying to pull guard but Mudisbarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hulk works on Mudisbarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hulk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mudisbarov backwards.
Mudisbarov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mudisbarov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mudisbarov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hulk pushes Mudisbarov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov misses with an elbow over the top.
Hulk lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mudisbarov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hulk avoids a wild elbow strike from Mudisbarov.
Hulk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hulk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mudisbarov misses with some punches.
Mudisbarov tries a knee to the head but Hulk blocks it.
Hulk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mudisbarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hulk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mudisbarov misses with a straight left.
Hulk looks to score with a jab to the body but Mudisbarov is just out of range.
Mudisbarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hulk. Hulk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mudisbarov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hulk counters with a thumping low kick.
Mudisbarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulk misses the shot to the body.
Selestion Mudisbarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hulk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mudisbarov tries to clinch but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk throws a leg kick which misses Mudisbarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudisbarov tries to avoid it.
Mudisbarov is looking to clinch.
Hulk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mudisbarov's hands.
Mudisbarov tries to clinch up but Hulk circles away and keeps his distance.
Mudisbarov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hulk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hulk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mudisbarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mudisbarov instigates a clinch.
Hulk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hulk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk scores with a hook.
Hulk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mudisbarov throws a sloppy head kick and Hulk moves out of range easily.
Hulk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mudisbarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hulk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudisbarov misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Hulk as he connects with a hook.
Hulk throws a head kick that misses.
Mudisbarov blocks a leg kick.
Hulk connects with an inside leg kick.
Mudisbarov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mudisbarov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mudisbarov duly obliges.
Hulk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mudisbarov misses.
Hulk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hulk scores with the left hand. Mudisbarov knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mudisbarov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hulk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mudisbarov is rocked!
Hulk sizes up Mudisbarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mudisbarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hulk finish him?
Hulk weaves into range and cracks Mudisbarov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mudisbarov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hulk is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Hulk!
Our winner, Carlos Hulk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasaki Kojiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Kojiro has chosen Assassin in the Shadows as his entrance music. Sasaki Kojiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karate Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasaki Kojiro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid takes a swing at Kojiro's ribcage but misses.
Kojiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kid counters with a thumping low kick.
Kid slips a straight right by Kojiro.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from Kojiro.
Kid fakes the leg kick and cracks Kojiro in the body.
Karate Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kojiro looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely.
Kojiro misses with a double jab.
Kid lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Kid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kojiro. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kojiro. Those never looked like landing.
Kid lands with a nice body punch.
Kojiro moves out of range of the body kick from Kid.
Kid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kojiro takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid lands a nice looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kid. Kojiro shrugs it off though.
Kojiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kojiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kojiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kojiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karate Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kojiro throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
Kojiro checks a leg kick.
Kojiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kid throws the left hand but Kojiro avoids the punch easily.
Kid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Kid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kid throws a push kick but Kojiro slaps the foot to one side.
Kojiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kojiro throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid misses with a body kick.
Kid scores with a jab. Kojiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands a front kick.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kojiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kojiro's knee momentarily.
Kojiro 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.
Kid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kid. Kojiro shrugs it off though.
Kid scores with a hook to the body. Kojiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kojiro walks into a stiff left hand from Kid.
Kojiro throws a shot from downtown. Kid moves away and avoids it.
Kojiro moves out of range as Kid throws a body kick.
Kojiro takes one to the chin there.
Kojiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kid.
A nice combination there by Kojiro.
Kid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kid dips to his left and cracks Kojiro with an uppercut!
Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kojiro throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Kojiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a leg kick but Kojiro checks it.
Kojiro misses with a straight left.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kojiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kojiro throws a series of punches but Kid moves out of range.
That kick from Kid tenderised Kojiro's leg. Kojiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kojiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kid. Kid obviously looking to wear him down.
Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kojiro.
Kojiro tries to bum rush Kid with a series of wild strikes but Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kojiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kojiro scores with a nice head shot.
Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kojiro.
Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kojiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kojiro.
Kojiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Kojiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kojiro.
Kid misses with a head kick.
A jab from Kojiro misses.
Kojiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Kid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kojiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Kid catches Kojiro right on the button with a cross.
Kojiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kid motions for Kojiro to come forward. Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kid throws a series of punches but Kojiro avoids them all with ease.
Kojiro misses with a straight left.
Kojiro bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kid! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kid is rocked!
It looks like Karate Kid has been cut.
Kid is trying to keep Kojiro in close.
Oh Kid is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kid keeping full guard, as Kojiro tries to pass.
Kojiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid keeping full guard, as Kojiro tries to pass.
Kid is trying to keep Kojiro in close.
Kid seems to have got his legs back now.
Kojiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kojiro stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid is pulling down on Kojiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Kojiro, at least for the moment.
Kid is trying to keep Kojiro in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kid seems keen to control Kojiro's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kojiro will feel that in the morning.
Kojiro misses with a hook
and Kid counters with an inside leg kick.
Kid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kojiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kid lunges at Kojiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kojiro's hand.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kid.
Kojiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kojiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karate Kid is winning the standup battle so far.
Kojiro looks to throw the jab but Kid is out of range.
Kid misses with a body kick.
Kojiro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kid. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid gets caught napping as Kojiro dives in and scores a takedown. Kid manages to retain guard.
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kojiro defends it easily.
Kojiro trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kojiro lands a couple of digs.
Kid trying to keep a closed guard but Kojiro is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kojiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Kid trying to control but Kojiro is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kid has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kojiro misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sasaki Kojiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kojiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kojiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Kid.
Nice uppercut lands for Kid. That snapped Kojiro's head back.
Sasaki Kojiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kid lands a nice looking body kick.
Kojiro swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kid.
Kid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kojiro misses with a hook to the body
and Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kojiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kid.
Kid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kojiro can do to turn this around?
Kojiro misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kojiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kid.
Kid lands a leg kick that knocks Kojiro off balance momentarily.
Kid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kojiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Kojiro. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kojiro lands a two punch combo.
Kid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kojiro moves out of range of the body kick from Kid.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kid.
Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kojiro.
Kojiro misses with a double jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kid here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Kojiro misses.
Kojiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kojiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Kid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid looks to land a body kick but Kojiro moved away.
Kid connects with an inside leg kick.
Kid lands a lovely overhand right.
Kid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kid.
Kid connects with a right hand. Kojiro shakes it off.
Kojiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kojiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kid.
Kid throws a solid leg kick but Kojiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kid.
Kojiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kid works the jab nicely.
Kid connects with a solid leg kick.
Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Kid misses.
Kojiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kid keeps Kojiro at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid with a hook.
Kojiro throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid cracks Kojiro with an open hand slap.
Kid thumps Kojiro with a low kick.
Kojiro swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Kid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kid moves out of range as Kojiro strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kid.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Kid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kid.
Kojiro throws out a powerful jab.
Kojiro misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kojiro misses with a wild body shot.
Kid lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid feints and then cracks Kojiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kojiro down.
Kid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Kid.
Kid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kojiro is able to avoid easily.
Kojiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kojiro scrambles back to his feet.
Kid thumps Kojiro with a low kick.
Kojiro scores with a hook to the body. Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kid lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Kid.
Kojiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kojiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kid.
Kojiro checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Kid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karate Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kid 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karate Kid!
A relieved looking Karate Kid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Queen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edgars Simans's chin.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Simans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen motions for Simans to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Queen's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Queen looks to land a body kick but Simans moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Simans. That snapped Queen's head back.
Simans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Simans has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Queen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Simans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Simans lands a jab to the head.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Simans misses with a double jab.
Donk. Simans catches Queen right on the button with a cross.
Simans is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Simans looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Simans misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simans manages to avoid it.
A big right from Queen misses.
Simans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Simans moved out of range.
Simans takes one to the side of the head.
Simans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Simans misses with a leg kick
and Queen counters with a left to the body.
Simans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Simans is out of range.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simans's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Queen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simans throws the kick towards the body but Queen avoids it.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen staying out of range there.
Simans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Simans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simans. Simans obviously looking to wear him down.
Simans misses with a hook.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Simans is just out of range.
Simans tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Simans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Simans moved out of range nicely.
Simans throws a right hand that misses
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Simans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simans connects with a solid leg kick.
Simans blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simans was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Simans is looking to land body kicks.
Queen slips under a jab.
Queen throws a leg kick but Simans moved away.
Simans blocks a leg kick.
Simans misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen clinches up with Simans and pushes him back against the cage.
Queen is trying to push Simans away but Simans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simans or not.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with some punches.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Simans fails to land.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen works on Simans's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Simans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simans has hold of one of Queen's legs. Queen is fighting the takedown attempt but Simans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Queen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simans is aware though and is defending well.
Queen looking for a sweep. Not yet Queen, not yet.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.
Simans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Queen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simans takes a step back to recover.
Simans misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen misses with a leg kick.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Simans saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simans checks a leg kick.
Simans throws a low kick but Queen moves out of range easily.
Simans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Simans scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen swings for the body but Simans moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Queen. No joy for Simans on that attempt.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Simans checks a leg kick.
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simans. Simans obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Queen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen misses the jab.
Simans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Queen's head.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Queen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Simans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simans.
Simans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simans, right into the meat.
Simans lands a really nice looking cross but Queen seems unphased.
Simans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Queen swivels and escapes.
Queen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simans counters with a low kick, right behind Queen 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simans.
Oliver Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Simans.
A head kick misses from Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Simans misses with a low kick.
Simans misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Simans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simans. That did some damage!
Queen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simans lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Simans tenderised Queen's leg. Queen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simans throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Queen does it's job there.
Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simans.
Queen misses with a kick to the body.
Simans throws a push kick but Queen slaps the foot to one side.
Simans slips under a jab from Queen.
Simans throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simans avoids the head kick by Queen.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Simans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
Simans throws the kick towards the body but Queen avoids it.
Edgars Simans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Queen.
Simans blocks a jab.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Simans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Nice body kick from Queen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simans looks to land a body kick but Queen moved away.
Simans misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
Simans misses with a leg kick
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Simans jabs Queen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick.
Queen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simans lands a glancing blow to the side of Queen's head.
Simans takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
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 Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Simans scores with a leg kick.
Simans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Simans moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Simans throws out a powerful jab.
Queen throws the left hand but Simans avoids the punch easily.
Simans misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Simans ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Queen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simans lands a nice shot to the body.
Simans feints and as Queen raises his hands in defense, Simans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simans is sitting in close to Queen's body. Queen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Simans is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Simans is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Queen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oliver Queen!
An intense looking Oliver Queen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'lol'.
Edgars Simans was interviewed post fight and said 'pfffffttttt'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Kasparaitis has chosen Gotta Get Away as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulami is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasparaitis.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Boulami takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulami is just out of range.
Kasparaitis wants to clinch up but Boulami keeps it at a distance.
Kasparaitis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boulami gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kasparaitis ducks right into an uppercut from Boulami.
A swing and a miss from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boulami throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasparaitis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boulami really felt that one!
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boulami walks into a straight right hand from Kasparaitis.
Boulami takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kasparaitis.
Boulami throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis keeps Boulami at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kasparaitis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boulami on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boulami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasparaitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulami.
Boulami blocks a head kick by Kasparaitis.
Boulami has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled Stand Up - Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Boulami.
Boulami moves out of range of the leg kick from Kasparaitis.
Darius Kasparaitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Boulami checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick from Boulami lands but Kasparaitis takes it in his stride.
It looks like Darius Kasparaitis has been cut.
Boulami throws a sloppy head kick and Kasparaitis moves out of range easily.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook.
Kasparaitis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kasparaitis misses with an uppercut. Boulami saw that one coming.
Kasparaitis throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boulami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasparaitis throws a sloppy head kick and Boulami moves out of range easily.
Boulami looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Kasparaitis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasparaitis misses with a low kick.
Kasparaitis is looking to chop away at Boulami's legs.
Boulami tries to land a front kick but Kasparaitis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasparaitis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boulami tries to score with a low kick but Kasparaitis moves his leg out of the way.
Boulami shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boulami showed some decent athleticism there.
Boulami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasparaitis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami tries to pass to full mount but Kasparaitis defends it.
Kasparaitis is trying to maintain the position but Boulami is very close to passing his half guard.
Kasparaitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boulami pulls his head out easily.
Kasparaitis taking some punishment here, with Boulami in his half guard.
Boulami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boulami seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasparaitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasparaitis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kasparaitis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis pulls Boulami in to control the position.
Boulami is in close to Kasparaitis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boulami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boulami stopping the sweep attempt from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis working a defensive guard but Boulami manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kasparaitis is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Boulami crashes against the mat.
Boulami lands an elbow.
Kasparaitis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami is thwarting Kasparaitis's attempts to control the position.
Boulami working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boulami avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice strike.
Boulami scores with a nice strike.
Boulami moves forwards but Kasparaitis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boulami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Boulami blocks the leg kick.
Kasparaitis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boulami has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasparaitis.
A big left from Kasparaitis misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kasparaitis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big right from Boulami misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kasparaitis slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good work by Boulami as he checks the leg kick.
Boulami defending well as Kasparaitis loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kasparaitis.
Both fighters circling a little - Kasparaitis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis digs a good body shot into Boulami's ribs.
Kasparaitis wants to slow Boulami down by chopping away at his legs.
Boulami lands the left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Boulami scores with a shot to the body.
Kasparaitis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boulami throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boulami drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparaitis has his hands on Boulami's head, controlling the position.
Boulami working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kasparaitis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami is fighting to break Kasparaitis's control of his arms but Kasparaitis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kasparaitis controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
Boulami with a nice head shot there.
Boulami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omar Boulami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boulami is working Kasparaitis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kasparaitis is trying to control the position but Boulami postures up.
Boulami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kasparaitis is trying to keep Boulami in close.
Boulami is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Beast Cartel inform us that Kasparaitis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boulami stopping the sweep attempt from Kasparaitis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis pulls Boulami in close to prevent any damage.
Boulami stopping the sweep attempt from Kasparaitis.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasparaitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasparaitis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boulami keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasparaitis stays in close to Boulami's body and controls the position.
Kasparaitis wants to control from the top but Boulami keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis controlling from the top position.
Boulami is trying to keep Kasparaitis in close.
Kasparaitis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boulami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasparaitis is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boulami will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but Boulami moves out of range easily.
Boulami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boulami gets a double leg takedown into Kasparaitis's guard.
Kasparaitis looking to control.
Boulami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kasparaitis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boulami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boulami scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boulami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis missing with punches from the bottom.
Boulami tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kasparaitis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boulami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasparaitis's head.
Kasparaitis wants to control but Boulami is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kasparaitis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position here.
Kasparaitis trying to keep a closed guard but Boulami is proving a slippery customer.
Boulami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasparaitis is trying to keep Boulami in close.
Darius Kasparaitis 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kasparaitis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kasparaitis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasparaitis avoids the body shot from Boulami.
Boulami looks for a takedown but Kasparaitis sprawls well.
Boulami checks a low kick from Kasparaitis.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasparaitis.
Boulami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulami.
Boulami's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kasparaitis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boulami scrambles back to his feet.
Kasparaitis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boulami will feel that in the morning.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis tries to clinch up.
Boulami pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasparaitis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boulami's hands.
Kasparaitis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boulami counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kasparaitis wants to get back to full guard.
Kasparaitis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kasparaitis won't allow Boulami to pass to mount.
Omar Boulami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boulami scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kasparaitis is controlling Boulami's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boulami is just content to waste time from the top position. Kasparaitis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami passes into half guard.
Kasparaitis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boulami scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boulami is looking for a kimura here.
Kasparaitis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boulami is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulami connects with a nice short shot to Kasparaitis's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulami wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasparaitis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasparaitis trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Boulami showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kasparaitis 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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