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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McLachlan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Verve - 'Love is Noise'. 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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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan McLachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darwin Strapp!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strapp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLachlan.
Strapp misses with a body shot.
McLachlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Strapp.
A low kick from Strapp misses
enabling McLachlan to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Good work by McLachlan as he checks the leg kick.
Strapp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLachlan.
Strapp just misses with a punch to the body.
McLachlan checks a leg kick.
Strapp dives in and scores a takedown into McLachlan's guard.
McLachlan looking to control but Strapp passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strapp not doing much here.
McLachlan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan is trying to control but can't.
McLachlan works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLachlan wants to sweep here but Strapp controlling him for the moment.
McLachlan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strapp passes into half guard.
Strapp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strapp is keen to just control but McLachlan is a slippery customer.
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.
McLachlan is looking for a sweep. Strapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McLachlan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strapp tries to free his leg and advance position but McLachlan is retaining full guard.
McLachlan keeping moving, preventing Strapp from controlling successfully.
McLachlan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Strapp frees his head nicely. Oh but McLachlan has switched to an armbar! Strapp is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan McLachlan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belondemu Nakalinzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao has chosen Tool - Forty Six & 2 as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Belondemu Nakalinzi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Belondemu Nakalinzi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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249 lbs
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belondemu Nakalinzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evandro Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakalinzi misses with some punches.
Nakalinzi tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Nakalinzi back against the cage.
Brandao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nakalinzi regains guard immediately.
Nakalinzi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nakalinzi keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakalinzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakalinzi, not yet.
Nakalinzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakalinzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nakalinzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakalinzi trying to keep a closed guard but Brandao is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Brandao - just one landing.
Nakalinzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Nakalinzi. No joy for Brandao on that attempt.
Nakalinzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandao.
Nakalinzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brandao has time to react.
Nakalinzi takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakalinzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakalinzi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakalinzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakalinzi has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakalinzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandao doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Nakalinzi.
A big left from Brandao misses.
Nakalinzi motions for Brandao to come forward. Nakalinzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakalinzi staying out of range there.
Nakalinzi scores with a kick to the body.
Nakalinzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakalinzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Brandao tries to score with a low kick but Nakalinzi moves his leg out of the way.
Nakalinzi clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakalinzi lands an uppercut.
Nakalinzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakalinzi trying to stall but Brandao improves his position.
Nakalinzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakalinzi tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Nakalinzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakalinzi misses with some punches.
Nakalinzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nakalinzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakalinzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao fails to pull guard.
Belondemu Nakalinzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evandro Brandao.
Nakalinzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakalinzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakalinzi cracks Brandao with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakalinzi lands a left hand.
Brandao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandao.
Nakalinzi misses with a body punch.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakalinzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakalinzi tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Nakalinzi back against the cage.
Nakalinzi taking a breather.
Nakalinzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakalinzi has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Nakalinzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakalinzi tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Nakalinzi back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belondemu Nakalinzi dominated that round.
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.
Brandao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakalinzi. That did some damage!
Brandao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandao throws a big shot that misses.
Brandao throws a shot from downtown. Nakalinzi moves away and avoids it.
Nakalinzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandao can do to turn this around?
Brandao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakalinzi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nakalinzi throws a hook but Brandao avoids it easily.
Brandao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Evandro Brandao has been cut.
A big right from Brandao misses.
Evandro Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Nakalinzi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakalinzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandao's hands.
A big left from Brandao misses.
Brandao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakalinzi.
Brandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakalinzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakalinzi takes one on the button.
Nakalinzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakalinzi.
Brandao misses with a hook.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
Nakalinzi walks straight into a right hand from Brandao - that's dropped him! Brandao jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nakalinzi from any more punishment! Nakalinzi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evandro Brandao!
Our winner, Evandro Brandao, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Mandrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludwig Mandrill will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Rento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Mandrill!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandrill connects with a solid leg kick.
Rento misses with a low kick.
Rento throws out a loose jab but Mandrill uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Mandrill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rento fails with the takedown.
Rento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reijo Rento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rento shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandrill lands a slapping body shot.
Mandrill staying out of range there.
Mandrill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandrill scores with a decent looking hook.
Mandrill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mandrill misses with a low kick.
Rento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandrill swivels and escapes.
Mandrill scores with a push kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mandrill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandrill cracks a nice hook into Rento's ribs.
Mandrill scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Mandrill is predictable there
enabling Rento to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandrill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rento.
Mandrill gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rento counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Mandrill to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Rento!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reijo Rento!
After winning the bout, Reijo Rento thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruggiero comes to the cage accompanied by Bonobo - The Sicilians. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benjamin Ruggiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Ruggiero down.
Ruggiero looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Ruggiero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Ruggiero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruggiero scores with a hook to the body. Markovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic tries to work over Ruggiero's front leg with a kick but Ruggiero checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markovic.
Ruggiero throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Ruggiero checks a low kick from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Ruggiero avoids it easily.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruggiero at a distance.
Ruggiero throws a front kick aimed at Markovic's knee but Markovic avoids it well.
Ruggiero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Markovic.
Ruggiero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Ruggiero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruggiero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic 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 Ruggiero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruggiero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruggiero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Markovic blocks the leg kick.
Markovic with a jab.
Ruggiero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruggiero throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Ruggiero.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Markovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Markovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruggiero.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ruggiero.
Ruggiero moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Ruggiero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruggiero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Ruggiero.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic throws a body punch but Ruggiero moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruggiero misses with an uppercut.
Ruggiero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Ruggiero.
Ruggiero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruggiero misses the target.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Ruggiero off balance momentarily.
Ruggiero ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Ruggiero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruggiero is just out of range.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruggiero moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic digs a good hook to Ruggiero's body.
A left lands for Markovic.
Ruggiero misses with a low kick.
Ruggiero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruggiero motions for Markovic to come forward. Ruggiero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Markovic throws a front kick that sends Ruggiero stumbling back into the cage.
Markovic defending well as Ruggiero loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic throws a body punch but Ruggiero moves out of range.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ruggiero blocks the low kick.
Markovic misses with a hook. Ruggiero ducked under it nicely.
Ruggiero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruggiero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Ruggiero.
Markovic moves out of range as Ruggiero throws a body kick.
Markovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruggiero avoids a kick to the body.
Ruggiero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic throws a head kick but Ruggiero moves out of range.
Ruggiero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero scores with a head kick.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Ruggiero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruggiero scores with a jab to the head.
Ruggiero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Markovic throws an off balance right hand
and Ruggiero counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruggiero throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Ruggiero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markovic lands with a right hand.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Ruggiero slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markovic - that will leave a mark!
Markovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruggiero can pounce on him.
Ruggiero misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Ruggiero moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Ruggiero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Markovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoran Markovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruggiero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruggiero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Ruggiero connects with an inside leg kick.
Zoran Markovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markovic thows a leg kick but Ruggiero checks it
and Ruggiero counters with a thumping low kick.
Ruggiero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruggiero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruggiero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruggiero scores with a body shot.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Ruggiero throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruggiero misses the target.
Ruggiero misses with a looping left.
Ruggiero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Markovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruggiero wants to slow Markovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruggiero takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Ruggiero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Markovic is able to avoid easily.
Ruggiero slips under a jab from Markovic.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruggiero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markovic blocks the body kick.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Markovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruggiero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Ruggiero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruggiero counters with a good low kick that Markovic was not able to check.
Ruggiero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
The fighters circling - Ruggiero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruggiero was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruggiero lands a really nice looking cross but Markovic seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Markovic - just one landing.
Ruggiero scores with the left hand. Markovic knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a head kick.
Ruggiero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Ruggiero checks it.
Markovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruggiero wants to slow Markovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Ruggiero.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruggiero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruggiero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruggiero blocks a leg kick.
Markovic stuns Ruggiero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Ruggiero's ribs.
Ruggiero tries a head kick but it misses.
Markovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruggiero checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruggiero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Markovic at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruggiero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markovic blocks a jab.
Ruggiero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Ruggiero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruggiero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruggiero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruggiero with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruggiero.
Ruggiero blocks a head kick by Markovic.
Ruggiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Markovic takes a swing at Ruggiero's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Ruggiero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ruggiero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruggiero scores with a jab.
Ruggiero scores with a body shot.
Markovic keeps Ruggiero at a distance using the push kick.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruggiero tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Ruggiero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruggiero slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Markovic lands a body shot.
Markovic scores with a leg kick.
Ruggiero thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruggiero's head.
Ruggiero tries to land a front kick but Markovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Ruggiero moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoran Markovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ruggiero thows a leg kick but Markovic checks it
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruggiero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Markovic.
Markovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruggiero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Markovic pulls Ruggiero in close to prevent any damage.
Ruggiero looking to pass the guard.
Ruggiero looking to sit in guard and control but Markovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Markovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic wanted to stand there but Ruggiero had control of the position.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Ruggiero keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic tries to stand but Ruggiero is controlling from the bottom.
Ruggiero wants to sweep but no luck.
Markovic gets to his feet. Ruggiero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Markovic thuds a left hand into Ruggiero's body.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruggiero.
Markovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruggiero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Ruggiero is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruggiero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markovic throws a push kick but Ruggiero slaps the foot to one side.
Ruggiero blocks the body kick.
Markovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruggiero is out of range and Markovic settles back down.
Benjamin Ruggiero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markovic throws a head kick but Ruggiero moves out of range.
A lazy left from Ruggiero finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruggiero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruggiero misses with a leg kick.
Ruggiero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ruggiero 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Markovic!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Markovic.
Markovic thows a leg kick but Ruggiero checks it
and Ruggiero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markovic thinking.
Ruggiero misses with an uppercut.
Markovic lands with a nice body kick.
Ruggiero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic slips a straight right by Ruggiero.
Ruggiero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markovic throws a head kick but Ruggiero moves out of range.
Markovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markovic throws a lazy head kick
and Ruggiero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruggiero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruggiero is looking to pass Markovic's guard but actually Markovic recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Markovic, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruggiero.
Markovic keeping full guard, as Ruggiero tries to pass.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruggiero trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Markovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin Ruggiero.
I think Markovic 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Markovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakka Parta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parta has chosen Slipknot - Psychosocial as his entrance music. Kakka Parta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakka Parta!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parta needs to keep his hands up - Zeller had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeller.
Parta blocks a leg kick.
Zeller tries to clinch up but Parta circles away and keeps his distance.
Parta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeller moves away.
Zeller moves out of range of the body kick.
Parta misses with a body kick.
Zeller avoids the head kick by Parta.
Zeller throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kakka Parta has been cut.
Zeller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parta throws a head kick that misses
and Zeller counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zeller misses with a low kick as Parta jumps back.
Jab by Zeller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parta lands with a right hand.
Parta looks to land a body kick but Zeller moved away.
Zeller lands a jab to the nose.
Parta throws an overhand right that lands on Zeller's shoulder, as Zeller tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zeller is looking to land body kicks.
Zeller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zeller clinches up with Parta and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Parta fails to land.
Parta prevents a body shot from Zeller.
Zeller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parta struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeller controls his hands.
Zeller breaks from the clinch.
Zeller misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Zeller.
Zeller scores with a nice head shot.
Zeller shoots for a takedown but Parta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zeller lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zeller is able to avoid easily.
Parta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeller manages to avoid it.
Zeller slips under a jab from Parta.
Parta missing with a left hand there. Zeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parta throws a low kick but Zeller avoids it.
Zeller misses with a low kick.
Zeller misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Parta.
Parta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Parta as he checks the leg kick.
Zeller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parta.
Parta throws a looping overhand right but Zeller ducks down to avoid it.
Parta slips a jab from Zeller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parta staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parta.
Zeller scores with a head kick. Parta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Parta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Zeller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zeller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parta walks into a straight right hand from Zeller.
Zeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zeller dodges the punch combination from Parta.
Parta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zeller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parta's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zeller throws a leg kick but Parta moved away.
Zeller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parta is out of range and Zeller settles back down.
Zeller connects with the punch.
Parta tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeller tries to bum rush Parta with a series of wild strikes but Parta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kakka Parta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parta's half guard.
Parta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zeller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeller lands with a punch from half guard.
Zeller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Parta is not content to let Zeller control the position.
Zeller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zeller seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parta trying to hold on to Zeller's head to control him but Zeller postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Zeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kakka Parta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zeller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parta is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeller lands a nice forearm strike.
Parta is trying to control Zeller's posture but Zeller avoids it.
Zeller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zeller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Parta tries to bench press Zeller off him but Zeller keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Parta is not content to let Zeller control the position.
Parta is looking for a sweep.
Zeller is trying to get an arm triangle but Parta is defending well.
That's two 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.
Parta tries to bench press Zeller off him but Zeller keeps the position.
Zeller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parta, who protects the arm well.
Zeller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Parta!
Parta is trying to escape the mount.
Zeller lands with some strikes.
Parta taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeller is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Parta goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Zeller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cody Zeller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Korn - Hey Daddy. Burns has chosen Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamenov.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Kamenov. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenov. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenov misses with a looping left.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamenov sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kamenov trying to control but Burns postures up.
Kamenov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenov keeps working.
Burns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenov!
Burns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burns is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kamenov is surviving well by controlling Burns's body position as best he can.
Kamenov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenov gets back to half guard.
Kamenov is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
Burns uses his free foot to push down on Kamenov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenov.
Burns looking to control but Kamenov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kamenov is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Burns connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Burns is working for a guillotine from mount but Kamenov frees his head quite easily.
Kamenov wants to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns working for a submission but Kamenov is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Kamenov defends it.
Kamenov is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenov is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
Kamenov pushes Burns off looking to stand but Burns dives back in and keeps control.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenov wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenov is doing well to control the position and prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns is keen to just control but Kamenov is a slippery customer.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamenov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Kamenov is working away.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Kamenov defends it.
Kamenov is positioning himself well to prevent Burns advancing to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burns is thwarting Kamenov's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenov is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenov misses with a few strikes there.
Kamenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Kamenov sprawls well.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamenov. Kamenov obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burns shoots in but Kamenov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Burns.
Kamenov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamenov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Kamenov's guard.
Burns trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
Kamenov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenov is on top in guard.
Kamenov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamenov trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov content to stall in guard here.
Kamenov wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
Kamenov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burns has his feet on Kamenov's thighs here. He's pushed Kamenov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kamenov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Burns!
Brian Burns spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graeme Symons has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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174 lbs
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28
171 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Symons avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symons counters with a single leg into guard. Hoshino didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoshino controlling the position.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoshino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Symons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoshino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino pulls Symons in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino connects with the punch.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Symons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Symons needs to keep his hands up - Hoshino had a free shot at his head there.
Hoshino takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symons was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Symons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Symons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Symons is fighting to break Hoshino's control of his arms but Hoshino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in gym closing inform me that Symons has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hoshino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Symons advances to half guard.
Symons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoshino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Symons is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Symons.
Hoshino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Symons controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoshino looking to control.
Symons lands a couple of digs.
Symons being controlled here momentarily.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Symons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Symons.
Hoshino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoshino swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Symons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Symons lands the left hand.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Symons.
A telegraphed right hand from Symons misses the target.
Symons swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Symons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Symons.
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 Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoshino takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Symons throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Symons defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Symons's head but Symons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Symons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Symons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Symons ducks under and follows up with a left that Symons also avoids with ease.
Hoshino slips a jab from Symons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Symons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Hoshino throws a hook but Symons blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Symons ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Symons moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoshino duly obliges.
Symons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Symons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Symons gets slowly back to his feet.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoshino.
Symons throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Symons slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Symons counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Hoshino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoshino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoshino keeps Symons under control for a moment.
Symons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Symons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Symons looks up at the clock and then as Hoshino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Symons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Symons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoshino is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hoshino is looking to regain half guard here but Symons keeps moving and retains side control.
Symons controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons trying to control the position but Hoshino is working away.
Hoshino is trying to improve his position.
Hoshino is letting Symons control him for a moment.
Symons working the ground and pound but Hoshino is defending the strikes.
Hoshino is trying to control Symons's posture but Symons avoids it.
Symons trying to control the action but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoshino is trying to get back to half guard.
Symons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Symons working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Symons throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Symons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hoshino is avoiding damage well.
Hoshino is trying to improve his position.
Symons working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graeme Symons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Hoshino coming out on top.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Symons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Symons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Symons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Symons has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino taking a breather.
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Symons avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Symons trying to control the position but instead, Hoshino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Symons into the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symons is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns Symons into the cage.
Hoshino is trying to stall.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Hoshino wants to stall.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons stalling the fight.
Symons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Symons lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Symons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoshino up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons lands a body punch.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage.
Hoshino presses Symons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Symons tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino letting Symons take a breather here.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
Hoshino letting Symons take a breather here.
Symons blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Symons is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns Symons into the cage.
Hoshino lands a hook that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Symons.
Hoshino controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Hoshino is pushing Symons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino takes a swing at Symons's ribcage but misses.
Symons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Symons cracks Hoshino with a good jab.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Symons ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Symons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoshino tries to move into range but Symons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Symons walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Symons moves away.
Symons misses the jab.
Hoshino swings for the body but Symons moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoshino 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Luster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Luster as he checks the leg kick.
Luster lands a head shot.
Eriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luster looks to land a combination but Eriksson avoids it well.
Luster needs to keep his hands up - Eriksson had a free shot at his head there.
Eriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luster scores with a nice head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Eriksson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Luster misses with a hook.
Luster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Eriksson slips under a jab from Luster.
Luster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksson.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Luster misses with a hook. Eriksson ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luster checks a leg kick.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson throws a chopping leg kick but Luster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eriksson motions for Luster to come forward. Eriksson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Eriksson looks to land a left hand but Luster moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eriksson. Luster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Luster.
Luster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eriksson misses with a body kick.
Luster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eriksson swings for the body but Luster moves out of range.
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luster ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
A jab from Luster misses.
Eriksson throws a solid leg kick but Luster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eriksson.
Luster throws a jab but it's blocked by Eriksson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luster misses with a hook.
Eriksson lands with an uppercut that bounces Luster off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eriksson. Luster shrugs it off though.
Luster throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Eriksson counter with a right hand.
Luster moves out of range of the body kick from Eriksson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luster - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luster. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksson.
Mack Luster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luster.
Karl Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eriksson's hands.
Luster doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksson circles away.
Eriksson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luster.
Eriksson is looking to wear down Luster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster checks a low kick from Eriksson.
Eriksson looks for a takedown but Luster sprawls well.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Luster moved away.
Eriksson missing with a left hand there. Luster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luster throws a front kick that sends Eriksson stumbling back into the cage.
Luster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksson.
Luster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Luster tenderised Eriksson's leg. Eriksson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eriksson clobbers Luster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eriksson throws a head kick but Luster moves out of range.
Eriksson lands a body shot.
Luster tries to land a leg kick but Eriksson saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Eriksson does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luster lands with a nice body punch.
Eriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Eriksson.
Eriksson moves out of range as Luster throws a body kick.
Eriksson throws a body kick that misses.
Eriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luster manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eriksson.
Luster takes a swing at Eriksson's ribcage but misses.
Eriksson misses the jab.
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Luster.
Eriksson looks to throw a body kick
and Luster counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Eriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Eriksson misses its intended target.
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 Karl Eriksson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luster throws a right hand that Eriksson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eriksson also avoids with ease.
Jab from Eriksson.
Luster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Luster moves out of range easily.
Luster cracks a nice hook into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson misses with a body shot
and Luster counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luster throws a wild body kick that Eriksson sees coming a mile off.
Luster throws a hook to the side of Eriksson's head but Eriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eriksson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luster on the side of the head.
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luster tried to score with a low kick but Eriksson checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Luster moves out of range easily.
Eriksson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Eriksson.
Donk. Luster catches Eriksson right on the button with a cross.
Luster moves out of range of the leg kick from Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luster scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Luster.
Eriksson throws a leg kick but Luster checks it.
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Luster.
Luster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eriksson connects with a single shot there.
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Luster is just out of range.
Luster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eriksson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luster moves into range and clinches up with Eriksson.
Luster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luster tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Luster back against the cage.
Luster throws a punch but it's blocked by Eriksson.
A left hand lands to the body for Luster.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson tries to circle away but Luster has him pinned against the cage.
Eriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luster takes a shot to the head.
Luster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eriksson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, Luster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the cage.
Luster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksson.
Good body shot from Eriksson.
Luster is breathing heavily.
Luster misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson is trying to break the clinch but Luster is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luster.
Eriksson blocks an uppercut.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
Eriksson lands an uppercut.
Eriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Luster uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to stall.
Eriksson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson trying to control the position but instead, Luster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eriksson into the cage.
Luster has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eriksson.
A short left from Eriksson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luster pushes Eriksson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Eriksson to work.
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 Karl Eriksson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A left lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Luster misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eriksson, right into the meat.
Luster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Eriksson misses
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson scores with a decent looking hook.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Luster's head but Luster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eriksson's calf.
Eriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luster moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eriksson looks to throw the jab but Luster is out of range.
Eriksson scoring well with a low kick there.
Eriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Luster's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luster throws a head kick but Eriksson moves out of range.
Luster misses with a head kick.
Luster blocks a jab.
Eriksson throws a lazy uppercut
and Luster counters with a right hand to the body.
Luster throws a front kick aimed at Eriksson's knee but Eriksson avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Luster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luster moves into the clinch successfully.
Luster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Luster controls the action.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Luster controls his hands.
Eriksson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luster backwards.
Luster presses Eriksson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mack Luster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Luster.
Eriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luster swings wildly with an uppercut but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Luster backwards.
Luster lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksson tries to throw a body punch but Luster avoids it by throwing Eriksson back against the cage.
Luster prevents Eriksson from breaking the clinch.
Luster tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Luster back against the cage.
Eriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Eriksson.
Eriksson digs a right hand underneath Luster's ribcage. Luster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eriksson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luster backwards.
Eriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luster is rocked!
Luster blocks a body shot from Eriksson.
Luster is still on wobbly legs! Can Eriksson finish him?
Luster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luster seems to have recovered his senses.
Eriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eriksson pushes Luster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Luster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eriksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luster lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Luster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Luster misses with a straight right.
Eriksson lands a big right hand that sends Luster crashing to the mat! Eriksson stays standing though and waves Luster back to his feet!
That kick from Eriksson tenderised Luster's leg. Luster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karl Eriksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Luster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksson.
Eriksson drops Luster with a big left hand! Luster is injured, injured bad! Eriksson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Eriksson!
Karl Eriksson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'OMG!!!! WHAT?!? TITS, SUGAR, CANCER, OREOS
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Naruhodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Naruhodo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhumagaliev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dzhumagaliev scoring well with a low kick there.
Naruhodo moves out of range of the body kick.
Naruhodo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Naruhodo throwing strikes but missing.
Naruhodo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhodo chips away with some ground and pound.
Naruhodo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naruhodo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhodo throwing strikes but missing.
Dzhumagaliev wants to stand up but Naruhodo is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhodo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzhumagaliev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naruhodo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to stand up but Naruhodo isn't so interested in that idea.
Dzhumagaliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naruhodo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhodo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naruhodo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzhumagaliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dzhumagaliev has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naruhodo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dzhumagaliev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naruhodo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Naruhodo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dzhumagaliev.
Naruhodo dives in for a single leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Naruhodo takes a shot to the head.
Naruhodo is trying to push Dzhumagaliev away but Dzhumagaliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhumagaliev prevents Naruhodo from breaking the clinch.
Naruhodo takes a shot to the head.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dzhumagaliev as Naruhodo shoots in.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice Naruhodo.
Dzhumagaliev leaves Naruhodo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naruhodo misses the shot to the body.
Dzhumagaliev connects with a crisp jab.
Dzhumagaliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dzhumagaliev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naruhodo's head.
Dzhumagaliev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naruhodo.
Naruhodo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naruhodo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a nice body punch.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that Naruhodo semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naruhodo shoots in for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dzhumagaliev tries a head kick but it misses.
Naruhodo has his takedown stuffed
and Dzhumagaliev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Naruhodo looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naruhodo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dzhumagaliev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dzhumagaliev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dzhumagaliev.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naruhodo. Dzhumagaliev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naruhodo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dzhumagaliev lands with a nice body kick.
Dzhumagaliev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Naruhodo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzhumagaliev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Naruhodo somewhat.
Naruhodo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naruhodo is rocked!
Dzhumagaliev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dzhumagaliev is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Naruhodo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Naruhodo is out cold! Dzhumagaliev holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin comes into the arena with Toccata and Fugue blaring out of the sound system. Takeshi Naoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Luzhin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Luzhin finds it's target.
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
A low kick from Luzhin misses
and Naoki counters with a single leg into guard. Luzhin didn't expect that.
Luzhin working a defensive guard but Naoki passes into half guard.
Naoki wants to pass the guard but Luzhin is defending well.
Naoki trying to advance position but Luzhin counters by regaining guard.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Naoki trying to control but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
Naoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses.
Luzhin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki preventing the sweep.
Naoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Luzhin is retaining full guard.
Luzhin trying to keep a closed guard but Naoki is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luzhin wants to clinch.
Naoki scores with a kick to the body.
Naoki lands the left hand.
Luzhin throws a hook to the side of Naoki's head but Naoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Naoki moves away
and Naoki counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Luzhin does no damage.
Luzhin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naoki is out of range.
A big right from Luzhin misses.
A slow jab from Luzhin misses its intended target.
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luzhin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luzhin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naoki 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 Luzhin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luzhin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luzhin throws a lazy head kick
so Naoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzhin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naoki wants to control but Luzhin is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki throws a strike aimed at the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin avoids it well.
Naoki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Luzhin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Naoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Naoki connects with a nice short shot to Luzhin's temple.
Naoki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Luzhin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luzhin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Naoki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luzhin is on top in guard.
Luzhin wants to pass the guard but Naoki is keeping the position.
Luzhin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Luzhin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naoki's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Naoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luzhin won't allow Naoki to pass to mount.
Naoki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Naoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naoki is controlling the pace.
Naoki trying to pass the guard but Luzhin defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin is looking to control Naoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luzhin avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki is keen to just control but Luzhin is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Naoki thows a huge punch but Luzhin dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luzhin scores with a hook to the body. Naoki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Naoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luzhin quickly recovers to half guard.
Luzhin has hold of Naoki's hands but Naoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luzhin trying to control here.
Naoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin keeping control of the position.
Naoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luzhin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Luzhin works Naoki's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Naoki moves out of range.
A jab from Naoki misses.
Naoki avoids the head kick by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a jab but it's blocked by Naoki.
Naoki dives in and grabs Luzhin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luzhin pushes down on Naoki's head and hops out.
Luzhin scores with a hook.
Luzhin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luzhin is looking to clinch but Naoki is avoiding it.
Luzhin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nikolai Luzhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Naoki looks for a takedown but Luzhin sprawls well.
Naoki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Naoki crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naoki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Naoki working the ground and pound but Luzhin is defending the strikes.
Naoki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luzhin some visible discomfort.
Takeshi Naoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luzhin dodges the ground and pound from Naoki.
Luzhin is trying to escape the position but Naoki is controlling the position.
Luzhin regains half guard, as Naoki was trying to land strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luzhin keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki drops an elbow to the side of Luzhin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naoki misses with a hook.
Naoki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luzhin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naoki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Naoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Naoki misses the target.
Luzhin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Naoki defending well as Luzhin loads up on a big left hand.
Luzhin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Luzhin misses with a left hand
and Naoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naoki.
Naoki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Naoki trying to control from half guard but Luzhin is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naoki is pressing down on Luzhin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luzhin is holding on for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naoki throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Naoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a sloppy body shot
and Naoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luzhin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naoki.
Naoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naoki lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Naoki working Luzhin over with strikes.
Naoki wants to control but Luzhin is keeping him busy.
Naoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luzhin defends it well.
Naoki trying to pass the guard but Luzhin defending well.
Luzhin is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Luzhin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Luzhin throws a looping overhand right but Naoki ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luzhin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Naoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Naoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Naoki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luzhin to score with a decent uppercut.
Luzhin connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Takeshi Naoki's cut even more.
Naoki throws a series of strikes that have Luzhin backpedaling.
A head kick by Luzhin misses
and Naoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naoki trying to control but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
Naoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naoki thows a huge punch but Luzhin dodges it nicely.
Naoki wants to pass to mount but Luzhin is defending the position.
Luzhin is staying active underneath Naoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luzhin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naoki trying to control from Luzhin's half guard. Luzhin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Naoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luzhin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki throwing strikes from guard but Luzhin blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Luzhin wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luzhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Luzhin misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Naoki.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luzhin lunges at Naoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naoki's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naoki.
Luzhin lands the left hand.
Naoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naoki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luzhin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naoki tries for a takedown but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Naoki lands a really nice looking cross but Luzhin seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
Luzhin misses with a left hand
and Naoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naoki passes into half guard.
Luzhin trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naoki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Naoki is pressing down on Luzhin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luzhin is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Luzhin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naoki is working away from the top position though.
That's four 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.
Naoki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luzhin is not content to let Naoki control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luzhin moves into the clinch.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naoki misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Naoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naoki digs a right hand into Luzhin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luzhin's gas tank.
Luzhin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naoki has clasped his hands together around Luzhin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Luzhin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Naoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Naoki checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luzhin.
Naoki lands a leg kick that knocks Luzhin off balance momentarily.
A head kick by Luzhin misses
and Naoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naoki.
Naoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Naoki stuns Luzhin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luzhin's corner calls for a 1-2. Luzhin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Naoki.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Luzhin is predictable there
and Luzhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki connects with a crisp jab.
Naoki checks a leg kick.
Luzhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luzhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naoki counters with a body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Luzhin misses with a right hand
and Naoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luzhin's guard.
Luzhin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.
Naoki looking to sit in guard and control but Luzhin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Naoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naoki's guard.
Luzhin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Naoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luzhin wants to stand but Naoki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Luzhin wants to stand and escape but instead Naoki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luzhin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin is controlling Naoki's posture.
Naoki wants to control from the top but Luzhin keeps moving.
Luzhin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luzhin holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Luzhin throws a lazy right hand but Naoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naoki. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naoki lands a nice shot that snaps Luzhin's head back.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Luzhin as he checks the leg kick.
Naoki shoots in and bounces Luzhin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takeshi Naoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Naoki controlling from the top position.
Luzhin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Naoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
Takeshi Naoki is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Takeshi Naoki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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