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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raunio comes into the arena with The Drugs Don't Work blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Severn 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.
Raunio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Severn is trying to defend but Raunio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Raunio is trying to control. Severn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raunio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Severn moves into full guard.
Severn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Severn is trying to control the position but Raunio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio is looking to work some ground and pound but Severn has wrist control.
Raunio connects with a couple of short punches.
Severn controls Raunio momentarily but Raunio frees himself.
Severn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raunio defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raunio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raunio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raunio advances to half guard.
Severn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Severn looking for submissions off his back.
Raunio is looking to take a break and control but Severn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raunio is really struggling to control Severn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Severn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raunio pulls his head out easily.
Severn trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Raunio there.
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Raunio is keen to just control but Severn is a slippery customer.
Severn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raunio.
Raunio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
Severn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raunio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Severn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raunio is thwarting Severn's attempts to control the position.
Severn gets full guard.
Raunio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Severn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raunio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raunio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Severn looking to control.
Raunio chips away with some ground and pound.
Severn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raunio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raunio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raunio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raunio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raunio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Severn controlling the position.
Raunio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raunio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Severn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raunio has managed to get both his arms back between Severn's legs - danger averted.
Raunio looking to pass the guard.
Severn looking to control.
Raunio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Severn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raunio has managed to get both his arms back between Severn's legs - danger averted.
Severn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Raunio has his hands clasped together but Severn extends and breaks Raunio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Severn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Severn!
A victorious Chris Severn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Szbrjcik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szbrjcik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hartola backs up against the cage.
Szbrjcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartola.
Szbrjcik has Hartola up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartola breaks the clinch.
Hartola keeps Szbrjcik at a distance using the push kick.
Hartola feints and then cracks Szbrjcik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Szbrjcik down.
Szbrjcik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hartola did well to prevent Szbrjcik getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szbrjcik prevents Hartola from improving his position.
Hartola taking some punishment here, with Szbrjcik in his half guard.
Szbrjcik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szbrjcik is thwarting Hartola's attempts to control the position.
Hartola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Szbrjcik scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola wants to improve his position but Szbrjcik is controlling well.
Szbrjcik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Szbrjcik wants to free his trapped foot but Hartola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Szbrjcik trying to control the action but Hartola is working from the bottom.
Szbrjcik working over Hartola with some ground and pound. Hartola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szbrjcik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hartola's head.
Szbrjcik 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.
Szbrjcik throwing shots but Hartola is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hartola is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik throwing shots but Hartola is blocking nicely.
Szbrjcik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szbrjcik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartola defending well though.
Szbrjcik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Szbrjcik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Szbrjcik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hartola gets back to full guard.
Hartola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szbrjcik is one step ahead there.
Szbrjcik throws a strike but Hartola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Szbrjcik keeping full guard, as Hartola tries to pass.
Hartola stopping the sweep attempt from Szbrjcik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartola won't allow Szbrjcik to sweep him here.
Szbrjcik looking to control.
Szbrjcik has a closed guard, preventing Hartola from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Szbrjcik working for a triangle but Hartola defends it easily.
Szbrjcik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hartola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Szbrjcik, up you get!
Hartola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hartola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szbrjcik. Szbrjcik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Szbrjcik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Szbrjcik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hartola takes a kick to the side of the head.
Szbrjcik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartola drops his hands momentarily and Szbrjcik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hartola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartola works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclav Szbrjcik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hartola scores with a nice body kick.
Szbrjcik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Szbrjcik misses with a two punch combination.
Szbrjcik misses with a kick to the body
and Hartola counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Hartola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Szbrjcik dives in and grabs Hartola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartola pushes down on Szbrjcik's head and hops out.
Hartola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szbrjcik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hartola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Szbrjcik fails to land the takedown.
Hartola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik tries for a takedown but Hartola circles away easily
enabling Hartola to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclav Szbrjcik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartola avoids the body shot from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartola scores with a punch to the head.
Szbrjcik tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola lands a big uppercut and Szbrjcik crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Szbrjcik looks OK. Hartola waves Szbrjcik back to his feet!
It looks like Waclav Szbrjcik has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szbrjcik shoots in and gets a takedown into Hartola's guard.
Szbrjcik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hartola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szbrjcik is aware though and is defending well.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartola has wrist control.
Hartola is controlling Szbrjcik's posture.
Hartola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hartola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szbrjcik is controlling him.
Hartola trying to keep a closed guard but Szbrjcik is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola keeping moving, preventing Szbrjcik from controlling successfully.
Szbrjcik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Szbrjcik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szbrjcik postures up in Hartola's guard and throws a big left but Hartola blocks it.
Hartola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szbrjcik is aware though and is defending well.
Szbrjcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartola has momentary wrist control but Szbrjcik slips an elbow through the middle.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands a big shot to Hartola's brow.
Szbrjcik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Szbrjcik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hartola's head.
Hartola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szbrjcik scoring with some ground and pound.
Szbrjcik with a nice head shot there.
Szbrjcik scoring with some ground and pound.
Hartola wants to sweep here but Szbrjcik controlling him for the moment.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartola has wrist control.
Szbrjcik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hartola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szbrjcik throws a big elbow that misses.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Hartola is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Hartola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waclav Szbrjcik's cut.
That's time! Szbrjcik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hartola blocks a low kick nicely.
Hartola lands a jab to Szbrjcik's midsection.
Hartola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hartola throws a leg kick but Szbrjcik checks it.
Szbrjcik is looking to counter the offense by Hartola and move into the clinch.
Hartola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szbrjcik is out of range and Hartola settles back down.
Hartola works the jab nicely.
Szbrjcik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hartola walks into a straight right hand from Szbrjcik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szbrjcik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Hartola tenderised Szbrjcik's leg. Szbrjcik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Szbrjcik throws a series of punches but Hartola avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szbrjcik manages to avoid it.
Szbrjcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hartola.
Szbrjcik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hartola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tommi Hartola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szbrjcik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hartola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szbrjcik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hartola fakes the leg kick and cracks Szbrjcik in the body.
Szbrjcik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hartola.
Hartola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szbrjcik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hartola scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartola is out of range.
Szbrjcik goes for a double leg but Hartola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartola continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclav Szbrjcik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szbrjcik.
Hartola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Hartola lands a jab to the nose.
Szbrjcik shoots in but Hartola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartola scores with a spinning back kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartola.
Hartola misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Hartola blocks the leg kick.
Hartola tries a quick counter leg kick but Szbrjcik is wise to it.
Hartola throws a leg kick which misses Szbrjcik's front leg but catches the back leg as Szbrjcik tries to avoid it.
Hartola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartola misses with a wild body shot.
Szbrjcik looks to land a body kick but Hartola moved away.
Nice defenses there by Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik moves out of range as Hartola throws a body kick.
Szbrjcik has his takedown stuffed
and Hartola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szbrjcik's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hartola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hartola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Szbrjcik as he checks the leg kick.
Szbrjcik tries to counter with a takedown but Hartola is quick to defend against it.
Hartola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szbrjcik's calf.
Szbrjcik has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hartola to counter with a crisp jab.
Szbrjcik ducks under a wild hook from Hartola.
Szbrjcik fails to land the takedown.
Hartola lands a big head kick that sends Szbrjcik tumbling to the mat! Hartola takes a step backwards and waves Szbrjcik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Szbrjcik is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Hartola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartola 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Hartola!
Tommi Hartola really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that LUMBERJACK 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Turshatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turshatov comes to the cage accompanied by War And Peace. Cardinal Sanctus has chosen Ghost B.C. - Secular Haze as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Turshatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turshatov checks a low kick from Cardinal Sanctus.
Turshatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardinal Sanctus.
Turshatov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cardinal Sanctus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardinal Sanctus is not content to let Turshatov control the position.
Cardinal Sanctus is looking to regain half guard here but Turshatov keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinal Sanctus is trying to escape the position but Turshatov is controlling the position.
Cardinal Sanctus is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Cardinal Sanctus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus trying to control but Turshatov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Turshatov is hanging on to Cardinal Sanctus's back as he tries to escape.
Turshatov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cardinal Sanctus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cardinal Sanctus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cardinal Sanctus is really stuck here.
Cardinal Sanctus is trying to get back to his feet but Turshatov has full control of the position and if anything, Cardinal Sanctus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cardinal Sanctus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Turshatov.
Cardinal Sanctus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov tightening his grip on Cardinal Sanctus, looking for the choke.
Turshatov looking for the RNC.
Cardinal Sanctus staying busy and making it hard for Turshatov to control.
Cardinal Sanctus tries to escape the position.
Turshatov avoiding Cardinal Sanctus 's attempts to control his hands.
Turshatov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Turshatov gets his hands free as Cardinal Sanctus looks to control.
Turshatov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Cardinal Sanctus is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Turshatov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Cardinal Sanctus taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Turshatov!
Alexey Turshatov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bye!'.
In defeat, His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn you DEVIL'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pond's entrance music is Stick To Your Guns - Agianst Them All. A fine choice. Hughes has chosen Country boy can survive as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ratt Hughes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Pond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Pond moved out of range.
Hughes lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tanner Pond has been cut.
Hughes throws a hook but Pond avoids it easily.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pond blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pond.
Hughes throws a combination that misses
and Pond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Pond's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hughes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pond keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pond working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pond keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Pond pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pond throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Pond takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Pond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hughes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Pond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pond throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pond misses with a lunging right hand
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pond loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Pond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pond leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pond lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Pond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanner Pond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratt Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pond is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Hughes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Pond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Pond avoids them all with ease.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pond can pounce on him.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Pond tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Pond slips the punch.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Pond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Pond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes is rocked!
Pond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes checks a low kick from Pond.
Hughes catches Pond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Pond has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hughes is able to avoid easily.
Pond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Pond jabs at Hughes's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanner Pond's cut.
That's time! Pond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pond throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Hughes.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Pond.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Pond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Pond slips the punch.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pond.
Pond misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
A short right from Pond on the inside.
Pond lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pond in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Pond.
Pond misses with a body kick.
Hughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Pond.
Oooooh!!! Pond has knocked Hughes down with a huge combo! Pond steps away and waves a wobbly Hughes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pond finish him?
Pond circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hughes to the canvas! Hughes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pond keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Pond!
A very excited looking Tanner Pond made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBobby comes to the cage accompanied by Cold as Ice -- MOP. Axelsson has chosen one bourbon one scotch one beer as his entrance music. Ansgar Axelsson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Axelsson's calf.
A low kick from McBobby is predictable there
and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McBobby cracks the inside of Axelsson's front leg.
Axelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBobby was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelsson.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by McBobby.
McBobby throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Axelsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Axelsson throws out a counter right but McBobby avoids it with no problem.
Good work by McBobby as he checks the leg kick.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by McBobby.
A little jabbing left from Axelsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBobby 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.
Axelsson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McBobby blocks it well.
McBobby doesn't manage to clinch there - Axelsson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Axelsson blocks the low kick.
McBobby shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McBobby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axelsson.
McBobby misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Axelsson.
McBobby throws a leg kick
and Axelsson counters by clinching up.
Axelsson has McBobby pressed against the cage, preventing McBobby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McBobby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson'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.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from McBobby.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBobby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson tries to break the clinch but McBobby is controlling the position.
McBobby working aggressively here.
Axelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McBobby is defending well for now.
McBobby lands a right hand.
Axelsson misses with the head strike.
Axelsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Axelsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McBobby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from McBobby.
McBobby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axelsson pushes McBobby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axelsson blocks the elbow strike.
Axelsson stalling in the clinch.
McBobby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from McBobby.
Axelsson manages to break the clinch.
Axelsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBobby's sensitive parts.
McBobby misses with a body shot.
Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McBobby is just out of range.
McBobby is looking to counter the offense by Axelsson and move into the clinch.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBobby moves away.
McBobby drops his hands momentarily and Axelsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axelsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping McBobby under the eye.
Axelsson lands an overhand right.
McBobby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axelsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Axelsson connects with a nice looking jab.
McBobby is rocked!
Axelsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oh McBobby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBobby tries to land a leg kick but Axelsson saw it coming and moves away.
Axelsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McBobby.
McBobby walks straight into a right hand from Axelsson - that's dropped him! Axelsson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McBobby from any more punishment! McBobby 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 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ansgar Axelsson!
Ansgar Axelsson gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) 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 Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. Brandao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Work Hard, Play Hard. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruutu's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruutu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruutu is able to avoid easily.
Brandao thows a leg kick but Ruutu checks it
and Ruutu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruutu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruutu throws a sloppy head kick and Brandao moves out of range easily.
Ruutu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandao's calf.
Brandao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruutu misses with a straight left.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruutu's sensitive parts.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Ruutu moved away.
As Brandao backs away, Ruutu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruutu's sensitive parts.
Brandao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruutu. That did some damage!
Ruutu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruutu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandao walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruutu is just out of range.
Brandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutu manages to avoid it.
Brandao thumps Ruutu with a low kick.
Brandao scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruutu counters with a nice body kick.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao goes for a double leg but Ruutu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruutu continues to drive forward.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Ruutu misses the shot to the body.
Ruutu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Ruutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruutu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruutu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruutu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruutu connects with a single shot there.
Ruutu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao tries to counter with a clinch but Ruutu shakes him off and moves away.
Ruutu throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao throws a head kick but Ruutu moves out of range.
Brandao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandao throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruutu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruutu slips a jab from Brandao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao tries a low kick but Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruutu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruutu lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandao blocks a leg kick.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
Ruutu misses with a wild body shot.
Ruutu moves away from the strike by Brandao.
Brandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruutu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts.
Ruutu swings widly with a right hand
and Brandao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruutu's knee momentarily.
Ruutu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandao tries to clinch but Ruutu moves out of range.
Ruutu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruutu blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Ruutu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandao misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruutu - the referee stops the clock and Brandao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruutu. Brandao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Ruutu avoids it.
As Brandao looks to move away, Ruutu throws a big counter combo bu Brandao just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Ruutu down.
A head kick misses from Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a front kick aimed at Brandao's knee but Brandao avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Ruutu. Those never looked like landing.
Brandao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruutu misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Ruutu lands an elbow just above Brandao 's eye.
Ruutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu is trying to break free.
Ruutu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Ruutu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ruutu breaks from the clinch.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruutu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
Brandao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruutu rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruutu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandao 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 Ruutu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruutu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruutu.
Brandao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Ruutu moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruutu connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off.
Ruutu throws a chopping leg kick but Brandao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruutu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruutu. Brandao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruutu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Brandao avoids the body shot from Ruutu.
Ruutu swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakke Ruutu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brandao moves out of range of the body kick from Ruutu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruutu.
Brandao misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruutu misses the target.
Ruutu moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao throws a low kick, looking for Ruutu's leg but Ruutu calmly moves out of range.
A lazy left from Ruutu finds it's target.
Brandao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruutu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Brandao connects with a body shot that sends Ruutu's belly button to the back.
Ruutu clinches with his opponent.
Brandao blocks an elbow strike.
Ruutu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandao.
Brandao trying to land knees to the body.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao avoiding damage as Ruutu throws knees to the body.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Ruutu scores with a leg kick.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruutu misses with a body kick.
Ruutu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Brandao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruutu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandao scrambles back to his feet.
Brandao tries to score with a low kick but Ruutu moves his leg out of the way.
Ruutu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandao lands with a shot to the body.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruutu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruutu throws a body kick that misses.
Jakke Ruutu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruutu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandao wants to counter the offense by Ruutu and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu tries to clinch up.
Brandao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brandao throws a low kick but Ruutu avoids it.
Brandao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandao throws a leg kick
and Ruutu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruutu moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Brandao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandao takes one to the chin there.
Brandao misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Brandao.
Brandao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruutu.
Ruutu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ruutu blocks the low kick.
Ruutu checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandao.
Brandao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandao keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruutu is able to avoid easily.
Ruutu moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao clinches with his opponent.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruutu tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
Brandao has Ruutu pressed against the cage, preventing Ruutu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutu blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Ruutu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brandao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ruutu lands a knee to the body.
Ruutu lands a nice uppercut.
Ruutu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruutu blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ruutu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruutu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Ruutu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandao is defending well for now.
Ruutu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Ruutu trying to land knees to the body.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruutu prevents a body shot from Brandao.
Ruutu is trying to break free.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruutu's elbow.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruutu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandao.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruutu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Brandao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brandao takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brandao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruutu lands a nice looking body kick.
Ruutu rushes Brandao and presses him up against the cage.
Brandao tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Brandao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Ruutu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brandao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruutu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brandao can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao.
Ruutu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brandao tries a body shot but Ruutu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu crunches a lovely knee into Brandao's ribcage.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Ruutu blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruutu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ruutu.
Ruutu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu is trying to break the clinch but Brandao is controlling him.
Brandao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruutu blocks it with crossed arms.
Brandao lands with a light punch inside.
Jakke Ruutu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu managing to block the knees to the body from Brandao.
Brandao tries a body shot but Ruutu blocks it.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Ruutu's head.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Ruutu blocking some punches.
Ruutu misses with an elbow strike.
Brandao is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brandao trying to control the position but instead, Ruutu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brandao into the cage.
Ruutu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruutu lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruutu's elbow.
Brandao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Ruutu is controlling him.
Ruutu misses with an elbow strike.
Brandao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruutu pushes Brandao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruutu prevents a body shot from Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruutu moves away.
Ruutu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruutu.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandao checks a leg kick.
Ruutu misses the shot to the body.
Ruutu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrandao.
Ruutu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Ruutu lands with a nice combination. Brandao backs away looking to recover.
Ruutu misses with a double jab.
Ruutu misses with a straight left.
Ruutu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruutu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandao lands with a kick to the temple. Ruutu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruutu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruutu misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao slips under a jab.
Brandao tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruutu is wise to it.
Brandao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruutu misses with a straight left.
Ruutu lands a slapping body shot.
Ruutu throws a leg kick but Brandao moved away.
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Ruutu. Those never looked like landing.
Brandao blocks the body kick.
Ruutu just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruutu steps away.
Ruutu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruutu lands with a shot to the body.
Brandao wants to clinch up but Ruutu keeps it at a distance.
Brandao checks a leg kick.
Ruutu doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandao circles away.
Brandao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruutu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandao.
Ruutu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakke Ruutu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruutu 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 Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakke Ruutu!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakke Ruutu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Matiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matiss's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy of Gold. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duality - Slipknot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Matiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a right hand but Matiss moved out of range.
It looked like Matiss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith thumps Matiss with a low kick.
Matiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Matiss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matiss misses with a knee to the head.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matiss.
A head punch on the inside from Matiss fails to land.
Smith avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
A short right from Matiss.
Matiss missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matiss.
Smith looks winded!
A short uppercut from Matiss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matiss lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Matiss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith is pushing Matiss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Matiss controls the action.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matiss lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matiss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Matiss has him pressed against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matiss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matiss connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matiss.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matiss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matiss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Matiss tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Matiss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matiss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matiss.
Matiss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matiss.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matiss is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Matiss is controlling him.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matiss lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith working aggressively here.
Matiss slowing the pace effectively.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Matiss fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Matiss.
Matiss missing with knees to the body.
Matiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Matiss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matiss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Matiss wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matiss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matiss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Matiss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Matiss counter with a right hand.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Matiss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matiss connects with a single shot there.
Matiss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
enabling Matiss to counter with a crisp jab.
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Matiss lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Matiss takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matiss fakes the body blow, causing Smith to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Smith goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Matiss!
Our winner, Mario Matiss, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Murkula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murkula has chosen Forever Angel as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Murkula!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murkula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Murkula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murkula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Murkula's head but Murkula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murkula lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Murkula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Murkula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Murkula's head and hops out.
Murkula throws a body kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Murkula connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Murkula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murkula moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Murkula throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Murkula keeps him there for the moment.
Murkula lands a left hand.
Murkula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murkula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murkula.
Murkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Murkula has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murkula.
Jackson lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Murkula.
Murkula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson pushes Murkula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murkula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Murkula throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Murkula lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Murkula.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murkula creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Murkula changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murkula connects with a nice looking jab.
Murkula fails to land the takedown.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Murkula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murkula connects with an inside leg kick.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murkula scores with a body shot.
Murkula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murkula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Taisto Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson moves forwards but Murkula connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murkula looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murkula scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murkula throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murkula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murkula throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Murkula misses.
Murkula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Murkula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murkula avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Murkula falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murkula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murkula tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Murkula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Murkula misses with an uppercut
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Murkula has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Murkula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murkula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murkula scores with a nice head shot.
Murkula throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murkula misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Murkula.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Murkula looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murkula.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Murkula lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Murkula motions for Jackson to come forward. Murkula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murkula misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Murkula throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murkula misses with a shot to the body
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Jackson defending well as Murkula loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Murkula.
A head kick from Murkula lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murkula misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Murkula misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murkula throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Murkula.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murkula connects with a jab.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murkula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murkula misses with a looping left.
Murkula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Murkula throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murkula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murkula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murkula tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Murkula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murkula tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Murkula.
Murkula tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Murkula 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.
Murkula shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murkula clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murkula.
Murkula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Taisto Murkula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson pushes Murkula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Jackson.
Murkula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Murkula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Murkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murkula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murkula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murkula.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson cracks Murkula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murkula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Murkula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson takes a swing at Murkula's ribcage but misses.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murkula.
Taisto Murkula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murkula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murkula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murkula throws a body shot but no joy.
Murkula shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Murkula controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murkula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Murkula trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Murkula wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Murkula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murkula throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murkula wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murkula takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Murkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murkula.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson slips a straight right by Murkula.
Murkula throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Murkula really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murkula scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Murkula is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Murkula tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murkula on the side of the head.
Murkula throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
Murkula throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murkula's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murkula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murkula closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Murkula tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson trying to stall but Murkula improves his position.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murkula backwards.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Murkula gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Murkula goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murkula cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Murkula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Murkula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murkula misses with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murkula at a distance.
Murkula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Murkula throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to wear down Murkula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murkula.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murkula's hands.
Murkula looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Murkula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murkula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murkula jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murkula connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Murkula wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Murkula throws a right hand that misses
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murkula. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murkula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Murkula ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murray Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Murkula.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Murkula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula misses with a head kick.
Murkula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murkula swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Murkula throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murkula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Murkula.
Murkula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson swings for the body but Murkula moves out of range.
Murkula blocks a jab.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murkula throws a lazy uppercut
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson had his way with Taisto Murkula in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Murkula misses its intended target.
Murkula throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Murkula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murkula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murkula manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murkula - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murkula. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murkula scores with a jab to the head.
Murkula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Murkula.
Murkula looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Murkula persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murkula wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Murkula lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murkula was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Murkula getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murkula tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murkula shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murkula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murkula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Murkula settles back down.
Murkula looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murkula is just out of range.
Murkula misses with a right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Murkula looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Murkula lands with a nice body kick.
Murkula cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson moves away from the strike by Murkula.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Murkula shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murkula showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murkula.
Murkula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murkula is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Murkula unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Murray Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murkula.
Murkula trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murkula lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murkula cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Murkula takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murkula lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Murkula pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson tries to hold on but Murkula pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Murkula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murkula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Murkula!
Taisto Murkula is the new middleweight champion!
Taisto Murkula 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Scooter - Fire. CanChopper has chosen Badass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
41 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ameri CanChopper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CanChopper scores with a spinning back kick!
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter is looking to score with low kicks.
Carter blocks the body kick.
CanChopper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
CanChopper looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
CanChopper checks a low kick from Carter.
CanChopper rushes Carter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
CanChopper lands with a left to the head.
CanChopper tries to land knees in the clinch but Carter avoids the damage to the body.
CanChopper takes an elbow to the temple.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
CanChopper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but CanChopper blocks with his arms.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from CanChopper.
CanChopper tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter leaning against his opponent.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of CanChopper backwards.
A short uppercut from CanChopper.
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CanChopper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
CanChopper avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
CanChopper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
CanChopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
CanChopper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for CanChopper.
CanChopper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as CanChopper controls the action.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
CanChopper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
CanChopper lands an elbow just above Carter 's eye.
CanChopper lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Llewelyn Carter's cut is getting worse.
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!
CanChopper lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for CanChopper.
Carter is breathing heavily.
CanChopper lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper blocking some punches.
CanChopper can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
CanChopper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Llewelyn Carter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
CanChopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
CanChopper can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter working aggressively here.
CanChopper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
CanChopper lands a nice knee to the body.
CanChopper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
CanChopper lands a knee to the body.
CanChopper pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Llewelyn Carter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
CanChopper tries to land a knee to the head but Carter blocks with his arms.
CanChopper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carter avoids it.
CanChopper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
CanChopper stalling the fight.
CanChopper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
CanChopper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Carter tries to stall but CanChopper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
CanChopper lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
CanChopper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
CanChopper lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Llewelyn Carter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ameri CanChopper!
Post fight, an emotional Ameri CanChopper said 'I will like a rematch against Kersikov...he beat me on a bad night'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson lands a big head kick that sends Kersikov tumbling to the mat! Tyson takes a step backwards and waves Kersikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hamish Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Tyson moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Tyson's legs.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Tyson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov pushes Tyson away with a front kick.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyson misses its target.
Kersikov lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Tyson sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a two punch combo.
Kersikov moves forwards but Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Tyson blocks the low kick.
Kersikov pushes Tyson away with a front kick.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
Kersikov is rocked!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Tyson's ribs.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a huge left! Kersikov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tyson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kersikov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tyson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Tyson!
Rocky Tyson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocky Tyson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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