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TTFC Phichai Vs Heimdell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vesala's choice of entrance music: Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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141 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonnie Boardwalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesala looks to land a right hand but Boardwalk moved out of range.
Boardwalk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vesala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vesala prevents Boardwalk from breaking the clinch.
Vesala tries to work over Boardwalk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vesala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boardwalk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vesala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boardwalk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vesala throws a body punch but Boardwalk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala is looking to clinch but Boardwalk is avoiding it.
Boardwalk tried to counter with a leg kick but Vesala avoided it.
Vesala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vesala misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Boardwalk misses its target.
Vesala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vesala misses with an uppercut
and Boardwalk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boardwalk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boardwalk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vesala.
Boardwalk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vesala fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk moves out of range as Vesala strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Boardwalk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jonnie Boardwalk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesala misses with a hook
and Boardwalk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vesala lands a lovely overhand right.
Vesala tests Boardwalk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boardwalk ducks under a wild hook from Vesala.
A shot to the body from Vesala misses
and Boardwalk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vesala thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala looks to land a left hand but Boardwalk moved out of range nicely.
Boardwalk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boardwalk counters with a left and a right that stings Vesala.
Vesala misses with a takedown
and Boardwalk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vesala thinking.
Vesala throws a right hand that misses
and Boardwalk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vesala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Boardwalk.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk manages to break the clinch.
Vesala misses with a right hand
and Boardwalk counters with a left to the body.
Vesala throws an overhand right that lands on Boardwalk's shoulder, as Boardwalk tries to avoid the shot.
Vesala misses with an uppercut
and Boardwalk counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesala shoots in for a double leg but Boardwalk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Boardwalk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vesala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boardwalk, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Vesala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown but Boardwalk shows good takedown defense.
Boardwalk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boardwalk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vesala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boardwalk scrambles back to his feet.
Vesala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boardwalk.
Boardwalk throwing a counter right hand but Vesala manages to avoid it.
Boardwalk defending well as Vesala loads up on a big left hand.
Boardwalk slips a jab from Vesala.
Boardwalk is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boardwalk slips a straight right by Vesala.
It looked like Boardwalk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vesala shoots in for a double leg but Boardwalk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vesala drives through and clinches with Boardwalk against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala is working Boardwalk over against the cage.
Vesala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala wants a takedown but no success here.
Vesala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boardwalk.
Vesala gets through Boardwalk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vesala gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boardwalk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vesala postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boardwalk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vesala, into his guard.
Boardwalk scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesala keeping moving, preventing Boardwalk from controlling successfully.
Boardwalk advances to half guard.
Boardwalk prevents Vesala from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesala is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesala trying to control from the bottom.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vesala keeps working.
Vesala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boardwalk scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala wants to get back to full guard.
Vesala gets full guard.
Vesala is trying to control the position but Boardwalk postures up.
Boardwalk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boardwalk postures up and lands a big shot to Vesala's brow.
Vesala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boardwalk defends it easily.
Boardwalk trying to control but Vesala is working from the bottom.
Vesala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boardwalk has picked Vesala up and slammed him! Vesala can't keep hold of the triangle and Boardwalk manages to pass to side control!
Boardwalk working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala tries to buck Boardwalk off but Boardwalk is having none of it.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vesala keeps working.
Boardwalk is really struggling to control Vesala but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boardwalk working the ground and pound from side control.
Boardwalk is trying to get an arm triangle but Vesala is defending well.
Vesala tries to bench press Boardwalk off him but Boardwalk keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boardwalk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonnie Boardwalk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Boardwalk.
Vesala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vesala misses with a hook. Boardwalk ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Boardwalk misses the target.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boardwalk as he avoids it easily.
Boardwalk is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vesala or perhaps it was just good defense by Boardwalk, which made it look bad.
It looked like Boardwalk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala throws a poor cross that misses
and Boardwalk counters with a stiff right hand.
Vesala missing with a left hand there. Boardwalk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Boardwalk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala misses with a hook. Boardwalk ducked under it nicely.
Timo Vesala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesala swings for the body but Boardwalk moves out of range.
Boardwalk is looking for a counter combo.
Vesala swings widly with a right hand
and Boardwalk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boardwalk sprawls well. Boardwalk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vesala gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonnie Boardwalk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Vesala.
Vesala drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vesala is looking to pass into half guard but Boardwalk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boardwalk is in guard.
Boardwalk wants to control from the top but Vesala keeps moving.
Vesala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boardwalk chips away with some ground and pound.
Boardwalk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boardwalk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boardwalk is in close to Vesala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boardwalk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vesala has his foot on Boardwalk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boardwalk works his way back into a safe position though.
Vesala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boardwalk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vesala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vesala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boardwalk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vesala is tightening it up a little... Boardwalk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boardwalk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boardwalk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vesala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timo Vesala!
A very excited looking Timo Vesala 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buggy Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
135 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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39
115 lbs
39 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buggy Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Clown.
Clown throws a hook but Acunia blocks it.
Acunia moves out of range of the leg kick from Clown.
Acunia misses with a body kick.
Clown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Clown.
It looks like VinniJay Acunia has been cut.
Acunia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
VinniJay Acunia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acunia ducks right into an uppercut from Clown.
Clown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Acunia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Clown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Acunia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Acunia ducks under a wild hook from Clown.
Clown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acunia throws out a leg kick but Clown moves out of range and Acunia only half commits.
Acunia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Clown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Acunia.
Acunia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Clown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Acunia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clown clobbers Acunia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acunia is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Clown misses.
A jab from Acunia misses.
Clown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acunia.
Clown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clown throws a hook but Acunia blocks it.
Acunia takes a swing at Clown's ribcage but misses.
Acunia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Acunia misses with a low kick.
Acunia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Acunia throws a low kick but Clown moves out of range easily.
Clown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clown throws a leg kick which misses Acunia's front leg but catches the back leg as Acunia tries to avoid it.
Acunia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clown.
Clown throws the left hand but Acunia avoids the punch easily.
Acunia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Acunia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acunia under the eye.
VinniJay Acunia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acunia throws the kick towards the body but Clown avoids it.
Clown throws a chopping leg kick but Acunia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clown moves away from the strike by Acunia.
Clown blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Acunia momentarily.
A jab from Clown does it's job there.
Acunia is still on wobbly legs! Can Clown finish him?
Clown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clown lands in his opponent's guard.
Acunia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clown.
Clown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clown pushes down on Acunia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Acunia seems to have recovered his senses.
Clown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acunia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Acunia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown trying to control but Acunia is working from the bottom.
Clown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Acunia's head.
Acunia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acunia working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acunia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acunia looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acunia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Acunia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Acunia has escaped and now he's on top!
Acunia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clown is keeping the position for now.
Acunia stands up over Clown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clown wants to stand and escape but Acunia is having none of it.
Acunia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acunia throws a big elbow that misses.
Acunia prevents Clown from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acunia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acunia with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buggy Clown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on VinniJay Acunia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clown lands a leg kick that knocks Acunia off balance momentarily.
Acunia checks a leg kick.
Acunia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Acunia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Acunia lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Acunia.
Buggy Clown is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Acunia, right into the meat.
Acunia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Acunia throws a leg kick but Clown moved away.
Acunia tries a low kick but Clown avoids it.
Jab, jab by Acunia - just one landing.
Clown scores with a leg kick.
Acunia moves out of range of the strikes.
Acunia cracks the inside of Clown's front leg.
Clown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clown lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acunia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clown is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown working some strikes from top position.
Acunia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clown trying to control the position from guard on top but Acunia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acunia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clown postures up in Acunia's guard and throws a big left but Acunia blocks it.
Acunia is looking for a triangle but Clown pushes his legs off easily.
Clown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clown connects with a couple of short punches.
Clown lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acunia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clown looking to pass the guard.
Acunia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clown is one step ahead there.
Clown working some strikes from top position.
Clown throws a big right hand that misses.
Clown is working Acunia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clown postures up in Acunia's guard and throws a big left but Acunia blocks it.
Buggy Clown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clown throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acunia is looking for a triangle but Clown pushes his legs off easily.
Clown throws a big elbow that misses.
Acunia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acunia is keeping the position for now.
Acunia trying to keep a closed guard but Clown is proving a slippery customer.
Acunia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Acunia there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clown throws out a loose jab but Acunia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acunia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clown slips a straight right by Acunia.
Acunia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab by Clown.
Acunia checks the leg kick.
Acunia connects with the punch.
Acunia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clown checks it well.
Clown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Acunia has his feet on Clown's thighs here. He's pushed Clown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Clown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). VinniJay Acunia!
An out of breath VinniJay Acunia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley has chosen Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25 - 17 - 0 |
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142 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
OReiley is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
OReiley wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson 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.
OReiley being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley is not content to let Jackson control the position.
OReiley is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OReiley is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OReiley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
OReiley wants to control but Jackson postures up.
That's two 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.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OReiley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
OReiley is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
OReiley is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
OReiley actively working from the bottom here.
OReiley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. OReiley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is keen to just control but OReiley is a slippery customer.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
OReiley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OReiley is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OReiley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OReiley moves into full guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
OReiley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to control from the top but OReiley keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OReiley wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from OReiley enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. OReiley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
OReiley is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
OReiley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked OReiley up and slammed him! OReiley can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
OReiley is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OReiley can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReiley is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Donnie Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson blocks the strikes from OReiley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley gets back to half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under OReiley.
OReiley trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but OReiley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OReiley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OReiley wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - OReiley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Jackson backs off OReiley throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OReiley throws a counter combo.
OReiley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson lands a body shot.
OReiley connects with the punch.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into OReiley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
OReiley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
OReiley keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley working a defensive guard but Jackson manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OReiley is not content to let Jackson control the position.
OReiley is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and OReiley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OReiley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from OReiley. OReiley gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but OReiley is out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OReiley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson trying to control the action but OReiley is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OReiley is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
OReiley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OReiley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
OReiley manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OReiley is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
OReiley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OReiley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
OReiley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OReiley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
OReiley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson trying to control but OReiley is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donnie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson leaves OReiley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but OReiley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OReiley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
OReiley needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
OReiley dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and OReiley counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as OReiley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is controlling OReiley's posture.
OReiley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phrisbee OReiley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OReiley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of OReiley, into his guard.
OReiley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Jackson!
An out of breath Donnie Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hae Ki Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. Hae Ki Park has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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39
135 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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36
145 lbs
23 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very strong |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hae Ki Park!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Park sprawls well. He's pushed Dunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Park misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Park appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dunn.
Park misses with a body shot.
Park throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Dunn dives in and scores a takedown into Park's guard.
Dunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Park looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunn trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
Dunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dunn connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn is stalling in the full guard.
Park keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn preventing the sweep.
Dunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Park works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Park is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dunn is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two 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.
Park working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunn throws a big elbow that misses.
Dunn chips away with some ground and pound.
Dunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunn lands a couple of digs.
Park looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunn is one step ahead there.
Dunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunn looking to pass the guard.
Park is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dunn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Park to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
Dunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Hae Ki Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn misses with a double jab
and Park counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Park is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn darts in looking for a takedown but Park gets double underhooks and turns Dunn into the cage.
Park rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunn swinging wildly here.
Dunn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Park to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Park is looking to clinch.
Park lands a body shot.
Park clobbers Dunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Dunn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dunn needs to keep his hands up - Park had a free shot at his head there.
Dunn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dunn lands in his opponent's guard.
Dunn distracts Park with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunn postures up in Park's guard and throws a big left but Park blocks it.
Dunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park trying to control the position.
Park keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn looking to sit in guard and control but Park gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Park preventing the sweep.
Dunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Park stands up from Dunn's guard - Park perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn throws a solid leg kick but Park takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunn.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Park moves away.
Park follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Park cracks Dunn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Park. That did some damage!
Hae Ki Park seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park throws a low kick but Dunn avoids it.
Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Park sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Park moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Park checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mark Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Park manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Park was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Dunn misses its intended target.
Park lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Park dips to his left and cracks Dunn with an uppercut!
Dunn shoots for a double leg takedown but Park sprawls well. He's pushed Dunn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Park pushes him off.
Park tries to sprawl but Dunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park won't allow Dunn to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Dunn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Park is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dunn's back!
Dunn tries to escape but Park has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Park controls the action.
Dunn 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.
Park struggling to keep hold of the position.
Park is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dunn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dunn for a finish.
Park is working for a rear naked choke. Dunn is not defending it well and Park has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dunn refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dunn's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hae Ki Park!
Hae Ki Park managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BeastMode, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Grimwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Show me how to live. Grimwald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between. On his way into the cage it seems that Rick Ross has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rick Ross seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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38
168 lbs
28 - 19 - 1 |
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26
163 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Grimwald!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimwald tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ross throws a leg kick but Grimwald sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ross is looking to slow Grimwald down with leg kicks.
Ross throws a lazy head kick
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Grimwald misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimwald tries to land a leg kick but Ross saw it coming and moves away.
Grimwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Ross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws a combination. Grimwald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ross 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 Grimwald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimwald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grimwald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grimwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimwald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grimwald avoids the head kick by Ross.
An inside leg kick from Ross misses.
Ross feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimwald's calf.
Grimwald avoids the head kick by Ross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grimwald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ross misses with a leg kick
and Grimwald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ross staying out of range there.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ross swinging wildly here.
Grimwald throws a leg kick
and Grimwald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
Ross throws a combination. Grimwald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grimwald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimwald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ross.
Grimwald misses with an uppercut. Ross saw that one coming.
Grimwald throws a low kick but Ross moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ross is looking to chop away at Grimwald's legs.
Grimwald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimwald lands with a good body shot.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimwald misses with an uppercut.
Ross looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Grimwald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimwald throws a poor cross that misses
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimwald cracks Ross with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimwald counters with a series of strikes. Ross will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Ross there.
Grimwald takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
Ross fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grimwald just manages to avoid it.
Grimwald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ross misses with a straight right.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimwald is just out of range.
Grimwald follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grimwald digs a good body shot into Ross's ribs.
Ross misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimwald misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick Ross will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimwald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Grimwald moves out of range easily.
Ross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rick Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimwald is out of range.
A low kick from Ross misses
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimwald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimwald at a distance.
Grimwald misses with an uppercut
and Ross counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Grimwald counter with a right hand.
Ross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ross with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grimwald in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimwald.
A low kick from Ross misses
and Grimwald counters with a good low kick that Ross was not able to check.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Ross throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimwald's head.
Grimwald scores with a three punch combo!
Ross swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimwald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Grimwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Ross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimwald feints and then cracks Ross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ross down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimwald checks a leg kick.
Grimwald misses with a kick to the body.
Ross is looking to chop away at Grimwald's legs.
Grimwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimwald checks a leg kick.
Ross throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Ross thows a leg kick but Grimwald checks it
and Grimwald counters with a body kick.
Ross throws a lazy head kick
and Ross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald thows a leg kick but Ross checks it
and Ross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimwald thinking.
Grimwald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ross throws out the jab.
Ross throws a lazy head kick
and Grimwald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Ross is predictable there
and Grimwald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimwald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimwald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimwald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimwald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
Grimwald lands a leg kick that knocks Ross off balance momentarily.
Rick Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross takes a swing at Grimwald's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimwald! But no joy.
Grimwald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimwald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimwald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimwald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Ross.
Grimwald cracks a nice hook into Ross's ribs.
Grimwald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ross's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Grimwald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimwald.
Grimwald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ross throws a head kick but Grimwald moves out of range.
Grimwald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Grimwald.
Grimwald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimwald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grimwald misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Grimwald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Grimwald misses with a straight left.
Ross slips under a jab.
It looked like Ross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Ross. That snapped Grimwald's head back.
Grimwald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimwald blocks a leg kick.
Grimwald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grimwald slips under a jab from Ross.
Grimwald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimwald throws a good cross that connects.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Grimwald feints and then cracks Ross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ross down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a solid leg kick but Grimwald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ross.
Grimwald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimwald misses with a hook
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grimwald.
Ross cracks a nice hook into Grimwald's ribs.
Ross tries to land a leg kick but Grimwald saw it coming and moves away.
Grimwald is looking to score with low kicks.
Ross throws a jab when Grimwald was well out of range.
Grimwald throws a fast counter high kick but Ross manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a low kick but Grimwald avoids it.
Ross slips a straight right by Grimwald.
Ross half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimwald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ross throws a chopping leg kick but Grimwald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grimwald throws a counter combo.
Ross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grimwald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Grimwald misses.
Ross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimwald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimwald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Grimwald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
A good leg kick by Ross.
Ross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ross throws a head kick but Grimwald moves out of range.
Ross misses with a looping right.
Grimwald blocks a head kick by Ross.
Grimwald unleashes a big counter combination but Ross bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimwald misses with a hook.
Ross takes a swing at Grimwald's ribcage but misses.
Ross throws a body punch but Grimwald moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Ross.
I think Ross 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ross!
After winning the bout, Rick Ross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Willie Bader will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Bader!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bader.
Bader avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bader delivers a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Thunstrom coming out on top.
Thunstrom throws a head kick but Bader moves out of range.
Bader lands the left hand.
Thunstrom throws a shot to the body.
Bader scores with a nice body kick.
Bader misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Thunstrom misses its target.
Thunstrom throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bader's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader is looking to stand up but Thunstrom isn't so interested in that idea.
Thunstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bader wants to stand and escape but Thunstrom is having none of it.
Thunstrom trying to control but Bader is working from the bottom.
Bader trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thunstrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bader unleashes a big counter combination but Thunstrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bader misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Thunstrom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bader throws a right hand that Thunstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunstrom also avoids with ease.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
Bader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bader.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bader moves away.
Thunstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bader looks to land a right hand but Thunstrom moved out of range.
Thunstrom cracks Bader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Bader does no damage.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bader trying to hold on to Thunstrom's head to control him but Thunstrom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader pushes Thunstrom off but Thunstrom dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunstrom is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bader is trying to escape and Thunstrom transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bader is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thunstrom! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Thunstrom!
An out of breath Lars Thunstrom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund has chosen Troll - Trollberg as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cody Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stampe Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eklund's head backwards.
Eklund misses with a double jab.
Stampe Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundin misses with a head kick.
Lundin connects with an inside leg kick.
Lundin keeps the fight on the outside.
Eklund throws a shot to the body.
Lundin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eklund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eklund wants it to stay on the feet.
Lundin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Eklund connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lundin momentarily.
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!
Eklund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eklund tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lundin.
Lundin sets himself, and Eklund steps forward looking for the clinch! Lundin avoids it this time.
Lundin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eklund with the counter takedown but Lundin avoids it easily.
Lundin throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily.
Eklund throws a hook to the side of Lundin's head but Lundin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lundin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lundin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lundin walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Eklund.
Eklund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lundin.
Eklund drops Lundin with a nice combination! Eklund dives into Lundin's guard, looking to finish!
Lundin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eklund drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lundin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eklund has Lundin in his guard.
Eklund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lundin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eklund in particular looking to stall.
Lundin wants to control the action here but instead Eklund manages to pass to full mount!
Lundin wants to control but Eklund is having none of it.
Lundin is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Eklund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin working to try and regain half guard.
Eklund with a couple of short strikes.
Eklund landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eklund landing strikes from the mount and Lundin is in trouble!
Eklund with a couple of short strikes.
Eklund trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund unloading with bombs!
Lundin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Eklund connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Lundin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lundin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lundin seems to have got his legs back now.
Eklund landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lundin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund working Lundin over with strikes.
Eklund wants to take a breather but Lundin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Eklund throws an off balance right hand
so Lundin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eklund working a defensive guard here.
Eklund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundin is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund pulls Lundin in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Lundin postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eklund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lundin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eklund tries to land a front kick but Lundin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lundin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eklund finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throws out a powerful jab.
Stampe Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lundin lands a jab to the head.
Eklund misses with a body punch
and Lundin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eklund misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Lundin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eklund looks to throw the jab but Lundin is out of range.
Lundin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Lundin.
Eklund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lundin.
Lundin misses with a left hand
and Eklund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lundin.
Lundin throws a leg kick but Eklund moved away.
Lundin drops his hands momentarily and Eklund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lundin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eklund.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eklund! But no joy.
Lundin lands a front kick.
Lundin defending well as Eklund loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Eklund. No joy for Lundin on that attempt.
Lundin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eklund.
Eklund throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Eklund. That snapped Lundin's head back.
Lundin connects with a jab.
Lundin tries to move into range but Eklund moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lundin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eklund.
Lundin is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lundin lands a really nice looking cross but Eklund seems unphased.
Eklund throws a body shot but no joy.
Eklund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundin.
Eklund might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eklund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lundin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eklund.
Lundin staying out of range there.
Lundin loads up on a big right hand but Eklund slips the punch.
Lundin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eklund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lundin slips a jab from Eklund.
Lundin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lundin is looking to land body kicks.
Eklund misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Lundin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lundin swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lundin scores with a push kick.
Eklund misses with an uppercut.
Eklund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Lundin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stampe Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lundin scores with a shot to the body.
Eklund throws a right hand that misses
and Lundin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eklund throws a series of strikes that have Lundin backpedaling.
Eklund looks to land a left hand but Lundin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lundin blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Lundin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lundin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Eklund coming out on top.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Eklund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lundin ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
Lundin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Lundin misses.
Lundin misses with a low kick as Eklund jumps back.
Lundin slips a jab from Eklund.
Lundin throws a front kick aimed at Eklund's knee but Eklund avoids it well.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Lundin misses.
Lundin sizes up Eklund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundin.
Lundin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lundin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lundin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lundin.
Eklund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lundin blocks it with crossed arms.
Lundin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundin.
Lundin pushes Eklund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lundin throws a punch but it's blocked by Eklund.
Lundin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eklund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eklund misses with some punches.
Lundin blocking some punches.
Lundin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin avoids a wild elbow strike from Eklund.
A head punch on the inside from Eklund fails to land.
Lundin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eklund lands with a left to the head.
Eklund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eklund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eklund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lundin.
Nice shot by Lundin.
Lundin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lundin loads up on a big right hand but Eklund slips the punch.
Lundin cracks Eklund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throws a hook but Lundin blocks it.
Eklund's corner calls for a 1-2. Eklund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lundin throws a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Lundin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lundin slips under a jab.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Eklund loads up on a big right hand but Lundin slips the punch.
A punch combination from Eklund misses.
Lundin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundin manages to avoid it.
Lundin missing with a left hand there. Eklund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eklund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Lundin.
I think Lundin 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Lundin!
Cody Lundin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Stampe Eklund stepped up to the mic, saying 'Read my lips: I will return stronger and better!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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28
189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Illiadis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al misses with a hook
and Illiadis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al throws a low kick but Illiadis avoids it.
Al scores with a punch to the head.
Al stalks Illiadis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Illiadis's face. Illiadis staggers backwards, shaken.
Illiadis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al.
Al lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Illiadis circles away quickly and effectively.
Al works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chocolate Al seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Illiadis manages to avoid it.
Al tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Illiadis is able to avoid easily.
Illiadis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Illiadis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Illiadis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al misses with a body punch
and Illiadis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Chocolate Al has been cut.
Illiadis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Al misses.
Al moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Illiadis as he checks the leg kick.
Illiadis misses with an uppercut
and Al counters with a big head kick but Illiadis shrugs it off.
Illiadis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al swivels and escapes.
Illiadis wants to land a leg kick but Al is out of range.
Al 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.
Al scores with a jab.
Illiadis is rocked!
Illiadis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al.
Illiadis connects with a leg kick. Al looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Illiadis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al lands a jab to Illiadis's midsection.
Al moves into the clinch successfully.
Al has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al wants to get back to striking at distance but Illiadis won't allow it.
Illiadis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al can't find room to land a body shot as Illiadis controls the action.
Al misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Illiadis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Illiadis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Illiadis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Illiadis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Illiadis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al tries a body shot but Illiadis blocks it.
Al throws a head punch that misses.
Illiadis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Illiadis has Al pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al lands a left hand that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Al prevents a body shot from Illiadis.
Illiadis looking to slow down the pace here.
Al tries to circle away but Illiadis has him pinned against the cage.
Illiadis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Illiadis lands a body punch.
Illiadis can't find room to land a body shot as Al controls the action.
Illiadis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al misses with a body punch.
Illiadis tries to stall but Al uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al.
Al is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illias Illiadis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis is looking to control Al's arms but Al gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
Illiadis lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis trying to stall but Al improves his position.
Illiadis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Illiadis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Illiadis avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illias Illiadis.
Al scores with a jab to the head.
Illiadis walks into a left hand.
Al avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Al on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Illiadis ducks under a wild hook from Al.
Al gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Illiadis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Al.
Al swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chocolate Al dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chocolate Al's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Illiadis catches Al with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Illiadis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al is rocked!
Illiadis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al is still on wobbly legs! Can Illiadis finish him?
Illiadis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Illiadis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al.
Illiadis lands a nice looking body shot.
Illiadis connects with a solid leg kick.
Al tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Illiadis was well out of range. Poor timing from Al.
Al throws a leg kick that misses.
Illiadis closes the distance and pushes Al back into the cage.
Al has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Illiadis digs a right hand underneath Al's ribcage. Al let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Illiadis misses with a punch on the inside.
Illiadis has a couple of punches blocked by Al.
A nice right hand lands inside from Illiadis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al tries to work over Illiadis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illiadis.
Illiadis blocks an uppercut.
Al fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Al as the two fighters clinch.
Al is trying to force a seperation but Illiadis has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Al fails to land.
Illiadis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Illiadis stalling in the clinch.
Al misses with the head strike.
Illiadis misses with the head strike.
Illiadis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Illiadis cracks Al with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Illias Illiadis!
During a confident post fight interview, Illias Illiadis 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha connects with a crisp jab.
Socha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Socha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Socha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bessmertin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Socha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bessmertin is out of range.
Socha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Socha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Socha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bessmertin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bessmertin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bessmertin lands with an uppercut that bounces Socha off the cage and back into range.
Socha wants to slow Bessmertin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bessmertin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Socha counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin cracks Socha with an open hand slap.
Socha throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessmertin was well out of range. Poor timing from Socha.
Bessmertin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Socha thuds his right hand into Bessmertin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bessmertin is rocked!
Socha 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.
Bessmertin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bessmertin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Socha is able to avoid easily.
Socha is looking to chop away at Bessmertin's legs.
Socha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bessmertin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Socha defends it well.
Socha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Socha takes one to the chin there.
Bessmertin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Socha.
And Bessmertin tries to counter it with a takedown but Socha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bessmertin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Socha.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bessmertin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin scores with a body shot.
Bessmertin lands with a shot to the body.
Bessmertin lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bessmertin clobbers Socha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Socha throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bessmertin stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Socha follows into mount!
Bessmertin is still in real trouble! Can Socha finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socha unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bessmertin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Socha celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Socha!
Karl Socha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Heimdall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimdall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Battle Beast - Black Ninja. 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phraya Phichai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vidar Heimdall!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phichai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heimdall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phichai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phichai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phichai swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phichai looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimdall is just out of range.
Heimdall throws a lazy right hand but Phichai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phichai staying out of range there.
Phichai staying out of range there.
Heimdall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phichai.
Phichai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heimdall throws a leg kick but Phichai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phichai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heimdall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heimdall throws a lazy uppercut
and Phichai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heimdall's knee momentarily.
Phichai moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phichai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimdall throws a head punch that misses.
Phichai swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimdall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimdall swings wildly with an uppercut but Phichai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phichai tries to throw a body punch but Heimdall avoids it by throwing Phichai back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heimdall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimdall.
Phichai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heimdall jumps guard.
Phichai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phichai wants to control from the top but Heimdall keeps moving.
Phichai tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimdall is retaining full guard.
Heimdall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heimdall keeping moving, preventing Phichai from controlling successfully.
Heimdall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Phichai tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimdall is retaining full guard.
Heimdall keeping moving, preventing Phichai from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Phichai looking to pass the guard.
Phichai trying to control but Heimdall is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phichai throws a body punch but Heimdall moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Phichai. Those never looked like landing.
Heimdall throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heimdall.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heimdall. That's going to slow Phichai down.
Heimdall works Phichai's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Phichai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimdall moves out of range of the body kick from Phichai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall throws a body punch but Phichai moves out of range.
Heimdall misses with a head kick.
Phichai throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimdall.
Nice body punch from Phichai.
Phichai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phichai just misses with a punch to the body.
Heimdall throws a sloppy head kick
and Phichai counters with a low kick, right behind Heimdall 's knee.
Heimdall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phichai.
Phichai takes a swing at Heimdall's ribcage but misses.
Heimdall throws a body punch but Phichai moves out of range.
Phichai misses with a body kick.
Phichai swings for the body but Heimdall moves out of range.
Heimdall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phichai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heimdall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Phichai as he checks the leg kick.
Heimdall misses with an uppercut. Phichai saw that one coming.
Phichai moves away from the strike by Heimdall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Heimdall wants to slow Phichai down by chopping away at his legs.
Phichai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimdall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phichai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phichai lands a nice shot that snaps Heimdall's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phichai is looking to land body kicks.
Heimdall feints a counter leg kick.
Heimdall with a jab.
Phichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimdall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Phichai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heimdall checks a low kick from Phichai.
Phichai throws the kick towards the body but Heimdall avoids it.
Phichai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heimdall throws an overhand right that lands on Phichai's shoulder, as Phichai tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phraya Phichai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phichai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phichai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Heimdall.
Phichai tries a low kick but Heimdall avoids it.
Phichai is looking to wear down Heimdall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heimdall connects with a jab.
Phichai tries to close the distance and clinch but Heimdall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heimdall feints and then cracks Phichai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phichai down.
The fighters circling - Phichai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phichai misses with a kick to the body.
Phichai misses with an uppercut.
Heimdall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Heimdall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vidar Heimdall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heimdall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heimdall throws a leg kick but Phichai sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phichai misses with a body shot.
Phichai cracks Heimdall with an open hand slap.
Phichai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimdall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phichai misses with a hook. Heimdall ducked under it nicely.
Heimdall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai looks to land a body kick but Heimdall moved away.
Heimdall tries to land a leg kick but Phichai saw it coming and moves away.
Heimdall misses with a wild body shot.
Phichai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Heimdall avoids it.
Heimdall dips to his left and cracks Phichai with an uppercut!
Heimdall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
A jab from Phichai misses.
Heimdall looks to score with a jab to the body but Phichai is just out of range.
Heimdall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heimdall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phichai with a nice cross.
Phichai with a nice cross.
Phichai tries to clinch but Heimdall is having none of it.
Heimdall takes a swing at Phichai's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Phichai does it's job there.
Phichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimdall misses with an uppercut. Phichai saw that one coming.
Phichai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heimdall is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phichai throws a push kick but Heimdall slaps the foot to one side.
Phichai thows a leg kick but Heimdall checks it
enabling Heimdall to counter with a crisp jab.
Phichai is looking to clinch.
Phichai misses with a leg kick.
Heimdall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phichai in his tracks.
A slow jab from Heimdall misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phichai. That's going to slow Heimdall down.
Heimdall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phichai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Heimdall misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heimdall.
Heimdall throws a front kick aimed at Phichai's knee but Phichai avoids it well.
Phichai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heimdall scores with a body shot.
Heimdall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heimdall loads up on a big right hand but Phichai slips the punch.
Phichai jabs Heimdall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phichai moves into range and clinches up with Heimdall.
Heimdall scores with a shot to the side of Phichai's head.
Heimdall tries to pull guard but Phichai won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heimdall is trying to pull guard but Phichai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Heimdall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heimdall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimdall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimdall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
A short uppercut from Phichai.
Heimdall is trying to break free.
A short right from Heimdall on the inside.
Phichai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heimdall tries to pull guard but Phichai won't allow it.
Phraya Phichai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vidar Heimdall.
Phichai tries to work over Heimdall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimdall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heimdall lands with a light punch inside.
Phichai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phichai tries a body shot but Heimdall blocks it.
Heimdall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vidar Heimdall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heimdall's face.
It looks like Vidar Heimdall has been cut.
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!
Heimdall takes a shot to the head.
Phichai swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimdall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Heimdall blocks a body shot from Phichai.
Phichai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Heimdall misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phichai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phichai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimdall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phichai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heimdall looking to throw knees to the head but Phichai is blocking nicely.
Phichai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimdall working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phichai prevents Heimdall from breaking the clinch.
Phichai trying to control the position but instead, Heimdall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phichai into the cage.
Heimdall jumps guard but Phichai stands there with Heimdall around his waist. Heimdall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vidar Heimdall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vidar Heimdall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heimdall blocks a leg kick.
Phichai throws a chopping leg kick but Heimdall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phichai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimdall.
Heimdall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heimdall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phichai.
Phichai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phichai misses with a looping right.
Heimdall digs a good body shot into Phichai's ribs.
Phichai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heimdall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phichai feints and then cracks Heimdall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimdall down.
Phichai jabs Heimdall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimdall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phichai can pounce on him.
A cross from Heimdall lands.
Phichai looks to throw the jab but Heimdall is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Heimdall there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimdall connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall looks for the body kick but Phichai saw that one coming.
Heimdall cracks the inside of Phichai's front leg.
Phichai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heimdall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phichai walks into a jab.
Phichai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heimdall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heimdall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phichai.
That kick from Heimdall tenderised Phichai's leg. Phichai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heimdall lands a jab.
Phichai connects with a looping right hand.
Phichai is looking to clinch.
Phichai throws a lazy right hand but Heimdall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heimdall loads up on a big right hand but Phichai slips the punch.
Heimdall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phichai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Phichai.
Phichai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heimdall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai throws a solid leg kick but Heimdall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phichai.
Heimdall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phichai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heimdall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Heimdall as he connects with a hook.
Phichai lands with a nice body punch.
Heimdall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phichai was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimdall.
Heimdall misses with an uppercut. Phichai saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Phichai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phichai is looking to land body kicks.
Heimdall throws a sloppy head kick and Phichai moves out of range easily.
Heimdall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Phichai looks for the body kick but Heimdall saw that one coming.
Phichai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimdall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Heimdall catches Phichai right on the button with a cross.
Phichai has closed the distance and engaged Heimdall in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall tries to break free but Phichai pushes him back against the cage.
Phichai blocking some punches.
Heimdall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Heimdall tries to circle away but Phichai has him pinned against the cage.
Heimdall blocks the elbow strike.
Heimdall lands a left hand.
Heimdall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phichai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heimdall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Heimdall.
Heimdall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Heimdall.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Heimdall misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimdall struggles to land a body shot inside as Phichai controls his hands.
Heimdall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimdall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heimdall is trying to pull guard but Phichai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phichai cracks Heimdall with a nice body shot.
Heimdall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heimdall scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
Heimdall being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimdall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phichai avoids it.
Heimdall lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heimdall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phichai to keep the fight standing.
Phichai scores with a shoulder strike.
Heimdall jumps guard but Phichai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phraya Phichai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vidar Heimdall.
Heimdall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phichai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heimdall backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phichai blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vidar Heimdall just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Vidar Heimdall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Heimdall as he connects with a hook.
Heimdall 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.
Phichai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heimdall lands a glancing blow to the side of Phichai's head.
Heimdall throws out a powerful jab.
Phichai cracks the inside of Heimdall's front leg.
Heimdall throws a leg kick but Phichai checks it.
Heimdall looks to throw the jab but Phichai is out of range.
Phichai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Heimdall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phichai moves away.
Heimdall throws a push kick but Phichai slaps the foot to one side.
Phichai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phichai looks to land a body kick but Heimdall moved away.
Phichai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heimdall finds it's way round the side to connect with Phichai's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phichai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phichai defending well as Heimdall loads up on a big left hand.
Phichai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heimdall.
Phichai stuns Heimdall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall walks into a stiff left hand from Phichai.
Phichai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heimdall thumps Phichai with a low kick.
Phichai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heimdall's head backwards.
Heimdall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phichai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phichai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Heimdall misses with a straight right.
Heimdall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heimdall misses the shot to the body.
Phichai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heimdall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heimdall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heimdall misses with a leg kick.
Heimdall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heimdall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phichai looks to land a left hand but Heimdall moved out of range nicely.
Heimdall thows a leg kick but Phichai checks it
enabling Phichai to counter with a crisp jab.
Phichai lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimdall scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall throws the kick towards the body but Phichai avoids it.
Phichai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimdall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phichai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimdall.
Phichai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Phichai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phichai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimdall takes a swing at Phichai's ribcage but misses.
Heimdall moves out of range of the body kick from Phichai.
Phichai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Phichai there.
Heimdall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phichai.
Phichai misses with a looping left.
Phichai throws an off balance right hand
and Heimdall counters with a nice leg kick.
Heimdall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Phichai.
Phichai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimdall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall throws a body punch but Phichai moves out of range.
Heimdall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phichai is out of range.
Heimdall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimdall looks to land a body kick but Phichai moved away.
Heimdall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phichai.
Heimdall throws a body kick that misses.
Phichai clinches.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
Phichai can't find room to land a body shot as Heimdall controls the action.
Phichai taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimdall.
Phichai leaning against his opponent.
Heimdall jumps guard and drags Phichai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phichai is stalling in the full guard.
Phichai wants to control from the top but Heimdall keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phichai trying to control but Heimdall is working from the bottom.
Heimdall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phichai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phichai trying to control but Heimdall is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Phraya Phichai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vidar Heimdall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Heimdall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phichai has time to react.
Heimdall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Heimdall throws a hook to the side of Phichai's head but Phichai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Phichai was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Phichai misses.
Phichai looks for the body kick but Heimdall saw that one coming.
Heimdall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phichai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice cross by Heimdall.
A bone on bone clash there as Heimdall blocks the leg kick.
Phichai throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phichai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimdall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heimdall looks to land a left hand but Phichai moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Heimdall both land. Nice combination.
Phichai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heimdall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heimdall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phichai to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phichai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Phichai misses with a body shot.
Heimdall takes a swing at Phichai's ribcage but misses.
Phichai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heimdall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phichai's hands.
Phichai swings for the body but Heimdall moves out of range.
Phichai tries to close the distance and clinch but Heimdall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phichai jabs Heimdall right on the nose. Heimdall blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Phichai. Beautiful body shot.
Phichai throws a low kick but Heimdall avoids it.
Heimdall throws a body punch but Phichai moves out of range.
Heimdall scores with a nice strike.
Phichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimdall was well out of range. Poor timing from Phichai.
Heimdall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phichai misses with an uppercut.
Phichai misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai looks to land a body kick but Heimdall moved away.
Heimdall scores with the left hand. Phichai knows he should have avoided that one.
Phichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phichai 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 Heimdall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heimdall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heimdall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimdall moves away.
Heimdall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heimdall motions for Phichai to come forward. Heimdall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Heimdall there.
Phichai defending well as Heimdall loads up on a big left hand.
Phichai lands with a straight right. Heimdall didn't see that one coming.
Heimdall misses with a body shot.
Heimdall throws a combination. Phichai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phichai tries a low kick but Heimdall avoids it.
Heimdall counters with a body kick.
Heimdall throws a body punch but Phichai moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimdall tries to score with a low kick but Phichai moves his leg out of the way.
Phichai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phichai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Phichai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phichai tries to clinch there but Heimdall circles away.
Phichai throws a body shot but no joy.
Phichai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Phichai.
Heimdall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phichai lands with an overhand left.
Phichai needs to keep his hands up - Heimdall had a free shot at his head there.
Phichai throws a jab when Heimdall was well out of range.
Heimdall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phichai looks to land a body kick but Heimdall moved away.
Phichai stuns Heimdall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phichai thuds his right hand into Heimdall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimdall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heimdall moves out of range of the body kick.
Phichai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phichai.
Heimdall slips a jab from Phichai.
Heimdall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phichai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heimdall.
The crowd cheers as Phichai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heimdall doesn't seem phased though.
Heimdall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phichai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Heimdall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Phichai.
Heimdall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimdall lands a jab to Phichai's midsection.
Phichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimdall moves away.
Heimdall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phichai misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vidar Heimdall.
I think Heimdall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
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