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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Dorozhkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaname Tosen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Dorozhkin and Kaname Tosen. Dorozhkin comes to the cage accompanied by SMC HOODRATS. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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8 - 4 - 0 |
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147 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Dorozhkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaname Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosen blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
Tosen throws a counter combo.
Tosen takes one on the button.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Tosen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorozhkin is just out of range.
Dorozhkin 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.
Dorozhkin tries to land a body kick
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorozhkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Dorozhkin backing away here, and Tosen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tosen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dorozhkin drops his hands momentarily and Tosen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Dorozhkin tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick from Dorozhkin.
Tosen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dorozhkin can pounce on him.
Dorozhkin darts in trying to clinch
and Tosen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Dorozhkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tosen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dorozhkin tries to land a leg kick but Tosen saw it coming and moves away.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Tosen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin tries to clinch there but Tosen circles away.
Dorozhkin motions for Tosen to come forward. Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dorozhkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A cross from Dorozhkin lands.
Anton Dorozhkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dorozhkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tosen connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorozhkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dorozhkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tosen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tosen throws out a counter right but Dorozhkin avoids it with no problem.
Dorozhkin takes one to the chin there.
Dorozhkin misses with a right hand
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick
and Tosen counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Dorozhkin fails to land.
Tosen gets through Dorozhkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dorozhkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dorozhkin lands with a light punch inside.
Tosen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tosen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorozhkin or not.
The referee calls for Dorozhkin to work.
Dorozhkin is trying to break free.
Dorozhkin stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tosen fails to land.
Tosen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tosen.
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!
Tosen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tosen lands a left hand.
Dorozhkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tosen blocking some punches.
Tosen lands with a left to the head.
Tosen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dorozhkin slowing the pace effectively.
Dorozhkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dorozhkin effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorozhkin.
Tosen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaname Tosen 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.
Dorozhkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tosen is out of range.
Dorozhkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Tosen slips under a jab from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin cracks the inside of Tosen's front leg.
Tosen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dorozhkin. Dorozhkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dorozhkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorozhkin tries to work over Tosen's front leg with a kick but Tosen checks it.
Tosen throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen tries to clinch there but Dorozhkin circles away.
Dorozhkin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tosen avoids the head kick by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin misses with a low kick.
Tosen connects with a leg kick. Dorozhkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tosen shoots in for a takedown but Dorozhkin shows good takedown defense.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorozhkin.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dorozhkin throws a front kick aimed at Tosen's knee but Tosen avoids it well.
Dorozhkin sets himself, and Tosen steps forward looking for the clinch! Dorozhkin avoids it this time.
Dorozhkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anton Dorozhkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosen tries to clinch up.
Dorozhkin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tosen as he checks the leg kick.
Dorozhkin blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin thows a leg kick but Tosen checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dorozhkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dorozhkin leaves Tosen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin misses with a head kick.
Dorozhkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dorozhkin with a body shot.
Dorozhkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosen is able to avoid easily.
Dorozhkin looks to land a body kick but Tosen moved away.
Dorozhkin rushes Tosen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tosen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dorozhkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dorozhkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
Tosen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tosen jumps guard and drags Dorozhkin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tosen keeping moving, preventing Dorozhkin from controlling successfully.
Tosen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dorozhkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosen has his foot on Dorozhkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorozhkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Tosen has his foot on Dorozhkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorozhkin works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Dorozhkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dorozhkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Dorozhkin misses
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
Dorozhkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorozhkin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTosen.
Dorozhkin clinches with his opponent.
Dorozhkin blocks a body shot from Tosen.
Tosen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dorozhkin uses from the top position.
Tosen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorozhkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorozhkin passes into half guard.
Dorozhkin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tosen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorozhkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tosen. That did some damage!
Dorozhkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tosen checks the leg kick.
Anton Dorozhkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tosen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dorozhkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dorozhkin throws a solid leg kick but Tosen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dorozhkin.
Tosen checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dorozhkin misses
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorozhkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tosen is out of range.
Tosen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tosen.
Dorozhkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dorozhkin misses with a straight left.
Tosen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dorozhkin can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin misses with a low kick.
Tosen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tosen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dorozhkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tosen is controlling him well.
Tosen tries for a kimura but Dorozhkin is defending well.
Dorozhkin controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorozhkin tries to buck Tosen off but Tosen is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Dorozhkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dorozhkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Dorozhkin!
In his post fight interview, Anton Dorozhkin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope's entrance music is I'm Souljah. A fine choice. Jack has chosen Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
25 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Samurai Jack!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack blocks a leg kick.
Jack lands a leg kick that knocks Lamope off balance momentarily.
Lamope scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been informed that Jack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jack throws a hook but Lamope blocks it.
Jack scores with a jab. Lamope acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lamope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Samurai Jack has been cut.
Jack cracks Lamope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamope misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Lamope misses with a left hand
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamope lunges at Jack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jack's hand.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamope lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamope.
Lamope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lamope somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope misses with a hook.
Lamope thumps Jack with a low kick.
Jack lands with a cross.
Lamope throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Lamope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lamope throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamope is trying to break the clinch but Jack is controlling him.
Lamope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Lamope blocks with his arms.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack working aggressively here.
Lamope managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamope.
Jack tries a body shot but Lamope blocks it.
Lamope managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
Jack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamope avoids it.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamope.
Lamope lands a right hand.
Jack taking a breather.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamope's elbow.
Jack with a knee to the head.
Jack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lamope.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jack.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamope misses with some punches.
Jack has Lamope pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jack obliges.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Lamope blocks it.
Jack lands a right hand.
Jack working aggressively here.
Lamope has had enough of the clinch but Jack keeps him there for the moment.
Jack misses with a punch to the body.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamope backwards.
Lamope prevents a body shot from Jack.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamope.
Jack missing with knees to the body.
Lamope breaks the clinch.
Lamope throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Lamope.
Jack attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamope circles away.
Lamope misses with a takedown attempt - Jack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itor Lamope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack swings for the body but Lamope moves out of range.
Lamope jabs at Jack's body.
Lamope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamope punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick
and Lamope counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Lamope there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samurai Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samurai Jack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lamope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamope.
Lamope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lamope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Lamope's head but Lamope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jack.
Lamope takes one on the button.
Lamope misses with a kick to the body.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamope tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamope misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Jack.
Samurai Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lamope takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamope darts in looking for a takedown but Jack gets double underhooks and turns Lamope into the cage.
Lamope misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Lamope moved out of range nicely.
Lamope misses with a low kick.
Jack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Jack.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamope connects with a right hand. Jack shakes it off.
Lamope tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Lamope coming out on top.
Lamope lands a jab.
Jack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamope wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Lamope moves out of range easily.
Jack lands a head shot.
Lamope scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack darts in trying to clinch
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack delivers a nice body kick.
Jack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lamope.
Lamope drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lamope trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack pulls Lamope in close to his closed guard and prevents Lamope from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jack is trying to control the position but Lamope postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control.
Jack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lamope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lamope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Jack.
Lamope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lamope shoots for a takedown but Jack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itor Lamope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack moves away from the strike by Lamope.
Lamope misses the shot to the body.
Lamope lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lamope takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jack.
Jack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Jack tenderised Lamope's leg. Lamope is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lamope lands with a nice body kick.
Jack throws a body punch but Lamope moves out of range.
Jack misses with a jab to the body
letting Lamope counter with a right hand.
Lamope scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lamope. Lamope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack.
Lamope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamope off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack tries to clinch but Lamope is having none of it.
Jack lands a leg kick that knocks Lamope off balance momentarily.
Lamope misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samurai Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samurai Jack's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack scores with a head kick. Lamope tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Lamope.
Jack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lamope to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lamope is looking to advance position but Jack has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jack content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jack has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lamope tries to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
Lamope sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamope has his hands clasped together around Jack's back. He's all about the action.
Jack is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamope is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Itor Lamope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jack prevents Lamope from improving his position.
Jack stops Lamope from getting back to his feet.
Lamope tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.
Jack controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lamope is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamope avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Lamope moves away from the strike by Jack.
Samurai Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack scores with a body shot.
Lamope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lamope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Jack - just one landing.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamope.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Jack.
Lamope connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jack. Jack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack throws a head kick that half lands.
Jack defending well as Lamope loads up on a big left hand.
Jack jabs Lamope right on the nose. Lamope blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamope shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamope throws a big shot that misses.
Jack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamope throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Jack throws out a counter right but Lamope avoids it with no problem.
Jack darts in and clinches Lamope up against the cage.
Lamope is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jack is defending well.
Lamope is trying to break the clinch but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
Jack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamope working aggressively here.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamope controls his hands.
Jack wants to stall.
Samurai Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Lamope struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Lamope lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lamope lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samurai Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samurai Jack!
During a confident post fight interview, Samurai Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres and Kaivo Huone. Huone has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Huone off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huone.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.
A telegraphed right hand from Huone misses the target.
Huone misses the shot to the body.
Huone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Huone staying out of range there.
Torres throws a low kick but Huone avoids it.
Huone staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huone. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Huone.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Huone tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torres. That's going to slow Huone down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Huone throws out a counter right but Torres avoids it with no problem.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Torres misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone misses with an uppercut
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Huone lands a jab to Torres's midsection.
Huone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres sizes up Huone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Torres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KAMOT-E 4.5* sparring gym in the buildup to the fight.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Huone saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Huone blocks the leg kick.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huone.
Huone throws a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a leg kick
and Huone counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torres.
Huone scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
letting Huone counter with a right hand.
Torres takes one on the button.
Huone throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Huone slips the punch.
Torres misses with a leg kick.
Torres moves out of range as Huone strikes.
Torres connects with a leg kick. Huone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torres tries to work over Huone's front leg with a kick but Huone checks it.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huone.
We've been informed that Huone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Huone looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Huone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Huone checks a low kick from Torres.
Huone misses with a body shot.
As Huone backs away, Torres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torres cracks Huone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torres throws the kick towards the body but Huone avoids it.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Huone checks a leg kick.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huone.
Torres misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huone throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Huone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huone.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torres!
Huone checks a leg kick.
Huone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Huone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Huone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres swings for the body but Huone moves out of range.
Torres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huone tries to counter by closing the distance.
Huone throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Huone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab from Huone.
Huone takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Huone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres feints and then cracks Huone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huone down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Huone does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huone. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huone doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Torres lands a high kick!
Huone has managed to clinch.
Huone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huone throws a head punch that misses.
Torres working aggressively here.
Huone blocks a body shot from Torres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Huone controls the action.
Torres cracks Huone with a nice body 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 Alfredo Torres will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Huone.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huone looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Huone throws a big shot that misses.
Kaivo Huone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huone blocks a low kick nicely.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres cracks Huone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Huone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huone misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Huone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torres finds it's way round the side to connect with Huone's head.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres throws a push kick but Huone slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Huone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Huone tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone connects with a nice looking jab.
Huone throws a big shot that misses.
Torres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres stuns Huone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torres.
Torres throws a low kick but Huone moves out of range easily.
Huone takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres tests Huone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huone lands with a shot to the body.
Huone punishes Torres's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Huone. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Huone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone scores with a body shot.
Huone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huone lands a jab to Torres's midsection.
Torres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huone looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Huone moves out of range of the leg kick from Torres.
Huone moves out of range of the leg kick from Torres.
Huone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huone tries to clinch up.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huone tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Huone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Huone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huone stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huone.
Huone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huone checks a low kick from Torres.
A low kick from Torres misses
and Huone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Huone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Huone lands a right hook to the body.
Huone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Huone lands with a 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!
Huone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huone throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Huone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Huone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres lands a nice uppercut.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Huone.
Nice body punch from Huone - that landed with a thud.
Huone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huone backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Huone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaivo Huone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Huone lands with an overhand left.
Torres is looking to slow Huone down with leg kicks.
Torres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Huone.
Huone misses with a looping right.
Torres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huone throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huone throws out the jab.
Torres connects with an inside leg kick.
Huone moves into the clinch.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Huone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alfredo Torres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres blocking some punches.
Huone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres manages to pull guard.
Huone is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him.
Huone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huone has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huone's guard.
Torres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Torres wants to stand and escape but instead Huone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Huone from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone controlling from the top position.
Huone wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Huone wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Huone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huone won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torres is working an open guard so Huone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torres.
A shot to the liver by Huone. Beautiful body shot.
Huone lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
Huone digs a good body shot into Torres's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torres.
Huone fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to work over Huone's front leg with a kick but Huone checks it.
Huone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Huone loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Huone off balance momentarily.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres throws a low kick but Huone avoids it.
Torres throws a jab when Huone was well out of range.
Huone scores with a nice strike.
Huone throws out a powerful jab.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huone stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huone swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Huone swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Huone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaivo Huone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Kraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kraken clobbers Schulmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schulmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Schulmann.
Schulmann's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schulmann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schulmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Kraken, which made it look bad.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraken missing with a left hand there. Schulmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schulmann is out of range.
Kraken checks a leg kick.
Schulmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kraken!
Kraken walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Schulmann.
Kraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kraken tries to clinch but Schulmann moves away
and Schulmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schulmann.
Kraken walks into a stiff left hand from Schulmann.
Kraken throws a head kick but Schulmann moves out of range.
Kraken fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Schulmann misses its intended target.
Schulmann scores with a hook.
Schulmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kraken defends it nicely.
Kraken ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.
Schulmann has his takedown stuffed
and Kraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schulmann thinking.
Jack Kraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
Schulmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulmann scores with a jab. Kraken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kraken misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schulmann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kraken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann is looking to chop away at Kraken's legs.
Kraken is looking to counter the offense by Schulmann and move into the clinch.
Schulmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Schulmann misses.
Schulmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Schulmann.
Kraken tries to counter by clinching up but Schulmann breaks away and moves out of range.
Schulmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schulmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kraken is looking to wear down Schulmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schulmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schulmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraken manages to avoid it.
Kraken feints and then cracks Schulmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schulmann down.
Schulmann misses with a body shot.
Schulmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throws out a powerful jab.
Schulmann throws a hook but Kraken avoids it easily.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraken.
Nice uppercut lands for Schulmann. That snapped Kraken's head back.
Schulmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kraken's hands.
Kraken lands a body shot.
Schulmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schulmann tries to clinch but Kraken is having none of it.
Kraken throws an overhand right that lands on Schulmann's shoulder, as Schulmann tries to avoid the shot.
Schulmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schulmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Kraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack Kraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schulmann cracks Kraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Schulmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann misses with a body punch
and Kraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schulmann checks a leg kick nicely.
Schulmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Kraken is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schulmann.
Schulmann scores with a shot to the body.
Schulmann slips under a jab.
Kraken moves away from the strike by Schulmann.
Schulmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kraken's head.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Kraken.
Kraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schulmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kraken throws a chopping leg kick but Schulmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kraken misses with the body kick
and Schulmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schulmann wants to control from the top but Kraken keeps moving.
Kraken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaniv Schulmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kraken throws a head kick that misses.
Schulmann misses with a looping right.
Schulmann throws a body punch but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schulmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraken counters with a left to the body.
Schulmann misses with a left hand
and Kraken counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kraken.
Schulmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schulmann checks the leg kick.
Kraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraken scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraken misses with an uppercut.
Kraken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraken throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraken tried to counter with a leg kick but Schulmann avoided it.
Schulmann tried to score with a low kick but Kraken checks it.
Schulmann tries to score with a low kick but Kraken moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Kraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kraken.
Kraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schulmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraken.
Schulmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schulmann slips a straight right by Kraken.
Schulmann tries to land a front kick but Kraken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schulmann tries to land a body kick
and Kraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schulmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schulmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann lands a head shot.
Schulmann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraken is looking to reverse the position.
Schulmann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schulmann moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kraken tries to improve position but can't.
Schulmann trying to control the action but Kraken is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kraken is not content to let Schulmann control the position.
Schulmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kraken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schulmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kraken on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Kraken's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Kraken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraken is looking to regain half guard here but Schulmann keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schulmann landing strikes.
Kraken tries to improve position but can't.
Schulmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kraken is looking for a sweep.
Schulmann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kraken's legs.
Kraken is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Schulmann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schulmann trying to control the action but Kraken is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaniv Schulmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kraken misses with a wild body shot.
Schulmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraken misses the target.
Kraken misses the shot to the body.
Kraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Kraken catches Schulmann right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Schulmann misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schulmann checks a leg kick.
Schulmann misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schulmann.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Kraken.
Kraken throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Schulmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraken throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kraken is fending him off so far but Schulmann persists. Nope, Kraken circles away and we're back to standing.
Kraken moves forwards but Schulmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Schulmann.
Kraken walks into a jab.
Schulmann misses with a right hand
and Kraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schulmann misses with a body shot.
Kraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Schulmann.
Kraken tries to clinch but Schulmann is having none of it.
Kraken checks a leg kick.
Kraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schulmann.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Schulmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaniv Schulmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schulmann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraken works over Schulmann's head and body with a nice combination.
Schulmann misses the shot to the body.
Jack Kraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schulmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Schulmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Schulmann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kraken takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Schulmann misses its intended target.
Schulmann scores with a nice head shot.
Schulmann moves into the clinch.
Kraken has a couple of punches blocked by Schulmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kraken.
Schulmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kraken can't find room to land a body shot as Schulmann controls the action.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kraken misses with some punches.
Kraken lands a nice uppercut.
Schulmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Kraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schulmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Kraken controls his hands.
Kraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kraken is looking to control Schulmann's arms but Schulmann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kraken has his back to the cage.
Kraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Schulmann working aggressively here.
Kraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann tries to throw a body punch but Kraken avoids it by throwing Schulmann back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yaniv Schulmann.
I've got Schulmann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
A victorious Yaniv Schulmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Comfortably Numb. The Impaler has chosen Paragon-Impaler as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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178 lbs
31 - 15 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
The Impaler cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Impaler throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Impaler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Impaler there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt avoids the body shot from The Impaler.
The Impaler digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt clobbers The Impaler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Hunt throws a right hand that The Impaler ducks under and follows up with a left that The Impaler also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Impaler momentarily.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt is looking to chop away at The Impaler's legs.
The Impaler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
The Impaler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
The Impaler delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Impaler.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Impaler as he avoids it easily.
The Impaler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Good leg kick by The Impaler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Impaler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
The Impaler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Impaler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vlad The Impaler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Impaler cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Impaler.
The Impaler throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and The Impaler only half commits.
The Impaler misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by The Impaler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Impaler.
The Impaler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Impaler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Impaler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Impaler.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
The Impaler feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Impaler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Impaler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Impaler. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Impaler.
The Impaler slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt misses with a hook. The Impaler ducked under it nicely.
Hunt takes a swing at The Impaler's ribcage but misses.
The Impaler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from The Impaler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad The Impaler 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.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. The Impaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Impaler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Impaler misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Impaler in his tracks.
The Impaler scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt connects with the punch.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Impaler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
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!
The Impaler throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from The Impaler.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Impaler throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps The Impaler's head back.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Impaler wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hunt swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
The Impaler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Impaler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
The Impaler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Impaler loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
The Impaler throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from The Impaler.
The Impaler is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Hunt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Impaler throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Impaler tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Impaler sprawls and moves away.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces The Impaler off the cage and back into range.
The Impaler tries to clinch up.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Impaler tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
The Impaler blocks a leg kick.
The Impaler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Impaler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a series of punches but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
The Impaler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but The Impaler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Impaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Impaler connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by The Impaler.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Impaler can pounce on him.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but The Impaler ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Impaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Merik Hunt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The Impaler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and The Impaler counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
The Impaler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Impaler to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
The Impaler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Impaler sprawls and moves away.
Hunt throws a leg kick but The Impaler checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler staying out of range there.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
The Impaler stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad The Impaler!
In his post fight interview, Vlad The Impaler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gainsborough's entrance music is Dope - Debonaire. A fine choice. Sirkiä has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gainsborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the side of Sirkiä's head but Sirkiä sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gainsborough shoots in for a takedown but Sirkiä shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gainsborough thows a leg kick but Sirkiä checks it
and Sirkiä counters with a takedown into side control.
Sirkiä postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sirkiä looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gainsborough is avoiding damage well.
Gainsborough is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sirkiä has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gainsborough manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gainsborough sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sirkiä defending well though.
Sirkiä makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sirkiä.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gainsborough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gainsborough pushing down on Sirkiä's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gainsborough 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.
Sirkiä is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gainsborough throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gainsborough not doing much here.
Gainsborough lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gainsborough trying to control from half guard but Sirkiä is working away.
Gainsborough prevents Sirkiä from improving his position.
Gainsborough looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Gainsborough is stalling here. Sirkiä is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gainsborough seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sirkiä has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gainsborough struggling a bit here.
Gainsborough is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sirkiä is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gainsborough 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.
Gainsborough is trying to get back to his feet.
Gainsborough controls the position for a moment.
Sirkiä tries to score with some ground and pound. Gainsborough controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gainsborough is trying to control Sirkiä's posture but Sirkiä avoids it.
Gainsborough pushes Sirkiä away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sirkiä gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gainsborough struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä trying to control the position but Gainsborough is working away.
Gainsborough is looking for a sweep.
Gainsborough is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sirkiä in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sirkiä looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gainsborough is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Gainsborough's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sirkiä creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gainsborough sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gainsborough is trying to buck Sirkiä off.
You can see the frustration on Gainsborough's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sirkiä lands a nice forearm strike.
Gainsborough wants to control but Sirkiä postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gainsborough wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough gets back to half guard.
Gainsborough trying to hold on to Sirkiä's head to control him but Sirkiä postures up.
Sirkiä looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gainsborough keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gainsborough is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirkiä scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gainsborough trying to control but Sirkiä postures up.
Sirkiä landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sirkiä missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gainsborough keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirkiä missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gainsborough keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Sirkiä dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gainsborough misses the shot to the body.
Gainsborough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sirkiä has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gainsborough. That's going to slow Sirkiä down.
Gainsborough darts in and clinches Sirkiä up against the cage.
Gainsborough slows down the pace here.
Gainsborough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gainsborough misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gainsborough fails to land.
Sirkiä's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirkiä avoids the body shot from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sirkiä stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Gainsborough avoids it easily.
Sirkiä moves out of range of the body kick from Gainsborough.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gainsborough defends it well.
Gainsborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough throws an overhand right that lands on Sirkiä's shoulder, as Sirkiä tries to avoid the shot.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gainsborough takes the fight into the clinch.
Gainsborough will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sirkiä up against the cage.
Gainsborough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough throws a body punch but Sirkiä moves out of range.
And Sirkiä tries to counter it with a takedown but Gainsborough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gainsborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sirkiä. That did some damage!
Gainsborough misses with an uppercut.
Gainsborough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirkiä checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Sirkiä tries to counter it with a takedown but Gainsborough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gainsborough throws a right hand that Sirkiä ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirkiä also avoids with ease.
Sirkiä tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gainsborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gainsborough tries to clinch up but Sirkiä circles away and keeps his distance.
Gainsborough throws a body punch but Sirkiä moves out of range.
And Sirkiä tries to counter it with a takedown but Gainsborough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice straight punches there by Gainsborough. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gainsborough.
Gainsborough tried to score with a low kick but Sirkiä checks it.
Sirkiä drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gainsborough defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Sirkiä 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gainsborough misses with an uppercut. Sirkiä saw that one coming.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Sirkiä avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gainsborough lands a leg kick that knocks Sirkiä off balance momentarily.
Gainsborough throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is looking to slow Sirkiä down with leg kicks.
Gainsborough tries to clinch up.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Gainsborough avoids it easily.
Gainsborough moves into the clinch successfully.
Sirkiä's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirkiä takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gainsborough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gainsborough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirkiä is out of range.
Adelbert Gainsborough is winning the standup battle so far.
Gainsborough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirkiä paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gainsborough lands a jab to the nose.
Gainsborough thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Sirkiä tries to counter it with a takedown but Gainsborough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelbert Gainsborough dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Gainsborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Gainsborough lands but Sirkiä takes it in his stride.
Gainsborough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sirkiä checks a leg kick nicely.
Gainsborough throws a body punch but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Gainsborough avoids it easily.
Gainsborough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sirkiä moves out of range as Gainsborough throws a body kick.
And Sirkiä tries to counter it with a takedown but Gainsborough pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gainsborough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirkiä paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gainsborough fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gainsborough.
Sirkiä avoids the head kick by Gainsborough.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä moves out of range of the body kick from Gainsborough.
Sirkiä is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gainsborough misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sirkiä checks a low kick from Gainsborough.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gainsborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gainsborough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sirkiä, pushing him back against the cage.
Gainsborough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirkiä can do to turn this around?
A short right from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough breaks from the clinch.
Niko Sirkiä is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gainsborough scores with a nice body kick.
Gainsborough connects with an inside leg kick.
Gainsborough takes a swing at Sirkiä's ribcage but misses.
Sirkiä changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough throws a low kick but Sirkiä avoids it.
Gainsborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gainsborough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Gainsborough lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gainsborough or perhaps it was just good defense by Sirkiä, which made it look bad.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Sirkiä keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gainsborough misses with a body kick.
Sirkiä with the counter takedown but Gainsborough avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gainsborough or perhaps it was just good defense by Sirkiä, which made it look bad.
Sirkiä feints the counter takedown.
Sirkiä avoids the head kick by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough works Sirkiä's body with a nice hook.
Sirkiä blocks a leg kick.
Sirkiä circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Gainsborough is predictable there
and Sirkiä counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gainsborough won't be happy with that.
Gainsborough tries to escape but Sirkiä is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gainsborough struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Sirkiä.
Sirkiä working away.
Gainsborough takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirkiä is working Gainsborough over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sirkiä is working Gainsborough over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gainsborough tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sirkiä prevents Gainsborough from getting the reversal.
Gainsborough is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adelbert Gainsborough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gainsborough 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adelbert Gainsborough!
Adelbert Gainsborough gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Niko Sirkiä spoke after the fight, saying '"That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die." '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex and Clint Lomax. Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Lomax is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ace of Spades. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
60 - 16 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex tries to score with a low kick but Lomax moves his leg out of the way.
Lomax scores with a nice right hand.
Lomax 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.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax tries to work over Complex's front leg with a kick but Complex checks it.
Lomax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lomax gets caught flat footed, as Complex shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lomax is looking to stand up but Complex isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Complex has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex throws an elbow that misses. Lomax uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Complex's guard. Nice move by Lomax!
Lomax won't allow Complex to sweep him here.
Lomax is looking to stand up but Complex won't let him.
Complex keeping moving, preventing Lomax from controlling successfully.
Complex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Complex has a closed guard, preventing Lomax from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lomax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Complex cracks a nice hook into Lomax's ribs.
Lomax connects with the punch.
Complex throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Complex.
Complex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clint Lomax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Complex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax tries to score with a low kick but Complex moves his leg out of the way.
Complex fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lomax just manages to avoid it.
Lomax swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Lomax throws a jab but it's blocked by Complex.
Lomax throws a shot from downtown. Complex moves away and avoids it.
Lomax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Complex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Complex scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Complex lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lomax!
Complex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Complex misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
Complex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lomax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lomax throws a lazy uppercut
and Complex counters with a shoot takedown. Lomax fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomax wants to improve his position but instead Complex has moved into half guard.
Complex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Complex is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Complex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Complex shoots in and drives through. Lomax sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lomax! But no joy.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Lomax catches Complex right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Lomax. Beautiful body shot.
Napoleon Complex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Complex throws a right hand that Lomax ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomax also avoids with ease.
Complex throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Complex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lomax misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomax.
Complex appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Complex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex punishes Lomax's body with a nice straight punch.
Complex tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax feints a counter leg kick.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Complex's shoulder, as Complex tries to avoid the shot.
Complex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lomax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Complex half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomax scores with a hook to the body. Complex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Complex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Lomax sees coming a mile off.
Complex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lomax.
It seemed like Lomax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Complex throws a lazy right hand but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lomax now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lomax.
Lomax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Complex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex throws out a leg kick but Lomax moves out of range and Complex only half commits.
Complex takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lomax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lomax! But no joy.
Lomax looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lomax thumps Complex with a low kick.
Complex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Complex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
Complex throws out a powerful jab.
Complex cracks Lomax with a right hand to the side of the head.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Complex.
Lomax connects with a jab.
Lomax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Complex throws a nice head kick!
Complex swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomax.
A low kick from Lomax misses
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
Complex throws a lazy right hand but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looks like Complex has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Complex scores with a leg kick.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Complex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lomax makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
Complex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Complex shoots and misses
and Lomax counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Complex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomax throws a hook but Complex blocks it.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Complex swinging wildly here.
Lomax throws out a counter right but Complex avoids it with no problem.
Complex staying out of range there.
Complex misses with a head kick.
Complex misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
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 Napoleon Complex will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lomax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Complex.
Complex shoots and misses
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Complex moved away.
Complex throws a leg kick but Lomax moved away.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick
and Complex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Complex momentarily.
Napoleon Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Lomax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Complex lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
Lomax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Complex is able to avoid easily.
Complex appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Complex lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lomax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Complex finds it's way round the side to connect with Lomax's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax blocks a low kick nicely.
Complex bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lomax's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Complex throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomax on the side of the head.
Lomax throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
A slow jab from Lomax misses its intended target.
Complex half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomax walks into a stiff left hand from Complex.
No joy there for Complex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lomax walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lomax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Complex does no damage.
Lomax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lomax wants to slow Complex down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Complex misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Lomax feints a counter leg kick.
Lomax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomax can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lomax finds it's way round the side to connect with Complex's head.
Lomax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomax loads up on a big right hand but Complex slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Complex throws a low kick but Lomax moves out of range easily.
Lomax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Complex tries to counter with a takedown but Lomax is quick to defend against it.
Complex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lomax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Complex gets tackled into the cage by Lomax. Lomax maintains the clinch.
Complex tries to pull guard but Lomax won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Complex.
Lomax blocking some punches.
Complex wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Complex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Lomax.
Lomax breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Complex with that takedown attempt.
Lomax throws out a counter right but Complex avoids it with no problem.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Complex blocks a low kick nicely.
Lomax moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex throws a right hand that misses
and Lomax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomax throws a big shot that misses.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Complex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Complex defending well as Lomax loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Complex - just one landing.
Complex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomax checks a low kick from Complex.
Complex blocks a low kick nicely.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lomax. Complex shrugs it off though.
Lomax throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Napoleon Complex did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Lomax blocks the low kick.
Complex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lomax swivels and escapes.
Lomax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Complex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Lomax misses.
Complex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lomax misses with a hook.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Lomax blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lomax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
Complex misses with a body shot
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lomax.
Lomax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Complex dives in and grabs Lomax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lomax pushes down on Complex's head and hops out.
Lomax throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Complex on the side of the head.
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Complex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
Lomax lands a lovely overhand right.
Complex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Complex connects with a leg kick. Lomax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Complex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Complex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a jab when Complex was well out of range.
Complex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lomax sizes up Complex with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lomax defending well as Complex loads up on a big left hand.
Complex connects with a leg kick. Lomax looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex connects with an inside leg kick.
Lomax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Complex misses with a looping left.
Complex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lomax connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Complex scrambles back to his feet.
Lomax lands a glancing blow to the side of Complex's head.
Complex swats away the attempt to clinch by Lomax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Good work by Lomax as he checks the leg kick.
Lomax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lomax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.
It looked like Complex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lomax.
Lomax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex scores with a decent looking hook.
Lomax checks the leg kick.
Complex looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
Complex moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLomax.
Lomax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Complex.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax lands a leg kick that knocks Complex off balance momentarily.
Lomax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Complex misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
Lomax appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Complex throws a leg kick but Lomax checks it.
Lomax now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Complex lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomax circles away quickly and effectively.
Lomax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomax slips a straight right by Complex.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Complex misses.
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Complex can pounce on him.
Lomax throws a head kick that half lands.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Complex moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Clint Lomax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Complex moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Complex moves out of range as Lomax throws a body kick.
Complex throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lomax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Complex.
Complex throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Complex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lomax.
Lomax cracks Complex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Complex lunges at Lomax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lomax's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Complex connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lomax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax with a nice cross.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Complex tries to land a front kick but Lomax steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Complex looks for a takedown but Lomax sprawls well.
Complex takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Lomax misses with a looping left.
It looked like Complex was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Complex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lomax on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Complex.
Complex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clint Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Complex. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Lomax misses.
Complex half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomax misses with a straight left.
Complex appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Complex misses with a wild body shot.
Napoleon Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Complex avoids a kick to the body.
Lomax blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Complex.
Lomax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lomax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex dives in and grabs Lomax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lomax pushes down on Complex's head and hops out.
Lomax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Complex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomax.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lomax! But no joy.
Complex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lomax will feel that in the morning.
Some bone on bone action there as Lomax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Complex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Complex. Complex obviously looking to wear him down.
Complex goes for a double leg but Lomax avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lomax continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Complex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Complex ducks down to avoid it.
Lomax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lomax misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Complex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lomax.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax lands a jab to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Complex.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Complex.
Good leg kick by Complex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Complex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Complex lands a slapping body shot.
Complex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lomax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Napoleon Complex.
I think Complex 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Complex!
Our winner, Napoleon Complex, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with Flight of Icarus blaring out of the sound system. Suri has chosen Slim Thug Feat T.I. & Bun B - 3 Kings as his entrance music. Khalid Hayes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Khalid Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Shah Suri!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Suri.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Hayes throws a big counter combination but Suri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Hayes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hayes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suri counters with a nice uppercut.
Suri cracks a nice hook into Hayes's ribs.
Suri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suri connects with a solid leg kick.
Suri checks a low kick from Hayes.
Suri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes is looking to score with low kicks.
Suri 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suri throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Suri throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Hayes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suri just manages to avoid it.
Hayes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Suri there.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Suri blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayes.
Suri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hayes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Suri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayes.
A leg kick checked by Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hayes checks a leg kick.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hayes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayes feints and then cracks Suri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suri down.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes thuds his right hand into Suri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayes's hands.
Hayes needs to keep his hands up - Suri had a free shot at his head there.
Suri throws a front kick aimed at Hayes's knee but Hayes avoids it well.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
Hayes connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hayes slams his shin into Suri's torso.
Suri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes tried to counter with a leg kick but Suri avoided it.
Hayes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suri.
Suri jabs Hayes right on the nose. Hayes blinks but takes it well.
Hayes scores with a spinning back kick!
Suri looks winded!
Hayes misses with a body kick.
Hayes clobbers Suri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayes feints and then cracks Suri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suri down.
Hayes throws a leg kick which misses Suri's front leg but catches the back leg as Suri tries to avoid it.
Hayes throws out a leg kick but Suri moves out of range and Hayes only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suri misses with a hook
and Hayes counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suri throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
Suri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hayes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Suri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hayes's head backwards.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Suri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Hayes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suri.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Suri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sher Shah Suri 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.
Hayes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Suri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayes sends Suri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hayes is motioning to the referee to let Suri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Suri tries to score with a low kick but Hayes moves his leg out of the way.
Suri wants to land a leg kick but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Hayes lands.
Suri is rocked!
Suri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hayes.
Suri is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suri leaves his chin hanging out and Hayes seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Suri crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalid Hayes!
Khalid Hayes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Even gods can bleed.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay comes to the cage accompanied by Land Down Under. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick that misses
and McKay counters with a low kick, right behind Varvaskoukku 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
And McKay counters with a quick kick to the body but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
McKay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
McKay feints and then cracks Varvaskoukku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McKay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Varvaskoukku.
McKay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
McKay is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKay.
McKay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
The fighters circling - McKay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Varvaskoukku defending well as McKay loads up on a big left hand.
McKay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay slips under a jab from Varvaskoukku.
McKay moves out of range of the body kick.
Varvaskoukku with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku checks it.
Varvaskoukku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McKay defends it well.
McKay misses with a looping left.
McKay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKay wants to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes a swing at McKay's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku connects with a nice looking jab.
McKay misses with a straight right.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but McKay uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Varvaskoukku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKay's sensitive parts.
McKay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
A slow jab from Varvaskoukku misses its intended target.
McKay throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKay lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dylan McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by McKay.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKay sprawls well. McKay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet.
McKay moves out of range as Varvaskoukku strikes.
Dylan McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay tries to score with a low kick but Varvaskoukku moves his leg out of the way.
McKay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku checks it well.
McKay misses with a body shot.
McKay throws a push kick but Varvaskoukku slaps the foot to one side.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McKay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varvaskoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from McKay.
McKay thuds his shin into the meat of Varvaskoukku's side.
A leg kick checked by McKay.
It looked like McKay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Varvaskoukku.
Nice body kick from McKay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McKay.
Varvaskoukku dodges the punch combination from McKay.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Varvaskoukku to score with a decent uppercut.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKay.
McKay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on McKay's shoulder, as McKay tries to avoid the shot.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varvaskoukku moves away.
McKay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKay tries to bum rush Varvaskoukku with a series of wild strikes but Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but McKay moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Varvaskoukku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKay swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Varvaskoukku throws a shot from downtown. McKay moves away and avoids it.
McKay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
McKay tries a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab but it's blocked by McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Varvaskoukku connects with an inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKay throwing a counter right hand but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
McKay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKay scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKay.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku wants to land a leg kick but McKay is out of range.
McKay throwing a counter right hand but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
McKay scores with a jab to the head.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKay.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKay.
McKay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku missing with a left hand there. McKay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
McKay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKay ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKay lands with a straight right. Varvaskoukku didn't see that one coming.
McKay with a nice cross.
McKay lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Varvaskoukku.
McKay throws a series of punches but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Good exchange - Varvaskoukku coming out on top.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKay throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as McKay strikes.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKay.
Varvaskoukku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Varvaskoukku.
McKay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKay throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKay misses with a head kick.
McKay works Varvaskoukku's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from McKay.
McKay misses with a head kick.
McKay throws a sloppy head kick and Varvaskoukku moves out of range easily.
McKay wants to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay misses with a double jab.
McKay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKay moves away from the strike by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands with a hook. McKay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dylan McKay is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKay.
McKay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKay.
Varvaskoukku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKay misses with a leg kick.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKay.
McKay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Varvaskoukku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like McKay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Varvaskoukku thows a body kick. McKay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKay jabs at Varvaskoukku's body.
McKay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varvaskoukku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku thuds a left hand into McKay's body.
McKay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varvaskoukku can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Varvaskoukku. That snapped McKay's head back.
Varvaskoukku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKay checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKay throws a big counter combination but Varvaskoukku scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKay.
Varvaskoukku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McKay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick that misses.
McKay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Varvaskoukku just manages to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McKay checks a leg kick.
Varvaskoukku pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKay back to the cage. Varvaskoukku follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McKay looks to score with a jab to the body but Varvaskoukku is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varvaskoukku.
McKay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
McKay slips under a jab from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKay scores with a hook.
Varvaskoukku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKay throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McKay misses the target.
McKay throws a big shot that misses.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varvaskoukku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKay at a distance.
McKay tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
McKay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Dylan McKay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Varvaskoukku misses with a straight right.
A jab from Varvaskoukku misses.
Varvaskoukku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
Jab from McKay.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but McKay is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku swinging wildly here.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku lands a head shot.
McKay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but McKay moves out of range.
McKay misses the jab.
And Varvaskoukku tries to counter it with a takedown but McKay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKay thinking.
McKay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
McKay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and drives through. McKay sprawls well.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from McKay.
It seemed like Varvaskoukku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKay moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKay.
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!
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McKay does it's job there.
McKay moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
McKay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from McKay.
Varvaskoukku is looking to chop away at McKay's legs.
McKay misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from McKay tenderised Varvaskoukku's leg. Varvaskoukku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Varvaskoukku's corner calls for a 1-2. Varvaskoukku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKay slips a jab from Varvaskoukku.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKay counters with a nice kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKay is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McKay.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKay. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice looking combination but McKay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKay.
McKay throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Good work by McKay as he checks the leg kick.
McKay cracks Varvaskoukku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKay.
McKay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Varvaskoukku. Varvaskoukku obviously looking to wear him down.
Varvaskoukku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKay 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.
Varvaskoukku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McKay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Varvaskoukku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKay throws out a powerful jab.
McKay connects with a leg kick. Varvaskoukku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. McKay does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but McKay sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKay walks into a stiff left hand from Varvaskoukku.
McKay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Varvaskoukku.
McKay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKay missing with a left hand there. Varvaskoukku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKay.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
and McKay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a body kick but McKay moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKay jabs Varvaskoukku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Varvaskoukku misses with the combination.
McKay throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.
McKay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut. McKay saw that one coming.
McKay thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKay, right into the meat.
Varvaskoukku thumps McKay with a low kick.
McKay avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay tries to work over Varvaskoukku's front leg with a kick but Varvaskoukku checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay misses with a series of wild punches.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Varvaskoukku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McKay has got the better of the exchanges.
Varvaskoukku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKay.
McKay throws a leg kick
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKay won't be happy with that.
McKay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Varvaskoukku's best efforts.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but McKay is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKay's head.
Varvaskoukku passes the guard and advances to mount!
Varvaskoukku trying to control but McKay is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay tries to hold on but Varvaskoukku pushes him away.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKay is looking to escape.
Varvaskoukku lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku landing punches.
Varvaskoukku throws some wild stikes that McKay manages to avoid easily.
Varvaskoukku looking to finish McKay with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKay!
McKay is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Varvaskoukku! McKay is hurt baaadly! Varvaskoukku is firing away with more strikes - McKay is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainer Varvaskoukku!
Our winner, Rainer Varvaskoukku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Magneto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Magneto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise Against - Injection. 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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197 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
39 - 17 - 5, fighting out of London, Maximus Magneto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner State Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magneto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magneto!
Magneto is looking to slow State Jr. down with leg kicks.
State Jr. gets cracked there but stands up to it.
State Jr. darts in looking for a takedown but Magneto gets double underhooks and turns State Jr. into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magneto.
State Jr. takes a swing at Magneto's ribcage but misses.
State Jr. tries to clinch up.
State Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magneto missing with a left hand there. State Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
State Jr. moves out of range of the body kick.
Magneto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from State Jr..
State Jr. tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magneto defends well and State Jr. ends up having to push Magneto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magneto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Magneto finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magneto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magneto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Magneto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto looks to land a left hand but State Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magneto, right into the meat.
State Jr. looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magneto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaws Clubhouse in the buildup to the fight.
State Jr. changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magneto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magneto tries to improve position but can't.
Magneto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of State Jr..
Magneto tries to improve position but can't.
State Jr. scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magneto to see if he's OK.
Magneto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
State Jr. tries for a kimura but Magneto is defending well.
Magneto wants to control but State Jr. postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magneto is not content to let State Jr. control the position.
State Jr. working away.
Magneto prevents State Jr. from moving into mount.
Magneto keeps State Jr. under control for a moment.
Magneto tries to bench press State Jr. off him but State Jr. keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
State Jr. tries to advance to mount but Magneto denies him.
State Jr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magneto has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magneto is working to avoid the ground and pound but State Jr. connects with a decent elbow.
Magneto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
State Jr. goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magneto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in State Jr.'s guard! Nice work there by Magneto!
State Jr. working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magneto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magneto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magneto trying to control the position from guard on top but State Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magneto wants to pass the guard but State Jr. is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
State Jr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magneto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
State Jr. is looking for a triangle here but Magneto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magneto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto dominated that round.
That's time! Magneto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magneto lands a leg kick that knocks State Jr. off balance momentarily.
State Jr. has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Magneto misses with a low kick.
Magneto scores with a leg kick.
State Jr. will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
State Jr. slips a straight right by Magneto.
Excellent takedown into side control there by State Jr..
Magneto is looking to reverse the position.
State Jr. goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magneto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for State Jr. but great work by Magneto.
Magneto stands up and beckons State Jr. to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Magneto. That snapped State Jr.'s head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magneto looks to land a body kick but State Jr. moved away.
Magneto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but State Jr. moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State Jr. tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magneto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten State Jr. somewhat.
Magneto looks to land a combination but State Jr. avoids it well.
Magneto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus Magneto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner State Jr..
State Jr. tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magneto misses with an uppercut.
State Jr. changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magneto tries to avoid it but State Jr. manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magneto to the ground. Magneto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
State Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magneto cracks the inside of State Jr.'s front leg.
State Jr. moves out of range of the body kick from Magneto.
State Jr. only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magneto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magneto misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. checks a leg kick.
No luck for State Jr. with that takedown attempt.
State Jr. gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magneto counters by clinching up.
Magneto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. State Jr. is defending well for now.
Magneto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but State Jr. blocks it with crossed arms.
State Jr. is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Magneto to keep the fight standing.
Magneto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State Jr. ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. State Jr. no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
State Jr. throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magneto escapes and throws State Jr.'s legs to the side, diving into side control!
State Jr. is looking to reverse the position.
Magneto wants to control but State Jr. is keeping him busy.
Gunner State Jr. has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. struggling a bit here.
Magneto wants to lay and pray for a moment but State Jr. keeps working.
Magneto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
State Jr. throws a good cross that connects.
Magneto throws a leg kick but State Jr. sees it coming and checks it nicely.
State Jr. feints the counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magneto. That's going to slow State Jr. down.
Magneto walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magneto is looking to score with low kicks.
Magneto looks to land a left hand but State Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Magneto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magneto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximus Magneto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State Jr. shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magneto sprawls well. Magneto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. State Jr. gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus Magneto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magneto stuffs the takedown.
Magneto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magneto closes the distance and pushes State Jr. back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State Jr. is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magneto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
State Jr. blocks a body shot from Magneto.
State Jr. tries to pull guard but Magneto won't allow it.
Magneto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magneto is stalling here.
State Jr. tries to pull guard but Magneto holds him up against the cage and eventually State Jr. drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magneto lands a head shot.
Magneto looks to score with a jab to the body but State Jr. is just out of range.
Magneto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
State Jr. shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magneto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magneto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magneto's corner calls for a 1-2. Magneto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! State Jr. crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magneto - the referee stops the clock and State Jr. gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magneto. State Jr. manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
State Jr.'s leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
State Jr. avoids the head kick by Magneto.
State Jr. fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magneto moves out of range of the leg kick from State Jr..
Magneto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magneto swats away the attempt to clinch by State Jr..
That's one minute gone in the round.
State Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magneto.
Magneto swings for the body but State Jr. moves out of range.
State Jr. moves out of range as Magneto strikes.
State Jr. moves forwards but Magneto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magneto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximus Magneto is winning the standup battle so far.
State Jr. shoots for a takedown but Magneto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maximus Magneto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner State Jr..
Magneto cracks the inside of State Jr.'s front leg.
Magneto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magneto wants it to stay on the feet.
Magneto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
State Jr. looks for a takedown but Magneto sprawls well.
State Jr. takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
State Jr. fails with the takedown
and Magneto counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magneto.
Magneto throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown but Magneto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing State Jr.'s face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
State Jr. takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magneto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Magneto on the inside.
Magneto prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Magneto.
Magneto landing knees to the body.
Magneto crunches a lovely knee into State Jr.'s ribcage.
Magneto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magneto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Magneto.
Magneto lands a hook that snaps the head of State Jr. backwards.
Maximus Magneto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magneto misses with a knee to the head.
Magneto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but State Jr. has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magneto lands a good knee to the midsection. State Jr. won't want to take too many of those.
Magneto landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Magneto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. takes a shot to the head.
Magneto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magneto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of State Jr. backwards.
A hook to the body from Magneto.
Magneto lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Magneto as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Magneto.
Magneto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State Jr. can do to turn this around?
Magneto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magneto lands a body shot.
Magneto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
State Jr. is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Magneto fails to land.
State Jr. is trying to pull guard but Magneto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magneto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magneto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magneto manages to break the clinch.
Magneto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magneto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magneto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
State Jr. throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magneto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. State Jr. really felt that one!
Magneto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magneto lands a leg kick that knocks State Jr. off balance momentarily.
Magneto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from State Jr..
State Jr. on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magneto. Magneto obviously looking to wear him down.
Magneto scores with a leg kick.
Magneto tests State Jr.'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magneto scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magneto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magneto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of State Jr.'s head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magneto lands with a straight right. State Jr. didn't see that one coming.
State Jr. takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from State Jr. finds it's way through Magneto's defenses.
Magneto instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magneto fails to land.
State Jr. has a couple of punches blocked by Magneto.
State Jr. has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magneto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
State Jr. decides to pull guard.
Magneto tries to stand but State Jr. is controlling from the bottom.
State Jr. throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magneto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State Jr. is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magneto defends well.
Magneto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magneto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. State Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Magneto is stalling in the full guard.
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.
State Jr. is looking for a triangle but Magneto pushes his legs off easily.
Magneto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magneto connects with an inside leg kick.
Magneto throws a wild body kick that State Jr. sees coming a mile off.
State Jr. feints the counter takedown.
State Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magneto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
State Jr. shoots in but Magneto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
State Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magneto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto clinches.
Magneto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
State Jr. lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
State Jr. has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magneto regains guard immediately.
Magneto trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as State Jr. accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magneto seems keen to control State Jr.'s posture.
State Jr. wants to control from the top but Magneto keeps moving.
State Jr. throwing strikes from guard but Magneto blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magneto keeping moving, preventing State Jr. from controlling successfully.
State Jr. thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magneto trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magneto connects with a leg kick. State Jr. looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
State Jr. has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus Magneto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner State Jr..
Magneto lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Magneto had his way with Gunner State Jr. in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
State Jr. shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than State Jr. was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
State Jr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magneto struggling a bit here.
Magneto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
State Jr. looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magneto can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magneto keeps working.
State Jr. tries to advance to mount but Magneto instead regains half guard.
Magneto is looking to improve his position.
State Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magneto sees it coming and defends easily.
Magneto trying to control but State Jr. postures up.
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.
State Jr. is pressing down on Magneto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magneto is holding on for now.
Magneto is looking to control State Jr.'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magneto avoid being mounted?
State Jr. wants to work for an arm triangle but Magneto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magneto is trying to control but can't.
State Jr. is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magneto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magneto wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Magneto looks to throw a body kick
and State Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Magneto wants to land a leg kick but State Jr. is out of range.
Nice body punch from Magneto.
Magneto slaps away a takedown attempt from State Jr., before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magneto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Magneto.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from State Jr. is defended easily by Magneto.
Magneto tried to counter with a leg kick but State Jr. avoided it.
State Jr. is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Magneto throws a front kick that sends State Jr. stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Magneto misses.
State Jr. misses with a left hand
and Magneto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magneto thows a body kick. State Jr. tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magneto keeps State Jr. at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State Jr. tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magneto defends well and State Jr. ends up having to push Magneto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunner State Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Magneto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner State Jr..
Magneto connects with an inside leg kick.
Magneto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magneto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magneto. State Jr. shrugs it off though.
State Jr. drives through and clinches with Magneto against the cage.
Magneto lands with a short shot to the head.
Magneto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Magneto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magneto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:44
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Magneto!
Maximus Magneto retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Maximus Magneto 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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