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EVO 161: Trauma PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samurai Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Jack has chosen Jungle as his entrance music. Michel Rodalgo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156 lbs
26 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Samurai Jack!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodalgo misses with a body shot.
Jack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rodalgo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jack throws a head kick but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Rodalgo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodalgo staying out of range there.
Jack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodalgo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jack, which made it look bad.
Jack 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Jack scores with a four punch combination!
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Rodalgo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodalgo. That did some damage!
Jack tries to clinch up.
Jack connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodalgo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodalgo is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.
Oh Rodalgo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samurai Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack throws a monster overhand right that drops Rodalgo! Jack follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samurai Jack!
After winning the bout, Samurai Jack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Michel Rodalgo was interviewed post fight and said 'Does my hair still look good?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Blood. Del Toro has chosen Bliss as his entrance music. Ernesto Del Toro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
22 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Del Toro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Toro lands with an overhand left.
Clanger misses with a wild body shot.
Del Toro scores with a nice head shot.
Del Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clanger throws a jab when Del Toro was well out of range.
Nice cross by Del Toro.
Clanger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Toro.
Clanger tries to counter with a takedown but Del Toro is quick to defend against it.
Del Toro throws a low kick, looking for Clanger's leg but Clanger calmly moves out of range.
Del Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Ernesto Del Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Toro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clanger feinted with a counter takedown.
Del Toro throws a front kick aimed at Clanger's knee but Clanger avoids it well.
Del Toro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Toro clinches with his opponent.
Clanger manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro misses with a combination
and Clanger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Del Toro is holding on to half guard well.
Clanger with the ground and pound but Del Toro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Clanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clanger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clanger preventing the sweep.
Clanger throwing strikes from guard but Del Toro blocks nicely.
Clanger throws a strike but Del Toro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clanger is trying to hold Del Toro in close to prevent damage but Del Toro has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clanger wants to control but Del Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clanger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clanger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clanger taking some punishment here, with Del Toro in his half guard.
Clanger gets back to full guard.
Clanger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clanger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Toro slips nicely into half guard.
Clanger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Toro is looking to advance position but Clanger won't allow it.
Clanger is looking for a sweep. Del Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clanger moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro passes Clanger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Del Toro is looking to take a break and control but Clanger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clanger moves into full guard.
Clanger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clanger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Del Toro passes into side control.
Del Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Clanger down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Del Toro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Del Toro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Toro throws a leg kick
and Clanger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Del Toro's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Del Toro is on top in guard.
Del Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Toro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Del Toro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger keeping moving, preventing Del Toro from controlling successfully.
Del Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clanger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Clanger's legs - danger averted.
Clanger keeping moving, preventing Del Toro from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clanger, not yet.
Clanger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Clanger.
Clanger looking for subs off his back but Del Toro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Clanger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Clanger won't allow Del Toro to pass to mount.
Clanger tries to get to full guard but Del Toro has control of the leg.
Clanger has hold of Del Toro's hands but Del Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Del Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clanger tries to roll over but Del Toro keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clanger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Toro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Toro's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger keeps control of the position as Del Toro tries to break free.
Del Toro covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Del Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Del Toro fending off the submission attempt from Clanger.
Clanger keeps control of the position as Del Toro tries to break free.
Del Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Toro just trying to survive but Clanger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clanger punches Del Toro on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that second round.
That's time! Clanger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Clanger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Toro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Clanger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Clanger.
Del Toro scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Toro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Toro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clanger. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Toro. That's going to slow Clanger down.
Del Toro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clanger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Toro.
Clanger tries to counter with a takedown but Del Toro is quick to defend against it.
Clanger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clanger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Del Toro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger misses the jab.
Clanger slips a jab from Del Toro.
Del Toro misses with a body kick.
Del Toro looks to land a left hand but Clanger moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Clanger.
Clanger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Toro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clanger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clanger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Toro avoids it really well and circles away.
Clanger moves out of range as Del Toro throws a body kick.
Del Toro throws a lazy uppercut
and Clanger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Del Toro is trying to keep Clanger in close.
Clanger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Toro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clanger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger chips away with some ground and pound.
Del Toro trying to control the position.
Clanger looking to pass the guard.
Del Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clanger working for submissions but it's allowed Del Toro to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clanger is looking for a sweep. Del Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Toro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is squirming around, avoiding Del Toro's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Toro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clanger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clanger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Del Toro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Toro looking to control but Clanger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Toro working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Del Toro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Del Toro prevents Clanger from getting the reversal.
Del Toro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clanger is looking to improve his position but Del Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
Clanger wants to hold on but Del Toro pushes him away.
Clanger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Del Toro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Toro 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Del Toro!
Ernesto Del Toro took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dean Sutherland, you absolutely suck.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu's entrance music is No Worries. A fine choice. Marsden has chosen Feiticeira by Deftones as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden wants to slow Eroglu down by chopping away at his legs.
Marsden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsden blocks a low kick nicely.
Eroglu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Eroglu does no damage.
Marsden looking to score a takedown here. Eroglu is defending well but Marsden drives through and ends up in Eroglu's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marsden working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marsden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marsden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Eroglu's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden keeps trying to improve his position.
Eroglu struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu parries the strikes from Marsden easily there. Marsden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eroglu to escape.
Eroglu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marsden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eroglu is avoiding damage well.
Eroglu is looking for a sweep.
Marsden has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Marsden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eroglu wants to hold on but Marsden pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Marsden.
Marsden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Eroglu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marsden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden with the ground and pound from mount.
Marsden with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eroglu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Marsden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Eroglu tries to hold on but Marsden postures up.
Marsden landing strikes from the mount.
Marsden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Marsden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marsden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eroglu hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu tries to lock up and control but Marsden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marsden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Eroglu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eroglu is in a horrible position here. Marsden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marsden cracks Eroglu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marsden cracks Eroglu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Eroglu is rocked!
Marsden with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Eroglu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden breaks from Eroglu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marsden throws some wild stikes that Eroglu manages to avoid easily.
Eroglu seems to have got his legs back now.
Marsden with shots to the head and body - Eroglu looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden landing shots from mount.
Marsden unloading with bombs!
Marsden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eroglu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eroglu tries to lock up and control but Marsden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marsden misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Eroglu is looking to improve his position but Marsden isn't that keen on the idea.
Eroglu wants to control but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eroglu hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden cracks Eroglu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eroglu slips under a jab.
Eroglu feinted with a counter takedown.
Metin Eroglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eroglu throws a leg kick which misses Marsden's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsden tries to avoid it.
Eroglu just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Eroglu is just out of range.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eroglu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsden.
Eroglu tries to counter with a takedown but Marsden is quick to defend against it.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Eroglu throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Eroglu.
Marsden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eroglu tries to avoid it but Marsden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eroglu to the ground. Eroglu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Eroglu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Eroglu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Marsden blocks the leg kick.
Eroglu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eroglu tries to work over Marsden's front leg with a kick but Marsden checks it.
Eroglu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marsden is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu throws a solid leg kick but Marsden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eroglu.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Eroglu saw that one coming.
Marsden blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Marsden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marsden throws a front kick aimed at Eroglu's knee but Eroglu avoids it well.
Eroglu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden checks a leg kick nicely.
Marsden wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
Marsden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eroglu.
Brandon Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eroglu checks the leg kick.
Eroglu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Marsden.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Eroglu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Eroglu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
Marsden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Eroglu is trying to get back to half guard.
Eroglu struggling a bit here.
Marsden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Eroglu!
Marsden lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands a couple of good shots and Eroglu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Marsden scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Eroglu is looking for a way out.
Marsden lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Eroglu.
Eroglu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marsden works his way into full mount!
Eroglu regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eroglu is trying desperately to improve position.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eroglu taking shots to the head.
Marsden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marsden with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eroglu momentarily.
That kick from Marsden tenderised Eroglu's leg. Eroglu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eroglu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Eroglu.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Eroglu throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eroglu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eroglu tries to counter with a takedown but Marsden is quick to defend against it.
Eroglu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eroglu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eroglu throws a front kick aimed at Marsden's knee but Marsden avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marsden.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Eroglu there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden looks to land a right hand but Eroglu moved out of range.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Brandon Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch but Eroglu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eroglu.
Eroglu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick
so Eroglu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eroglu throws a big right hand that misses.
Eroglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eroglu is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Eroglu has passed into side control.
Eroglu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marsden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden tries to improve position but can't.
Eroglu scoring with punches from side control.
Marsden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marsden tries to get to full guard but Eroglu has control of the leg.
Eroglu trying to control from half guard but Marsden is working away.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Marsden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.
Eroglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Eroglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Metin Eroglu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eroglu chips away with some ground and pound.
Marsden has his foot on Eroglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eroglu works his way back into a safe position though.
Eroglu trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden has his foot on Eroglu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eroglu works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eroglu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marsden.
Eroglu is chipping away with strikes.
Eroglu working the ground and pound.
Marsden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Metin Eroglu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden took to the microphone: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hong Entrance Song. Näkäräinen has chosen Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nichi Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Näkäräinen moves out of range easily.
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Näkäräinen. Näkäräinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Näkäräinen lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Hong.
Näkäräinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong 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.
Hong stuns Näkäräinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Näkäräinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Näkäräinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Näkäräinen moves away and avoids it.
Näkäräinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong looks for the body kick but Näkäräinen saw that one coming.
Näkäräinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Näkäräinen. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Näkäräinen takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Näkäräinen thows a body kick. Hong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Näkäräinen.
Hong slips a jab from Näkäräinen.
Hong misses with a hook.
Näkäräinen scores with a takedown into Hong's guard.
Näkäräinen trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Näkäräinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Näkäräinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Näkäräinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Näkäräinen wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong is pulling down on Näkäräinen's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hong throws a low kick but Näkäräinen moves out of range easily.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Näkäräinen misses.
Hong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hong throws the left hand but Näkäräinen avoids the punch easily.
Näkäräinen staying out of range there.
Nichi Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hong wants to slow Näkäräinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Näkäräinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Näkäräinen throws a shot to the body.
Hong takes a swing at Näkäräinen's ribcage but misses.
Näkäräinen misses the shot to the body.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Näkäräinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Näkäräinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Näkäräinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hong off the cage and back into range.
Näkäräinen digs a good hook to Hong's body.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Hong checks it.
Näkäräinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong throws a body punch but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Näkäräinen misses
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Näkäräinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Näkäräinen is looking to slow Hong down with leg kicks.
Näkäräinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Näkäräinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Näkäräinen.
Hong motions for Näkäräinen to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong punishes Näkäräinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Hong misses.
Näkäräinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Näkäräinen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Näkäräinen jabs at Hong's body.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen lands a slapping body shot.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Näkäräinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Näkäräinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Näkäräinen slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Näkäräinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Näkäräinen thumps Hong with a low kick.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Näkäräinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Näkäräinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range.
Näkäräinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen scores with a jab to the body.
Hong is looking to score with low kicks.
And Näkäräinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Näkäräinen scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong checks a low kick from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Näkäräinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Näkäräinen lands a body shot.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Näkäräinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Näkäräinen.
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Näkäräinen cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
Näkäräinen moves away from the strike by Hong.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hong moves out of range as Näkäräinen strikes.
Näkäräinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Näkäräinen blocks a leg kick.
Näkäräinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hong.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Nichi Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Näkäräinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Näkäräinen stuns Hong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Näkäräinen moves forwards but Hong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot by Hong.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Näkäräinen connects with a single shot there.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Näkäräinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Näkäräinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Näkäräinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Näkäräinen slips under a jab.
Näkäräinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong thows a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Näkäräinen pushes down on Hong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Näkäräinen wants to pass the guard but Hong is defending well.
Näkäräinen uses his free foot to push down on Hong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hong reaches up to try and control the position but Näkäräinen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hong rolls and tries to escape and now Näkäräinen has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hong throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it.
Näkäräinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Näkäräinen moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Hong sizes up Näkäräinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hong misses with a hook. Näkäräinen ducked under it nicely.
Hong throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
Hong scores with a push kick.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Näkäräinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hong rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Näkäräinen momentarily.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Näkäräinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Näkäräinen misses with a straight left.
Hong scores with a push kick.
Näkäräinen punishes Hong's body with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Näkäräinen slips the punch.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Näkäräinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hong throws a body punch but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Nichi Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Hong lands a jab to Näkäräinen's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen scores with a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Näkäräinen throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Hong 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.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Näkäräinen counters with a left and a right that stings Hong.
Näkäräinen connects with a body shot.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Hong is predictable there
and Näkäräinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Näkäräinen saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Näkäräinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Näkäräinen connects with a body shot.
Näkäräinen misses with a looping right.
Näkäräinen 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.
Näkäräinen is looking to slow Hong down with leg kicks.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick which misses Hong's front leg but catches the back leg as Hong tries to avoid it.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Näkäräinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Näkäräinen just manages to avoid it.
Hong thows a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it
and Näkäräinen counters with a good low kick that Hong was not able to check.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Näkäräinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
Pikku Näkäräinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hong moves forwards but Näkäräinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Näkäräinen.
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hong.
Hong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Näkäräinen jabs Hong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hong scores with the left hand. Näkäräinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Näkäräinen moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pikku Näkäräinen.
I've got Näkäräinen 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Näkäräinen!
Pikku Näkäräinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nichi Hong spoke after the fight, saying 'Thsnk you for all the sponsors, to the org. and to all that supported me through the years. Unfortunately this is my last fight. I will be focusing on helping my teammates improve. Thank you all very much.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Bang - By Barry Scott. Luke Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
Scott throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been informed that Jones 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.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
Luke Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
Scott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott checks the leg kick.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Jones with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Jones avoids the body shot from Scott.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scott checks a leg kick nicely.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Scott stumbling back into the cage.
Scott 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.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Scott's knee but Scott avoids it well.
Jones avoids the body shot from Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scott.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barry Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scott sprawls well. Scott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luke Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Jones pulls Scott in to control the position.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott stops Jones from standing up.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones slips under a jab.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Scott with an uppercut!
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Jones with a jab.
Jones throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Scott settles back down.
Scott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Scott moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scott lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barry Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Jones.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Scott throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands a head kick. Scott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Donk. Jones catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Scott settles back down.
Jones slips a straight right by Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Scott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scott's head.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Scott's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
A control attempt from Scott but he's now mounted!
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott can't escape the position.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scott?
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones controlling from mount.
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jones!
Luke Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Barry Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Well after fifty plus fights and plenty of ups and downs I guess it's time I think about retirement.... Well I've got news for you, Barry Scott will never retire!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Wursty has chosen Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antero Wursty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toriyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Wursty off the cage and back into range.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A cross from Wursty lands.
Wursty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wursty scores with a leg kick.
Wursty misses with a two punch combination.
Wursty tries to clinch up but Toriyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Wursty cracks the inside of Toriyama's front leg.
Toriyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wursty.
Wursty scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama throws a hook to the side of Wursty's head but Wursty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wursty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toriyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toriyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wursty avoids a kick to the body.
Toriyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Toriyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wursty.
Toriyama avoids the body shot from Wursty.
Toriyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wursty.
That kick from Toriyama tenderised Wursty's leg. Wursty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toriyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wursty manages to avoid it.
Wursty tries to clinch up.
Toriyama throws the kick towards the body but Wursty avoids it.
Toriyama scores with a spinning back kick!
Wursty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Toriyama backs up against the cage.
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
Toriyama lands a jab to the nose.
Wursty moves out of range as Toriyama strikes.
Wursty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wursty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wursty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toriyama.
Wursty wants to counter the offense by Toriyama and move into the clinch position.
Toriyama checks a leg kick.
As Wursty backs away, Toriyama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toriyama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wursty is able to avoid easily.
Toriyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wursty misses with a body shot.
Toriyama misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Toriyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toriyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wursty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toriyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wursty checks a leg kick.
Wursty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wursty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wursty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toriyama lands with a right hand.
Wursty misses with a body kick.
Toriyama thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wursty scores with a kick to the body.
Toriyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Toriyama looks to land a body kick but Wursty moved away.
Wursty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toriyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Wursty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toriyama lands a nice shot that snaps Wursty's head back.
Wursty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toriyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty moves out of range of the body kick.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Wursty's front leg.
Toriyama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A shot to the liver by Toriyama. Beautiful body shot.
Wursty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wursty ducks under a wild hook from Toriyama.
Toriyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toriyama tries to move into range but Wursty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wursty moves out of range of the body kick from Toriyama.
It seemed like Wursty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wursty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wursty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wursty.
Wursty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toriyama thumps Wursty with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Toriyama.
Wursty tries to land a front kick but Toriyama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wursty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toriyama is looking to slow Wursty down with leg kicks.
Wursty throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Wursty.
A slapping body kick lands there for Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a hook. Wursty ducked under it nicely.
Wursty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wursty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toriyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wursty slips under a jab from Toriyama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wursty misses with a kick to the body
and Toriyama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wursty throws a body punch but Toriyama moves out of range.
Wursty throws a looping overhand right but Toriyama ducks down to avoid it.
Toriyama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wursty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wursty tries to counter by closing the distance.
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 Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Toriyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses.
Wursty is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wursty throws a body kick that misses.
Wursty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toriyama thows a body kick. Wursty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toriyama digs a good body shot into Wursty's ribs.
Toriyama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Toriyama misses.
Wursty with a jab.
Wursty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toriyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Toriyama and Wursty goes tumbling to the canvas! Toriyama follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Wursty is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wursty is still in real trouble! Can Toriyama finish him?
Wursty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toriyama is working away from the top position though.
Wursty controlling the position for now.
Wursty seems to have recovered his senses.
Toriyama seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toriyama trying to control from half guard but Wursty is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Toriyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Toriyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wursty makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wursty.
Wursty can't keep his opponent in guard - Toriyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to control but Wursty is keeping him busy.
Wursty wants to get back to full guard.
Toriyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Toriyama wants to pass the guard but Wursty is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akira Toriyama is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wursty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a leg kick
and Wursty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wursty throws a hook but Toriyama blocks it.
Toriyama jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toriyama throws a hook to the side of Wursty's head but Wursty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wursty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toriyama.
Toriyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wursty.
Wursty slips under a jab from Toriyama.
Toriyama ducks under a wild hook from Wursty.
Toriyama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toriyama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toriyama connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Wursty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toriyama misses with a looping left.
Wursty misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wursty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wursty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toriyama. That one must have hurt.
Toriyama slips under a jab.
Wursty throws a big shot that misses.
Wursty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toriyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wursty's sensitive parts.
Wursty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toriyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toriyama throws the kick towards the body but Wursty avoids it.
Toriyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Wursty has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wursty misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toriyama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toriyama.
Wursty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toriyama.
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 Toriyama misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty throws a leg kick but Toriyama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toriyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toriyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wursty scores with a decent looking hook.
Wursty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toriyama.
Wursty throws out a counter right but Toriyama avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Wursty is predictable there
and Toriyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Wursty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toriyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wursty.
Wursty lands with a nice combination. Toriyama backs away looking to recover.
Wursty tries to clinch up.
Toriyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toriyama throws a push kick but Wursty slaps the foot to one side.
Toriyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama misses with a body kick.
Wursty wants to counter with a clinch but Toriyama pushes him away.
Akira Toriyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toriyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wursty stuns Toriyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toriyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wursty throws a head kick that misses.
Toriyama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wursty throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Toriyama finds it's way through Wursty's defenses.
Wursty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toriyama can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toriyama.
Wursty misses with a leg kick
and Toriyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Toriyama moves out of range as Wursty strikes.
Toriyama lands a nice shot that snaps Wursty's head back.
Wursty misses with a wild body shot.
Toriyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wursty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wursty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antero Wursty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Toriyama as he checks the leg kick.
Toriyama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toriyama connects with a crisp jab.
Wursty scores with a body shot.
Wursty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toriyama misses with a wild body shot.
Wursty feints and then cracks Toriyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toriyama down.
Wursty blocks a jab.
Wursty feints a counter leg kick.
Toriyama drops his hands momentarily and Wursty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wursty tries a head kick but it misses.
Wursty throws out a leg kick but Toriyama moves out of range and Wursty only half commits.
Wursty misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Wursty misses.
Wursty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toriyama throws a body kick that misses.
Toriyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wursty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wursty throws out a loose jab but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a head kick but Wursty moves out of range.
Wursty misses with a looping left.
Wursty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Toriyama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big right from Wursty misses.
Wursty scores with a nice strike.
Toriyama works Wursty's body with a nice hook.
Wursty tries a low kick but Toriyama avoids it.
Toriyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wursty throws a sloppy head kick
and Toriyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wursty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wursty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toriyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wursty motions for Toriyama to come forward. Wursty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Akira Toriyama.
Well Toriyama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
An out of breath Akira Toriyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schtrappe's choice of entrance music: Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj is looking to land body kicks.
Gregorovitsj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schtrappe. That one must have hurt.
Gregorovitsj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gregorovitsj.
Schtrappe lands with an uppercut that bounces Gregorovitsj off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Schtrappe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gregorovitsj.
Schtrappe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gregorovitsj throws a series of strikes that have Schtrappe backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj misses with a lunging right hand
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregorovitsj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregorovitsj thuds his right hand into Schtrappe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gregorovitsj throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregorovitsj is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schtrappe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gregorovitsj. That did some damage!
Gregorovitsj ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gregorovitsj - that will leave a mark!
Schtrappe lands a nice looking body shot.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab.
Schtrappe lands a jab to Gregorovitsj's midsection.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Gregorovitsj throws a big shot that misses.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Gregorovitsj moves away and avoids it.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Schtrappe.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe clinches.
Schtrappe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregorovitsj tries to throw a body punch but Schtrappe avoids it by throwing Gregorovitsj back against the cage.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj lands a left hand.
We've been informed that Schtrappe 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.
Gregorovitsj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schtrappe cracks Gregorovitsj with a nice body shot.
Schtrappe can't find room to land a body shot as Gregorovitsj controls the action.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schtrappe.
I was talking to Gregorovitsj's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gregorovitsj throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregorovitsj.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gregorovitsj throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Schtrappe.
A head punch on the inside from Schtrappe fails to land.
Gregorovitsj misses with an elbow strike.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Schtrappe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gregorovitsj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schtrappe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schtrappe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregorovitsj lands a hook that snaps the head of Schtrappe backwards.
Gregorovitsj lands with a right to the head.
Schtrappe tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schtrappe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schtrappe prevents a body shot from Gregorovitsj.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregorovitsj connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe avoiding damage as Gregorovitsj throws knees to the body.
Schtrappe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to circle away but Gregorovitsj has him pinned against the cage.
Gregorovitsj misses with an elbow strike.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schtrappe's defenses.
It looks like Jacque Schtrappe has been cut.
Schtrappe misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregorovitsj working Schtrappe over with knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj blocking some punches.
Gregorovitsj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schtrappe's defenses.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body punch.
Gregorovitsj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe throws a head punch that misses.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a hook that snaps the head of Schtrappe backwards.
Gregorovitsj misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj trying to land knees to the body.
Schtrappe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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 Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schtrappe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schtrappe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schtrappe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gregorovitsj counter with a right hand.
Schtrappe is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Schtrappe.
Gregorovitsj lands a big right hand that sends Schtrappe crashing to the mat! Gregorovitsj stays standing though and waves Schtrappe back to his feet!
Schtrappe is still on wobbly legs! Can Gregorovitsj finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj drops Schtrappe with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gregorovitsj follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Gregorovitsj!
Boris Gregorovitsj seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with Bad to The Bone blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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35
144 lbs
33 - 19 - 4 |
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36
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34 - 16 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 19 - 4, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gushiken slips a jab from Hunt.
Gushiken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gushiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Gushiken blocks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gushiken.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Gushiken.
Gushiken blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Gushiken counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt is rocked!
Gushiken throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gushiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gushiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gushiken throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt drives through and clinches with Gushiken against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Gushiken gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gushiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gushiken or not.
Gushiken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gushiken.
Hunt tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Gushiken manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gushiken stalling.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Hunt cracks Gushiken with a nice body shot.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gushiken misses with some punches.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gushiken - that landed with a thud.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Gushiken lands a shot to the body.
Hunt gets through Gushiken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gushiken is keeping busy.
Gushiken lands a right hand.
Gushiken is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gushiken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Hunt tries to stall but Gushiken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gushiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gushiken tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt trying to stall but Gushiken improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gushiken.
Gushiken trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gushiken into the cage.
Gushiken working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gushiken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Gushiken blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Some bone on bone action there as Gushiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Gushiken throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gushiken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gushiken scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gushiken manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gushiken moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Gushiken's head.
Gushiken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt slips a straight right by Gushiken.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Hunt tries to clinch but Gushiken is having none of it.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gushiken tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gushiken works the jab nicely.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt catches Gushiken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunt has Gushiken up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt just leaning against Gushiken, taking a breather.
A short right from Gushiken.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Gushiken's head.
Gushiken has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Gushiken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Gushiken works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt trying to stall but Gushiken improves his position.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gushiken taking a breather.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Gushiken back against the cage.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt tries a body shot but Gushiken blocks it.
Gushiken slows down the pace here.
Hunt pushes Gushiken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gushiken.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Gushiken.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Gushiken throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
As Gushiken tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Gushiken manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gushiken throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt feints and then cracks Gushiken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gushiken down.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Gushiken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Gushiken and move into the clinch.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Gushiken's leg but Gushiken calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Gushiken slips a jab from Hunt.
Gushiken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gushiken. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gushiken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Gushiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Gushiken controlling the action here for a moment.
Gushiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Gushiken's head.
Gushiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gushiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gushiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gushiken on the inside.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Hunt tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Gushiken as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gushiken letting Hunt take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gushiken.
Gushiken is working Hunt over against the cage.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gushiken lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken working aggressively here.
Gushiken is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gushiken stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Gushiken.
Gushiken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Gushiken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gushiken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gushiken.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoko Gushiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gushiken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Gushiken!
Yoko Gushiken was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Volcanic has chosen 2Pac ft stretch-Under Pressure as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
155 lbs
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38
157 lbs
47 - 15 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola swings for the body but Volcanic moves out of range.
Volcanic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volcanic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volcanic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kummola. That did some damage!
Volcanic throws a leg kick that misses.
Volcanic throws a big shot that misses.
Kummola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Volcanic avoids the head kick by Kummola.
Volcanic misses with a straight right.
Kummola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Volcanic.
Volcanic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volcanic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danny Volcanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kummola attempts a counter takedown but Volcanic avoids it well and moves away.
Kummola works Volcanic's body with a nice hook.
Volcanic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volcanic moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volcanic connects with a leg kick. Kummola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kummola catches Volcanic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volcanic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kummola.
Volcanic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kummola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volcanic manages to avoid it.
Volcanic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volcanic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kummola is out of range and Volcanic settles back down.
Kummola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volcanic just manages to avoid it.
Kummola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volcanic is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Kummola misses its intended target.
Volcanic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kummola.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volcanic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kummola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volcanic swivels and escapes.
Volcanic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volcanic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kummola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volcanic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Volcanic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kummola doesn't seem phased though.
Kummola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Volcanic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volcanic works Kummola's body with a nice hook.
Kummola avoids the body shot from Volcanic.
Volcanic misses with a jab to the body
and Kummola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kummola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volcanic.
Volcanic misses with a low kick.
Kummola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volcanic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kummola.
Volcanic throws a leg kick
and Kummola counters with a single leg into guard. Volcanic didn't expect that.
Volcanic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volcanic is trying to keep Kummola in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volcanic keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
Volcanic pushes Kummola off and scrambles back to his feet.
Volcanic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volcanic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kummola scores with a nice right hand.
Volcanic throws a lazy right hand but Kummola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kummola tries a head kick but it misses.
Volcanic is looking to score with low kicks.
Kummola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic lands a really nice looking cross but Kummola seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Volcanic.
Volcanic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kummola's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volcanic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kummola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volcanic manages to avoid it.
Volcanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volcanic cracks Kummola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Volcanic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kummola lands a glancing blow to the side of Volcanic's head.
Volcanic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kummola.
Crunch! Volcanic slams his shin into Kummola's torso.
Kummola is looking to wear down Volcanic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kummola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Volcanic cracks the inside of Kummola's front leg.
Volcanic connects with a leg kick. Kummola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volcanic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kummola is just out of range.
Danny Volcanic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kummola throws a nice looking combination but Volcanic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volcanic misses with an uppercut. Kummola saw that one coming.
Volcanic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volcanic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kummola.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volcanic.
Volcanic misses with a looping right.
Kummola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic dodges the punch combination from Kummola.
Kummola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kummola throwing a counter right hand but Volcanic manages to avoid it.
Volcanic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volcanic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kummola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic is controlling Kummola's trapped leg to prevent Kummola from advancing to side control.
Kummola seems to be working for a kimura but Volcanic defends the submission attempt.
Volcanic pushes Kummola off looking to stand but Kummola dives back in and keeps control.
Kummola 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.
Kummola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kummola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volcanic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kummola is working away from the top position though.
Volcanic tries to kick Kummola off but Kummola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Volcanic is looking to control Kummola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volcanic avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kummola misses with a body punch
and Volcanic counters with a stiff right hand.
Volcanic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kummola throws out the jab.
Volcanic scores with the left hand. Kummola knows he should have avoided that one.
Volcanic connects with a single shot there.
Volcanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kummola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volcanic scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kummola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Volcanic tries to work over Kummola's front leg with a kick but Kummola checks it.
Kummola misses with a head kick.
Volcanic misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kummola blocks the leg kick.
Kummola tries to score with a low kick but Volcanic moves his leg out of the way.
Kummola throws a jab but it's blocked by Volcanic.
Kummola thuds his shin into the meat of Volcanic's side.
Kummola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volcanic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kummola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Volcanic.
Volcanic scores with a jab to the head.
Kummola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volcanic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kummola, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volcanic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volcanic is out of range and Kummola settles back down.
Volcanic is looking for the big counter here.
Volcanic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volcanic tries to land a leg kick but Kummola saw it coming and moves away.
Volcanic throws a leg kick but Kummola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kummola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kummola is rocked!
Kummola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volcanic.
Volcanic connects with a right hand. Kummola shakes it off.
Oh Kummola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Volcanic. Beautiful body shot.
Kummola leaves his chin hanging out and Volcanic seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kummola 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 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Volcanic!
An out of breath Danny Volcanic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Jupiter Sound. Partio has chosen Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury! as his entrance music. Jupiter Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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32
139 lbs
29 - 15 - 1 |
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38
142 lbs
45 - 23 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Partio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Partio or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
A slapping body kick lands there for Partio.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Jones tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio blocks a head kick by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio connects with a high kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Partio. Partio gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Partio misses with some punches.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Partio misses with some punches.
Jones tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Partio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones pushes Partio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Partio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jupiter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauko Partio.
Jones tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Partio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones jabs at Partio's body.
Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio misses with the combination.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones is looking to wear down Partio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Partio misses.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Jones backing away here, and Partio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Jones misses.
Partio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a leg kick but Partio moved away.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partio.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Partio breaks away and moves out of range.
Partio misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
A good leg kick by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jupiter Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partio misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partio. Partio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around?
Partio keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Jones 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.
Partio shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Jones misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio moves away from the strike by Jones.
Partio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Jones moves away from the strike by Partio.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Partio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Partio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Partio feints the counter takedown.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio misses the jab.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio has a takedown stuffed.
Partio feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Partio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Partio avoided it.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jupiter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauko Partio.
Partio pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Partio wants to break free but Jones has control.
Partio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Partio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Partio manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones is controlling Partio's posture.
Partio is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jupiter Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Jones tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Partio.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Partio swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Partio and move into the clinch.
Partio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Partio.
Jones misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Jones jabs Partio right on the nose. Partio blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Donk. Partio catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Partio tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones slips a jab from Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio misses with a hook.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Jones avoids the body shot from Partio.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Partio.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partio counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partio momentarily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kauko Partio just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Partio looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jones cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Partio throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Partio throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Partio.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Partio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones clinches up with Partio and pushes him back against the cage.
Partio tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jupiter Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Partio tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Partio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Jones with a jab.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Partio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Partio feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Partio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Partio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Partio blocks a leg kick.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio 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.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones had his way with Kauko Partio in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Donk. Jones catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Jones throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Partio on that attempt.
Jones is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but Partio moved away.
Partio throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
Partio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Partio.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio avoids the body shot from Jones.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Jones blocks a head kick by Partio.
Jones cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Partio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jupiter Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauko Partio.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Partio throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Partio and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jupiter Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Jupiter Jones.
I think Jones 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 William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jupiter Jones!
After the fight, Jupiter Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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