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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Halliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cru Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Halliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halliday throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Halliday bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halliday throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halliday looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Halliday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Halliday shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Halliday to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Halliday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Halliday 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.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Halliday.
Halliday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halliday throws a body kick that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Halliday. Those never looked like landing.
Halliday tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Halliday misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halliday wants to clinch.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halliday.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halliday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones trying to control the action but Halliday is working from the bottom.
Halliday knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Halliday is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halliday, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones cracks Halliday with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones grinds an elbow into Halliday's temple.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Halliday on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halliday prevents Jones from moving into mount.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Halliday is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones working away.
Halliday is trying to buck Jones off.
Jones working away.
Jones cracks Halliday with a big right hand but Halliday just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Halliday taking punishment in the form of punches.
Halliday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halliday tries to get out of the position.
Jones has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Halliday is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jones yanks on the arm and Halliday is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cru Jones!
A victorious Cru Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo comes to the cage accompanied by Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. 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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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
33 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eriku Landstrimma!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landstrimma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Landstrimma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Landstrimma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eriku Landstrimma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Mayo.
Landstrimma swinging wildly here.
Landstrimma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mayo under the eye.
Landstrimma slips under a jab from Mayo.
Mayo lands with a good body shot.
Mayo throws a hook but Landstrimma avoids it easily.
Mayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landstrimma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landstrimma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landstrimma moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayo doesn't manage to clinch there - Landstrimma circles away.
Mayo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landstrimma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo misses with a body kick.
Landstrimma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayo. Mayo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Landstrimma. Beautiful body shot.
Mayo clobbers Landstrimma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mayo throws a jab but it's blocked by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma throws a push kick but Mayo slaps the foot to one side.
Mayo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayo misses with an uppercut.
Mayo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayo misses with a low kick.
Mayo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLandstrimma.
Mayo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landstrimma.
A slow jab from Mayo misses its intended target.
Mayo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Landstrimma counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo clinches up against the cage.
Landstrimma managing to block the knees to the body from Mayo.
Mayo misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landstrimma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Landstrimma is just out of range.
Landstrimma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mayo blocks it well.
That kick from Landstrimma tenderised Mayo's leg. Mayo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mayo loads up on a big right hand but Landstrimma slips the punch.
Landstrimma moves out of range as Mayo strikes.
Landstrimma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Mayo.
Mayo tried to score with a low kick but Landstrimma checks it.
Landstrimma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Landstrimma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landstrimma misses with a head kick.
Mayo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayo's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mayo shoots in and drives through. Landstrimma sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Mayo.
Mayo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Landstrimma tenderised Mayo's leg. Mayo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Mayo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayo.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut. Mayo saw that one coming.
Mayo connects with a body shot.
Mayo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Landstrimma. Landstrimma obviously looking to wear him down.
Landstrimma blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Mayo misses its intended target.
Mayo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landstrimma throws the kick towards the body but Mayo avoids it.
Landstrimma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Mayo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Landstrimma, right into the meat.
A combination from Mayo does no damage.
Mayo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Mayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landstrimma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Landstrimma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayo misses with an uppercut
and Landstrimma counters with a leg kick.
Landstrimma misses with a body kick.
Landstrimma slips a jab and a cross from Mayo.
Landstrimma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayo's calf.
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 Chris Mayo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Landstrimma misses.
Landstrimma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayo at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mayo as Landstrimma shoots in.
Eriku Landstrimma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayo throws a hook to the side of Landstrimma's head but Landstrimma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landstrimma staying out of range there.
Landstrimma throws the left hand but Mayo avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Mayo misses.
Mayo misses with a few strikes there.
Landstrimma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landstrimma wants to counter with a clinch but Mayo pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Landstrimma misses.
Mayo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Landstrimma moves out of range as Mayo strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma misses with a head kick.
Landstrimma lands a head kick. Mayo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma misses with a straight right.
Landstrimma jabs Mayo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Landstrimma finds it's way through Mayo's defenses.
Landstrimma rushes Mayo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayo lands an elbow just above Landstrimma 's eye.
Landstrimma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Landstrimma misses with a body punch.
Landstrimma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayo avoids it.
Mayo looking to stall.
Mayo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Landstrimma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mayo can't find room to land a body shot as Landstrimma controls the action.
Mayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayo wants to stall.
Mayo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayo backwards.
Mayo has a couple of punches blocked by Landstrimma.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Landstrimma blocks with his arms.
Landstrimma has a couple of punches blocked by Mayo.
Landstrimma can't find room to land a body shot as Mayo controls the action.
Landstrimma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mayo - that landed with a thud.
Landstrimma being controlled against the cage.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Landstrimma blocks it.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Mayo takes a shot to the head.
Landstrimma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landstrimma lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mayo pushes off an throws an elbow but Landstrimma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Landstrimma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayo moves out of range as Landstrimma throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mayo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Landstrimma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landstrimma with the counter takedown but Mayo avoids it easily.
Landstrimma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut. Mayo saw that one coming.
Landstrimma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mayo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayo misses with a looping right.
Landstrimma wants to land a leg kick but Mayo is out of range.
Mayo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Landstrimma misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma defending well as Mayo loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayo. Mayo obviously looking to wear him down.
Landstrimma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Landstrimma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Mayo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Landstrimma. Landstrimma obviously looking to wear him down.
Landstrimma is looking to slow Mayo down with leg kicks.
Mayo is looking to score with low kicks.
Landstrimma throws a head kick that misses.
Mayo avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayo cracks Landstrimma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Landstrimma throws a shot from downtown. Mayo moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriku Landstrimma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Landstrimma pushes Mayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayo throws a head punch that misses.
Landstrimma tries a body shot but Mayo blocks it.
Mayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Landstrimma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mayo is trying to stand.
Mayo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Landstrimma manages to move to mount!
Mayo is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Landstrimma lands a couple of good shots and Mayo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mayo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Landstrimma is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mayo is defending well though. Landstrimma let's go of the attempt for now.
Landstrimma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mayo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Landstrimma is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mayo reverses the position brilliantly into Landstrimma's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayo throws a strike but Landstrimma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mayo 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.
Mayo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landstrimma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landstrimma working away.
Landstrimma working the body and head with strikes.
Landstrimma throws an elbow but Mayo slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma tries for a kimura but Mayo is defending well.
Landstrimma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mayo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Landstrimma working away.
Mayo is looking for a sweep.
Landstrimma cracks Mayo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mayo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eriku Landstrimma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landstrimma wants to pass the guard but Mayo is defending well.
Landstrimma slips a nice elbow through Mayo's hands, connecting with Mayo's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma wants to take a breather but Mayo is having none of it.
Mayo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mayo trying to get back to full guard but Landstrimma takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mayo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Landstrimma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landstrimma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mayo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayo tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eriku Landstrimma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Landstrimma 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eriku Landstrimma!
Eriku Landstrimma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poulter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon cracks Poulter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poulter swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Poulter circles away.
Dixon clinches up against the cage.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulter working hard to break the clinch.
Dixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dixon lands an uppercut.
Poulter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poulter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poulter breaks the clinch.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poulter.
Dixon tests Poulter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon misses the jab.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Poulter circles away.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paul Poulter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poulter tries a quick counter leg kick but Dixon is wise to it.
Poulter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poulter counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dixon 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.
Dixon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poulter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dixon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poulter lands with a cross.
Poulter moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poulter.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon tries to clinch but Poulter moves out of range.
Poulter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dixon tests Poulter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poulter slips a straight right by Dixon.
Poulter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Poulter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poulter misses with a body shot.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Poulter throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dixon tries to clinch but Poulter is having none of it.
Dixon tries to clinch but Poulter moves out of range.
Dixon cracks Poulter with a good jab.
A low kick from Dixon is predictable there
and Poulter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poulter throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Poulter is quick to defend against it.
Poulter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poulter throws a series of strikes that have Dixon backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poulter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon misses with the combination.
It seemed like Poulter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poulter moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poulter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poulter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poulter tries a quick counter leg kick but Dixon is wise to it.
Poulter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dixon throws a hook but Poulter blocks it.
Dixon throws a jab when Poulter was well out of range.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dixon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Poulter circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Poulter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poulter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joey Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Poulter does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulter 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.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Poulter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Poulter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Poulter circles away.
A head kick misses from Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poulter counters with a straight right hand.
Poulter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dixon cracks the inside of Poulter's front leg.
Joey Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dixon lands a jab.
Poulter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poulter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poulter is looking to score with low kicks.
Dixon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poulter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poulter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poulter counters with a one-two to the body.
Dixon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poulter was covering up waiting for the punch and Dixon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulter keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Poulter blocks nicely.
Poulter wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon trying to control but Poulter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poulter's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon postures up in Poulter's guard and throws a big left but Poulter blocks it.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poulter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Poulter avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Poulter looks to land a combination. Dixon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poulter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poulter ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Poulter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poulter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poulter moves out of range of the strikes.
Poulter slips a straight right by Dixon.
Poulter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poulter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poulter's head backwards.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Poulter avoids nicely.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poulter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Dixon backs off Poulter throws a huge counter combo but Dixon manages to avoid it all.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulter.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poulter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Poulter slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poulter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Poulter is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon throws a strike but Poulter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is trying to keep Poulter in close.
Poulter looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulter is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poulter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Poulter blocks nicely.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Poulter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Poulter!
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Poulter is having none of it.
Poulter tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Poulter is stalling in the full guard.
Poulter drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Poulter as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dixon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Poulter! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Poulter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappura has chosen Ring of fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
222 lbs
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255 lbs
28 - 19 - 2 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Taisto Tappura!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares shoots in and drives through. Tappura sprawls well.
Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown but Tappura sprawls well. He's pushed Palhares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Tappura.
Palhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tappura swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Tappura defends it.
Palhares has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Palhares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Tappura is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappura is holding on to half guard well.
Palhares wants to work for an arm triangle but Tappura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palhares throwing shots but Tappura is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Tappura is having none of it.
Tappura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Tappura is defending well.
Tappura wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palhares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tappura defends it well.
Tappura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palhares.
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palhares is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tappura is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tappura is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
Tappura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palhares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappura is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palhares seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palhares 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.
Palhares working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tappura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palhares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palhares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Palhares is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tappura gets full guard.
Palhares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tappura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tappura controls Palhares momentarily but Palhares frees himself.
Palhares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tappura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tappura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tappura!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Palhares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominickoy Palhares 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.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
Tappura swats away the attempt to clinch by Palhares.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tappura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tappura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palhares feinted with a counter takedown.
Palhares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tappura circles away.
Palhares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tappura can do to turn this around?
Tappura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palhares.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tappura defends it nicely.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tappura as he jumps to the side.
Tappura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taisto Tappura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares shoots in and drives through. Tappura sprawls well.
Tappura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palhares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tappura avoids it really well and circles away.
Tappura throws a front kick that sends Palhares stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Tappura as Palhares shoots in.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tappura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Palhares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tappura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dominickoy Palhares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tappura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.
Palhares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tappura defends well and Palhares ends up having to push Tappura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palhares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palhares shoots in for a double leg but Tappura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tappura misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palhares is defended easily by Tappura.
Tappura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tappura was covering up waiting for the punch and Palhares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tappura is on top in guard.
Palhares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tappura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palhares wants to sweep here but Tappura controlling him for the moment.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tappura working his ground and pound in the gym.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking for a triangle here. Tappura is fighting it but it looks tight! Palhares pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tappura is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dominickoy Palhares!
After the fight, Dominickoy Palhares 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Warren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 lbs
28 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Warren!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
It looks like Lewis Warren has been cut.
Warren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Warren throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell throws a hook but Warren avoids it easily.
Mitchell checks the leg kick.
Mitchell throwing a counter right hand but Warren manages to avoid it.
Warren shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren misses with a body kick.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warren! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warren at a distance.
Warren avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Logan Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren slips under a jab.
Warren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Warren.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Mitchell cracks Warren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Warren tries to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick from Warren lands but Mitchell takes it in his stride.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Warren's head but Warren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warren was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands with a straight right. Warren didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Mitchell scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warren.
Warren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warren trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
Warren trying to land knees to the body.
Warren breaks the clinch.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Warren throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Donk. Mitchell catches Warren right on the button with a cross.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Warren moved out of range.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Warren fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Warren moved out of range nicely.
Warren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Warren.
Mitchell throwing a counter right hand but Warren manages to avoid it.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Warren scores with a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Warren is stalling in the full guard.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warren wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Warren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Warren's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warren fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Warren with a series of wild strikes but Warren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Mitchell backs off Warren throws a huge counter combo but Mitchell manages to avoid it all.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Warren ducks down to avoid it.
Warren shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warren avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren walks into a left hand.
Warren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warren is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren not doing much here.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Warren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warren trying to advance position but Mitchell counters by regaining guard.
Warren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Warren stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell has control of Warren's left arm, preventing Warren from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Warren.
Warren scores with a one two! Mitchell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Warren misses with a kick to the body.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Mitchell.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Warren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mitchell is trying to stand back up but Warren is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Warren's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Warren has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
Warren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitchell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Warren is controlling well.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warren can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Warren works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren tries to stand up but Mitchell had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warren tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Warren's head.
Warren wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Warren's thigh. Warren counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Mitchell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warren is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Lewis Warren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Warren is retaining full guard.
Logan Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warren moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Warren shoots in.
Mitchell with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warren with a poor takedown
and Warren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Warren.
Mitchell jabs Warren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mitchell cracks a nice hook into Warren's ribs.
Mitchell cracks Warren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Logan Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell catches Warren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Warren counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Logan Mitchell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Warren shoots in.
Lewis Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Warren with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Mitchell!
Logan Mitchell 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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37
260 lbs
35 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland tries to clinch but Malek moves out of range.
Malek works the jab nicely.
Van Kirkland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Kirkland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Kirkland with a nice head shot there.
Van Kirkland stands up over Malek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Kirkland trying to control but Malek is working from the bottom.
Malek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Kirkland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Kirkland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malek is looking to stand back up but Van Kirkland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Malek.
Van Kirkland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Kirkland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kirkland winds up and cracks Malek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland slips a nice elbow through Malek's hands, connecting with Malek's forehead.
Malek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Van Kirkland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malek's head.
Van Kirkland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malek wants to get back to his feet.
Van Kirkland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Malek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Kirkland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Kirkland tries to pass to full mount but Malek defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek tries to kick Van Kirkland off but Van Kirkland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Kirkland is controlling the pace.
Van Kirkland stops Malek from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mikhail Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malek checks it well.
Jai Malek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Kirkland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malek as he avoids it easily.
Van Kirkland shoots in but no luck this time.
Malek instigates a clinch.
Malek gets underhooks to prevent Van Kirkland's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Van Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kirkland wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Kirkland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Malek can't fight it off and eventually Van Kirkland manages to take the fight to the floor. Malek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malek is looking to stand up but Van Kirkland isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malek was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland sets himself, and Malek steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Kirkland avoids it this time.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick
and Malek counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malek can do to turn this around?
Van Kirkland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Kirkland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Kirkland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Kirkland stands and throws Malek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Kirkland is trying to ground and pound but Malek uses the momentary lack of control by Van Kirkland to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malek's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland working the head and body with strikes.
Van Kirkland prevents Malek from standing back up.
Mikhail Van Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Kirkland with the ground and pound but Malek uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Van Kirkland landing with the ground and pound.
Van Kirkland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Kirkland wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving.
Van Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Kirkland throws a strike but Malek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malek's guard.
Malek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malek wants to get back to his feet but Van Kirkland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malek keeping moving, preventing Van Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Malek looking to control.
Van Kirkland prevents Malek from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland 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.
Malek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Malek misses.
Van Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt - Malek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Kirkland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Kirkland if he has to take too many more of those.
Malek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Kirkland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to bum rush Malek with a series of wild strikes but Malek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malek wants to counter with a clinch but Van Kirkland pushes him away.
A left lands for Malek.
Malek blocks a leg kick.
Malek throws out a counter right but Van Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Malek checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
Malek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Kirkland with a body shot.
Van Kirkland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malek counters with a body kick that stops Van Kirkland in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Van Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Malek as he connects with a hook.
Malek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kirkland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malek stuffs the takedown.
Van Kirkland tries for a takedown but Malek circles away easily
and Malek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jai Malek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Kirkland shoots in looking for a takedown but Malek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Kirkland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Kirkland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Mikhail Van Kirkland has been cut.
Van Kirkland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malek's waist but Malek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Kirkland off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Malek as Van Kirkland shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Van Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malek cracks Van Kirkland with an open hand slap.
Van Kirkland falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Malek to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Malek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland looks for a takedown but Malek sprawls well.
Van Kirkland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland looks for a takedown but Malek sprawls well.
Malek scores with a push kick.
Malek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt - Malek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malek scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Kirkland should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek clobbers Van Kirkland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malek throws a good cross that connects.
Malek throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Malek's leg. Malek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Kirkland. That did some damage!
Van Kirkland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
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!
Malek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Kirkland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut. Malek saw that one coming.
Malek looks to throw a body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Malek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Kirkland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Kirkland has managed to get both his arms back between Malek's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kirkland won't allow Malek to get back to his feet.
Van Kirkland trying to control but Malek is working from the bottom.
Van Kirkland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Kirkland wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving.
Van Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four 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.
Van Kirkland throws a strike but Malek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Malek is proving a slippery customer.
Malek trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malek preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai Malek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malek 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Malek!
Jai Malek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski's entrance music is I'm Back - T.I. A fine choice. Tornado CPW comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Warning! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Birmiski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tornado CPW has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Tornado CPW circles away.
Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Birmiski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Ari Birmiski has been cut.
Birmiski has closed the distance and engaged Tornado CPW in a clinch.
Birmiski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tornado CPWs head.
Tornado CPW lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Birmiski.
A shot in the inside from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tornado CPW working aggressively here.
Birmiski working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Birmiski.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birmiski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birmiski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tornado CPW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tornado CPW blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Birmiski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski gets through Tornado CPW's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Birmiski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tornado CPW's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Birmiski has a couple of punches blocked by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW digs a right hand underneath Birmiski's ribcage. Birmiski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Tornado CPW throws a punch but it's blocked by Birmiski.
Tornado CPW pushes Birmiski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Tornado CPW tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW blocks the elbow strike.
Tornado CPW fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tornado CPW avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birmiski missing with knees to the body.
Tornado CPW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tornado CPW can't find room to land a body shot as Birmiski controls the action.
Birmiski tries to work over Tornado CPW's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birmiski gets through Tornado CPW's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tornado CPW pushes Birmiski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Birmiski has a couple of punches blocked by Tornado CPW.
A short right from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW blocks a body shot from Birmiski.
Tornado CPW misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Tornado CPW as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birmiski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch on the inside.
Tornado CPW blocking some punches.
Tornado CPW lands a left hand.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tornado CPW misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski tries to stall but Tornado CPW uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tornado CPW is keeping busy.
Birmiski misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski lands with a light punch inside.
Birmiski working aggressively here.
Birmiski missing with knees to the body.
Tornado CPW lands a right hand.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tornado CPW cracks Birmiski with a nice body shot.
Tornado CPW lands an uppercut.
Birmiski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tornado CPW.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birmiski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birmiski throws a head punch that misses.
Tornado CPW tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birmiski's elbow.
Tornado CPW presses Birmiski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Tornado CPW on the inside.
Tornado CPW gets through Birmiski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice hook to the head.
Birmiski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Birmiski tries to throw a body punch but Tornado CPW avoids it by throwing Birmiski back against the cage.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Tornado CPW lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tornado CPW lands a right hand.
Tornado CPW lands with a light punch inside.
Tornado CPW working aggressively here.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Birmiski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tornado CPW is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Birmiski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Birmiski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Birmiski is rocked!
Tornado CPW missing with a left hand there. Birmiski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Birmiski throws a counter high kick but Tornado CPW was just alert enough to avoid it.
Oh Birmiski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tornado CPW lands a body shot.
Birmiski seems to have got his legs back now.
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Tornado CPW circles away.
Ari Birmiski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birmiski wants to clinch.
Birmiski tries to clinch there but Tornado CPW circles away.
Tornado CPW misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tornado CPW tries to sprawl but Birmiski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmiski is trying to work for a kimura but Tornado CPW is defending well.
Birmiski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW is trying to stand.
Birmiski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tornado CPW keeps working.
Tornado CPW has one foot on Birmiski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Birmiski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birmiski attempts a counter takedown but Tornado CPW avoids it well and moves away.
Tornado CPW misses with a double jab
and Birmiski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski wants to clinch.
Birmiski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmiski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tornado CPW manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birmiski blocks a jab.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tornado CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tornado CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birmiski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tornado CPW manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Birmiski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birmiski manages to avoid it.
Tornado CPW jabs at Birmiski's body.
Tornado CPW circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tornado CPW jabs Birmiski right on the nose. Birmiski blinks but takes it well.
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!
Birmiski tries to clinch but Tornado CPW is having none of it.
Birmiski gets a double leg takedown into Tornado CPW's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski postures up in Tornado CPW's guard and throws a big left but Tornado CPW blocks it.
Birmiski wants to control from the top but Tornado CPW keeps moving.
Birmiski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmiski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birmiski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Birmiski wants to pass the guard but Tornado CPW is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Birmiski tries to clinch up but Tornado CPW circles away and keeps his distance.
Birmiski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tornado CPW works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Birmiski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot.
Birmiski attempts a counter takedown but Tornado CPW avoids it well and moves away.
Birmiski moves in looking to clinch but Tornado CPW pushes him off.
Birmiski is looking to clinch.
Tornado CPW connects with a body shot.
Tornado CPW misses with a wild combination.
Tornado CPW doesn't manage to clinch there - Birmiski circles away.
Tornado CPW stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tornado CPW wants it to stay on the feet.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birmiski moves away.
Tornado CPW swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birmiski throwing a counter right hand but Tornado CPW manages to avoid it.
Tornado CPW rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birmiski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Birmiski closes the distance and pushes Tornado CPW back into the cage.
Tornado CPW's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Tornado CPW as the two fighters clinch.
Tornado CPW throws a punch but it's blocked by Birmiski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
Tornado CPW lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
Tornado CPW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Tornado CPW has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Birmiski trying to control the position but instead, Tornado CPW has worked for underhooks and has pushed Birmiski into the cage.
Tornado CPW softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyrone Tornado CPW seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tornado CPW takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tornado CPW lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW swings wildly with an uppercut but Birmiski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW can't find room to land a body shot as Birmiski controls the action.
Birmiski blocks a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a punch but it's blocked by Birmiski.
Birmiski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birmiski blocks a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW blocks a body shot from Birmiski.
Birmiski is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tornado CPW.
Birmiski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birmiski tries to work over Tornado CPW's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tornado CPW.
Birmiski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Birmiski misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmiski blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Birmiski is trying to stall.
Tornado CPW lands a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birmiski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Birmiski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tornado CPW.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmiski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tornado CPW is leaning against Birmiski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Birmiski lands with a light punch inside.
Tornado CPW lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tornado CPW lands a body shot.
Tornado CPW lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birmiskis head.
Tornado CPW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birmiski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tornado CPW has a couple of punches blocked by Birmiski.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW pushes Birmiski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tornado CPW lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Tornado CPW lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
A short right from Tornado CPW on the inside.
Birmiski misses with a knee to the head.
Tornado CPW lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Tornado CPW lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
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!
Birmiski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tornado CPW.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW scores with a shot to the side of Birmiski's head.
Tornado CPW working aggressively here.
Birmiski tries to stall but Tornado CPW uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tornado CPW lands an uppercut.
Birmiski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tornado CPW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Birmiski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tornado CPW's elbow.
Tornado CPW softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Birmiski tries to land knees in the clinch but Tornado CPW avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmiski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tornado CPW is keeping busy.
Birmiski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Birmiski tries to clinch but Tornado CPW is having none of it.
Birmiski is looking to clinch.
Birmiski instigates a clinch.
Tornado CPW lands a left hand.
Birmiski lands a right hand.
Birmiski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski stalling in the clinch but Tornado CPW improves position.
Birmiski has a couple of punches blocked by Tornado CPW.
Birmiski trying to stall but Tornado CPW improves his position.
Birmiski looking to stall.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Birmiski has a couple of punches blocked by Tornado CPW.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
Tornado CPW lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Birmiski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tornado CPW shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Birmiski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW gets the underhooks and prevents it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Birmiski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Birmiski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tornado CPW uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birmiski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birmiski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tornado CPW pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornado CPW rushes Birmiski and presses him up against the cage.
Birmiski trying to stall but Tornado CPW improves his position.
Tornado CPW lands a left hand.
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmiski controls his hands.
Tornado CPW digs a right hand underneath Birmiski's ribcage. Birmiski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tornado CPW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tornado CPW lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands a nice shot to the body.
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
Tornado CPW blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tornado CPW lands with a short shot to the head.
Tornado CPW misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Birmiski to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tornado CPW.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Birmiski avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
Birmiski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tornado CPW tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birmiski's elbow.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW blocking some punches.
Birmiski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birmiski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birmiski avoiding damage as Tornado CPW throws knees to the body.
Birmiski misses with a punch on the inside.
Birmiski misses with the head strike.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmiski tries to throw a body punch but Tornado CPW avoids it by throwing Birmiski back against the cage.
Tornado CPW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birmiski or not.
Birmiski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tornado CPW pushes Birmiski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tornado CPW prevents a body shot from Birmiski.
Nice body punch from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski blocks a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski blocks a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Tornado CPW.
Birmiski tries to stall but Tornado CPW uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Tornado CPW.
Nice body punch from Tornado CPW - that landed with a thud.
Birmiski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tornado CPW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tornado CPW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birmiski blocks a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.
Birmiski misses with some punches.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Birmiski wants to clinch.
Tornado CPW moves into the clinch.
Tornado CPW working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tornado CPW lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birmiski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW swings wildly with an uppercut but Birmiski uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tornado CPW controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Birmiski looking to throw knees to the head but Tornado CPW is blocking nicely.
Tornado CPW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tornado CPW blocks a body shot from Birmiski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tornado CPW lands a nice shot to the body.
Birmiski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski wants a takedown but no success here.
Tornado CPW digs a right hand underneath Birmiski's ribcage. Birmiski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Birmiski tries to work over Tornado CPW's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tornado CPW controls his hands.
Birmiski misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW scores with a shot to the side of Birmiski's head.
Tornado CPW blocks a body shot from Birmiski.
Birmiski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tornado CPW has a couple of punches blocked by Birmiski.
Tornado CPW pushes Birmiski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tornado CPW controls his hands.
Birmiski tries to work over Tornado CPW's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tornado CPW lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Birmiski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmiski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tornado CPW.
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Tornado CPW prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.
Birmiski trying to land knees to the body.
Birmiski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Birmiski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tornado CPW's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands a nice uppercut.
Tornado CPW gets through Birmiski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tornado CPW lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Tornado CPW lands with a short shot to the head.
Birmiski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmiski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Birmiski avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
Tornado CPW unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Birmiski! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tornado CPW is unloading with more strikes now! Birmiski drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Tornado CPW! Tyrone Tornado CPW retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Tornado CPW thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer comes to the cage accompanied by Mad at Gravity- Burn. Ryan has chosen Girlfriend as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Isiah Acer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 25 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer throws a head kick that Ryan semi-blocks.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan slips a jab from Acer.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Acer avoids it with no problem.
Ryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Acer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Acer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acer trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Acer wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Acer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ryan working for submissions but it's allowed Acer to get to half guard.
Acer is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Acer has control of the leg.
Acer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Acer from controlling successfully.
Ryan has his foot on Acer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acer works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Acer passes into side control.
Acer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Acer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan tries to bench press Acer off him but Acer keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Acer trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Acer is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryan to see if he's OK.
Ryan manages to get back to half guard.
Acer working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Acer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has hold of Acer's hands but Acer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Acer.
Ryan 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.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Acer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryan defends it well.
Acer working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Acer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Acer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Acer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Acer's back!
Ryan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
I really don't envy Acer right now.
Ryan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Acer is in real trouble here. Ryan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Acer is tapping out! Ryan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Ryan!
Jake Ryan got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manoel comes to the cage accompanied by Fantaisie-Impromptu. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Manoel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega looks to throw the jab but Manoel is out of range.
Manoel throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Manoel checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Omega, as that shot connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega.
Omega has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manoel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Omega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manoel to score with a decent uppercut.
Manoel misses with a hook.
Omega avoids the head kick by Manoel.
Omega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manoel connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manoel's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Omega is predictable there
and Manoel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manoel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omega lands with a good body shot.
Omega scoring well with a low kick there.
Manoel lands with a right hand.
Omega throws a leg kick but Manoel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Omega punishes Manoel's body with a nice straight punch.
Omega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Manoel misses its intended target.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Omega.
Omega throws a jab when Manoel was well out of range.
Manoel forces Omega back against the cage and clinches.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Manoel.
Manoel swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manoel.
Omega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Omega prevents a body shot from Manoel.
Manoel struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Omega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Manoel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Omega.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Manoel with a jab.
Manoel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manoel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Araba Fenice in the buildup to the fight.
Omega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manoel rather than just go for the knockout.
Manoel walks into a stiff left hand from Omega.
Manoel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omega, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manoel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Manoel.
Omega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manoel backwards.
It looks like Antonio Manoel has been cut.
Omega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manoel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Manoel down.
Omega slips under a jab.
Manoel tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.
Omega moves away from the strike by Manoel.
Omega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Omega with a nice cross.
Omega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Omega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manoel looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.
Manoel ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Omega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manoel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Omega connects with a right hand. Manoel shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Manoel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manoel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega throws out the jab.
Manoel throws a shot to the body.
Omega cracks Manoel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omega misses with a straight right.
Manoel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manoel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Omega.
A little feinted left hand from Manoel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Omega scores with a hook to the body. Manoel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manoel at a distance.
Omega throws a leg kick but Manoel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Omega scores with the left hand. Manoel knows he should have avoided that one.
Manoel finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Omega's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Manoel falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Omega! Thor Omega retains his light heavyweight title!
Thor Omega took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks Burns Family for giving me another shot! I won't let you down. Hats off to my worthy opponent.'.
Antonio Manoel was interviewed post fight and said 'Great Fight, He deserved it.'.
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