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T95: Furious Assault PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostrowski comes to the cage accompanied by PC Park - Klatka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Murray!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by Ostrowski misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
Ostrowski throws a lazy head kick
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray lands a jab to Ostrowski's midsection.
Murray slips a straight right by Ostrowski.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray lands a jab to the head.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Murray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Murray and Ostrowski goes tumbling to the canvas! Murray follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Ostrowski is rocked!
Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut is getting worse.
Ostrowski punching from the bottom.
Ostrowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ostrowski gets his way!
Ostrowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Murray is controlling his hands well.
Murray is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ostrowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Murray is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ostrowski throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Murray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murray is trying to stand.
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Murray gets full guard.
Ostrowski preventing the sweep.
Ostrowski postures up in Murray's guard and throws a big left but Murray blocks it.
Ostrowski prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski looking to pass the guard.
Ostrowski throwing strikes but missing.
Ostrowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murray dives on top into guard.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostrowski is keeping the position for now.
Ostrowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski working for submissions but it's allowed Murray to get to half guard.
Ostrowski wants to get back to full guard.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Ostrowski defends it.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Ostrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ostrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray not doing much here.
Ostrowski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ostrowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ostrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray is working for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.
Murray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ostrowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut.
That's time! Ostrowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ostrowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Ostrowski dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Ostrowski has a takedown stuffed.
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Ostrowski saw that one coming.
Ostrowski tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Ostrowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ostrowski misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray scores with a sloppy right hand. Ostrowski should have avoided that one.
Krzysztof Ostrowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ostrowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Murray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ostrowski walks straight into a right hand from Murray - that's dropped him! Murray jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ostrowski from any more punishment! Ostrowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Neil Murray!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Neil Murray waved his t-shirt featuring Maximum Vitality's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad Husky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konrad Husky!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Husky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Husky misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Wolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Husky. Husky obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Husky sprawls well. Husky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf gets tackled into the cage by Husky. Husky maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky lands an uppercut.
Husky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf has Husky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Husky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Husky.
Husky throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Husky lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Husky told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Husky struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Wolf wants to take the fight to the mat but Husky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Husky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Husky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Husky misses with a punch to the body.
Husky lands a body shot.
Husky lands with a light punch inside.
Husky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Husky lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Husky.
Husky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Husky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf is rocked!
Husky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Wolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Husky creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wolf with a big uppercut! Wolf tries to clinch up but Husky pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wolf to the mat! Wolf covers up and Husky unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konrad Husky!
An out of breath Konrad Husky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Kurki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Kurki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurki misses with an uppercut.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurki.
Bob lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bob needs to keep his hands up - Kurki had a free shot at his head there.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Kurki coming out on top.
Donk. Kurki catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Kurki misses the jab.
Bob lands a jab to the nose.
Kurki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kurki misses.
Kurki staying out of range there.
Kurki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Kurki ducks right into an uppercut from Bob.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kurki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob throws a head kick that Kurki semi-blocks.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kurki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob stuns Kurki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurki slips a jab from Bob.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bob slips a jab from Kurki.
Kurki throws a big shot that misses.
Kurki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Kurki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurki throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurki checks a low kick from Bob.
Kurki appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Kurki misses its intended target.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kurki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Kurki.
A big left from Kurki misses.
Bob steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kurki.
Kurki looks for a takedown but Bob sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurki throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Kurki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurki looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Kurki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bob throws a push kick but Kurki slaps the foot to one side.
Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurki.
Bob feints a counter leg kick.
Bob dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurki. That did some damage!
Kurki misses with a hook.
Kurki swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a head kick that drops Kurki to the mat! Kurki scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kurki is rocked!
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Kurki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob cracks a nice hook into Kurki's ribs.
Kurki loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Kurki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurki glances at the clock... BAM! Bob nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kurki crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kurki is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silent Bob!
An out of breath Silent Bob thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sud Saming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saming kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kiss of the Dragon Soundtrack. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boulami's choice of entrance music: The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Omar Boulami has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sud Saming's chin.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sud Saming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saming missing with a left hand there. Boulami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boulami is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saming with a body shot.
Saming throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saming avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boulami swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saming 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.
Saming slips under a jab from Boulami.
Boulami misses the shot to the body.
Saming throwing a counter right hand but Boulami manages to avoid it.
Saming throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boulami stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saming throws a hook to the side of Boulami's head but Boulami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saming paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Saming misses the target.
Saming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulami.
Saming lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boulami circles away quickly and effectively.
Saming blocks a jab.
Boulami loads up on a big right hand but Saming slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami darts in trying to clinch
and Saming counters with a straight right hand.
Boulami throws a hook to the side of Saming's head but Saming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boulami has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saming.
Boulami looks for a takedown but Saming sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saming cracks Boulami with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saming checks a low kick from Boulami.
Saming looks to throw the jab but Boulami is out of range.
Saming misses with a hook.
Boulami drops his hands momentarily and Saming takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saming's corner calls for a 1-2. Saming obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saming slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saming's corner calls for a 1-2. Saming obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boulami tries to clinch but Saming moves out of range.
Saming throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boulami stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saming changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saming avoids the body shot from Boulami.
Boulami shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saming's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saming keeping moving, preventing Boulami from controlling successfully.
Boulami landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saming will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boulami is fighting to break Saming's control of his arms but Saming is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boulami got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saming has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boulami has managed to get both his arms back between Saming's legs - danger averted.
Boulami throws an elbow that misses. Saming uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boulami's guard. Nice move by Saming!
Boulami has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saming can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boulami is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami working a defensive guard but Saming manages to pass into side control anyway.
Saming swings around for an armbar but Boulami sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saming's guard.
Saming controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
Boulami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saming's head.
Boulami is stalling in the full guard.
Saming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulami.
Saming thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulami content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boulami is in close to Saming's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boulami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boulami makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Saming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saming has his foot on Boulami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boulami works his way back into a safe position though.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Saming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saming wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boulami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sud Saming dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boulami moves forwards but Saming connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boulami slips a jab and a cross from Saming.
Saming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boulami counters with a nice body shot.
Saming moves out of range as Boulami strikes.
Saming is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boulami misses with a right hand
and Saming counters with a left to the body.
Saming wants to slow Boulami down by chopping away at his legs.
Boulami swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saming throws a shot from downtown. Boulami moves away and avoids it.
Boulami misses the shot to the body.
Boulami is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Saming as Boulami shoots in.
Boulami shoots in and bounces Saming off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Omar Boulami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boulami slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saming tries to bench press Boulami off him but Boulami keeps the position.
Boulami landing a few strikes.
Boulami is trying to ground and pound but Saming uses the momentary lack of control by Boulami to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Boulami there.
Boulami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saming defending well though.
Boulami is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saming reverses the position - he's now on top in Boulami's guard.
Saming postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boulami is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saming, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Saming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saming looking to control.
Boulami is stalling in the full guard.
Boulami is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boulami with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boulami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boulami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boulami lands a couple of digs.
Boulami trying to control but Saming is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saming working a defensive guard but Boulami manages to pass into side control anyway.
Saming defending against the ground and pound.
Boulami is working Saming over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boulami landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Boulami crashes against the mat.
Boulami is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saming will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Saming wants to control but Boulami postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boulami tries to score with some ground and pound. Saming controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saming on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boulami working the body and head with strikes.
Saming is rocked!
Boulami tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oh Saming is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boulami misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boulami lands some shots froms side control.
Boulami lands a few punches from side control.
Boulami crunches a massive hammerfist down on Saming - he's out! Boulami Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Omar Boulami!
A very excited looking Omar Boulami made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Levchenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zelenoglazoe Taksi. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Levchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Levchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Levchenko.
Levchenko dips to his left and cracks Juntta with an uppercut!
Juntta moves into range and clinches up with Levchenko.
Levchenko digs a right hand underneath Juntta's ribcage. Juntta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juntta can't find room to land a body shot as Levchenko controls the action.
Levchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Levchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Levchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Levchenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juntta looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levchenko lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Levchenko.
Levchenko tries a knee to the head but Juntta blocks it.
Levchenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Levchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Levchenko.
Levchenko lands an uppercut.
Levchenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juntta takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Levchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Levchenko.
Levchenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Juntta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juntta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Levchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
Levchenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Levchenko working Juntta over with knees to the body.
Levchenko landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Levchenko scores with a knee to the head.
Juntta is rocked!
Levchenko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Juntta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Levchenko is unloading with more strikes now! Juntta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Levchenko!
After winning the bout, Artur Levchenko 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornton comes into the arena with Pusha T - Exodus 23:1 blaring out of the sound system. Terrence Thornton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton cracks Aurelio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aurelio misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelio.
Thornton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aurelio's half guard.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
Aurelio trying to hold on to Thornton's head to control him but Thornton postures up.
Aurelio is pressing down on Thornton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thornton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Our spies down at at RNC Sport Club inform us that Aurelio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thornton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Thornton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thornton keeping full guard, as Aurelio tries to pass.
Aurelio trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aurelio controlling from the top position.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Aurelio postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aurelio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aurelio postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thornton connects with a crisp jab.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurelio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thornton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aurelio defends well and Thornton ends up having to push Aurelio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aurelio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thornton's sensitive parts.
Thornton lands a slapping body shot.
Thornton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aurelio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thornton pulls his head out easily.
Aurelio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio manages to get to full guard.
Aurelio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aurelio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thornton is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Aurelio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thornton stopping the sweep attempt from Aurelio.
Thornton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thornton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thornton postures up in Aurelio's guard and throws a big left but Aurelio blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thornton throws a strike but Aurelio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Aurelio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aurelio trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Aurelio throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thornton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aurelio, into his guard.
Aurelio can't keep his opponent in guard - Thornton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aurelio gets caught napping as Thornton dives in and scores a takedown. Aurelio manages to retain guard.
Thornton lands a couple of digs.
Terrence Thornton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thornton with a nice head shot there.
Aurelio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelio can do to turn this around?
Aurelio looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thornton is aware though and is defending well.
Thornton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aurelio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thornton stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thornton looking to pass the guard.
Thornton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aurelio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thornton landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Thornton won't allow Aurelio to sweep him here.
Thornton postures up and lands a big shot to Aurelio's brow.
Thornton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aurelio's head.
Aurelio controlling the position.
Aurelio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aurelio trying to control the position here.
Thornton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aurelio is on top in guard.
Thornton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thornton holds on and takes a little breather.
Thornton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelio is controlling him.
Thornton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aurelio is looking to work some ground and pound but Thornton has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio postures up in Thornton's guard and throws a big left but Thornton blocks it.
Aurelio postures up.
Thornton has his foot on Aurelio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aurelio works his way back into a safe position though.
Aurelio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aurelio tries to free his leg and advance position but Thornton is retaining full guard.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aurelio with the counter takedown but Thornton avoids it easily.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelio was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aurelio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aurelio is not content to let Thornton control the position.
Thornton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aurelio has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thornton tries to sprawl but Aurelio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thornton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurelio.
Aurelio working Thornton over with strikes.
Aurelio seems to be working for a kimura but Thornton defends the submission attempt.
Aurelio wants to work for an arm triangle but Thornton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio is thwarting Thornton's attempts to control the position.
Aurelio is looking to stall here but Thornton recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Aurelio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thornton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aurelio, into his guard.
Aurelio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thornton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thornton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thornton stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marcelo Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Thornton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aurelio trying to keep a closed guard but Thornton is proving a slippery customer.
Aurelio working for a triangle but Thornton defends it easily.
Thornton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aurelio taking a bit of punishment here - Thornton scoring with strikes.
Thornton is looking to take a break and control but Aurelio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aurelio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thornton.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thornton in particular looking to stall.
Thornton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aurelio's head.
Thornton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thornton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aurelio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thornton.
Thornton throws a big elbow that misses.
Thornton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aurelio landing some decent shots from guard.
Aurelio looking to sit in guard and control but Thornton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aurelio keeping full guard, as Thornton tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrence Thornton.
Well Thornton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
An out of breath Terrence Thornton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Vandam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle comes to the cage accompanied by Edu Kehäkettunen & Stig Dogg - Kullii . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
176 lbs
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168 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Vandam!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandam with a nice cross.
Bickle thows a leg kick but Vandam checks it
and Vandam counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vandam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bickle.
Bickle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vandam avoids the body shot from Bickle.
Bickle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vandam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vandam slips a straight right by Bickle.
Vandam throws a big counter head kick but Bickle avoids it with no problem.
Bickle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sali in the buildup to the fight.
Bickle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vandam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bickle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vandam misses with a leg kick.
Bickle checks a leg kick nicely.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bickle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bickle throws a low kick but Vandam avoids it.
Bickle takes a swing at Vandam's ribcage but misses.
Vandam has a takedown stuffed.
Travis Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick and Vandam moves out of range easily.
Bickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Vandam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vandam.
Good shot there by Bickle.
Vandam connects with a looping right hand.
Bickle wants to land a leg kick but Vandam is out of range.
Bickle lands with a hook. Vandam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vandam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vandam misses with a low kick.
Vandam cracks Bickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Vandam.
Bickle feints a jab promting Vandam to slip. Bickle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vandam slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vandam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vandam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vandam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bickle checks a low kick from Vandam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to land body kicks.
Bickle throws a lazy body kick
enabling Vandam to counter with a crisp jab.
Vandam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bickle.
Bickle blocks a jab.
Vandam throws a low kick, looking for Bickle's leg but Bickle calmly moves out of range.
Bickle tries to clinch there but Vandam circles away.
Vandam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vandam throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Vandam misses.
Vandam throws a leg kick which misses Bickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Bickle tries to avoid it.
Vandam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bickle sprawls well. Bickle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vandam gets slowly back to his feet.
Vandam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vandam lands a jab to Bickle's midsection.
Vandam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vandam circles away quickly and effectively.
Bickle is looking to chop away at Vandam's legs.
Vandam moves out of range of the body kick from Bickle.
And Vandam tries to counter it with a takedown but Bickle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vandam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bickle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bickle throws a hook but Vandam avoids it easily.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Vandam swings widly with a right hand
and Bickle counters with a nice leg kick.
Vandam lands a lovely overhand right.
Vandam throws the kick towards the body but Bickle avoids it.
Bickle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Billy Vandam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bickle.
A slow jab from Vandam misses its intended target.
A jab from Bickle does it's job there.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandam is just out of range.
Bickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandam.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Vandam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandam slips a jab from Bickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bickle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Vandam responds with a good body kick, but Bickle manages to step out the way in time.
Bickle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bickle dips to his left and cracks Vandam with an uppercut!
Vandam wants to land a leg kick but Bickle is out of range.
Vandam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vandam throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Bickle.
Bickle throws a push kick but Vandam slaps the foot to one side.
Bickle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bickle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vandam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vandam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bickle.
Vandam connects with a high kick.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
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 Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Vandam.
Nice shot lands for Vandam.
Vandam fails to land the takedown.
Vandam checks a low kick from Bickle.
Vandam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vandam throws a leg kick but Bickle moved away.
Vandam throws a sloppy head kick and Bickle moves out of range easily.
Bickle looks for the body kick but Vandam saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Vandam.
Vandam throws a chopping leg kick but Bickle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bickle finds it's way through Vandam's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle lands a high kick!
Vandam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bickle is out of range and Vandam settles back down.
Vandam drops his hands momentarily and Bickle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vandam feints and then cracks Bickle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bickle down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bickle loads up on a big right hand but Vandam slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandam throws a jab but it's blocked by Bickle.
Vandam walks into a jab.
Bickle lands a high kick!
Vandam is rocked!
Vandam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bickle thuds his shin into the meat of Vandam's side.
Bickle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vandam.
Bickle cracks a nice hook into Vandam's ribs.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Vandam circles away.
Vandam slips a jab from Bickle.
Bickle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vandam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bickle is looking to score with low kicks.
Bickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vandam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bickle slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a hook. Vandam ducked under it nicely.
Vandam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bickle blocks a head kick by Vandam.
Bickle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bickle works Vandam's body with a nice hook.
Bickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vandam misses with a body kick.
Vandam throws a leg kick but Bickle moved away.
Vandam lands a lovely overhand right.
Bickle walks into a jab.
Bickle tries to land a front kick but Vandam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vandam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vandam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vandam ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Vandam tried to score with a low kick but Bickle checks it.
Bickle misses with a hook. Vandam ducked under it nicely.
Bickle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam misses with a body kick.
Bickle throws the left hand but Vandam avoids the punch easily.
Vandam misses with a straight left.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandam looks to score with a jab to the body but Bickle is just out of range.
Vandam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vandam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bickle slips under a jab from Vandam.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vandam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bickle scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Vandam misses its intended target.
Bickle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Vandam's head but Vandam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Vandam misses with a hook. Bickle ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bickle's corner calls for a 1-2. Bickle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Vandam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bickle lands a really nice looking cross but Vandam seems unphased.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle keeps Vandam at a distance using the push kick.
Vandam connects with a right hand. Bickle shakes it off.
Vandam misses with a takedown attempt - Bickle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bickle misses the target.
Bickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandam is just out of range.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bickle can pounce on him.
Bickle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vandam is out of range.
Vandam misses with a shot to the body
and Bickle counters with a straight right hand.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bickle lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good work by Vandam as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vandam.
Bickle looks to throw the jab but Vandam is out of range.
Vandam tries a low kick but Bickle avoids it.
Vandam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vandam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bickle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bickle lands a really nice looking cross but Vandam seems unphased.
Bickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandam scores with a sloppy right hand. Bickle should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle throws a hook but Vandam blocks it.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
Vandam fails with the takedown.
Vandam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bickle's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandam misses with a hook.
Bickle is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bickle.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Vandam moved out of range nicely.
Bickle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bickle throws the left hand but Vandam avoids the punch easily.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vandam moves away.
A nice combination there by Vandam.
Bickle connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Vandam misses.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle misses with a wild body shot.
Vandam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vandam ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Vandam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bickle defends it well.
Vandam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bickle is out of range.
Vandam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Billy Vandam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle cracks Vandam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vandam attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Bickle misses.
A jab from Bickle misses.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle clinches up against the cage.
Bickle gets through Vandam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle can't find room to land a body shot as Vandam controls the action.
Vandam tries to throw a body punch but Bickle avoids it by throwing Vandam back against the cage.
Vandam working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Bickle tries a body shot but Vandam blocks it.
Vandam swings wildly with an uppercut but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses the shot to the body.
And Vandam responds with a good body kick, but Bickle manages to step out the way in time.
Bickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vandam to score with a decent uppercut.
Vandam checks a leg kick.
Vandam thumps Bickle with a low kick.
Bickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bickle misses with a looping left.
Vandam flicks out a counter leg kick but Bickle steps away.
Bickle checks a leg kick.
Bickle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vandam cracks Bickle with a good jab.
Vandam misses with a body shot.
Vandam throws an off balance right hand
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vandam lands a jab to Bickle's midsection.
Vandam throws a jab but it's blocked by Bickle.
Vandam misses with a straight right.
Bickle staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle tries to land a front kick but Vandam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bickle scores with a nice right hand.
Vandam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bickle scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Bickle.
Vandam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bickle.
Vandam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bickle.
Bickle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vandam at a distance.
Vandam misses with a left hand
and Vandam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bickle lands with an overhand left.
Bickle throws a leg kick that misses.
Vandam lands a nice shot that snaps Bickle's head back.
Vandam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bickle.
Bickle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bickle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
After winning the bout, Travis Bickle 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Olin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurmio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Star. This should be a great matchup!
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141 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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Olin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olin gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Olin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hurmio is looking to reverse the position.
Olin throws an elbow but Hurmio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Olin in side control, throwing shots but Hurmio defends.
Olin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hurmio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Olin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hurmio is avoiding damage well.
Olin is trying to ground and pound but Hurmio uses the momentary lack of control by Olin to regain half guard.
Olin wants to pass to mount but Hurmio is defending the position.
Olin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio taking some punishment here, with Olin in his half guard.
Olin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hurmio is looking for a sweep. Olin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hurmio is looking for a sweep. Olin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olin.
Olin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olin lands strikes from half guard.
Olin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hurmio defending well though.
Hurmio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olin.
Olin lands with a punch from half guard.
Hurmio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurmio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olin pulls his head out easily.
Hurmio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Olin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olin throws a strike but Hurmio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Olin working some strikes from top position.
Olin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hurmio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Olin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Olin throwing strikes from guard but Hurmio blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olin lands a couple of elbows.
Olin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurmio has wrist control.
Hurmio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olin stands up over Hurmio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olin preventing the sweep.
Olin landing with the ground and pound.
Olin lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olin is working Hurmio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hurmio wants to sweep here but Olin controlling him for the moment.
Olin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olin throws a sloppy strike and Hurmio has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Olin is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hurmio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Tuomari Hurmio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halo Olah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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286 lbs
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Halo Olah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olah tries to land a front kick but Sloan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sloan throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sloan.
Olah feinted with a counter takedown.
Olah misses with a body shot.
Sloan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Sloan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olah throws a low kick, looking for Sloan's leg but Sloan calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sloan.
Olah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sloan finds it's way round the side to connect with Olah's head.
Sloan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Olah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloan throws a lazy right hand but Olah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Olah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sloan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olah is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olah misses with a looping right.
Olah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sloan throws out the jab.
Olah throws a solid leg kick but Sloan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Olah.
Olah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sloan circles away.
Olah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sloan defends well and Olah ends up having to push Sloan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sloan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olah tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sloan manages to circle out of the way.
Sloan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olah doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloan throws a wild body kick that Olah sees coming a mile off.
Sloan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Olah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Halo Olah has been cut.
Sloan dips to his left and cracks Olah with an uppercut!
Sloan misses with a kick to the body.
Sloan misses the jab.
Sloan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cameron Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloan swings for the body but Olah moves out of range.
Olah shoots in for a takedown but Sloan shows good takedown defense.
And Sloan responds with a good body kick, but Olah manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halo Olah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloan thows a body kick. Olah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Olah is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Olah's head coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Olah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Olah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sloan - the referee stops the clock and Olah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sloan. Olah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the body from Olah misses
and Sloan counters with a leg kick.
Olah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Olah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloan is trying to keep Olah in close.
Olah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olah throws a big elbow that misses.
Olah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olah throws a big elbow that misses.
Olah is fighting to break Sloan's control of his arms but Sloan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Olah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olah momentarily.
Olah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloan.
Olah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloan avoids the head kick by Olah.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sloan.
Olah thows a leg kick but Sloan checks it
and Sloan counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan lands with an overhand left.
Sloan lands a body shot.
Sloan scores with a push kick.
Sloan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloan cracks a nice hook into Olah's ribs.
Olah moves forwards but Sloan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sloan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Olah falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sloan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Sloan!
After winning the bout, Cameron Sloan 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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