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*T105* - Ollmhór De Catha PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shezzo Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicked comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Takin U' High by Greyhoundz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shezzo Wicked has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Shezzo Wicked!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico thows a body kick. Wicked tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rico 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.
Wicked scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rico in his tracks.
Wicked throws a body shot but no joy.
Wicked misses the jab.
As Wicked looks to move away, Rico throws a big counter combo bu Wicked just gets out of the way.
Wicked scores with a head kick.
Rico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wicked has closed the distance and engaged Rico in a clinch.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rico pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
Rico taking a breather.
Good body shot from Wicked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wicked or not.
Rico tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wicked lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rico tries to throw a body punch but Wicked avoids it by throwing Rico back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rico has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good body shot from Wicked.
Rico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wicked misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Rico is working Wicked over against the cage.
Wicked presses Rico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
Rico blocks a body shot from Wicked.
Rico lands a body punch.
Rico misses with a body punch.
Wicked lands an elbow just above Rico 's eye.
It looks like Johnny Rico has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicked misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rico is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wicked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rico lands a nice shot to the body.
Wicked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Wicked blocks an uppercut.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked trying to land knees to the body.
Rico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked.
Wicked cracks Rico with a nice body shot.
Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico blocks a body shot from Wicked.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land.
Rico blocks a body shot from Wicked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico lands a nice uppercut.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Wicked digs a right hand underneath Rico's ribcage. Rico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wicked breaks the clinch.
Wicked throws a sloppy head kick
and Rico counters with a nice body kick.
Shezzo Wicked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico takes one on the button.
Wicked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wicked throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wicked looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Rico is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wicked.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wicked.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rico.
Wicked misses with a head kick.
Wicked lands with a kick to the temple. Rico shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rico.
Rico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wicked tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Rico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wicked scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wicked!
Wicked throws out a leg kick but Rico moves out of range and Wicked only half commits.
Wicked shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Rico.
Rico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wicked avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shezzo Wicked dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Wicked misses.
Wicked tries a low kick but Rico avoids it.
Wicked throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Rico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rico moves out of range as Wicked strikes.
Wicked attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wicked moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wicked tries to land a front kick but Rico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wicked walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wicked throws an overhand right that lands on Rico's shoulder, as Rico tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico throws a head kick that misses.
Wicked throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rico tries to move into range but Wicked moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wicked throws a jab when Rico was well out of range.
Rico half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Wicked misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicked looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wicked throws a body kick that misses.
Wicked swats away the attempt to clinch by Rico.
Wicked feints a counter leg kick.
Shezzo Wicked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wicked throws a leg kick that misses.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wicked paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rico walks into a left hand.
Wicked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wicked tries to land a body kick
and Rico counters with a straight right hand.
Wicked throws a shot from downtown. Rico moves away and avoids it.
Rico half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wicked connects with a right hand. Rico shakes it off.
Wicked throws a leg kick that misses.
Rico tries to counter with a takedown but Wicked is quick to defend against it.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Wicked.
It looked like Rico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wicked fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicked throws a leg kick which misses Rico's front leg but catches the back leg as Rico tries to avoid it.
Wicked lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wicked throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wicked throws a leg kick
and Rico counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wicked lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rico circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wicked misses with an uppercut.
Wicked throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wicked throws a leg kick but Rico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wicked tries to land a leg kick but Rico saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Wicked.
Wicked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rico.
Wicked connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wicked. Wicked obviously looking to wear him down.
Wicked tries a low kick but Rico avoids it.
Wicked connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wicked is looking to score with low kicks.
Rico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wicked throws a head kick that misses
and Rico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wicked swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wicked throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rico counters with a low kick, right behind Wicked 's knee.
Wicked misses with a head kick.
Rico is looking to clinch but Wicked is avoiding it.
Rico slips a straight right by Wicked.
Wicked throws a push kick but Rico slaps the foot to one side.
Wicked misses with a body shot.
Wicked lands a leg kick that knocks Rico off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico is looking to score with low kicks.
Wicked throws a hook to the side of Rico's head but Rico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rico scores with a sloppy right hand. Wicked should have avoided that one.
Wicked pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rico is out of range and Wicked settles back down.
Rico blocks a jab.
Rico looks to throw the jab but Wicked is out of range.
Shezzo Wicked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wicked jabs at Rico's body.
A head kick by Wicked misses
and Rico counters with a nice leg kick.
Wicked throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wicked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rico backing away here, and Wicked unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rico blocks a leg kick.
As Wicked looks to move away, Rico throws a big counter combo bu Wicked just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shezzo Wicked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wicked throws a leg kick but Rico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wicked.
Rico misses with a low kick.
Wicked looks to score with a jab to the body but Rico is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wicked lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wicked tries to score with a low kick but Rico moves his leg out of the way.
Rico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wicked dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicked gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnny Rico has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
Wicked lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wicked misses with a punch to the body.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rico misses with the head strike.
Rico works on Wicked's body with a couple of short punches.
Wicked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wicked is trying to break the clinch but Rico has him pressed against the cage.
Rico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wicked struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
Wicked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico pushes Wicked back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wicked takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rico misses with a body punch.
Rico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wicked lands with a left to the head.
Wicked prevents a body shot from Rico.
Rico just leaning against Wicked, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico gets through Wicked's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wicked struggles to land a body shot inside as Rico controls his hands.
Rico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Rico misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wicked blocks a body shot from Rico.
Wicked digs a right hand into Rico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rico's gas tank.
Rico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
A left hand lands to the body for Rico.
Wicked blocks a body shot from Rico.
Wicked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicked lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Wicked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rico.
Rico tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rico stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Wicked.
Wicked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rico tries to throw a body punch but Wicked avoids it by throwing Rico back against the cage.
Wicked tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing Wicked back against the cage.
Rico scores with a shot to the side of Wicked's head.
Nice body punch from Rico.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicked tries a body shot but Rico blocks it.
Rico lands a hook that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wicked.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
Rico lands a hook that snaps the head of Wicked backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wicked misses with a knee to the head.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Wicked misses with the head strike.
Rico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wicked lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rico.
Rico cracks Wicked with a nice body shot.
Rico lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wicked prevents a body shot from Rico.
Wicked takes a shot to the head.
Wicked is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wicked has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shezzo Wicked!
After winning the bout, Shezzo Wicked 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisa Yiftos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaska Juntta's chin.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos misses with a double jab.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Yiftos avoids it with no problem.
Yiftos cracks Juntta with a good jab.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yiftos.
Juntta scores with a punch to the head.
Yiftos looks for the body kick but Juntta saw that one coming.
Juntta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yiftos defends it well.
Juntta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yiftos swivels and escapes.
Juntta tests Yiftos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yiftos missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juntta dives in for a single leg takedown but Yiftos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yiftos tries to counter with a takedown but Juntta is quick to defend against it.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta stops Yiftos from getting back to his feet.
Yiftos is trying to control but can't.
Yiftos wants to get back to full guard.
Yiftos looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yiftos is trying to get back to full guard.
Juntta is looking to take a break and control but Yiftos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juntta prevents Yiftos from improving his position.
Juntta trying to control the action but Yiftos is working from the bottom.
Yiftos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yiftos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yiftos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Juntta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Juntta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Yiftos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juntta defends well.
Juntta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yiftos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juntta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Yiftos keeps moving.
Juntta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Juntta wants to pass the guard but Yiftos is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yiftos throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta swings for the body but Yiftos moves out of range.
Yiftos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yiftos fails to land the takedown.
Juntta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yiftos defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yiftos does it's job there.
A combination from Yiftos does no damage.
Juntta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Yiftos shows good takedown defense.
Sisa Yiftos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Juntta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yiftos tries to avoid it but Juntta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yiftos to the ground. Yiftos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yiftos ducks right into an uppercut from Juntta.
Juntta lands with a good body shot.
Juntta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yiftos darts in and clinches Juntta up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Yiftos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juntta pushes Yiftos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yiftos.
Juntta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yiftos's elbow.
Juntta avoiding damage as Yiftos throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Juntta fails to land.
Yiftos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta lands a jab to the head.
Yiftos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sisa Yiftos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta connects with a body shot.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yiftos sprawls well. Yiftos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yiftos!
Yiftos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juntta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Juntta is chipping away with strikes.
Juntta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yiftos keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Juntta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta'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.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Yiftos moves out of range.
Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yiftos throws out the jab.
Yiftos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Juntta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yiftos doesn't seem phased though.
Juntta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juntta blocks a head kick by Yiftos.
Some wild striking there from Yiftos.
Yiftos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yiftos looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Yiftos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Yiftos.
That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
Yiftos lands the left hand.
Juntta with a hook.
Yiftos scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yiftos at a distance.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yiftos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntta lands a few punches from side control.
Yiftos tries to improve position but can't.
Juntta scoring with punches and elbows.
Yiftos is trying to improve his position.
Yiftos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Juntta is nestled in close to Yiftos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Juntta is trying to control. Yiftos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juntta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yiftos is not content to let Juntta control the position.
Juntta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juntta lands a nice short elbow.
Juntta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yiftos wants to get back to full guard.
Juntta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yiftos is rocked!
Juntta drops an elbow to the side of Yiftos's head.
Juntta is looking to advance position but Yiftos won't allow it.
Yiftos actively working from the bottom here.
Juntta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yiftos has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Juntta connects with a nice short shot to Yiftos's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta prevents Yiftos from improving his position.
Juntta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juntta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yiftos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juntta preventing the sweep.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Yiftos keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yiftos holds on and takes a little breather.
Juntta cracks Yiftos with a solid left hand.
Jaska Juntta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Yiftos has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yiftos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yiftos is trying to control the position but Juntta postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yiftos drops Juntta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Juntta looks back up at him and smiles so Yiftos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yiftos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yiftos throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Yiftos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Yiftos.
Sisa Yiftos is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta fails with the takedown.
Yiftos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yiftos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juntta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yiftos has managed to get both his arms back between Juntta's legs - danger averted.
Yiftos throws a big right hand that misses.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Yiftos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisa Yiftos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Juntta tests Yiftos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yiftos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Juntta.
Juntta staying out of range there.
Juntta drives through with a takedown into Yiftos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yiftos looking for a sweep. Not yet Yiftos, not yet.
Juntta is pushing down on Yiftos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yiftos is fighting to maintain full guard but Juntta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juntta prevents Yiftos from improving his position.
Juntta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yiftos has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta wants to take a breather but Yiftos is having none of it.
Yiftos moves into full guard.
Yiftos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Yiftos keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juntta tries to bum rush Yiftos with a series of wild strikes but Yiftos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juntta lands a head shot.
Juntta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yiftos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Jaska Juntta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Juntta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yiftos under the eye.
Yiftos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yiftos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juntta.
Juntta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yiftos did well to prevent Juntta getting side control.
Juntta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yiftos wants to get back to his feet.
Yiftos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yiftos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yiftos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yiftos tries to bench press Juntta off him but Juntta keeps the position.
Juntta wants to control but Yiftos is keeping him busy.
Yiftos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yiftos manages to get to full guard.
Juntta trying to control but Yiftos is working from the bottom.
Yiftos wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yiftos can't keep his opponent in guard - Juntta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juntta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Juntta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Juntta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Juntta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yiftos is looking to escape.
Yiftos wants to get back to full guard.
Yiftos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Juntta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juntta winds up and cracks Yiftos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta drops an elbow to the side of Yiftos's head.
Oh Yiftos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yiftos wants to improve his position but Juntta is controlling well.
Yiftos seems to have got his legs back now.
Juntta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Juntta connects with a nice short shot to Yiftos's temple.
Yiftos has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Juntta. Oh but Yiftos has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Juntta goes limp - he's gone! Yiftos jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sisa Yiftos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sisa Yiftos made sure he mentioned Big Bear Nutrition 160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiarmanda has chosen Long live my homeland, my free Tajikistan! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
163 lbs
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26
162 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ossilus Chiarmanda!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity throws an off balance right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epicity thinking.
Chiarmanda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epicity's calf.
Chiarmanda connects with a single shot there.
Chiarmanda lands a nice looking body kick.
Epicity works the jab nicely.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Chiarmanda looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming.
Chiarmanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Epicity feints and then cracks Chiarmanda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chiarmanda down.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity misses with a hook
enabling Chiarmanda to counter with a crisp jab.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chiarmanda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Epicity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chiarmanda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chiarmanda throws a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiarmanda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Chiarmanda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Chiarmanda tenderised Epicity's leg. Epicity is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epicity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiarmanda throws a hook but Epicity avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chiarmanda on the side of the head.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chiarmanda.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chiarmanda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brynden Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Epicity takes a step back to recover.
Chiarmanda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Epicity throws a front kick aimed at Chiarmanda's knee but Chiarmanda avoids it well.
Chiarmanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chiarmanda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epicity throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chiarmanda counters with a good low kick that Epicity was not able to check.
Chiarmanda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Chiarmanda is predictable there
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Chiarmanda's head but Chiarmanda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity is looking to chop away at Chiarmanda's legs.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Epicity circles away.
Chiarmanda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda has Epicity up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Epicity pushes Chiarmanda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity blocks the elbow strike.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity throws a poor cross that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiarmanda motions for Epicity to come forward. Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Chiarmanda misses its intended target.
Chiarmanda blocks a head kick by Epicity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
Chiarmanda lands a jab.
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!
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and Chiarmanda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Epicity's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Chiarmanda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epicity misses with a left hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a thumping low kick.
Chiarmanda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
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 Brynden Epicity will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chiarmanda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiarmanda thows a body kick. Epicity tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Epicity throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epicity, as that shot connected.
Chiarmanda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epicity's head.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brynden Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab to the body.
Chiarmanda slips a jab from Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiarmanda is just out of range.
Chiarmanda misses the shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epicity's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick that misses.
Epicity walks into a left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chiarmanda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Epicity has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Epicity and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chiarmanda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Epicity misses with a hook
letting Chiarmanda counter with a right hand.
Epicity lands with a slapping head kick.
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and Chiarmanda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chiarmanda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chiarmanda there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epicity swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chiarmanda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Chiarmanda moved away.
Epicity fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chiarmanda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chiarmanda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Epicity shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chiarmanda eats them both and turns towards Epicity to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Chiarmanda misses.
It looked like Epicity was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chiarmanda lands a nice looking body kick.
Epicity throws a hook but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
Epicity throws a big counter combination but Chiarmanda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Epicity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chiarmanda doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiarmanda moves in looking to clinch but Epicity pushes him off.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epicity.
Epicity closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Epicity is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chiarmanda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity takes a swing at Chiarmanda's ribcage but misses.
Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiarmanda is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Epicity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chiarmanda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiarmanda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chiarmanda lands with a straight right. Epicity didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
It seemed like Chiarmanda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chiarmanda throws a right and a left that Epicity avoids nicely.
Chiarmanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chiarmanda throws a fast counter high kick but Epicity manages to duck under it in time.
Chiarmanda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Chiarmanda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epicity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brynden Epicity will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chiarmanda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chiarmanda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epicity circles away quickly and effectively.
Chiarmanda takes the fight into the clinch.
Epicity lands a left hand.
Chiarmanda blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity avoids a wild elbow strike from Chiarmanda.
Epicity looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda lands an elbow inside.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Chiarmanda controls his hands.
Chiarmanda can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity managing to block the knees to the body from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Epicity avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chiarmanda.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Chiarmanda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chiarmanda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Epicity avoids it.
Chiarmanda tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Epicity lands a body punch.
Chiarmanda pushes off an throws an elbow but Epicity leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda lands an elbow just above Epicity 's eye.
Epicity is working Chiarmanda over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Epicity.
Chiarmanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity misses with a lunging right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Epicity thumps Chiarmanda with a low kick.
Epicity throws a hook but Chiarmanda blocks it.
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chiarmanda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Epicity.
Chiarmanda tries to land a front kick but Epicity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Epicity misses its target.
Chiarmanda lands a jab to the head.
Epicity lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chiarmanda takes a step back to recover.
Chiarmanda scores with a head kick.
It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Chiarmanda swings widly with a right hand
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Chiarmanda digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Chiarmanda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chiarmanda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chiarmanda under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Chiarmanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from Epicity.
Chiarmanda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chiarmanda staying out of range there.
Chiarmanda pushes Epicity away with a front kick.
Brynden Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
Epicity feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick from Chiarmanda.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epicity takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Chiarmanda moved away.
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 Brynden Epicity.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Epicity, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brynden Epicity!
A very excited looking Brynden Epicity 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Money for Nothing. Masters has chosen Simply the Best as his entrance music. Ken Masters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gimme Money's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gimme Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Masters !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters needs to keep his hands up - Money had a free shot at his head there.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Money looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters throws out a counter right but Money avoids it with no problem.
Money on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masters throws out a powerful jab.
Money moves out of range as Masters throws a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masters .
Money shoots in looking for a takedown but Masters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Money's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Money has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masters .
A clash of legs there as Masters blocks the low kick.
Money takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masters thuds his right hand into Money's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gimme Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Money.
Masters lands a nice hook to Money's body. Money takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Money pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masters is out of range and Money settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throws a head kick that misses
and Masters counters with an inside leg kick.
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masters .
Money throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Money fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Money!
Masters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Money slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Money smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masters to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Money.
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters throws a hook but Money avoids it easily.
Money tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Masters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Money wants to slow Masters down by chopping away at his legs.
Money takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a nice looking body shot.
Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Masters . Those never looked like landing.
Money fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masters just manages to avoid it.
Money with a poor takedown
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters feints and then cracks Money's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Money down.
Money tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters throws out a counter right but Money avoids it with no problem.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Money swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters lands a really nice looking cross but Money seems unphased.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Money slips a straight right by Masters .
Money misses with a straight left.
Money moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Masters lands a jab to Money's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters jabs Money to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Money takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Money tries to clinch up.
Masters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Money throws a lazy head kick
and Masters counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Money had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters to the ground. Masters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimme Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Masters .
Money tries to work over Masters 's front leg with a kick but Masters checks it.
Masters only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Money tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Masters misses.
Money connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money scores with a jab. Masters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
Money throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Money misses with a hook.
Masters doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Money throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Masters keeps Money at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masters .
Money throws a leg kick but Masters moved away.
Masters lands a head shot.
Jab by Masters .
Masters connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masters connects with a body shot.
Money throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Masters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Money is looking to clinch.
Masters wants to counter with a clinch but Money pushes him away.
Masters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Money.
Masters throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Money on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters tried to score with a low kick but Money checks it.
Masters connects with a body shot.
Masters throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Money misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Masters . Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Money.
Money is looking to clinch.
Money throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range.
Money works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masters .
Crunch! Masters slams his shin into Money's torso.
Money is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Money misses with a looping left.
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Money off balance momentarily.
Money shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Money might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Money will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Masters .
Masters has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Money rushes Masters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Money missing with knees to the body.
Masters blocks a body shot from Money.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Money at a distance.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Money.
Money is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masters slips under a jab from Money.
Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Money takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Money looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Money is looking to score with low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masters .
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Money backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters scores with a spinning back kick!
Masters lands a nice hook to Money's body. Money takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Masters .
Masters misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters lands with a right hand.
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Money.
Money scores with a body shot.
Money misses with a body shot
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Masters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ken Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters slips a jab from Money.
Masters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Money gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Money clinches with his opponent.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimme Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Money leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Masters blocking some punches.
Money tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Money takes a shot to the head.
Masters cracks Money with a nice body shot.
Masters pushes Money back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Money.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masters , right into the meat.
Masters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masters lands a body shot.
Money dodges the punch combination from Masters .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masters lands with a good body shot.
Masters is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Money rather than just go for the knockout.
Masters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Money steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masters . That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Money, right into the meat.
Masters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Money momentarily.
Masters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Money cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Money has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Money there as he acknowledges the shot.
Money takes a jab right on the kisser.
Money is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money misses with a takedown attempt
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masters shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Money eats them both and turns towards Masters to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Masters .
Money is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Money misses with a head kick.
Money seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masters .
A slapping body kick lands there for Masters .
Masters lands a jab to the head.
Masters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters cracks a nice hook into Money's ribs.
Masters cracks a nice hook into Money's ribs.
Money looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masters connects with a right hand. Money shakes it off.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Masters slips a straight right by Money.
Masters cracks Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money throws a lazy right hand but Masters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masters connects with the punch.
Money takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Money avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Money will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Money misses with a body shot.
Masters cracks Money with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters scores with a body shot.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters lands with a shot to the body.
Money tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masters defends well and Money ends up having to push Masters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Money is looking to clinch.
Masters cracks Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Masters .
Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masters .
A shot to the liver by Masters . Beautiful body shot.
Money misses with a wild combination.
Masters thinks about the counter body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Money. That did some damage!
Masters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Money sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Money. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Money is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gimme Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masters lands with a nice body kick.
Masters lands a two punch combo.
Money takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Masters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Money throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Masters lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Masters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Money doesn't seem phased though.
Masters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masters connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters cracks Money with a good jab.
Money looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Masters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Money connects with a leg kick. Masters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Money moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Money is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Money on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters . Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Money with a hook.
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.
Money rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters connects with a single shot there.
Money tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimme Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters lands a jab.
Money on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money darts in looking for a takedown but Masters gets double underhooks and turns Money into the cage.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Money takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masters 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Money connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masters scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Masters finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Masters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Money on the side of the head.
Masters throws a front kick that sends Money stumbling back into the cage.
Masters cracks Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masters - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Masters .
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters !
An out of breath Ken Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gimme Money spoke after the fight, saying 'That's gonna cost me a pretty penny.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Ignition. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camatta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camatta digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith throws a push kick but Camatta slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Camatta.
Camatta swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Camatta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Camatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camatta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is controlling Camatta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smith trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Camatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Camatta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith tries to hold on but Camatta pushes him away.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Camatta landing strikes from the mount.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Camatta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Camatta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Camatta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Camatta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Camatta lands with some strikes.
Camatta lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antonio Camatta!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dōraku comes to the cage accompanied by Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Dōraku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kaunismieli.
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dōraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dōraku misses with a wild combination.
Dōraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Dōraku is having none of it.
Kaunismieli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Dōraku tries to counter with a takedown but Kaunismieli is quick to defend against it.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Dōraku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dōraku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dōraku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dōraku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dōraku moves away.
Dōraku drops his hands momentarily and Kaunismieli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dōraku is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dōraku attempts a counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it well and moves away.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
Dōraku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Dōraku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dōraku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dōraku connects with the punch.
Dōraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli leaves Dōraku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dōraku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dōraku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dōraku is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dōraku scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
Dōraku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dōraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaunismieli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
Kaunismieli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dōraku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dōraku thows a body kick. Kaunismieli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Dōraku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Dōraku blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Dōraku is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Kaunismieli to work.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Dōraku throws a head punch that misses.
Dōraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dōraku is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaunismieli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaunismieli stalling the fight.
Dōraku breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku tries to counter with a takedown but Kaunismieli is quick to defend against it.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dōraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dōraku throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Dōraku blocks a jab.
Dōraku keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dōraku.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Dōraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dōraku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaunismieli.
Dōraku connects with a right hand. Kaunismieli shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. Dōraku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaunismieli clinches up with Dōraku and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dōraku lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaunismieli swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Dōraku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaunismieli doesn't seem phased though.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaunismieli!
Dōraku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaunismieli scores with a spinning back kick!
Dōraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dōraku throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Kaunismieli - just one landing.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Dōraku circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli clinches.
Dōraku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dōraku backwards.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
Come on Dōraku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kaunismieli is pushing Dōraku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Dōraku misses with a body punch.
Dōraku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Dōraku blocks it.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Dōraku attempts a counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it well and moves away.
Dōraku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dōraku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Kaunismieli misses.
Dōraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dōraku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dōraku feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dōraku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dōraku scrambles back to his feet.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick that knocks Dōraku off balance momentarily.
Dōraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dōraku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaunismieli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
Dōraku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and pushes Dōraku back into the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position but instead, Dōraku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaunismieli into the cage.
Dōraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaunismieli is trying to stall.
Dōraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dōraku is trying to stall.
Kaunismieli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Dōraku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Dōraku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dōraku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dōraku slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Dōraku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dōraku lands with a straight right. Kaunismieli didn't see that one coming.
Dōraku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Dōraku avoids it easily.
Dōraku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dōraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dōraku staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Dōraku strikes.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Dōraku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dōraku down.
Kaunismieli takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dōraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dōraku gets control of Kaunismieli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dōraku will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dōraku is trying to control the position but Kaunismieli postures up.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dōraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dōraku has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kaunismieli should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dōraku has tightened it up now! Kaunismieli should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Niten Dōraku!
Niten Dōraku decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Olin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twiggy BigBranch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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142 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Olin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BigBranch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BigBranch wants it to stay on the feet.
BigBranch leaves Olin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BigBranch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for BigBranch!
BigBranch is looking to regain half guard here but Olin keeps moving and retains side control.
Olin landing a few strikes.
BigBranch is trying to control Olin's posture but Olin avoids it.
Olin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Olin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BigBranch parries the strikes from Olin easily there. Olin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BigBranch to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch dodges the ground and pound from Olin.
Olin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
BigBranch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BigBranch defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch is looking for a sweep.
Olin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Olin throws a strike aimed at the side of BigBranch's head but BigBranch avoids it well.
Olin throws a strike aimed at the side of BigBranch's head but BigBranch avoids it well.
BigBranch is looking to reverse the position.
BigBranch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Olin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
BigBranch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Olin.
Olin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Olin cracks BigBranch with a big elbow.
BigBranch wants to control but Olin postures up.
Olin lands some shots froms side control.
BigBranch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Olin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigBranch is looking to reverse the position.
Olin 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.
Olin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but BigBranch is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but BigBranch is avoiding damage well.
BigBranch tries to improve position but can't.
BigBranch holding on.
BigBranch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Olin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Olin there.
Olin prevents BigBranch from improving his position.
Olin lands with a punch from half guard.
BigBranch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olin throwing shots but BigBranch is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BigBranch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olin.
Olin working over BigBranch with some ground and pound. BigBranch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BigBranch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for BigBranch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olin won't allow BigBranch to sweep him here.
Olin stands up over BigBranch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
BigBranch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olin is one step ahead there.
Olin works over BigBranch with some ground and pound from guard.
Olin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
BigBranch pulls Olin in to control the position.
BigBranch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olin.
Olin throws a big right hand that misses.
BigBranch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olin.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
BigBranch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olin landing some decent shots from guard.
Olin is looking to work some ground and pound but BigBranch has wrist control.
BigBranch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Olin wants to sweep but no luck.
BigBranch throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olin has control of BigBranch's left arm, preventing BigBranch from doing any damage.
BigBranch stopping the sweep attempt from Olin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Olin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Olin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Olin tries for a takedown but BigBranch circles away easily
and BigBranch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olin fails with the takedown
and BigBranch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olin darts in looking for a takedown but BigBranch gets double underhooks and turns Olin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Olin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BigBranch throws a leg kick that misses.
Olin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch with a nice cross.
BigBranch misses with a left hand
and Olin counters with a nice double leg into side control. BigBranch won't be happy with that.
BigBranch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Olin.
Olin tries to score with some ground and pound. BigBranch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Olin crashes against the mat.
BigBranch holds on to Olin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Olin landing a few strikes.
Olin is putting a hurting on BigBranch here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Olin.
Olin grinds an elbow into BigBranch's temple.
Olin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but BigBranch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Olin.
BigBranch parries the strikes from Olin easily there. Olin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BigBranch to escape.
Jack Olin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olin scoring with punches from side control.
BigBranch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BigBranch struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
BigBranch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olin.
Olin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
BigBranch is looking for a sweep. Olin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olin slips a nice elbow through BigBranch's hands, connecting with BigBranch's forehead.
Olin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed BigBranch's head.
Olin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olin is thwarting BigBranch's attempts to control the position.
Olin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
BigBranch is trying to get back to full guard.
Olin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BigBranch can do to turn this around?
BigBranch taking some punishment here, with Olin in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
BigBranch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Olin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BigBranch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olin.
Olin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
BigBranch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olin thows a huge punch but BigBranch dodges it nicely.
BigBranch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
BigBranch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olin's back!
Olin wants to escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from BigBranch. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Olin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olin's head.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Olin is trying to get back to full guard.
BigBranch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from BigBranch as Olin shoots in.
BigBranch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Olin tries to score a power double leg takedown but BigBranch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olin somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Olin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
BigBranch lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from BigBranch.
BigBranch lands a nice looking body shot.
BigBranch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BigBranch wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and BigBranch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
BigBranch thows a body kick. Olin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olin checks a low kick from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BigBranch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BigBranch misses with a leg kick
and Olin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch wants to sweep but no luck.
Olin is working BigBranch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Olin with a flurry of punches that miss.
BigBranch working a defensive guard here.
BigBranch keeping full guard, as Olin tries to pass.
Olin works over BigBranch with some ground and pound from guard.
BigBranch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olin distracts BigBranch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BigBranch pulls Olin in close to his closed guard and prevents Olin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olin throwing strikes from guard but BigBranch blocks nicely.
Olin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
BigBranch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olin working some strikes from top position.
BigBranch controls Olin momentarily but Olin frees himself.
Olin throws a big elbow that misses.
BigBranch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olin throwing strikes but missing.
BigBranch wants to sweep here but Olin controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olin shoots in for a double leg but BigBranch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
BigBranch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olin shoots and misses
and BigBranch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Olin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by BigBranch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Olin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BigBranch sprawls well. BigBranch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olin gets slowly back to his feet.
Olin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts BigBranch as he jumps to the side.
Twiggy BigBranch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BigBranch cracks a nice hook into Olin's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olin checks the leg kick.
Jack Olin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BigBranch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BigBranch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
BigBranch throws a low kick but Olin avoids it.
Olin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Olin.
It looked like Olin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BigBranch.
Olin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BigBranch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Twiggy BigBranch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BigBranch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Olin's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Olin!
Jack Olin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boreste Bardanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bardanos comes to the cage accompanied by My Kingdom Will Come. Joaquim Antunes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boreste Bardanos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes dives in for a single leg takedown but Bardanos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Antunes tries to land a leg kick but Bardanos saw it coming and moves away.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antunes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Bardanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bardanos.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Antunes is just out of range.
Antunes feints the counter takedown.
Antunes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boreste Bardanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Antunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bardanos misses with a body shot.
Bardanos thuds his right hand into Antunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Bardanos is looking to wear down Antunes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardanos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bardanos checks it well.
Antunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Antunes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bardanos's half guard.
Bardanos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Antunes slips a nice elbow through Bardanos's hands, connecting with Bardanos's forehead.
Bardanos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Antunes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bardanos sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Antunes there.
Bardanos is looking for a sweep. Antunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes wants to control but Bardanos is keeping him busy.
Bardanos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Antunes postures up in Bardanos's guard and throws a big left but Bardanos blocks it.
Antunes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Bardanos misses.
Antunes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bardanos defends it nicely.
Bardanos throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
A left lands for Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a series of strikes that have Antunes backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Bardanos misses with a left hand
and Antunes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bardanos's guard.
Antunes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Antunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bardanos is retaining full guard.
Antunes stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bardanos has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Antunes manages to get his head free but now Bardanos has transitioned to an armbar! Antunes grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bardanos! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos retains his featherweight title!
Boreste Bardanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarson on the side of the head.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnarson doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Ragnarson shoots for a takedown but Griffiths saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Ragnarson looks to move away, Griffiths throws a big counter combo bu Ragnarson just gets out of the way.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Ragnarson ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarson feints the counter takedown.
Ragnarson fails to land the takedown.
Stephen Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Ragnarson.
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffiths circles away.
Griffiths lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarson.
Griffiths misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffiths circles away.
Ragnarson with a poor takedown
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt - Griffiths sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a jab to the head.
Ragnarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with a head kick that drops Ragnarson - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Griffiths not doing much here.
Ragnarson is not content to let Griffiths control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ragnarson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffiths.
Griffiths is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griffiths's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griffiths's back!
Griffiths wants to escape the position.
Griffiths just trying to survive but Ragnarson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Griffiths tries to escape but Ragnarson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ragnarson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ragnarson.
Ragnarson lands shots from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson punches Griffiths on the ear.
Griffiths is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Griffiths covers up after that shot from Ragnarson.
Griffiths is rocked!
Ragnarson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oh Griffiths is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarson controlling well, preventing Griffiths from escaping the position.
Ragnarson cracks Griffiths with a big shot to the side of the head Griffiths is covering up - he's in big trouble! Ragnarson connects with another shot that knocks Griffiths out cold! Ragnarson stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Ragnarson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McColgan comes to the cage accompanied by The Gael. Levchenko has chosen Zelenoglazoe Taksi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Levchenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McColgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Levchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McColgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Levchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Levchenko looks to land a body kick but McColgan moved away.
A big right from McColgan misses.
Levchenko 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.
Levchenko closes the distance but McColgan moves to the side
and McColgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Levchenko lands a front kick.
Levchenko throws a big shot that misses.
McColgan misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Levchenko.
McColgan scores with a kick to the body.
McColgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Levchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McColgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Levchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Levchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levchenko throws a looping overhand right but McColgan ducks down to avoid it.
Levchenko ducks right into an uppercut from McColgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by McColgan - just one landing.
Levchenko has managed to clinch.
McColgan tries a body shot but Levchenko blocks it.
Levchenko wants to stall.
Levchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
McColgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Levchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McColgan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Levchenko fails to land.
Levchenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McColgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Levchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McColgan is defending well for now.
Levchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McColgan backwards.
McColgan tries a body shot but Levchenko blocks it.
McColgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levchenko backwards.
McColgan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levchenko blocks a body shot from McColgan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McColgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Levchenko digs a right hand into McColgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McColgan's gas tank.
McColgan prevents a body shot from Levchenko.
McColgan misses with some punches.
McColgan misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McColgan pushes Levchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McColgan obliges.
Levchenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McColgan connects with a knee to the head.
Levchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McColgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McColgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Levchenko avoids it.
Levchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McColgan is defending well for now.
McColgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McColgan misses with a knee strike.
Levchenko blocks a body shot from McColgan.
Levchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McColgan is defending well for now.
McColgan blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko tries to throw a body punch but McColgan avoids it by throwing Levchenko back against the cage.
A short right from Levchenko.
Levchenko managing to block the knees to the body from McColgan.
McColgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for McColgan.
Levchenko looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Levchenko.
Levchenko misses with a straight left.
Levchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McColgan can pounce on him.
Levchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Levchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McColgan manages to avoid it.
McColgan delivers a nice body kick.
McColgan moves out of range of the strikes.
McColgan throws a push kick but Levchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Levchenko checks the leg kick.
Levchenko throws a looping overhand right but McColgan ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from McColgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McColgan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Levchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levchenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Levchenko misses.
McColgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by McColgan.
Levchenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
McColgan scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McColgan finds it's way through Levchenko's defenses.
The fighters circling - Levchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levchenko misses with a hook. McColgan ducked under it nicely.
McColgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McColgan misses the target.
Levchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but McColgan is out of range and Levchenko settles back down.
Levchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McColgan thuds his shin into the meat of Levchenko's side.
A leg kick checked by Levchenko.
Levchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Levchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McColgan. That did some damage!
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 Rocky McColgan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Levchenko staying out of range there.
Levchenko throws an overhand right that lands on McColgan's shoulder, as McColgan tries to avoid the shot.
McColgan motions for Levchenko to come forward. McColgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McColgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McColgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levchenko.
Levchenko throws the kick towards the body but McColgan avoids it.
Levchenko misses with a left hand
and McColgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Levchenko is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for McColgan.
Levchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can McColgan finish him?
McColgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Levchenko. That did some damage!
Levchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
McColgan moves out of range as Levchenko strikes.
Rocky McColgan is winning the standup battle so far.
McColgan finds Levchenko's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Levchenko flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McColgan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Levchenko will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocky McColgan!
Rocky McColgan retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rocky McColgan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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