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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seweryn Dracki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gioros Malaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Seweryn Dracki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gioros Malaks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Dracki.
Dracki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dracki motions for Malaks to come forward. Dracki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dracki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malaks is not content to let Dracki control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dracki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Malaks tries to bench press Dracki off him but Dracki keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malaks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Malaks can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Dracki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dracki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dracki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Malaks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dracki closes the distance and clinches.
Dracki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaks's efforts to push away.
Dracki wants to break free but Malaks has control.
Dracki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malaks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Malaks misses.
Dracki blocks the body kick.
Malaks tries to keep at a distance but Dracki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malaks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Malaks. No joy for Dracki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seweryn Dracki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malaks swivels and escapes.
Malaks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dracki on the side of the head.
Malaks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dracki.
Malaks throws a sloppy head kick and Dracki moves out of range easily.
Dracki scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracki closes the distance and pushes Malaks back into the cage.
Dracki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaks is trying to force a seperation but Dracki has the dominant position.
Dracki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malaks blocks a body shot from Dracki.
Dracki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malaks keeps control of Dracki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malaks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaks wants to clinch.
Dracki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dracki is trying to break the clinch but Malaks has him pressed against the cage.
Dracki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malaks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malaks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dracki shoots for a takedown but Malaks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dracki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Malaks misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Malaks.
Gioros Malaks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaks misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaks moves away.
Dracki has closed the distance and engaged Malaks in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seweryn Dracki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malaks looks to land a combination but Dracki avoids it well.
Dracki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malaks can't break the clinch.
Malaks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malaks wants it to stay on the feet.
Dracki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malaks on his heels. He'll look to pass Malaks's guard now, I'm sure.
Dracki postures up.
Malaks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dracki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dracki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dracki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaks pushes Dracki off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dracki.
Dracki shoots in for a double leg but Malaks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seweryn Dracki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malaks stuffs the takedown.
Dracki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaks is fending him off so far but Dracki persists. Nope, Malaks circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malaks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malaks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracki dodges the punch combination from Malaks.
Malaks misses with a wild combination.
Dracki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malaks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Dracki backs off Malaks throws a huge counter combo but Dracki manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot lands for Malaks.
Malaks throws a series of punches but Dracki avoids them all with ease.
Dracki is looking for a counter combo.
Malaks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malaks misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malaks defends well and Dracki ends up having to push Malaks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seweryn Dracki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dracki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaks can pounce on him.
Dracki works over Malaks's head and body with a nice combination.
Malaks misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dracki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dracki shoots in but Malaks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malaks throws a counter combo.
Dracki avoids the head kick by Malaks.
Dracki feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracki throws a body kick that misses
and Malaks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dracki shoots for a double leg takedown but Malaks sprawls well. He's pushed Dracki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malaks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dracki back to the cage. Malaks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dracki is rocked!
Dracki dives in and grabs Malaks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malaks pushes down on Dracki's head and hops out.
Oh Dracki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malaks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Malaks.
Dracki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dracki seems to have got his legs back now.
Malaks throws a series of punches but Dracki avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracki avoids the head kick by Malaks.
Dracki has closed the distance and engaged Malaks in a clinch.
Malaks blocks a body shot from Dracki.
Malaks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dracki has him pressed against the cage.
Malaks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dracki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dracki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malaks manages to circle out of the way.
Malaks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dracki feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracki shoots in looking for a takedown. Malaks tries to sprawl out of it but Dracki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malaks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gioros Malaks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Malaks stuffs the takedown.
Malaks throws a head kick that misses.
Malaks throws a sloppy head kick and Dracki moves out of range easily.
Dracki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malaks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dracki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dracki wants to control but Malaks is keeping him busy.
Dracki working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dracki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Malaks misses.
Malaks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malaks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dracki.
Malaks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dracki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malaks on his heels. He'll look to pass Malaks's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracki lands a couple of digs.
Dracki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Malaks is pulling down on Dracki's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaks keeping moving, preventing Dracki from controlling successfully.
Malaks trying to control the position here.
Dracki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malaks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dracki moves into the clinch successfully.
Dracki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dracki is trying to break the clinch but Malaks is controlling him.
Dracki avoiding damage.
Malaks breaks from the clinch.
Dracki swinging wildly here.
Dracki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malaks is trying to defend but Dracki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malaks kicks Dracki off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaks, right into the meat.
Dracki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malaks.
Dracki scores with a takedown into Malaks's guard.
Dracki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gioros Malaks.
I think Malaks 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shronky Macdougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lim Jovanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shronky Macdougal looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shronky Macdougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lim Jovanovic!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanovic dives in and grabs Macdougal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macdougal pushes down on Jovanovic's head and hops out.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Macdougal dodges the punch combination from Jovanovic.
Macdougal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jovanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Macdougal.
Jovanovic leaves Macdougal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macdougal shoots in looking for a takedown. Jovanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Macdougal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jovanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shronky Macdougal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdougal shoots in looking for a takedown. Jovanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Macdougal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jovanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jovanovic feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic tries for a takedown but Macdougal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jovanovic gets a double leg takedown into Macdougal's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Jovanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macdougal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jovanovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jovanovic looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macdougal is on top in guard.
Macdougal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jovanovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdougal preventing the sweep.
Jovanovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macdougal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdougal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macdougal stopping the sweep attempt from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic keeping full guard, as Macdougal tries to pass.
Macdougal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jovanovic, up you get!
Macdougal shoots in for a takedown but Jovanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jovanovic throws a head kick but Macdougal moves out of range.
It looked like Macdougal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macdougal rushes Jovanovic and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdougal jumps guard but Jovanovic stands there with Macdougal around his waist. Macdougal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Macdougal tries to pull guard but Jovanovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanovic pulls guard.
Jovanovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jovanovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jovanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jovanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macdougal prevents Jovanovic from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lim Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lim Jovanovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macdougal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jovanovic manages to circle out of the way.
Jovanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Macdougal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macdougal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jovanovic's guard.
Macdougal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdougal stands up from Jovanovic's guard - Macdougal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Macdougal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jovanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macdougal somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic looking to score a takedown here. Macdougal is defending well but Jovanovic drives through and ends up in Macdougal's guard.
Macdougal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jovanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jovanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jovanovic prevents Macdougal from getting back to his feet.
Macdougal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jovanovic has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Jovanovic seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdougal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovic pulls his head out easily.
Jovanovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macdougal actively working from the bottom here.
Jovanovic works his way into full mount!
Jovanovic avoids the attempt from Macdougal to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jovanovic looking to finish Macdougal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Macdougal!
Jovanovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lim Jovanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jovanovic looking to control but Macdougal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macdougal bucks up and throws Jovanovic to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Macdougal dives in and grabs Jovanovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jovanovic pushes down on Macdougal's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shronky Macdougal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macdougal, pushing him back against the cage.
Jovanovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Macdougal keeps moving.
Jovanovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macdougal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macdougal lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Jovanovic wants to pass the guard but Macdougal is keeping the position.
Macdougal is trying to control the position but Jovanovic postures up.
Jovanovic controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanovic is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lim Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lim Jovanovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macdougal as he jumps to the side.
Macdougal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jovanovic.
Macdougal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jovanovic's guard.
Macdougal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jovanovic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic trying to keep a closed guard but Macdougal is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macdougal has gone for a leg lock! Jovanovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macdougal's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic works over Macdougal with some ground and pound from guard.
Jovanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macdougal keeping moving, preventing Jovanovic from controlling successfully.
Jovanovic tries to stand but Macdougal is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macdougal is looking to clinch.
Jovanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Macdougal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jovanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macdougal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macdougal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macdougal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macdougal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Macdougal lying in Jovanovic's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Jovanovic decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Macdougal taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lim Jovanovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Sokolov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokolov cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov.
A combination from Jordan does no damage.
Sokolov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jordan counters with a two punch combo.
Sokolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Despite the aggression on Jordan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sokolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokolov gets a clinch.
A short left from Sokolov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokolov working aggressively here.
Sokolov gets through Jordan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jordan's efforts to push away.
Sokolov presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sokolov lands a shoulder strike.
Sokolov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokolov lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Sokolov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokolov won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov.
Sokolov working aggressively here.
Sokolov lands a shot to the body.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokolov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sokolov.
Sokolov has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
Sokolov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Sokolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokolov leaning against his opponent.
Sokolov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokolov digs a right hand into Jordan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordan's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sokolov on the inside.
Jordan is rocked!
It looks like Victor Jordan has been cut.
Sokolov misses with the head strike.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
Jordan tries to break free but Sokolov pushes him back against the cage.
Sokolov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sokolov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sokolov fails to land.
Jordan tries to break the clinch but Sokolov is controlling the position.
Sokolov leaning against his opponent.
Sokolov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sokolov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sokolov fails to land.
Sokolov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Sokolov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokolov finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
Sokolov stalls.
Sokolov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokolov lands with a right to the head.
Sokolov misses with a body punch.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokolov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sokolov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov has Jordan pressed against the cage.
Sokolov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokolov digs a right hand underneath Jordan's ribcage. Jordan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Sokolov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Sokolov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Jordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jordan slips a jab from Sokolov.
As Sokolov backs off Jordan throws a huge counter combo but Sokolov manages to avoid it all.
Sokolov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sokolov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokolov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedor Sokolov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokolov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jordan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sokolov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Sokolov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Sokolov.
Sokolov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Sokolov lands a right hand.
Sokolov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokolov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Sokolov pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
Sokolov lands a body punch.
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Sokolov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokolov.
Sokolov lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan is trying to break free.
Sokolov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stalling in the clinch from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sokolov as the two fighters clinch.
Sokolov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Sokolov taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Sokolov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sokolov tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Sokolov back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokolov.
Sokolov misses with the head strike.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Sokolov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to break free of the clinch but Sokolov has double underhooks.
Jordan tries to circle away but Sokolov has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jordan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sokolov misses with some punches.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Sokolov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sokolov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sokolov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokolov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sokolov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan tries to break the clinch but Sokolov is controlling the position.
Sokolov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokolov is struggling to control the position.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Sokolov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov lands a shoulder strike.
Sokolov scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov.
Jordan is looking to break free of the clinch but Sokolov has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Sokolov as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan tries to break free but Sokolov pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Sokolov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Sokolov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Jordan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sokolov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jordan.
Sokolov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sokolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan lands a jab to the head.
Jordan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Jordan.
Jordan moves out of range as Sokolov strikes.
Sokolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokolov loads up on a big right hand but Jordan slips the punch.
Jordan unleashes a big counter combination but Sokolov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jordan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokolov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sokolov lands with a left to the head.
Sokolov digs a right hand into Jordan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordan's gas tank.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Sokolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokolov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sokolov lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokolov.
Sokolov lands a shot to the body.
Come on Sokolov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sokolov pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokolov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sokolov on the inside.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sokolov lands with a left to the head.
Sokolov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokolov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sokolov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokolov.
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!
Sokolov has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Sokolov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Jordan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sokolov is leaning against Jordan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sokolov.
Sokolov is working Jordan over against the cage.
Sokolov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sokolov lands a nice uppercut.
Sokolov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokolov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Sokolov lands a right hand.
Sokolov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Sokolov.
Jordan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokolov won't allow it.
Sokolov lands a big right hand that drops Jordan! The killer instinct kicks in and Sokolov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sokolov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Sokolov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MIke Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Takila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takila is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kirkkokuoro - Jeesus tulee. The key to victory for MIke Evans has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MIke Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urho Takila!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans tries to clinch but Takila moves out of range.
Takila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Takila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takila scoring well with a low kick there.
Evans dives in and grabs Takila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takila pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takila.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Takila misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Takila backs away, Evans returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takila throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans tries to counter with a takedown but Takila is quick to defend against it.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Takila misses with a combination
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Takila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takila throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takila finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
A jab from Takila misses.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIke Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takila.
Evans misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Takila misses
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takila lands a head kick!
Takila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Takila. Those never looked like landing.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takila, as that shot connected.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takila swivels and escapes.
Takila slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takila misses with an uppercut.
Takila cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Takila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Takila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Takila has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Evans wants to clinch.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Takila pushes him off.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Takila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans tries for a takedown but Takila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takila throws out the jab.
Evans appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans stuffs the takedown attempt from Takila. Takila gets slowly back to his feet.
Takila swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takila scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like MIke Evans has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takila throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Takila dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Takila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIke Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Takila.
Takila scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takila.
Despite the aggression on Takila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Evans might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Takila tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Takila shows good takedown defense.
Urho Takila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Takila.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIke Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takila takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takila misses the jab.
Takila misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Takila. Those never looked like landing.
Takila scores with a hook.
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takila counters with a one-two to the body.
Takila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Takila.
Evans wants to clinch up but Takila keeps it at a distance.
Takila misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans.
Evans is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takila effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takila.
Takila lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takila misses with a punch to the body.
Takila lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Takila.
Takila tries to land a knee to the head but Evans blocks with his arms.
Takila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takila is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans tries to pull guard but Takila won't allow it.
Takila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takila walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takila throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takila - that will leave a mark!
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takila has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Takila throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takila effectively controlling the action here.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takila misses with a knee strike.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Takila has him pressed against the cage.
Takila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takila scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Takila.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans tries to stall but Takila uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Takila to work.
Takila trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Takila.
Takila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takila after a bit of a struggle.
Takila wants a takedown but no success here.
Takila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takila pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takila misses with a body punch.
Takila tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Takila back against the cage.
Urho Takila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takila looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Takila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans looks for a takedown but Takila sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Takila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on MIke Evans's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takila throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takila defends it nicely.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Takila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takila misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
MIke Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takila misses with a hook.
Takila throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Takila punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
Takila misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Takila misses
and Takila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Takila misses with a looping left.
Takila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Takila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takila scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIke Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takila misses with a head kick.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Takila shows good takedown defense.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans goes for a double leg but Takila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takila continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takila is looking to score with low kicks.
Urho Takila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takila swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takila's waist but Takila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urho Takila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takila misses with a double jab.
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Takila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Takila trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takila trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Takila is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Takila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
Takila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takila misses with a wild combination.
Takila looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Takila blocks a head kick by Evans.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takila.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takila but Takila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takila! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takila.
Nice takedown defense from Takila. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
MIke Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Takila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takila 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Takila!
A relieved looking Urho Takila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashid Djumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luk Yuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashid Djumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luk Yuha!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djumagaliev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuha.
Donk. Yuha catches Djumagaliev right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Yuha misses.
Djumagaliev is looking to counter punch.
Djumagaliev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Djumagaliev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Djumagaliev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuha's head.
Djumagaliev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuha goes for a small jab and connects. Now Yuha goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Djumagaliev stumbles back but Yuha runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Djumagaliev to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Djumagaliev will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luk Yuha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Klandtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into the arena with J.Cole - No Role Modelz blaring out of the sound system. Andrew West could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jens Klandtman's chin.
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184 lbs
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194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jens Klandtman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West darts in looking for a takedown but Klandtman gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klandtman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West misses with a hook.
Klandtman slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Klandtman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klandtman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klandtman seems to be looking for submissions.
West wants to control but Klandtman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West is trying to stand back up but Klandtman is controlling him
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klandtman is working for a submission of some sort.
West keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Klandtman stops West from getting back to his feet.
Klandtman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
West trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Klandtman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
West manages to get to full guard.
West is pulling down on Klandtman's head to control his posture.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klandtman on the ground.
West looking to control.
Klandtman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klandtman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Klandtman working away.
Klandtman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but West is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
West is trying to get back to half guard.
West has one of Klandtman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
West being controlled for a moment.
West can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
West manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klandtman's best efforts.
West is looking to control Klandtman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
Klandtman is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Klandtman wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Klandtman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West keeping control of the position.
Klandtman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Klandtman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klandtman slips under a jab.
Klandtman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klandtman.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klandtman gets the takedown into side control.
Klandtman is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klandtman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klandtman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klandtman wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West wants to control but Klandtman postures up.
Klandtman trying to control the position but West is working away.
West wants to control but Klandtman postures up.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Klandtman keeps moving and retains side control.
Klandtman working the body and head with strikes.
West is trying to get back to half guard.
West can't do much from the bottom here.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klandtman is trying to get an arm triangle but West is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klandtman wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
Klandtman is trying to get an arm triangle but West is defending well.
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klandtman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West is working hard here to advance position.
Klandtman controlling the position from side mount.
Klandtman trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klandtman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
West tries to improve position but can't.
Jens Klandtman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klandtman wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
West looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Klandtman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is looking for a sweep.
Klandtman trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Klandtman is staying tight to West's torso, preventing him from escaping.
West is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Klandtman is controlling him well.
Klandtman working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Klandtman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Klandtman tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klandtman somewhat.
West punishes Klandtman's body with a nice straight punch.
Klandtman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Klandtman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klandtman has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klandtman tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrew West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Klandtman.
West misses with a leg kick
and Klandtman counters with a takedown into side control.
West struggling a bit here.
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Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West struggling a bit here.
Klandtman controlling the position from side mount.
Klandtman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. West knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
West is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klandtman wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Klandtman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Klandtman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klandtman is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klandtman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klandtman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
West wants to improve his position but Klandtman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klandtman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klandtman trying to mount his opponent but West defends it.
Klandtman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klandtman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West trying to control but Klandtman postures up.
Klandtman wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
Klandtman prevents West from improving his position.
West trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klandtman tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klandtman somewhat.
West misses with a double jab.
Jens Klandtman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Klandtman counters with a solid body kick.
Klandtman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klandtman counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
West is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klandtman controlling the position.
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 Andrew West.
I think Klandtman 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Klandtman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quill Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quill Styles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quill Styles!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Park defending against the ground and pound.
Park struggling a bit here.
Park sneaks back into half guard.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Park manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Styles keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Styles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Park clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Park tries to break free.
Styles is landing with strikes. Park can't take much more of this.
Styles has got his arm under Park's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Park has spun round into Styles's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Styles has his hands on Park's head, controlling the position.
Park pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles is controlling Park's posture.
Styles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Park trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles pulls Park in close to prevent any damage.
Park drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Park jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Park postures up and lands a big shot to Styles's brow.
Park preventing the sweep.
Styles has Park pulled in close to control his posture.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Styles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Styles prevents Park from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Styles blocks the strikes from Park.
Park is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Styles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Styles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Styles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles is nestled in close to Park, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Styles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Park defends it well.
Park is in trouble now - Styles has advanced to mount!
Styles with a couple of short strikes.
Styles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Park is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Styles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Park is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Styles connects with a bit shot that sees Park covering up! More strikes from Styles and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Styles is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quill Styles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitkoslav Boychitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitkoslav Boychitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Boychitch controls the action.
Boychitch working hard to break the clinch.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boychitch is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boychitch or not.
Boychitch blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade lands a body shot.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boychitch backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boychitch breaks from the clinch.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Boychitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrade darts in and clinches Boychitch up against the cage.
Boychitch is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boychitch up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade pushes Boychitch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrade prevents Boychitch from breaking the clinch.
Andrade is pushing Boychitch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade prevents Boychitch from breaking the clinch.
Boychitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boychitch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boychitch backwards.
Andrade is stalling here.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Boychitch's head.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Boychitch's head.
Andrade stalling.
Boychitch letting Andrade take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boychitch is pressed up against the cage. Andrade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boychitch down to the mat. Boychitch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boychitch fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.
Mitkoslav Boychitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade scores with a nice strike.
Mitkoslav Boychitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade closes the distance and pushes Boychitch back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Andrade.
Boychitch is rocked!
It looks like Mitkoslav Boychitch has been cut.
Andrade lands a body shot.
Oh Boychitch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade throws a big uppercut that drops Boychitch! More strikes from Andrade and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boychitch lies dazed against the cage as Andrade celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Andrade!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernardu Palmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achillies Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Rocky Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernardu Palmier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Achillies Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks misses with a right hand
and Palmier counters with a stiff right hand.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Palmier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palmier as he avoids it easily.
Palmier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hendricks lands with a shot to the body.
Palmier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hendricks misses with a shot to the body
and Palmier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Achillies Hendricks has been cut.
Hendricks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmier defends well and Hendricks ends up having to push Palmier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palmier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendricks.
Fernardu Palmier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmier moves into the clinch.
Palmier scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to score a body lock takedown but Palmier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Palmier.
Palmier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
Palmier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Palmier has Hendricks pushed against the cage.
Palmier gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Palmier is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Hendricks throws a lazy right hand but Palmier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt
and Palmier counters with a right hand to the body.
Hendricks dives in for a single leg takedown but Palmier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hendricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmier was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendricks.
Palmier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
Palmier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hendricks feints the counter takedown.
Hendricks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palmier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Palmier.
Palmier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmier blocks an uppercut.
Palmier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmier after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Palmier is stalling here.
Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hendricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hendricks cracks Palmier with an open hand slap.
Palmier looks to land a left hand but Hendricks moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a right hand
and Palmier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hendricks looks to land a right hand but Palmier moved out of range.
Hendricks throws a leg kick
and Palmier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Palmier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Palmier.
Hendricks looks winded!
Palmier lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Palmier to work.
Palmier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmier seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Palmier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Palmier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernardu Palmier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achillies Hendricks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Palmier shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Palmier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hendricks.
Hendricks has a takedown stuffed.
Palmier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Palmier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palmier tries to counter by clinching up but Hendricks breaks away and moves out of range.
Fernardu Palmier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmier lands a nice shot that snaps Hendricks's head back.
Hendricks misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Palmier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palmier tries to counter by clinching up but Hendricks breaks away and moves out of range.
Achillies Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks misses with a left hand
and Palmier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmier counters with a nice body shot.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Hendricks gets tackled into the cage by Palmier. Palmier maintains the clinch.
Palmier just leaning against Hendricks, taking a breather.
Palmier leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Palmier for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Palmier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
Palmier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Palmier cracks Hendricks with a nice body shot.
Palmier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Palmier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Palmier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Palmier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Hendricks tries to keep at a distance but Palmier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palmier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Hendricks wants to take the fight to the mat but Palmier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fernardu Palmier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmier cracks Hendricks with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Come on Palmier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palmier is pushing Hendricks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmier.
Palmier leaning against his opponent.
Palmier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
A short left from Palmier.
Palmier is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Palmier.
Palmier presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmier slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Jab, jab by Palmier - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Palmier is able to avoid easily.
Palmier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hendricks manages to circle out of the way.
A shot to the body from Hendricks misses
and Palmier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palmier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmier stalling the fight.
Palmier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Palmier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmier.
Palmier slowing the pace effectively.
Palmier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendricks.
Palmier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernardu Palmier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Achillies Hendricks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmier.
Stalling in the clinch from Palmier.
Palmier pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Hendricks misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palmier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernardu Palmier is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendricks throws a lazy uppercut
and Palmier counters with a nice body shot.
Palmier clinches up with Hendricks and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmier scores with a hook to the body.
Hendricks being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Palmier to work.
Palmier slows down the pace here.
Hendricks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernardu Palmier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
Hendricks swings widly with a right hand
and Palmier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmier slips a jab and a cross from Hendricks.
As Hendricks tries to get set, Palmier tries to push him back and clinch up but Hendricks manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmier clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Palmier.
Good body shot from Palmier.
Palmier is pushing Hendricks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palmier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Palmier just leaning against Hendricks, taking a breather.
Palmier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmier slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Hendricks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hendricks scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hendricks has his takedown stuffed
and Palmier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Palmier dodges the punch combination from Hendricks.
Hendricks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmier counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmier darts in and clinches Hendricks up against the cage.
Palmier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hendricks up against the cage.
Come on Palmier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier stalling the fight.
Palmier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmier leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Palmier.
Hendricks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmier after a bit of a struggle.
Palmier slows down the pace here.
Hendricks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Palmier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernardu Palmier clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Achillies Hendricks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Palmier moves out of range.
Palmier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
Palmier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hendricks is looking to score with low kicks.
Palmier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hendricks.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Palmier moved out of range nicely.
Palmier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hendricks manages to circle out of the way.
Hendricks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palmier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Palmier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palmier counters with a straight right hand.
Hendricks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palmier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hendricks scrambles back to his feet.
Palmier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hendricks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice uppercut there from Palmier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Palmier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendricks thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Palmier there.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
As Hendricks tries to get set, Palmier tries to push him back and clinch up but Hendricks manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendricks's head backwards.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt
and Palmier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmier digs a good body shot into Hendricks's ribs.
Palmier punishes Hendricks's body with a nice straight punch.
Palmier scores with a punch to the head.
Hendricks is rocked!
Palmier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hendricks is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmier finish him?
Palmier moves into the clinch.
Hendricks seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmier presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmier stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Palmier.
Palmier stalling in the clinch.
Palmier stalling against the cage.
Palmier slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Palmier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hendricks tries to get set, Palmier tries to push him back and clinch up but Hendricks manages to avoid the attempt.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Palmier moves into the clinch.
Palmier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Palmier presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Palmier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hendricks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palmier is defending well.
Fernardu Palmier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
Palmier is leaning against Hendricks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Palmier lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Palmier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendricks up against the cage.
Palmier leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernardu Palmier.
Hendricks misses with a body shot
and Palmier counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hendricks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendricks throws a counter combo.
Hendricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palmier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmier just leaning against Hendricks, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Palmier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Palmier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palmier is stalling here.
Palmier stops a takedown attempt from Hendricks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernardu Palmier had his way with Achillies Hendricks in that round.
The cut man is working on Achillies Hendricks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hendricks with a poor takedown
and Palmier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palmier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown but Palmier sprawls well. He's pushed Hendricks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Palmier circles away easily
and Palmier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernardu Palmier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
Palmier lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmier lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Palmier. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Hendricks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmier scores with a nice right hand.
Hendricks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palmier.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palmier but Palmier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendricks moves forwards but Palmier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Palmier.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Palmier slips the punch.
Palmier is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Hendricks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmier is looking to counter the offense by Hendricks and move into the clinch.
Good exchange - Palmier coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmier lands a glancing blow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Palmier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hendricks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palmier is fending him off so far but Hendricks persists. Nope, Palmier circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmier tries to counter by clinching up but Hendricks breaks away and moves out of range.
Palmier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmier lands with a nice body punch.
Hendricks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hendricks dives in and grabs Palmier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palmier pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
Palmier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks walks into a left hand.
Palmier connects with a jab.
Palmier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Achillies Hendricks's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into Palmier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hendricks won't allow Palmier to sweep him here.
Palmier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendricks on the ground.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palmier wants to hit a switch here but Hendricks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Palmier there!
The referee warns Palmier that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmier blocking the ground and pound.
Palmier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Achillies Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Palmier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palmier tries to get out of the position.
Hendricks landing punches.
Palmier wants to control but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks dominating with strikes here.
Hendricks working for a guillotine from mount but Palmier is in no mood to give up.
Hendricks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernardu Palmier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palmier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernardu Palmier!
Fernardu Palmier retains his welterweight title!
Fernardu Palmier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Achillies Hendricks spoke after the fight, saying 'Warriors come back stronger'.
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