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GAMMA#523 Keller v Payens PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sick Puppy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sick Puppy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edilhson tries to clinch but Puppy moves out of range.
Puppy clinches with his opponent.
Edilhson working hard to break the clinch.
Puppy lands with a light punch inside.
Edilhson is trying to pull guard but Puppy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puppy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puppy checks a leg kick nicely.
Puppy connects with a crisp jab.
Puppy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puppy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edilhson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice combo by Puppy! Oh, that's hurt him - Edilhson falls to the canvas and Puppy follows him into side control.
Edilhson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puppy cracks Edilhson with a big right hand but Edilhson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Edilhson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puppy trying to control the action but Edilhson is working from the bottom.
Puppy landing a few strikes.
Puppy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Edilhson seems to have got his legs back now.
Edilhson tries to buck Puppy off but Puppy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puppy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Edilhson pushes Puppy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puppy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Puppy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Puppy working the head with strikes.
Puppy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puppy lands an elbow.
Puppy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puppy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edilhson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson regains half guard, as Puppy was trying to land strikes.
Edilhson won't allow Puppy to pass to mount.
Edilhson looking for submissions off his back.
Puppy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edilhson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puppy is looking to take a break and control but Edilhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puppy works his way into full mount!
Puppy landing strikes from the mount and Edilhson is in trouble!
Puppy wants to control but Edilhson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Puppy seems to be working for a kimura but Edilhson defends the submission attempt.
Puppy is trying to control the action in half guard but Edilhson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puppy wants to pass the guard but Edilhson is defending well.
Puppy works his way into full mount!
Puppy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puppy thowing shots but they're missing.
Puppy looking to control but Edilhson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puppy avoids the attempt from Edilhson to control.
Edilhson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sick Puppy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puppy throws out a powerful jab.
Puppy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Puppy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edilhson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Puppy manages to get back to half guard.
Puppy is trying to get back to full guard.
Puppy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edilhson working over Puppy with some ground and pound. Puppy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Edilhson prevents Puppy from improving his position.
Puppy wants to control but Edilhson is keeping busy.
Edilhson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puppy keeping hold of Edilhson's head, controlling as best he can.
Puppy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edilhson moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Puppy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edilhson wants to control but Puppy is keeping him busy.
Puppy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Puppy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Edilhson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edilhson is looking to take a break and control but Puppy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puppy tries to escape but Edilhson is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Edilhson prevents Puppy from escaping the position.
Edilhson scoring with punches and elbows.
Edilhson is working Puppy over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puppy wants to control but Edilhson postures up.
Puppy is looking to regain half guard here but Edilhson keeps moving and retains side control.
Edilhson prevents Puppy from escaping the position.
Edilhson trying to control the position but Puppy is working away.
Edilhson cracks Puppy with a big right hand but Puppy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Edilhson working away.
Edilhson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Puppy's legs.
Puppy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edilhson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Edilhson is trying to get an arm triangle but Puppy is defending well.
Puppy tries to improve position but can't.
Puppy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edilhson connects with a decent elbow.
Puppy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Puppy keeping his opponent close.
Edilhson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Puppy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Edilhson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puppy can't do much from the bottom here.
Edilhson cracks Puppy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Edilhson lands a nice forearm strike.
Edilhson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sick Puppy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puppy tries to improve position but can't.
Edilhson controlling the position.
Puppy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puppy is trying to control but can't.
Puppy is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edilhson is nestled in close to Puppy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Edilhson.
Puppy is looking for a sweep. Edilhson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edilhson is trying to control. Puppy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puppy won't allow Edilhson to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Edilhson there.
Edilhson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puppy moves into full guard.
Puppy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Puppy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edilhson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edilhson keeping full guard, as Puppy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Some wild striking there from Edilhson.
Puppy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edilhson if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch combination from Puppy misses.
Puppy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edilhson.
Puppy misses the shot to the body.
Puppy slips a jab and a cross from Edilhson.
Puppy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Edilhson's head coaches at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Edilhson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puppy's waist but Puppy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edilhson off to one side.
Puppy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edilhson darts in looking for a takedown but Puppy gets double underhooks and turns Edilhson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edilhson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edilhson shoots in for a takedown but Puppy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmundo Edilhson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edilhson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edilhson shoots in but Puppy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puppy is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puppy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edilhson on the side of the head.
Edilhson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puppy throws out the jab.
Puppy throws a body punch but Edilhson moves out of range.
Sick Puppy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puppy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puppy dips to his left and cracks Edilhson with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Puppy misses its intended target.
Puppy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puppy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edilhson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puppy gets a clinch.
Puppy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puppy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puppy gets through Edilhson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edilhson misses with the head strike.
Puppy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edilhson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edilhson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puppy.
Edilhson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puppy digs a good hook to Edilhson's body.
Puppy with a jab.
Puppy throws a lazy right hand but Edilhson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puppy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puppy looks to score with a jab to the body but Edilhson is just out of range.
Edilhson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puppy seems keen to control Edilhson's posture.
Puppy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edilhson defends it easily.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Puppy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puppy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puppy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edilhson.
Puppy trying to keep a closed guard but Edilhson is proving a slippery customer.
Edilhson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puppy trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edilhson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edilhson looking to pass the guard.
Puppy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Puppy gets through Edilhson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edilhson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puppy backwards.
Puppy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edilhson backwards.
Edilhson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puppy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puppy is trying to drag Edilhson to the mat but Edilhson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson has picked Puppy up - he's going for a ride! Edilhson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puppy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but Puppy defending well.
Edilhson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puppy's head.
Puppy is trying to get back to full guard.
Puppy wants to get back to his feet.
Edilhson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puppy is looking to control Edilhson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puppy avoid being mounted?
Edilhson working the head and body with strikes.
Puppy trying to control here.
Puppy wants to improve his position but Edilhson is controlling well.
Puppy wants to control but Edilhson is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sick Puppy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puppy 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sick Puppy!
Sick Puppy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Edmundo Edilhson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Sonni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
187 lbs
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32
185 lbs
25 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pourramenazanali checks the leg kick.
Pourramenazanali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali throws a right hand that Sonni ducks under and follows up with a left that Sonni also avoids with ease.
Pourramenazanali checks the leg kick.
Pourramenazanali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws an overhand right that lands on Sonni's shoulder, as Sonni tries to avoid the shot.
Pourramenazanali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonni is out of range and Pourramenazanali settles back down.
Pourramenazanali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonni on the side of the head.
Pourramenazanali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pourramenazanali checks a low kick from Sonni.
Pourramenazanali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
Sonni swats away the attempt to clinch by Pourramenazanali.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Pourramenazanali.
Sonni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Sonni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni lands a lovely overhand right.
Pourramenazanali has closed the distance and engaged Sonni in a clinch.
Pourramenazanali pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali can't break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pourramenazanali is trying to stall.
Pourramenazanali breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonni misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonni is defended easily by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a shot from downtown. Sonni moves away and avoids it.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pourramenazanali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pourramenazanali works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pourramenazanali manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pourramenazanali is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pourramenazanali keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Sonni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pourramenazanali looking for a sweep. Not yet Pourramenazanali, not yet.
Sonni landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sonni throws a big elbow that misses.
Pourramenazanali trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pourramenazanali is on top in guard.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonni trying to control the position.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali stands up over Sonni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pourramenazanali is really struggling to control Sonni but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonni is on top in guard.
Pourramenazanali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonni is controlling him.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonni chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Pourramenazanali keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pourramenazanali misses the shot to the body.
Pourramenazanali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pourramenazanali clinches up with Sonni and pushes him back against the cage.
Sonni presses Pourramenazanali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Pourramenazanali has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sonni clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sonni trying to control but not successfully.
Pourramenazanali is hanging on to Sonni's back as he tries to escape.
Pourramenazanali is not going to allow Sonni to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pourramenazanali is hanging on to Sonni's back as he tries to escape.
Pourramenazanali lands shots from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pourramenazanali has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Sonni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sonni is in bad spot here.
Pourramenazanali is working the ground and pound. Can Sonni escape?
Pourramenazanali doesn't have the hooks in and Sonni manages to turn into his guard.
Pourramenazanali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pourramenazanali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pourramenazanali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonni has his foot on Pourramenazanali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pourramenazanali works his way back into a safe position though.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Sonni keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonni looking for a sweep. Not yet Sonni, not yet.
Pourramenazanali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pourramenazanali has managed to get both his arms back between Sonni's legs - danger averted.
Pourramenazanali tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonni is retaining full guard.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonni trying to keep a closed guard but Pourramenazanali is proving a slippery customer.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonni controlling Pourramenazanali's posture.
Pourramenazanali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pourramenazanali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pourramenazanali preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pourramenazanali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonni looking for a guillotine here but Pourramenazanali defends easily.
Pourramenazanali chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pourramenazanali throws a strike but Sonni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pourramenazanali keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Pourramenazanali controls Sonni momentarily but Sonni frees himself.
Sonni throwing strikes but missing.
Sonni trying to control but Pourramenazanali is working from the bottom.
Sonni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pourramenazanali is keeping the position for now.
Sonni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pourramenazanali's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pourramenazanali moves away.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali lands a nice looking body shot.
Pourramenazanali ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pourramenazanali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonni doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sonni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pourramenazanali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pourramenazanali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Pourramenazanali as he checks the leg kick.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonni circles away.
Pourramenazanali looks to land a combination but Sonni avoids it well.
Sonni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pourramenazanali.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sonni.
Pourramenazanali shoots in and gets a takedown into Sonni's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pourramenazanali manages to get himself to full guard.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Pourramenazanali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonni is one step ahead there.
Sonni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pourramenazanali is keeping the position for now.
Pourramenazanali wants to sweep here but Sonni controlling him for the moment.
Sonni landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonni lands a couple of digs.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Pourramenazanali keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pourramenazanali wants to sweep here but Sonni controlling him for the moment.
Sonni landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Pourramenazanali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonni can do to turn this around?
Pourramenazanali is striking from the bottom but Sonni uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Pourramenazanali actively working from the bottom here.
Pourramenazanali trying to control here.
Pourramenazanali tries to roll over but Sonni keeps him under control.
Kaheli Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonni advances position into side control!
Pourramenazanali is not content to let Sonni control the position.
Pourramenazanali on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sonni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pourramenazanali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonni's head.
Sonni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pourramenazanali.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pourramenazanali is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonni has wrist control.
Pourramenazanali pushes down on Sonni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pourramenazanali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sonni missing with punches from the bottom.
Sonni trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonni is refusing to be controlled, as Pourramenazanali sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pourramenazanali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is big in japan. 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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35
150 lbs
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27
158 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Zombie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie moves into range and clinches up with Atkins.
Atkins digs a right hand into Zombie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zombie's gas tank.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Zombie's ribcage. Zombie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins effectively controlling the action here.
Zombie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Zombie avoids the damage to the body.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zombie is looking to slow Atkins down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Atkins. Beautiful body shot.
Zombie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Atkins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Atkins tries to clinch but Zombie moves out of range.
Atkins with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Zombie.
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zombie, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zombie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie breaks from the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Zombie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Zombie.
A jab lands there for Zombie.
Zombie looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Zombie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zombie dodges the punch combination from Atkins.
Atkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Atkins.
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!
Zombie swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Zombie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zombie.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Zombie breaks the clinch.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Zombie pushes him off.
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zombie, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zombie presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Zombie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Zombie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
A short right from Zombie.
Atkins'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.
Zombie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zombie misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Zombie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atkins wants to stall.
Zombie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Zombie circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atkins gets a clinch.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zombie has Atkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins pushes Zombie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Zombie.
Atkins is pushing Zombie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zombie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zombie lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russian Zombie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zombie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zombie misses with a hook.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Zombie circles away and keeps his distance.
Zombie flicks out a counter leg kick but Atkins steps away.
Zombie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zombie! But no joy.
Zombie works the jab nicely.
Nice shot by Zombie.
Zombie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Atkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zombie cracks Atkins with a good jab.
Atkins slips under a jab.
Zombie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zombie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zombie moves away.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins lands a nice hook to Zombie's body. Zombie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atkins tries to clinch but Zombie is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Zombie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zombie. Zombie obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombie darts in and clinches Atkins up against the cage.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zombie prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zombie avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Zombie.
Zombie looking to stall.
Zombie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zombie misses with some punches.
Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Atkins misses.
Atkins is looking to wear down Zombie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zombie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Zombie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zombie's elbow.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Zombie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Russian Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zombie slips a jab and a cross from Atkins.
Zombie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Atkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Zombie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zombie is looking to slow Atkins down with leg kicks.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Zombie circles away.
Atkins tries a low kick but Zombie avoids it.
Zombie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zombie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zombie.
Zombie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atkins is out of range and Zombie settles back down.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Atkins tenderised Zombie's leg. Zombie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atkins stuns Zombie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zombie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atkins lands a right hook to the body.
Zombie closes the distance and clinches.
Zombie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkins pushes Zombie up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins digs a good hook to Zombie's body.
Atkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombie circles away.
Zombie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Zombie keeps it at a distance.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie checks a leg kick.
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zombie, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Zombie.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zombie lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Zombie throws the left hand but Atkins avoids the punch easily.
Atkins scores with a nice right hand.
Zombie throws a right and a left that Atkins avoids nicely.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Zombie moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian Zombie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Russian Zombie has been cut.
Zombie gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Zombie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Zombie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zombie closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Zombie has had enough of the clinch but Atkins keeps him there for the moment.
Atkins is trying to stall.
Zombie pushes Atkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zombie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zombie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zombie tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to work over Zombie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zombie breaks the clinch.
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Zombie controls the action.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Zombie.
Atkins crunches a lovely knee into Zombie's ribcage.
Zombie breaks the clinch.
Zombie checks a leg kick.
Atkins clinches up against the cage.
Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkins tries to clinch up
and Zombie counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target.
Zombie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Zombie.
Zombie working aggressively here.
Zombie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tries to work over Zombie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Zombie lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombie tries to stall but Atkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zombie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Zombie blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zombie controlling the action here for a moment.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.
Zombie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie breaks the clinch.
Atkins throws a right hand that Zombie ducks under and follows up with a left that Zombie also avoids with ease.
Zombie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zombie ducks right into an uppercut from Atkins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zombie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins tries to counter by clinching up but Zombie breaks away and moves out of range.
Atkins moves into the clinch.
Zombie is looking to break free of the clinch but Atkins has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zombie breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zombie on the side of the head.
Zombie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie moves into the clinch.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zombie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zombie avoids the elbow strike from Atkins, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zombie's efforts to push away.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atkins is struggling to control the position.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Zombie controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Zombie misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zombie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zombie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Zombie!
Russian Zombie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't Touch This. Stanley Burrell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Illias Illiadis's chin.
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179 lbs
31 - 13 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Burrell !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrell throws a leg kick but Illiadis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Illiadis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Illiadis.
Illiadis stops Burrell from standing up.
Illiadis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Illiadis wants to pass the guard but Burrell is keeping the position.
Burrell controls Illiadis momentarily but Illiadis frees himself.
Burrell controlling Illiadis's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrell is retaining full guard.
Burrell controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burrell looks to land a left hand but Illiadis moved out of range nicely.
Burrell throws the left hand but Illiadis avoids the punch easily.
Illiadis tries to clinch but Burrell is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Illiadis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Illiadis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Illiadis with a jab.
Illiadis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gutz Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Burrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley Burrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Illiadis. Illiadis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burrell misses with a wild body shot.
Illiadis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Illiadis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrell blocks the leg kick.
Burrell throws out a counter right but Illiadis avoids it with no problem.
Burrell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Illiadis's hands.
Stanley Burrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Illiadis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burrell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Illiadis tests Burrell 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Illiadis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burrell .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Illiadis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Illiadis misses with a hook.
Burrell throws a counter combo.
Illiadis ducks under a wild hook from Burrell .
We've been informed that Burrell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Illiadis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Illiadis's head.
Illiadis throws a front kick aimed at Burrell 's knee but Burrell avoids it well.
Burrell misses the shot to the body.
Burrell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Illiadis counters with a straight right hand.
Burrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Illiadis.
Illiadis gets a takedown into half guard.
Illiadis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Illiadis looking to pass the guard.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Burrell keeps moving.
Illiadis is really struggling to control Burrell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Illiadis lands a slapping body shot.
Burrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Illiadis.
Illiadis throws a hook but Burrell blocks it.
Burrell throws an overhand right that lands on Illiadis's shoulder, as Illiadis tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Burrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Illiadis moves out of range of the strikes.
Illiadis missing with a left hand there. Burrell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Illiadis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrell moves away from the strike by Illiadis.
Burrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Illiadis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Illias Illiadis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burrell throws a series of strikes that have Illiadis backpedaling.
Burrell throws a hook but Illiadis avoids it easily.
Burrell throws a hook but Illiadis avoids it easily.
Illiadis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrell moves away.
Burrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Illiadis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Illiadis.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot lands for Illiadis.
A jab from Illiadis misses.
Illiadis moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Illiadis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell misses with a hook. Illiadis ducked under it nicely.
Burrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Illiadis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burrell .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Illiadis fails with the takedown
and Burrell counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell dodges the punch combination from Illiadis.
Burrell lands a leg kick that knocks Illiadis off balance momentarily.
A big right from Illiadis misses.
Burrell throws a shot from downtown. Illiadis moves away and avoids it.
Burrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Illiadis should have avoided that one.
Stanley Burrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Illiadis.
Illiadis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrell .
Burrell throws a body punch but Illiadis moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Illiadis.
Illiadis scores with a jab to the body.
Burrell throws out a leg kick but Illiadis moves out of range and Burrell only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Illiadis. Burrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Illiadis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burrell lands a slapping body shot.
Illiadis looks to throw the jab but Burrell is out of range.
Illiadis misses with a hook. Burrell ducked under it nicely.
Illiadis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Illiadis is looking to counter punch.
Burrell lands with a hook. Illiadis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illiadis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burrell cracks a nice hook into Illiadis's ribs.
Burrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Illiadis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burrell sprawls and moves away.
Illiadis misses with an uppercut
and Burrell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Illiadis thinking.
Illiadis thuds a left hand into Burrell 's body.
Illiadis swings for the body but Burrell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burrell sprawls well. Burrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Illiadis gets slowly back to his feet.
Illiadis loads up on a big right hand but Burrell slips the punch.
Illiadis misses with a straight right.
Illiadis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Illiadis throws a jab when Burrell was well out of range.
Burrell throws a hook to the side of Illiadis's head but Illiadis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Illiadis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Illiadis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burrell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burrell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Illiadis wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Illiadis. Burrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Illiadis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burrell misses with a double jab.
Illiadis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burrell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Illiadis moves out of range of the leg kick from Burrell .
Illiadis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burrell throws a good cross that connects.
Burrell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Illiadis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Illiadis blocks a jab.
Illiadis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Illiadis misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Burrell 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!
Illiadis connects with a jab.
Burrell misses with a leg kick.
Illiadis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Illiadis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Illiadis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burrell throws the left hand but Illiadis avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Illiadis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burrell .
Illiadis lands with a nice body punch.
Illiadis swinging wildly here.
Burrell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrell .
Illiadis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrell .
Illiadis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown but Burrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell 's corner calls for a 1-2. Burrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Illiadis lands a jab to the nose.
Illiadis throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Burrell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Burrell .
Illiadis is looking to slow Burrell down with leg kicks.
Burrell throws a hook but Illiadis avoids it easily.
Illiadis drives through with a takedown into Burrell 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burrell pushes Illiadis off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Illiadis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Illiadis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrell thuds his right hand into Illiadis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Illiadis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrell .
Illiadis throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrell sizes up Illiadis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Illiadis has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Illiadis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burrell working aggressively here.
Illiadis has Burrell pressed against the cage, preventing Burrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Illiadis looking to slow down the pace here.
Burrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burrell has had enough of the clinch but Illiadis keeps him there for the moment.
Illiadis taking a breather.
Illiadis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Burrell 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Burrell is predictable there
and Illiadis counters with a nice uppercut.
Illiadis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrell .
A slow jab from Burrell misses its intended target.
Illiadis dives in for a single leg takedown but Burrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Illiadis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrell .
Illiadis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrell lunges at Illiadis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Illiadis's hand.
Illiadis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illias Illiadis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Burrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Illiadis in his tracks.
Burrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Illiadis is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrell wants to stand but Illiadis is controlling the position.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Burrell keeps moving.
Burrell 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.
Burrell has control of Illiadis's left arm, preventing Illiadis from doing any damage.
Burrell keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
Illiadis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Burrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Burrell !
An out of breath Stanley Burrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Illias Illiadis had this to say: 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Decision Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Meritähti (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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220 lbs
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Decision Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaako Meritähti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machine blocks a head kick by Meritähti.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Machine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machine misses with a body kick.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meritähti moves away.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Meritähti.
Machine throws a body shot but no joy.
Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meritähti.
Meritähti shoots in and gets a takedown into Machine's guard.
Meritähti wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine is controlling Meritähti's posture.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meritähti postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meritähti is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Meritähti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meritähti.
We've been informed that Meritähti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Machine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meritähti doesn't seem bothered though.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine cracks a nice hook into Meritähti's ribs.
Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meritähti moves away.
Meritähti throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.
Machine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Meritähti just manages to avoid it.
Machine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meritähti checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meritähti throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine lands a jab to Meritähti's midsection.
Machine tried to score with a low kick but Meritähti checks it.
Meritähti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Meritähti backs away, Machine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meritähti scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meritähti slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine blocks the body kick.
Meritähti misses with a hook.
Machine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Machine connects with a leg kick. Meritähti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Meritähti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Machine throws a solid leg kick but Meritähti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machine.
Meritähti tries to counter with a clinch but Machine shakes him off and moves away.
Meritähti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meritähti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meritähti moves out of range of the leg kick from Machine.
Machine takes a swing at Meritähti's ribcage but misses.
Machine misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Meritähti moves out of range of the leg kick from Machine.
Machine misses with a low kick.
Meritähti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meritähti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meritähti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meritähti misses with a straight right.
Meritähti slips under a jab.
A left lands for Machine.
Decision Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meritähti scores with the left hand. Machine knows he should have avoided that one.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Meritähti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meritähti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Meritähti persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Machine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meritähti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machine checks a leg kick.
Machine misses with a right hand
and Meritähti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meritähti lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
Meritähti scores with a jab. Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Meritähti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine is looking to wear down Meritähti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meritähti blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine misses with a head kick.
Meritähti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meritähti.
Meritähti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machine.
Machine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meritähti misses with a wild body shot.
Meritähti throws a hook but Machine blocks it.
Machine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meritähti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meritähti off to one side.
Meritähti blocks a head kick by Machine.
Nice straight punches there by Machine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machine.
Machine lands with a right hand.
Machine throws a front kick aimed at Meritähti's knee but Meritähti avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decision Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meritähti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meritähti can do to turn this around?
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Meritähti.
Meritähti misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.
Meritähti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meritähti looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meritähti was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
A jab from Meritähti misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meritähti or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine, which made it look bad.
Meritähti blocks a low kick nicely.
Meritähti throws out a counter right but Machine avoids it with no problem.
Meritähti throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Meritähti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws a shot to the body.
Decision Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meritähti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meritähti misses with a looping left.
Meritähti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machine is able to avoid easily.
Machine scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meritähti looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Meritähti. Those never looked like landing.
Machine moves out of range as Meritähti strikes.
Machine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meritähti misses with a hook.
Meritähti throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meritähti throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine moves away from the strike by Meritähti.
Machine throws a front kick aimed at Meritähti's knee but Meritähti avoids it well.
Meritähti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meritähti misses with an uppercut. Machine saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Machine.
Machine throws a body punch but Meritähti moves out of range.
Meritähti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machine is out of range and Meritähti settles back down.
Machine looks for the body kick but Meritähti saw that one coming.
Decision Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Meritähti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meritähti throws an off balance right hand
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machine throws a right hand that Meritähti ducks under and follows up with a left that Meritähti also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti scores with a shot to the body.
Meritähti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine digs a good body shot into Meritähti's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine catches Meritähti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meritähti.
Meritähti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meritähti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine throws a leg kick but Meritähti checks it.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meritähti moves away.
Machine misses with a shot to the body
and Meritähti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Meritähti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machine digs a good body shot into Meritähti's ribs.
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Meritähti misses with a looping left.
Meritähti throws a big shot that misses.
Machine slips under a jab.
Meritähti tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine lands with a shot to the body.
Meritähti lands a nice looking body shot.
Meritähti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine scoring well with a low kick there.
Machine throws a push kick but Meritähti slaps the foot to one side.
Meritähti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Meritähti misses.
Machine throwing a counter right hand but Meritähti manages to avoid it.
Meritähti checks a leg kick nicely.
Machine scores with a hook.
Meritähti misses with a right hand
and Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Meritähti looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Machine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meritähti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meritähti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Machine tried to counter with a leg kick but Meritähti avoided it.
Machine moves away from the strike by Meritähti.
Meritähti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meritähti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machine misses with an uppercut.
Meritähti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meritähti scrambles back to his feet.
Machine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Meritähti's head.
Meritähti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Meritähti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machine as he jumps to the side.
Machine moves out of range of the leg kick from Meritähti.
Machine swings for the body but Meritähti moves out of range.
Machine throws a jab when Meritähti was well out of range.
Meritähti looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Meritähti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meritähti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Meritähti.
Machine takes a swing at Meritähti's ribcage but misses.
Machine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meritähti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machine defends it well.
Machine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decision Machine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meritähti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machine defends well and Meritähti ends up having to push Machine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab lands there for Machine.
Machine misses with a low kick as Meritähti jumps back.
Meritähti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meritähti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine throws a low kick, looking for Meritähti's leg but Meritähti calmly moves out of range.
Meritähti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Meritähti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meritähti is out of range and Machine settles back down.
Machine dips to his left and cracks Meritähti with an uppercut!
Meritähti scores with a punch to the head.
Machine throws a leg kick but Meritähti checks it.
And Meritähti tries to counter it with a takedown but Machine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meritähti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machine is looking to slow Meritähti down with leg kicks.
Meritähti misses with a low kick as Machine jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meritähti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Meritähti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Meritähti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meritähti.
A head kick misses from Meritähti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meritähti.
Machine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meritähti checks it well.
Meritähti tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Machine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine throws the left hand but Meritähti avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Meritähti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meritähti throws out the jab.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and Meritähti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Machine keeping control of the position.
Meritähti not doing much here.
Decision Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Meritähti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jaako Meritähti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meritähti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meritähti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machine misses with a hook
and Meritähti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meritähti misses with a looping left.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine takes a swing at Meritähti's ribcage but misses.
Meritähti lands with a nice body punch.
Machine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meritähti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machine is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meritähti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meritähti.
Meritähti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machine's head backwards.
Meritähti misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Meritähti throws a shot from downtown. Machine moves away and avoids it.
Machine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meritähti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machine feints and then cracks Meritähti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meritähti down.
Machine defending well as Meritähti loads up on a big left hand.
Machine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Meritähti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meritähti lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machine.
Machine scores with a head kick.
Machine scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaako Meritähti.
I think Machine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Decision Machine!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Maslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maslow's choice of entrance music: Werewolves Of London. Vladislav Maslow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Convicted Killer's chin.
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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Convicted Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladislav Maslow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maslow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Maslow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Convicted Killer has been cut.
A jab from Killer misses.
Maslow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Killer blocks it well.
Maslow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maslow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maslow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killer blocks a jab.
Killer instigates a clinch.
Maslow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Maslow counters with a left to the body.
Killer misses with the combination.
Maslow works Killer's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer blocks a leg kick.
Maslow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick.
Maslow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslow clinches up with Killer and pushes him back against the cage.
Killer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Killer presses Maslow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Maslow leaning against his opponent.
Maslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maslow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Maslow.
A right hook to the body lands for Maslow.
Killer works on Maslow's body with a couple of short punches.
Maslow looks winded!
Maslow lands a right hand.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maslow avoids it.
Maslow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Maslow blocks it.
Maslow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer letting Maslow take a breather here.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Maslow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer is working Maslow over against the cage.
Maslow misses with an elbow strike.
Maslow drags the fight down to the ground.
Maslow looking for a sweep. Not yet Maslow, not yet.
Maslow has Killer pulled in close to control his posture.
Killer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maslow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killer is aware though and is defending well.
Maslow working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maslow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Killer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maslow circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Maslow backs away looking to recover.
Maslow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick there by Killer.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
Maslow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killer lands a head shot.
Maslow throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maslow moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and Maslow counters with a nice uppercut.
Maslow throws a wild body kick that Killer sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Killer misses.
Maslow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Maslow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maslow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Maslow's head back.
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maslow.
Maslow tries to keep at a distance but Killer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maslow swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Maslow.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Maslow.
Killer lands an elbow just above Maslow 's eye.
Killer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Convicted Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Convicted Killer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maslow thumps Killer with a low kick.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maslow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maslow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maslow.
Maslow's corner calls for a 1-2. Maslow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maslow cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maslow drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Vladislav Maslow has been cut.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maslow can do to turn this around?
A short right from Killer.
Maslow lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Killer.
Maslow is rocked!
Killer pushes Maslow against the cage. Killer is working some dirty boxing. Killer pushes off with a quick right hook! Maslow goes down! Maslow tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Killer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Convicted Killer!
In his post fight interview, Convicted Killer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: boom baby. Jax Teller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leopold Stotch's chin.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jax Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stotch.
Teller misses with a body kick.
Stotch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Teller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stotch throws a body shot but no joy.
Teller throws a head kick but Stotch moves out of range.
A nice side step and Stotch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stotch lands with a cross.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Teller avoids the head kick by Stotch.
Stotch catches Teller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stotch is looking to chop away at Teller's legs.
A head kick misses from Teller.
A good leg kick by Stotch.
Teller misses with a body punch
and Stotch counters with an inside leg kick.
Stotch scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller connects with a crisp jab.
Stotch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Teller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stotch's knee momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Teller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teller cracks Stotch with an open hand slap.
Stotch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stotch.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
It seemed like Stotch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stotch takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Stotch as he connects with a hook.
Stotch tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Stotch slips the punch.
Stotch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stotch just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with the body kick
and Stotch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teller moves out of range as Stotch throws a body kick.
Teller checks a low kick from Stotch.
Jab from Stotch.
Stotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stotch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stotch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stotch missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Stotch misses.
A head kick misses from Stotch.
Stotch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stotch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Stotch misses with an uppercut.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stotch has time to react.
Stotch ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stotch.
Teller throws a jab when Stotch was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Teller.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stotch. Stotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller swings for the body but Stotch moves out of range.
Stotch checks a low kick from Teller.
Stotch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
Stotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stotch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch slips under a jab.
Stotch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stotch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Teller. That snapped Stotch's head back.
Stotch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Teller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teller lands with a straight right. Stotch didn't see that one coming.
Stotch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller moves out of range of the leg kick from Stotch.
Stotch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stotch misses with a low kick.
Stotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Stotch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Teller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stotch's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Stotch.
Stotch checks a low kick from Teller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leopold Stotch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Teller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Stotch.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Teller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stotch checks the leg kick.
Stotch throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Stotch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teller scores with a shot to the body.
Stotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stotch misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stotch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teller moves out of range as Stotch strikes.
Teller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stotch is out of range and Teller settles back down.
Stotch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stotch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stotch slips a jab from Teller.
Stotch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teller with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch digs a good body shot into Teller's ribs.
Stotch looks to score with a jab to the body but Teller is just out of range.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses.
Stotch throws a lazy head kick
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stotch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Teller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stotch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teller is looking to counter punch.
Stotch misses with a body shot
and Teller counters with a leg kick.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stotch has time to react.
Nice jab there from Stotch.
Stotch fakes the leg kick and cracks Teller in the body.
Stotch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teller lands a right hook to the body.
Teller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stotch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stotch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stotch misses the shot to the body.
Teller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Teller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teller misses with the combination.
Teller lands the left hand.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Teller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teller lands with a nice body kick.
Stotch misses with a wild combination.
Teller connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stotch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Teller feints and then cracks Stotch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stotch down.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. Stotch should have avoided that one.
Teller rushes Stotch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stotch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stotch throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leopold Stotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stotch takes one on the button.
Teller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stotch.
Teller quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stotch misses with a leg kick
and Teller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teller moves into the clinch successfully.
Teller prevents a body shot from Stotch.
Teller has Stotch pressed against the cage, preventing Stotch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stotch takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller pushes off an throws an elbow but Stotch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Teller can't find room to land a body shot as Stotch controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller lands with a right to the head.
Stotch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stotch pushes Teller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Teller with a knee to the head.
Stotch is rocked!
It looks like Leopold Stotch has been cut.
Teller has Stotch pressed against the cage. He pushes Stotch back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Teller throws a beautiful elbow that sends Stotch crashing to the floor! Teller piles on the pressure with more strikes! Stotch is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Teller!
Jax Teller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kamaedzitca - Колазварl. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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156 lbs
37 - 16 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nylerhotep Constantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantine throws a big shot that misses.
Constantine blocks a leg kick.
Boyko looks for the body kick but Constantine saw that one coming.
Boyko forces Constantine back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Constantine has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Constantine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boyko.
Boyko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyko managing to block the knees to the body from Constantine.
Boyko misses with the head strike.
Constantine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyko landing knees to the head.
It looks like Nylerhotep Constantine has been cut.
Constantine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but Constantine blocks it.
Constantine lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Constantine is defending well for now.
Boyko misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantine misses with the head strike.
Constantine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boyko avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Constantine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Constantine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boyko.
Boyko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Constantine.
Boyko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boyko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantine's elbow.
Boyko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Constantine misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Constantine.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Boyko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boyko avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Boyko trying to land knees to the body.
Constantine avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyko.
Boyko presses Constantine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boyko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Boyko.
Constantine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyko is defending well for now.
Constantine takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boyko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Boyko.
Boyko scores with a hook to the body.
Boyko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boyko.
Constantine blocks an uppercut.
Boyko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantine backwards.
Knees to the body from Boyko.
Constantine throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Constantine throws an elbow but misses.
Constantine leaning against his opponent.
Constantine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantine.
Boyko tries to land a knee to the head but Constantine blocks with his arms.
Boyko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Constantine backwards.
Boyko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boyko blocks an uppercut.
Boyko avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Boyko lands a knee to the body.
Constantine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyko is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine misses with an elbow over the top.
Boyko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boyko lands an elbow that stopped Constantine in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Constantine.
Constantine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Constantine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Constantine is breathing heavily.
Boyko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boyko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boyko lands with a left to the head.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but Constantine blocks it.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boyko with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boyko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Constantine is rocked!
Nylerhotep Constantine's cut is getting worse.
Boyko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Constantine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyko blocking some punches.
Boyko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyko lands a nice elbow.
Constantine is pressed against the cage. Boyko pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Constantine! Two more big strikes from Boyko and Constantine crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Timofey Boyko!
Timofey Boyko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Huey Lewis and The News - Hip To Be Square. Hyypia has chosen Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyypia. Hyypia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hyypia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyypia.
Bateman swings for the body but Hyypia moves out of range.
Hyypia cracks Bateman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hyypia.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyypia counters with a straight right hand.
Hyypia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman is looking to slow Hyypia down with leg kicks.
Bateman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hyypia moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bateman.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Hyypia counters with a nice uppercut.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hyypia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyypia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bateman lands a jab.
Bateman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bateman throws a body punch but Hyypia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hyypia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Hyypia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Hyypia ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyypia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hyypia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bateman with a nice cross.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman cracks the inside of Hyypia's front leg.
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyypia on 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!
A shot to the liver by Hyypia. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Bateman.
Hyypia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bateman lands with a shot to the body.
Hyypia looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Bateman lands a heavy head kick that drops Hyypia. The ref tackles Bateman to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hyypia was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Patrick Bateman!
A victorious Patrick Bateman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War Music. The crowd seem to be enjoying De Payens's choice of entrance music: Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Payens connects with a leg kick. Keller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keller thuds his shin into the meat of De Payens's side.
De Payens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from De Payens.
Keller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Payens misses with a kick to the body.
Keller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Payens tries a low kick but Keller avoids it.
De Payens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Keller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keller slips a jab from De Payens.
De Payens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Payens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keller.
Keller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Payens dips to his left and cracks Keller with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Payens if he has to take too many more of those.
De Payens looks to land a body kick but Keller moved away.
Virgil Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keller scores with a nice body kick.
De Payens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keller moves out of range of the body kick.
De Payens misses with a looping right.
De Payens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keller throws a body shot but no joy.
De Payens has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Payens takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from De Payens.
Keller lands the left hand.
De Payens gets a clinch.
Keller avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
De Payens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keller backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keller is defending well for now.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Payens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Payens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keller checks the leg kick.
De Payens tries to land a leg kick but Keller saw it coming and moves away.
Keller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick by De Payens misses
and Keller counters with a straight right hand.
De Payens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keller sets himself, and De Payens steps forward looking for the clinch! Keller avoids it this time.
Keller avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Payens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keller misses with a hook. De Payens ducked under it nicely.
De Payens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch but De Payens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Payens is looking to clinch but Keller is avoiding it.
It looks like Keller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Payens momentarily.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
Keller misses with a few strikes there.
De Payens moves into the clinch successfully.
Keller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Payens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Payens gets through Keller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Payens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Payens misses with some punches.
De Payens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Payens.
Keller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Payens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Payens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens digs a right hand underneath Keller's ribcage. Keller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keller lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
De Payens has a couple of punches blocked by Keller.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Keller avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
Keller breaks the clinch.
Keller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch but Keller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from De Payens.
Keller moves into the clinch.
De Payens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keller.
Keller misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens prevents a body shot from Keller.
De Payens keeps control of Keller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keller wants to break free but De Payens has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keller.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keller just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from De Payens misses.
De Payens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Virgil Keller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keller misses with an uppercut.
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
De Payens throws a poor cross that misses
and Keller counters with a left to the body.
Keller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Payens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keller swings for the body but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens misses with a kick to the body.
Keller scores with a jab. De Payens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens thumps Keller with a low kick.
De Payens checks a leg kick.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but De Payens slips the punch.
Keller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Payens misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keller.
Keller moves away from the strike by De Payens.
De Payens fails to land with a series of punches.
De Payens throws a sloppy body shot
and Keller counters with a good low kick that De Payens was not able to check.
De Payens scores with a kick to the body.
De Payens has closed the distance and engaged Keller in a clinch.
Keller 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.
Keller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keller manages to break the clinch.
De Payens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Keller.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Keller lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Keller misses its intended target.
De Payens feints a counter leg kick.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but De Payens ducks down to avoid it.
Keller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Payens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Payens on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Keller. That's going to slow De Payens down.
De Payens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Payens.
Good leg kick by De Payens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Keller does no damage.
De Payens is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Payens swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
De Payens tries a quick counter leg kick but Keller is wise to it.
Keller looks to score with a jab to the body but De Payens is just out of range.
De Payens appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from De Payens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Payens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keller looks to land a body kick but De Payens moved away.
De Payens needs to keep his hands up - Keller had a free shot at his head there.
Keller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from De Payens.
Virgil Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller closes the distance and clinches.
De Payens is working Keller over against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Payens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keller misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Keller fails to land.
Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Payens has Keller up against the cage in a clinch.
De Payens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Payens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Keller lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Payens doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens throws a shot to the body.
A left and a right from De Payens both land. Nice combination.
Keller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target.
Keller avoids the body shot from De Payens.
De Payens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Payens throws the kick towards the body but Keller avoids it.
Keller tries to score with a low kick but De Payens moves his leg out of the way.
Keller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Payens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Virgil Keller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Payens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Payens lands with a kick to the temple. Keller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Payens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keller defends well and De Payens ends up having to push Keller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keller lands a right hook to the body.
De Payens lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Payens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keller rather than just go for the knockout.
Keller swings for the body but De Payens moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as De Payens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keller looks to land a left hand but De Payens moved out of range nicely.
De Payens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keller under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
Keller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Payens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keller jabs De Payens right on the nose. De Payens blinks but takes it well.
De Payens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keller can pounce on him.
Keller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Payens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Payens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keller misses with a straight right.
Keller lands a nice shot to the body.
De Payens throws a head kick that misses.
De Payens dips to his left and cracks Keller with an uppercut!
De Payens throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by De Payens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws a body punch but De Payens moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Payens misses with a hook.
De Payens misses with a body punch
and Keller counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Keller lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Payens doesn't seem phased though.
De Payens wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.
Keller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Payens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Payens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Payens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keller.
Keller cracks De Payens with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Payens. Keller does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Payens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens looks to score with a jab to the body but Keller is just out of range.
De Payens tries to clinch but Keller is having none of it.
De Payens blocks a jab.
De Payens misses with a looping left.
De Payens throws the left hand but Keller avoids the punch easily.
De Payens thumps Keller with a low kick.
De Payens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keller stuns De Payens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Payens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keller.
Keller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Payens feints and as Keller raises his hands in defense, De Payens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Payens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keller 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.
Keller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keller is looking to sweep but instead, De Payens has passed into half guard.
De Payens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Payens in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
De Payens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Payens tries to clinch but Keller is having none of it.
Keller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keller misses with a right hand
and De Payens counters with a stiff right hand.
Keller misses with a body kick.
De Payens looks to land a right hand but Keller moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target.
De Payens fails to land with a series of punches.
De Payens lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Payens has managed to clinch.
Keller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is trying to break free.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keller avoids it.
A short left from Keller.
De Payens prevents a body shot from Keller.
Keller working aggressively here.
De Payens blocks an uppercut.
De Payens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keller avoids it.
De Payens struggles to land a body shot inside as Keller controls his hands.
De Payens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keller swings wildly with an uppercut but De Payens uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Payens scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Payens lands a body punch.
Keller misses with some punches.
De Payens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keller backwards.
De Payens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Payens cracks Keller with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Payens lands a good knee to the midsection. Keller won't want to take too many of those.
De Payens cracks Keller with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keller backwards.
De Payens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keller's face.
It looks like Virgil Keller has been cut.
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!
De Payens landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Payens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Payens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Payens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Keller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Payens tests Keller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keller tries to clinch
and De Payens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Payens lands a head kick!
De Payens defending well as Keller loads up on a big left hand.
De Payens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens thuds a left hand into Keller's body.
De Payens darts in and clinches Keller up against the cage.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but De Payens has him pressed against the cage.
Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Payens moves out of range as Keller strikes.
De Payens closes the distance and clinches.
Keller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Payens has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from De Payens as the two fighters clinch.
De Payens tries to throw a body punch but Keller avoids it by throwing De Payens back against the cage.
Keller misses with a punch on the inside.
De Payens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Payens lands an uppercut.
De Payens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Payens lands a body punch.
De Payens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Keller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De Payens working Keller over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from De Payens.
De Payens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from De Payens on the inside.
De Payens prevents Keller from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Payens.
Keller takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Payens.
De Payens lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Payens.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but De Payens is controlling him.
Keller misses with a punch on the inside.
De Payens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keller backwards.
De Payens lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Payens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Keller fails to land.
De Payens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Payens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Payens lands a right hand.
De Payens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues De Payens dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Keller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller throws a chopping leg kick but De Payens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from De Payens misses.
De Payens throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
De Payens tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by De Payens.
Keller connects with the punch.
De Payens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Payens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Payens lands a nice hook to Keller's body. Keller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller misses with a few strikes there.
De Payens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keller will feel that in the morning.
Keller checks a leg kick nicely.
Keller throws a solid leg kick but De Payens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keller.
De Payens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keller moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller checks a leg kick.
Keller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keller throws a shot to the body.
Keller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Payens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Payens clinches up with Keller and pushes him back against the cage.
Keller misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Payens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keller's elbow.
Keller lands with a light punch inside.
De Payens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
De Payens keeps control of Keller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Payens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keller swings widly with a right hand
and De Payens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keller thinking.
Keller throws a jab but it's blocked by De Payens.
Keller misses with a looping left.
De Payens is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Keller loads up on a big right hand but De Payens slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Payens.
Keller misses with a low kick.
De Payens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Payens lands a slapping body shot.
De Payens moves to clinch but Keller breaks away
and Keller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Payens ducks under a wild hook from Keller.
Keller throws a series of punches but De Payens moves out of range.
Keller throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from De Payens. Those never looked like landing.
De Payens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Payens throws a push kick but Keller slaps the foot to one side.
Keller is looking to counter punch.
Keller throws a low kick but De Payens avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keller.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keller takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
De Payens unleashes a big counter combination but Keller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keller checks a low kick from De Payens.
De Payens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Payens has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keller.
Keller misses with a straight left.
De Payens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Payens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keller.
Keller takes a swing at De Payens's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens stalks Keller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keller's face. Keller staggers backwards, shaken.
De Payens misses with a body shot.
De Payens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller tries to clinch there but De Payens circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Payens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Payens to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from De Payens misses.
Keller throwing a counter right hand but De Payens manages to avoid it.
Keller keeps the fight on the outside.
Keller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Payens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Payens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keller.
De Payens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Keller tests De Payens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Keller blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugues De Payens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Payens 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugues De Payens!
Hugues De Payens is the new middleweight champion!
As Hugues De Payens got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: When you signed your name on the line accepting this fight, I'm not sure what you were thinking.. Virgil I have lots of respect for you, but it's my time... Broken Halo Pride! Who's next?'.
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