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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die for Metal. Jung has chosen Waiting Room as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain closes the distance and clinches.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Rain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Jung blocking some punches.
Jung is trying to drag Rain to the mat but Rain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rain scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Jung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rain.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Rain avoids the head kick by Jung.
Rain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jung.
Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rain.
Rain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rain is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jung rolls with it to try and escape but Rain cranks on the arm and Jung is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Titan Rain!
A less than humble Titan Rain misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Four Star Mary - Pain. Declan Sweeney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas Severn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bas Severn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sweeney looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Severn!
Severn prevents Sweeney from improving position.
Severn tries to bench press Sweeney off him but Sweeney keeps the position.
Severn struggling a bit here.
Severn is not content to let Sweeney control the position.
Severn is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Severn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn is trying is best to control the position here.
Sweeney thows a huge punch but Severn dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sweeney.
Severn won't allow Sweeney to pass to mount.
Severn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sweeney.
Sweeney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sweeney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sweeney is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Severn reverses the position - he's now on top in Sweeney's guard.
Severn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Severn connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn content to stall in guard here.
Severn throws an elbow that misses. Sweeney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Severn's guard. Nice move by Sweeney!
Sweeney trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney throwing strikes from guard but Severn blocks nicely.
Sweeney wants to pass the guard but Severn is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.
Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweeney works over Severn with some ground and pound from guard.
Sweeney trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
Severn pulls Sweeney in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Severn.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Severn pulls Sweeney in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Severn as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Severn misses with a hook
and Sweeney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Severn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Severn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Severn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Severn clinches up against the cage.
Severn stalling in the clinch.
Sweeney scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Severn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Severn's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Severn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Severn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Severn lands a body shot.
Severn has a couple of punches blocked by Sweeney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Sweeney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Severn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweeney shoots in but no luck this time.
Sweeney is looking to score with low kicks.
Severn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sweeney's head backwards.
Severn takes a swing at Sweeney's ribcage but misses.
Severn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeney was well out of range. Poor timing from Severn.
Sweeney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sweeney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Severn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sweeney scrambles back to his feet.
Sweeney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Severn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Severn connects with an inside leg kick.
Sweeney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Sweeney misses.
Sweeney connects with a jab.
Severn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sweeney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sweeney throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
Severn blocks a head kick by Sweeney.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around?
Severn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Severn.
Despite the aggression on Severn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Severn. Severn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Severn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sweeney.
Severn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sweeney throws a solid leg kick but Severn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sweeney.
Severn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sweeney lands with a straight right. Severn didn't see that one coming.
Severn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sweeney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan Sweeney is winning the standup battle so far.
Severn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sweeney.
Severn wants to land a leg kick but Sweeney is out of range.
Sweeney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Severn throws a body shot but no joy.
Severn cracks Sweeney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sweeney lands an overhand right.
Severn throws the left hand but Sweeney avoids the punch easily.
Sweeney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn is looking to chop away at Sweeney's legs.
Sweeney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sweeney counters with a quick kick to the body but Severn blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn throws a low kick but Sweeney avoids it.
Sweeney dodges the punch combination from Severn.
Sweeney throws a jab when Severn was well out of range.
Sweeney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Severn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Severn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sweeney avoids the head kick by Severn.
Severn is looking to slow Sweeney down with leg kicks.
Sweeney ducks right into an uppercut from Severn.
Severn moves out of range of the strikes.
Sweeney lands with a nice body kick.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Sweeney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Severn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sweeney is out of range and Severn settles back down.
Severn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney lands a body shot.
Sweeney is looking to land body kicks.
Sweeney misses with a body shot.
Bas Severn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweeney scores with a body shot.
Sweeney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Severn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Severn misses with a low kick.
Severn throws the left hand but Sweeney avoids the punch easily.
Sweeney throws a leg kick which misses Severn's front leg but catches the back leg as Severn tries to avoid it.
Severn looks to land a right hand but Sweeney moved out of range.
Sweeney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sweeney slips a jab from Severn.
Severn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeney manages to avoid it.
Sweeney quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sweeney prevents Severn from standing back up.
Sweeney is stalling here. Severn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sweeney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Severn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sweeney is looking to reverse the position.
Severn lands a nice forearm strike.
Severn landing strikes.
Sweeney manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bas Severn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney's cut.
That's time! Sweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Severn misses with a straight right.
Sweeney defending well as Severn loads up on a big left hand.
Severn swings for the body but Sweeney moves out of range.
Severn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severn. Sweeney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sweeney works over Severn with some ground and pound from guard.
Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweeney throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sweeney trying to control the position but Severn is working away.
Sweeney is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn can't do much from the bottom here.
Sweeney wants to control but Severn is keeping him busy.
Severn regains half guard.
Sweeney throwing shots but Severn is blocking nicely.
Sweeney drops an elbow to the side of Severn's head.
Severn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweeney.
Severn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sweeney jumps into side control!
Sweeney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severn keeps working.
Declan Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Severn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sweeney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sweeney working over Severn with some ground and pound. Severn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sweeney wants to take a breather but Severn is having none of it.
Sweeney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Severn keeping hold of Sweeney's head, controlling as best he can.
Sweeney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sweeney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeney content to control rather than advance.
Sweeney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Severn wants to improve his position but Sweeney is controlling well.
Severn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sweeney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Severn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sweeney is one step ahead there.
Severn being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Severn has his hands on Sweeney's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sweeney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Sweeney clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Declan Sweeney'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.
Sweeney throws a head kick that misses.
Severn lands with a kick to the temple. Sweeney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Severn throws a series of punches but Sweeney moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Severn throws a lazy right hand but Sweeney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sweeney.
Sweeney throws a chopping leg kick but Severn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Severn misses with a hook.
Severn has closed the distance and engaged Sweeney in a clinch.
Sweeney tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing Sweeney back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Severn.
Severn cracks Sweeney with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney lands a nice uppercut.
Severn tries a body shot but Sweeney blocks it.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severn struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweeney controls his hands.
Sweeney lands a hook that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweeney misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn can't find room to land a body shot as Sweeney controls the action.
Sweeney working aggressively here.
Sweeney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Severn connects with a nice looking jab.
Severn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sweeney, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Severn.
Sweeney is rocked!
Severn blocks a body shot from Sweeney.
Oh Sweeney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Severn wants to stall.
Severn tries a body shot but Sweeney blocks it.
Sweeney seems to have got his legs back now.
Severn throws a punch but it's blocked by Sweeney.
Severn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Severn.
Sweeney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Severn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sweeney misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Severn or not.
Severn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Severn tries to stall but Sweeney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sweeney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweeney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sweeney lands with a light punch inside.
Severn blocks a body shot from Sweeney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing Sweeney back against the cage.
Severn stalls.
Sweeney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sweeney.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sweeney.
Sweeney has Severn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sweeney pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Severn tumbling to the mat - Sweeney dives into Severn's guard.
Sweeney passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Severn tries to hold on but Sweeney pushes him away.
Severn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sweeney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sweeney controlling his opponent.
Sweeney unloads with some shots from mount but Severn bucks and avoids them well.
Severn can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney with a couple of short strikes.
Sweeney thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sweeney tries to control but Severn wriggling away.
Severn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sweeney tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Severn taking shots to the head.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sweeney lands a big shot to the head and Severn winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Declan Sweeney!
A very excited looking Declan Sweeney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bootleg Popeye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popeye has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bootleg Popeye!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Popeye.
Popeye misses with a few strikes there.
As Popeye tries to get set, Daniels tries to push him back and clinch up but Popeye manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels feints a jab promting Popeye to slip. Daniels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Popeye slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Bootleg Popeye has been cut.
Popeye throws a sloppy head kick
and Daniels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Popeye controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popeye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Popeye has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Popeye trying to land knees to the body.
Daniels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Popeye is defending well.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels is trying to drag Popeye to the mat but Popeye just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels has Popeye pressed against the cage, preventing Popeye from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popeye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popeye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popeye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Popeye 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.
Good shot there by Popeye.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popeye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popeye misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Popeye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popeye lands with a straight right. Daniels didn't see that one coming.
Crunch! Popeye slams his shin into Daniels's torso.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Popeye circles away.
Popeye throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Popeye.
Jab, jab by Popeye - just one landing.
Popeye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Popeye lands with an uppercut that bounces Daniels off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Popeye manages to break the clinch.
Popeye throws a chopping leg kick but Daniels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Daniels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popeye takes one on the button.
Popeye scoring well with a low kick there.
Popeye lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
Popeye misses with a low kick as Daniels jumps back.
Popeye thows a body kick. Daniels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Popeye cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Popeye lands a jab.
Popeye misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Popeye.
Popeye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popeye throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Daniels.
As Popeye tries to get set, Daniels tries to push him back and clinch up but Popeye manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Popeye.
A jab from Popeye does it's job there.
Popeye throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Popeye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Popeye circles away and keeps his distance.
Popeye throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Popeye breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Popeye as Daniels shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popeye.
That kick from Popeye tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popeye throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popeye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Popeye.
Popeye lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Popeye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daniels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Popeye throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popeye misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popeye misses with a straight left.
Daniels tried to counter with a leg kick but Popeye avoided it.
Daniels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daniels connects with a nice looking jab.
Popeye lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bootleg Popeye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bootleg Popeye's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniels walks into a straight right hand from Popeye.
Popeye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popeye connects with a jab.
Popeye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
Popeye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bootleg Popeye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popeye throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popeye looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Popeye breaks away and moves out of range.
Popeye works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Popeye fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Popeye breaks away and moves out of range.
Bootleg Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popeye.
Popeye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popeye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels checks a low kick from Popeye.
Popeye cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Popeye throws a right hand that misses
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daniels.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daniels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Popeye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Popeye throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels is working for takedown but Popeye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Popeye throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Popeye misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels pushes Popeye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popeye prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popeye backwards.
Popeye misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Popeye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popeye swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popeye breaks from the clinch.
Popeye lands with an uppercut that bounces Daniels off the cage and back into range.
Popeye throws a body shot but no joy.
Popeye throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Popeye stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popeye misses with a leg kick.
Popeye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daniels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Popeye throws a good cross that connects.
Popeye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Daniels as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popeye misses with a looping right.
Popeye swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Popeye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Popeye misses.
Daniels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popeye with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popeye throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Daniels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bootleg Popeye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bootleg Popeye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Popeye throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels lands a really nice looking cross but Popeye seems unphased.
Popeye throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popeye connects with a single shot there.
Daniels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Popeye avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Popeye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Popeye throws the kick towards the body but Daniels avoids it.
Daniels checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Daniels. Beautiful body shot.
Popeye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Popeye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popeye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Popeye looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Popeye with a hook.
Popeye throws a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
Popeye lands with a cross.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popeye throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels stuffs the takedown.
Daniels gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Popeye tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Popeye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Popeye's head.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.
Daniels avoiding damage.
Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popeye tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Popeye back against the cage.
Popeye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Daniels.
Popeye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Daniels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Popeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popeye tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popeye is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Daniels - that landed with a thud.
Popeye is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels is leaning against Popeye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Popeye tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the cage.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Popeye's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Popeye! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Daniels is unloading with more strikes now! Popeye drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti comes into the arena with CHANGES blaring out of the sound system. Kersikov has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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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
38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Enzo Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moretti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Moretti shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Moretti throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Moretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Moretti scores with a four punch combination!
Moretti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Moretti settles back down.
Moretti looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
We've been told by Moretti's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Moretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tries a body shot but Moretti blocks it.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Moretti lands a shot to the body.
Moretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Moretti as the two fighters clinch.
Moretti blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moretti.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov presses Moretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moretti working aggressively here.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moretti'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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Moretti lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Moretti avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Moretti misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Moretti.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Moretti lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Moretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moretti tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Moretti back against the cage.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moretti.
Moretti misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Moretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morettis head.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Moretti misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Moretti was not able to check.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Moretti's body.
Moretti throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Moretti counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Moretti looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moretti cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Moretti blocks the body kick.
Moretti throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Moretti with an uppercut!
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moretti swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moretti.
Moretti blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Moretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moretti blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moretti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moretti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moretti lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Moretti moved out of range.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moretti.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moretti.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Moretti.
Moretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov catches Moretti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Moretti slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Moretti 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.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Moretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Moretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Moretti motions for Kersikov to come forward. Moretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Moretti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moretti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov jabs Moretti right on the nose. Moretti blinks but takes it well.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Moretti throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Moretti avoids the punch easily.
Moretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moretti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kersikov cracks Moretti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moretti.
Moretti cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Kersikov takes a swing at Moretti's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moretti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Moretti.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Moretti is wise to it.
Moretti misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Moretti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov clobbers Moretti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Moretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Moretti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Moretti misses.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moretti.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moretti throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moretti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moretti scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moretti.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Moretti tries to clinch
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Moretti.
Moretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moretti throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Moretti misses with a series of wild punches.
Enzo Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moretti takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Moretti swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Moretti is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moretti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moretti cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moretti counter with a right hand.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moretti.
Kersikov scores with a head kick.
Moretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Moretti's head but Moretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moretti misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a hook but Moretti avoids it easily.
Moretti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moretti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Moretti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Moretti misses the target.
Moretti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moretti scrambles back to his feet.
Moretti throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Moretti connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moretti. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Moretti looks to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moretti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moretti throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Moretti shrugs it off.
Moretti throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moretti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moretti has managed to clinch.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Moretti is controlling him.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enzo Moretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enzo Moretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Moretti finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Moretti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Moretti misses with a low kick.
Moretti scores with a nice right hand.
Moretti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Moretti down with leg kicks.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moretti.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Moretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moretti.
Kersikov throws a counter combo.
Moretti misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Moretti.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Moretti 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.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Moretti.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Moretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moretti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moretti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rustam Kersikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moretti throws a body shot but no joy.
Moretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Moretti misses the jab.
Moretti blocks a low kick nicely.
Moretti throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moretti.
Kersikov swings for the body but Moretti moves out of range.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Moretti misses.
Kersikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Moretti misses.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Moretti's leg. Moretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Moretti's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moretti tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein comes into the arena with Bring It On blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Willy Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildstein throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Hardwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Wildstein fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Wildstein misses
letting Hardwood counter with a right hand.
Wildstein throws a lazy body kick
and Hardwood counters with a one-two to the body.
Wildstein lands a jab to Hardwood's midsection.
Wildstein forces Hardwood back against the cage and clinches.
Wildstein tightens his grip and picks Hardwood up, before dumping him to the ground. Hardwood manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardwood has his hands on Wildstein's head, controlling the position.
Hardwood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Hardwood keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wildstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardwood pulls Wildstein in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Hardwood throws a sloppy head kick and Wildstein moves out of range easily.
Hardwood moves forwards but Wildstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wildstein lands a jab to the nose.
Wildstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wildstein with a nice cross.
Willy Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wildstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wildstein - the referee stops the clock and Hardwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wildstein. Hardwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wildstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardwood throws a leg kick which misses Wildstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wildstein tries to avoid it.
Hardwood throws an overhand right that lands on Wildstein's shoulder, as Wildstein tries to avoid the shot.
Wildstein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Wildstein checks it.
Wildstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein digs a good body shot into Hardwood's ribs.
Wildstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wildstein.
Hardwood tests Wildstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardwood moves away from the strike by Wildstein.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Wildstein. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Wildstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wildstein wants to clinch up but Hardwood keeps it at a distance.
Wildstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Wildstein throws a chopping leg kick but Hardwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wildstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardwood desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hardwood is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardwood gets back to full guard.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wildstein trying to control but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Wildstein is stalling in the full guard.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Hardwood keeps moving.
Wildstein looking to pass the guard.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Hardwood keeps moving.
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 JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wildstein's sensitive parts.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wildsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Hardwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown but Hardwood shows good takedown defense.
Wildstein tries to clinch there but Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardwood misses with a right hand
and Wildstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wildstein tries a low kick but Hardwood avoids it.
Hardwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Wildstein steps away.
JD Wildstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wildstein. Hardwood shrugs it off though.
Wildstein lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardwood sprawls well. Hardwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wildstein gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Hardwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Wildstein
and Hardwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Wildstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardwood blocks the body kick.
Wildstein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardwood's head.
Wildstein misses the jab.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wildsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wildstein scores with a nice body kick.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardwood, right into the meat.
Wildstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wildstein throws a low kick but Hardwood avoids it.
Wildstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardwood is fending him off so far but Wildstein persists. Nope, Hardwood circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood throws a combination that misses
and Wildstein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardwood!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein wants to control but Hardwood is keeping him busy.
Hardwood is trying to get back to half guard.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Wildstein working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein is looking to take a break and control but Hardwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Wildstein crashes against the mat.
Wildstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hardwood is trying to get back to half guard.
Wildstein 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.
Wildstein taking a break here but Hardwood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hardwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardwood tries to get to full guard but Wildstein has control of the leg.
Hardwood trying to control here.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Wildstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardwood defending well though.
Hardwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wildstein.
Wildstein is looking to advance position but Hardwood won't allow it.
Hardwood trying to control but Wildstein postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wildstein rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.
Wildstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wildstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wildstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardwood controls his hands.
Wildstein gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hardwood wants to control but Wildstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wildstein thows a huge punch but Hardwood dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wildstein.
Wildstein is thwarting Hardwood's attempts to control the position.
Hardwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wildstein looking to sit in guard and control but Hardwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wildstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardwood manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Wildstein from controlling successfully.
Wildstein trying to move into half guard but instead Hardwood has managed to sweep!
Hardwood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wildstein's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wildstein trying to control here.
Hardwood stalling.
Wildstein wants to improve his position but Hardwood is controlling well.
Wildstein gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardwood has picked Wildstein up and slammed him! Wildstein can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardwood manages to pass to side control!
Wildstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wildstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wildstein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wildstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wildstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardwood is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hardwood has passed into half guard!
Wildstein is looking to improve his position.
Hardwood wants to pass the guard but Wildstein is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildstein is looking to control Hardwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wildstein avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but JD Wildstein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Wildstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wildstein closes the distance and clinches.
Hardwood can't find room to land a body shot as Wildstein controls the action.
Wildstein is leaning against Hardwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wildstein has a couple of punches blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wildstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Wildstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a solid leg kick but Wildstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardwood.
Wildstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
No luck for Wildstein with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardwood moves away.
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the body
and Wildstein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wildstein throws a nice looking combination but Hardwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Wildstein.
Wildstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Wildstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wildstein. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wildstein blocks it well.
Hardwood takes a swing at Wildstein's ribcage but misses.
Wildstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wildstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardwood pushes Wildstein off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wildstein is looking to wear down Hardwood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wildstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardwood on the side of the head.
Hardwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood slips a jab from Wildstein.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardwood. That snapped Wildstein's head back.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardwood.
Wildstein throws a big shot that misses.
Wildstein looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Wildstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.
Wildstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wildstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardwood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wildstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wildstein manages to pass to mount!
Wildstein misses with some ground and pound and Hardwood recovers position to half guard.
Wildstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardwood wants to sweep here but Wildstein controlling him for the moment.
Wildstein forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wildstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardwood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wildstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Willy Hardwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wildstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Wildstein misses with a head kick.
Wildstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wildstein is looking to land body kicks.
Hardwood is looking for the big counter here.
Wildstein has a takedown stuffed.
Jab by Hardwood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Wildstein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wildstein looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardwood throws out a counter right but Wildstein avoids it with no problem.
Hardwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wildstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wildstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Wildstein moved out of range.
Wildstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wildstein 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.
Hardwood is looking to chop away at Wildstein's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein tries a head kick but it misses.
JD Wildstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wildstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood cracks Wildstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wildstein scores with a shot to the body.
Hardwood misses with a leg kick
and Wildstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardwood won't be happy with that.
Wildstein 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.
Wildstein is looking to take a break and control but Hardwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardwood prevents Wildstein from moving into mount.
Wildstein throwing strikes but Hardwood manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hardwood controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hardwood has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wildstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wildstein is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hardwood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wildstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wildstein wants to hold on but Hardwood pushes him away.
Hardwood stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown but Hardwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood misses with a body shot
and Wildstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wildstein throws a wild body kick that Hardwood sees coming a mile off.
Hardwood is looking for the big counter here.
Willy Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wildstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wildstein lands a head kick!
A leg kick checked by Wildstein.
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wildstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardwood.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wildstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
JD Wildstein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalovaara comes into the arena with Die for Metal blaring out of the sound system. Tolonen has chosen Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jalovaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalovaara manages to avoid it.
Tolonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jalovaara.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Jalovaara moved away.
Tolonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tolonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jalovaara throws a body shot but no joy.
Jalovaara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Jalovaara throws an off balance right hand
and Tolonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jalovaara in his tracks.
Tolonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jalovaara scores with a head kick. Tolonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jalovaara checks a leg kick nicely.
Tolonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jalovaara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara lands with a shot to the body.
Jalovaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jalovaara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jalovaara's sensitive parts.
Jalovaara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolonen has time to react.
Jalovaara with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jalovaara.
Tolonen misses with a leg kick
and Jalovaara counters with a straight right hand.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalovaara.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jalovaara moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Jalovaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jalovaara throws a sloppy body shot
and Tolonen counters with a nice body kick.
Tolonen closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jalovaara throws a head punch that misses.
Jalovaara scores with a shoulder strike.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tolonen.
Tolonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tolonen is working Jalovaara over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a body punch.
Jalovaara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tolonen.
Jalovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jalovaara.
Tolonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jalovaara or not.
Jalovaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut. Tolonen saw that one coming.
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Jalovaara misses.
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jalovaara.
Tolonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalovaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tolonen defending well as Jalovaara loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalovaara. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalovaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen misses with a body kick.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Jalovaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jalovaara throws the left hand but Tolonen avoids the punch easily.
Jalovaara misses with a looping left.
Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalovaara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolonen.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Jalovaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalovaara throws a good cross that connects.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jalovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen is looking to land body kicks.
Tolonen blocks a jab.
Tolonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jalovaara is able to avoid easily.
It appears Jalovaara was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara tries to land a leg kick but Tolonen saw it coming and moves away.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Jalovaara.
Tolonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jalovaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalovaara tries to move into range but Tolonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jalovaara connects with a jab.
Jalovaara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jalovaara ducks right into an uppercut from Tolonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolonen. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jalovaara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tolonen in his tracks.
Jalovaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolonen's calf.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Jalovaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalovaara defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolonen.
Jalovaara misses with a looping left.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalovaara misses with a straight right.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen staying out of range there.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalovaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalovaara tries for a takedown but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalovaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Jalovaara.
Tolonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tolonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jalovaara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jalovaara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tolonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jalovaara is out of range and Tolonen settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen throws a solid leg kick but Jalovaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tolonen.
Jalovaara wants to land a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Jalovaara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jalovaara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tolonen looks for the body kick but Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Jalovaara misses with a body kick.
Tolonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jalovaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Jalovaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tolonen misses with a hook.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Jalovaara moved away.
Jalovaara misses with a low kick.
Jalovaara ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Jalovaara down.
Jalovaara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jalovaara lands with a right hand.
Tolonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jaska Jalovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lands a body shot.
Jalovaara misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Tolonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jalovaara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tolonen to the ground. Jalovaara is now in Tolonen's guard.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Jalovaara from controlling successfully.
Jalovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Jalovaara from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tolonen working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jalovaara misses with a left hand
and Tolonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jalovaara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tolonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jalovaara working away.
Tolonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jalovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolonen pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tolonen in particular looking to stall.
Tolonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jalovaara trying to hold on to Tolonen's head to control him but Tolonen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Jalovaara's legs.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Tolonen checks it.
Tolonen tries to clinch up.
Jalovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tolonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Jalovaara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Jalovaara.
Tolonen gets back to full guard.
Tolonen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jalovaara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jalovaara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tolonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jalovaara has picked Tolonen up and slammed him! Tolonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Jalovaara manages to pass to side control!
Tolonen is not content to let Jalovaara control the position.
Tolonen tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is trying to escape the position but Jalovaara is controlling the position.
Jalovaara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tolonen for as long as he can get away with.
Jalovaara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tolonen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jalovaara is looking to take a break and control but Tolonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tolonen is looking to regain half guard here but Jalovaara keeps moving and retains side control.
Tolonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to control but Jalovaara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jalovaara wants to control but Tolonen is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolonen goes for a double leg but Jalovaara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jalovaara continues to drive forward.
Jalovaara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Jalovaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jalovaara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalovaara moves away.
Tolonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jalovaara tried to counter with a leg kick but Tolonen avoided it.
Jalovaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalovaara.
And Tolonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Jalovaara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tolonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tolonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalovaara moves away.
As Tolonen backs away, Jalovaara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jalovaara takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
Jalovaara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tolonen.
Jalovaara misses with a two punch combination.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Tolonen as he checks the leg kick.
Jalovaara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jalovaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolonen misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Jalovaara as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Jalovaara moved away.
Tolonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jalovaara.
Tolonen scores with a takedown into Jalovaara's guard.
Jalovaara has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jalovaara slips under a jab.
Jalovaara slips a straight right by Tolonen.
Jalovaara looks for the body kick but Tolonen saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Jalovaara.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jalovaara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jalovaara throws a poor cross that misses
and Tolonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jalovaara missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Tolonen.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalovaara is just out of range.
Jalovaara cracks a nice hook into Tolonen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Jalovaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Jalovaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a wild body shot.
Tolonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jalovaara blocks it well.
Tolonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tolonen throws a solid leg kick but Jalovaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tolonen.
A little feinted left hand from Jalovaara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jalovaara works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara misses the shot to the body.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Jalovaara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tolonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jalovaara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tolonen.
Jalovaara throws a right and a left that Tolonen avoids nicely.
Tolonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jalovaara sprawls well. Jalovaara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tolonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara checks a leg kick nicely.
Tolonen throws a low kick but Jalovaara moves out of range easily.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalovaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara scores with a nice head shot.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but Tolonen moves out of range easily.
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolonen misses with a head kick.
Jalovaara shoots for a takedown but Tolonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jalovaara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Jalovaara lands.
Jalovaara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tolonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tolonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jalovaara looking for a guillotine here but Tolonen defends easily.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position but Tolonen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen slips nicely into half guard.
Tolonen trying to control the action but Jalovaara is working from the bottom.
Jalovaara wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tolonen is pressing down on Jalovaara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jalovaara is holding on for now.
Jalovaara wants to get back to full guard.
Jalovaara tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tolonen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tolonen tries to control but Jalovaara wriggling away.
Jalovaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jaska Jalovaara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tolonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jalovaara is not content to let Tolonen control the position.
A control attempt from Jalovaara but he's now mounted!
Tolonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara can't escape the position.
Jalovaara tries to lock up and control but Tolonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara is trying to escape the mount.
Tolonen controlling his opponent.
Jalovaara is squirming around, avoiding Tolonen's attempts to control the action.
Tolonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jalovaara is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tolonen trying to control but Jalovaara is having none of it.
Jalovaara tries to hold on but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen content just to control the position here.
Jalovaara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to control but Jalovaara wriggling away.
Tolonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tolonen looking to control but Jalovaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jalovaara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tolonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jalovaara can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amisviiksi Tolonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tolonen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 48:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amisviiksi Tolonen!
A victorious Amisviiksi Tolonen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thor - Let the Blood Run Red. Thai has chosen Town Called Malice as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Magn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magn.
Thai throws a fast counter high kick but Magn manages to duck under it in time.
Magn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magn throws a leg kick but Thai moved away.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Thai counter with a right hand.
Magn has closed the distance and engaged Thai in a clinch.
Thai cracks Magn with a nice body shot.
Thai blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Magn's head coaches at You call THAT wrestling?? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Thai misses.
Magn clinches up against the cage.
Thai is trying to maintain a safe position but Magn gets an underhook and turns Thai into the cage.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thai 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn throws a body kick that misses.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magn clinches.
Magn works on Thai's body with a couple of short punches.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Thai shrugs off.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Thai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thai's efforts to push away.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai throws a leg kick
and Magn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magn.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
A frustrated look appears on Thai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magn throws an elbow that misses.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magn lands a right hook to the body.
Einar Magn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thai throws the kick towards the body but Magn avoids it.
Magn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magn misses with a head kick.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magn, right into the meat.
Magn looks to land a body kick but Thai moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magn.
Magn lands a jab to the head.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
Thai flicks out a counter leg kick but Magn steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Magn misses the target.
Magn tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Magn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magn tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magn throws a front kick aimed at Thai's knee but Thai avoids it well.
Magn has Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Magn lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Muay Thai's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
Magn lands an elbow that stopped Thai in his tracks for a moment.
Magn stalling the fight.
Magn pushes off an throws an elbow but Thai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magn.
Thai is trying to break the clinch but Magn has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Magn.
Magn misses with the head strike.
Thai avoiding damage as Magn throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magn scores with a hook to the body. Thai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magn throws a big shot that misses.
Thai drops his hands momentarily and Magn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thai takes a swing at Magn's ribcage but misses.
Thai misses with a body shot.
Magn misses with an uppercut
and Thai counters with a leg kick.
Thai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn cracks Thai with a good jab.
Magn throws a wild body kick that Thai sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Magn.
Magn is looking to counter the offense by Thai and move into the clinch.
Magn tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magn checks a leg kick.
Magn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Thai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThai.
Thai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magn is out of range and Thai settles back down.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Einar Magn is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thai, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Thai.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
Thai throws a leg kick but Magn checks it.
Magn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thai keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai scores with a spinning back kick!
Magn sizes up Thai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The cut above Muay Thai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magn throws the kick towards the body but Thai avoids it.
Magn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magn in his tracks.
Thai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magn can pounce on him.
Magn misses with a wild body shot.
Thai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magn wants to clinch but Thai slips to the side
and Thai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magn misses with a straight right.
Magn rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thai wants to get back to striking at distance but Magn won't allow it.
Thai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Thai.
Magn lands a damaging elbow.
Thai misses with the head strike.
Magn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thai breaks the clinch.
Magn blocks a head kick by Thai.
Thai avoids a kick to the body.
Magn backing away here, and Thai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magn connects with a leg kick. Thai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magn throws a leg kick that misses.
Thai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magn. Magn obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn drops his hands momentarily and Thai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magn!
Thai misses with an uppercut.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Thai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magn lands a body shot.
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Magn.
Magn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Magn wants to clinch
and Magn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magn wants to clinch.
Magn misses with a leg kick.
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Magn has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muay Thai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muay Thai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Einar Magn!
A very excited looking Einar Magn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilju has chosen One Of These Mornings as his entrance music. Tuju Kilju has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilju counters with a body kick.
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Kilju saw it coming and moves away.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilju connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilju scores with a leg kick.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Kilju decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finch's guard.
Kilju looking to pass the guard.
Kilju throws a big right hand that misses.
Finch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kilju tries to free his leg and advance position but Finch is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilju.
Kilju sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kilju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully.
Kilju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finch controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kilju lands with a cross.
Kilju tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kilju checks the leg kick.
Kilju changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilju tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilju is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilju fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch thuds a left hand into Kilju's body.
A jab from Kilju does it's job there.
Kilju thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Kilju throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Kilju fakes the leg kick and cracks Finch in the body.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilju lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilju ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Kilju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Kilju.
Finch throws a head kick but Kilju moves out of range.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Kilju moves away and avoids it.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch wants to land a leg kick but Kilju is out of range.
Kilju with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
A head kick from Finch lands but Kilju takes it in his stride.
Kilju throws a lazy head kick
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilju scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Kilju loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
As Kilju looks to move away, Finch throws a big counter combo bu Kilju just gets out of the way.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Kilju lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilju has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilju.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Kilju.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilju off to one side.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Kilju scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kilju lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilju takes one to the side of the head.
Kilju blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Finch misses.
It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Kilju misses.
Kilju just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilju lands an overhand right.
Finch swings for the body but Kilju moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kilju misses.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kilju throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilju darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kilju throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finch is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finch manages to get to full guard.
Kilju throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch thumps Kilju with a low kick.
Kilju lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Finch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kilju counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilju scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilju moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilju appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finch looks for the body kick but Kilju saw that one coming.
A jab from Finch misses.
Kilju throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Kilju takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tuju Kilju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilju punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilju lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Jab from Kilju.
Kilju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Kilju's head.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away.
Finch misses with a head kick.
A big right from Kilju misses.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiljus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch moves away from the strike by Kilju.
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!
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Kilju thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilju. That's going to slow Finch down.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilju misses with a wild combination.
Kilju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilju connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilju finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Kilju scores with a nice strike.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilju.
Kilju throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Kilju only half commits.
Kilju tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Kilju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Kilju throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilju avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilju.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilju was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Kilju misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch is looking to wear down Kilju with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilju throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
Kilju ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Kilju tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilju lands a right hook to the body.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kilju. Finch shrugs it off though.
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!
Kilju throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Kilju saw it coming and moves away.
Kilju throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch cracks Kilju with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilju fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kilju.
Finch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kilju throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Kilju throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kilju moves into the clinch successfully.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Finch.
Kilju throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Kilju prevents a body shot from Finch.
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kilju has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Kilju.
Kilju misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilju tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Kilju back against the cage.
Kilju lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch tries a body shot but Kilju blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kilju fails to land.
Kilju lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finch or not.
A short left from Finch.
Kilju lands a body shot.
Finch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Finch manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilju is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilju throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilju throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Kilju off balance momentarily.
Kilju wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilju misses with a hook.
Kilju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilju throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch lands with a hook. Kilju tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finch staying out of range there.
Kilju on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilju feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finch's calf.
Kilju fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Kilju does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilju tries to clinch but Finch moves away
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilju takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Kilju counters with a series of strikes. Finch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
Kilju closes the distance and clinches.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilju.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch tries to throw a body punch but Kilju avoids it by throwing Finch back against the cage.
Kilju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilju checks a low kick from Finch.
A solid body kick from Finch.
Kilju tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Finch slips under a jab from Kilju.
Kilju throws a combination. Finch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilju.
Finch moves away from the strike by Kilju.
Kilju attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch lands with a nice combination. Kilju backs away looking to recover.
Kilju has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilju there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilju is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kilju counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Good work by Kilju as he checks the leg kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilju looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilju shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finch as he jumps to the side.
Finch thinks about countering with a body kick.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kilju.
Kilju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Kilju.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Kilju's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tuju Kilju just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finch feints a jab promting Kilju to slip. Finch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kilju slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kilju lands a body shot.
Kilju looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilju is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Kilju tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Kilju blocks a head kick by Finch.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Kilju manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kilju keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilju misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Kilju moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
Kilju looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilju.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilju moves away.
It seemed like Kilju was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilju to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilju jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kilju.
Finch explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilju's sensitive parts.
Kilju misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kilju.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Kilju.
Kilju scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Kilju pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Finch back to the cage. Kilju follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilju unleashes a big counter combination but Finch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kilju connects with a jab.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kilju lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilju is just out of range.
Kilju connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch tries to move into range but Kilju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilju.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Kilju lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Kilju misses the jab.
Finch scores with a jab. Kilju acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch takes a swing at Kilju's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilju! But no joy.
Nice body kick there by Finch.
Kilju misses with a leg kick
and Kilju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Kilju waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Kilju looking to score a takedown here. Finch is defending well but Kilju drives through and ends up in Finch's guard.
Finch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kilju off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilju tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch slips a straight right by Kilju.
Kilju blocks a jab.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Kilju is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Kilju throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilju moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Kilju throws a body kick that misses
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilju misses with a leg kick
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Kilju listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Kilju.
Kilju finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
Finch moves out of range as Kilju strikes.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilju. Kilju obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilju works over Finch's head and body with a nice combination.
Finch blocks a jab.
Kilju finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilju counters with a right hand to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Kilju saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilju checks a low kick from Finch.
Kilju misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kilju connects with a looping right hand.
Kilju scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kilju misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Finch slams his shin into Kilju's torso.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily.
Kilju fails with a takedown attempt.
Kilju connects with a looping right hand.
Kilju missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch jabs Kilju right on the nose. Kilju blinks but takes it well.
Kilju connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilju connects with the punch.
Kilju fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch moves out of range as Kilju strikes.
Kilju misses with a body shot.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilju. Kilju circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilju throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilju fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch throws out a leg kick but Kilju moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Kilju takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilju. That's going to slow Finch down.
Kilju lands a nice looking body kick.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Kilju misses.
Kilju throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kilju throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch staying out of range there.
Kilju connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Kilju misses.
Kilju throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a low kick, right behind Kilju 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Finch.
Finch throws a right and a left that Kilju avoids nicely.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilju fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilju closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finch pushes Kilju 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!
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Kilju's head but Kilju sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilju attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Kilju manages to avoid it.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiljus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch misses with a hook.
Kilju throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju avoids the body shot from Finch.
Kilju closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
Finch digs a right hand into Kilju's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilju's gas tank.
Finch blocking some punches.
Kilju lands a right hand.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilju.
Kilju tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Kilju misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch misses with some punches.
Kilju breaks from the clinch.
Kilju connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilju connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch tries to move into range but Kilju moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kilju connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kilju moves out of range easily.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Kilju counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kilju.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuju Kilju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kilju 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tuju Kilju!
Tuju Kilju is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Tuju Kilju rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Richmond Finch had this to say: 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. On his way into the cage it seems that Rafa Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rafa Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to chop away at Urskilz's legs.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Urskilz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Urskilz checks the leg kick.
Urskilz's corner calls for a 1-2. Urskilz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urskilz avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva is rocked!
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva cracks Urskilz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Urskilz misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Urskilz.
Urskilz lands a high kick!
Urskilz looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Ilafat Urskilz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urskilz throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Urskilz's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Urskilz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urskilz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Urskilz misses
and Urskilz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urskilz swinging wildly here.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urskilz avoids the head kick by Silva.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Urskilz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urskilz avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Urskilz.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urskilz throws a leg kick
and Silva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Urskilz really felt that one!
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Urskilz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Urskilz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Urskilz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Urskilz digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Urskilz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Donk. Silva catches Urskilz right on the button with a cross.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Urskilz shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Urskilz.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Urskilz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Urskilz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Urskilz is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Urskilz throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urskilz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Urskilz.
Urskilz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Urskilz gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Urskilz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be stalking Urskilz here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Urskilz drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafa Silva!
Our winner, Rafa Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joe Frazier enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier scores with a nice strike.
Tires defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Tires's shoulder, as Tires tries to avoid the shot.
Tires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tires throws a big shot that misses.
Tires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frazier, as that shot connected.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tires on the side of the head.
Tires throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frazier.
Tires scores with the left hand. Frazier knows he should have avoided that one.
Frazier cracks Tires with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tires looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tires ducks right into an uppercut from Frazier.
Frazier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frazier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tires.
Frazier motions for Tires to come forward. Frazier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier lands a jab to the nose.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tires misses with some punches.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frazier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tires has him pressed against the cage.
Tires pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Frazier on the inside.
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tires is defending well for now.
Tires tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Tires swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Tires.
Frazier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tires lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Tires.
A right hook to the body lands for Tires.
Tires tries a body shot but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tires lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tires avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tires is leaning against Frazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frazier looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tires lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tires creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frazier is rocked!
Tires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tires unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Frazier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tires is unloading with more strikes now! Frazier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Tires!
A victorious Brick Tires thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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