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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coaker Kluge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coaker Kluge!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kluge backs up against the cage.
Kluge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Kluge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kluge keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kluge controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adams tries for a kimura but Kluge is defending well.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kluge's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams throws an elbow but Kluge slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kluge is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Adams in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kluge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JR Adams!
A very excited looking JR Adams 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leija is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Original Nuttah. Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alfredo Leija 's chin.
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leija cracks Jṏhanssṏn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leija takes a swing at Jṏhanssṏn's ribcage but misses.
Leija connects with the punch.
It looks like Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has been cut.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jṏhanssṏn lands with an overhand left.
Leija throws a series of punches but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range.
No joy there for Leija , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jṏhanssṏn, as that shot connected.
It looks like Alfredo Leija has been cut.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to close the distance and clinch but Leija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leija lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Jṏhanssṏn scoring well with a low kick there.
Jṏhanssṏn fails with the takedown.
Jṏhanssṏn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leija .
Jṏhanssṏn backing away here, and Leija unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leija . That's going to slow Jṏhanssṏn down.
Jṏhanssṏn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jṏhanssṏn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, if Jṏhanssṏn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija wants to improve his position but Jṏhanssṏn is controlling well.
Leija trying to control here.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to advance position but Leija won't allow it.
Jṏhanssṏn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leija does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leija works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jṏhanssṏn looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jṏhanssṏn is working hard here to advance position.
Leija is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jṏhanssṏn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leija looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jṏhanssṏn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Leija . Jṏhanssṏn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Casacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casacci has chosen Serpente by SUBSONICA as his entrance music. Robert Mazzuca had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Mazzuca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Casacci!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzuca.
Casacci breaks from the clinch.
Casacci stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca avoids the body shot from Casacci.
Mazzuca misses with a hook. Casacci ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Casacci misses
and Casacci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Casacci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Casacci staying out of range there.
Mazzuca is looking to clinch but Casacci is avoiding it.
Casacci walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzuca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazzuca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Casacci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Casacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Casacci cracks a nice hook into Mazzuca's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzuca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Casacci checks it well.
Casacci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Casacci.
Casacci misses with a low kick.
Mazzuca tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazzuca throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzuca connects with a jab.
Casacci slips under a jab.
Mazzuca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazzuca staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Casacci.
Mazzuca blocks a jab.
Casacci throws out a loose jab but Mazzuca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzuca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Casacci lands a right hook to the body.
Casacci lands a jab to Mazzuca's midsection.
Mazzuca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzuca misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casacci looks to land a left hand but Mazzuca moved out of range nicely.
Casacci with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Mazzuca misses.
Casacci loads up on a big right hand but Mazzuca slips the punch.
Casacci misses with a straight left.
Mazzuca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Max Casacci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzuca moves out of range of the leg kick from Casacci.
Mazzuca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Casacci throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzuca moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Casacci blocks the leg kick.
Mazzuca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzuca moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mazzuca, right into the meat.
Casacci tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazzuca lands with a nice body punch.
Mazzuca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casacci.
Mazzuca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Casacci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Casacci blocks the low kick.
Mazzuca blocks the body kick.
Mazzuca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Casacci.
Casacci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzuca.
Casacci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazzuca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mazzuca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mazzuca lands with a right to the head.
Mazzuca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mazzuca scores with a shot to the side of Casacci's head.
Casacci will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mazzuca up against the cage.
Mazzuca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mazzuca throws a punch but it's blocked by Casacci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzuca blocking some punches.
Mazzuca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casacci can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzuca controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzuca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Mazzuca.
Casacci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzuca.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca working aggressively here.
Mazzuca is struggling to control the position.
Casacci slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mazzuca avoids the body shot from Casacci.
Mazzuca tried to counter with a leg kick but Casacci avoided it.
Mazzuca misses with a low kick.
Casacci lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Casacci chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazzuca can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Casacci.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzuca. That's going to slow Casacci down.
Casacci scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Casacci misses
and Mazzuca counters by clinching up.
Casacci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mazzuca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Casacci lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mazzuca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazzuca looking to stall.
Mazzuca blocks a body shot from Casacci.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzuca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casacci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca misses with the head strike.
Mazzuca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzuca stalling in the clinch but Casacci improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
Mazzuca can't find room to land a body shot as Casacci controls the action.
Casacci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca'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.
Casacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzuca looking to slow down the pace here.
Mazzuca struggles to land a body shot inside as Casacci controls his hands.
Casacci slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casacci.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzuca lands a shoulder strike.
Casacci tries to throw a body punch but Mazzuca avoids it by throwing Casacci back against the cage.
Mazzuca lands a body punch.
Casacci blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzuca fails to land.
Mazzuca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca prevents a body shot from Casacci.
Mazzuca lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzuca.
A head punch on the inside from Casacci fails to land.
Mazzuca blocks a body shot from Casacci.
Casacci breaks the clinch.
Mazzuca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Casacci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzuca throws a leg kick but Casacci moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Casacci misses.
Casacci throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mazzuca throws a head kick that misses.
Casacci thuds a left hand into Mazzuca's body.
Mazzuca cracks the inside of Casacci's front leg.
Casacci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzuca moves away.
Mazzuca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Casacci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Casacci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Casacci.
Casacci scores with a leg kick.
Casacci tries to move into range but Mazzuca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazzuca tries a low kick but Casacci avoids it.
Mazzuca ducks under a wild hook from Casacci.
Casacci looks to throw the jab but Mazzuca is out of range.
Max Casacci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casacci blocks the body kick.
Casacci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazzuca to score with a decent uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Casacci in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casacci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzuca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casacci lands with a nice combination. Mazzuca backs away looking to recover.
Casacci lands a really nice looking cross but Mazzuca seems unphased.
Casacci is looking to clinch.
Mazzuca throws a chopping leg kick but Casacci manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazzuca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Casacci is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Casacci.
Mazzuca lands a lovely overhand right.
Casacci cracks Mazzuca with an open hand slap.
Casacci misses with a body shot.
Casacci throws a head kick that half lands.
Casacci avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Casacci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzuca thuds his shin into the meat of Casacci's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Casacci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mazzuca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Casacci in his tracks.
Mazzuca moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazzuca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Casacci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mazzuca jabs Casacci right on the nose. Casacci blinks but takes it well.
Casacci lands a nice hook to Mazzuca's body. Mazzuca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Casacci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazzuca tries to clinch there but Casacci circles away.
It seemed like Casacci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick from Mazzuca lands but Casacci takes it in his stride.
Mazzuca misses with a leg kick.
Casacci scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazzuca should have avoided that one.
Casacci 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.
Mazzuca closes the distance and pushes Casacci back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzuca pushes Casacci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Casacci looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzuca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robert Mazzuca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazzuca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzuca pushes Casacci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzuca presses Casacci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Casacci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazzuca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Casacci has had enough of the clinch but Mazzuca keeps him there for the moment.
Mazzuca pushes Casacci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazzuca scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzuca gets through Casacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Casacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzuca scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazzuca lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzuca.
A shot in the inside from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casacci backwards.
Casacci is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzuca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Casacci or not.
Casacci is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzuca finish him?
Casacci blocks a body shot from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca struggles to land a body shot inside as Casacci controls his hands.
Casacci seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazzuca digs a right hand into Casacci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Casacci's gas tank.
Mazzuca lands an uppercut.
Mazzuca throws a punch but it's blocked by Casacci.
Mazzuca lands a right hand.
Casacci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazzuca has Casacci pressed against the cage.
Casacci lands with a right to the head.
Mazzuca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzuca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca drops Casacci onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Casacci is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mazzuca working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Mazzuca.
Casacci scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazzuca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzuca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mazzuca tries a body shot but Casacci blocks it.
Mazzuca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casacci backwards.
Mazzuca stalling.
Mazzuca struggles to land a body shot inside as Casacci controls his hands.
Casacci dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mazzuca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casacci backwards.
Mazzuca has a couple of punches blocked by Casacci.
Mazzuca throws a punch but it's blocked by Casacci.
A hook to the body from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casacci can do to turn this around?
Mazzuca misses with the head strike.
Casacci trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca stalling against the cage.
Mazzuca lands a body shot.
Mazzuca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzuca has a couple of punches blocked by Casacci.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzuca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Mazzuca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzuca gets through Casacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Casacci letting Mazzuca take a breather here.
Mazzuca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Casacci throws out a leg kick but Mazzuca moves out of range and Casacci only half commits.
Mazzuca throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mazzuca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Casacci sprawling to the canvas! Casacci rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mazzuca finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzuca circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Casacci tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mazzuca wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Mazzuca!
Robert Mazzuca decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailor comes to the cage accompanied by Sailing on the Seven Seas. Gregorovitsj has chosen Pink Panther Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sinbad Sailor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor 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.
Gregorovitsj needs to keep his hands up - Sailor had a free shot at his head there.
Sailor slips a straight right by Gregorovitsj.
Sailor slips a straight right by Gregorovitsj.
Sailor clinches up with Gregorovitsj and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailor.
Sailor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sailor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj throws a head punch that misses.
Gregorovitsj cracks Sailor with a nice body shot.
Sailor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sailor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Sailor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sailor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj can't find room to land a body shot as Sailor controls the action.
Sailor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sailor lands an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailor's elbow.
Sailor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Sailor.
Gregorovitsj lands an uppercut.
Sailor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gregorovitsj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sailor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj tries to land knees in the clinch but Sailor avoids the damage to the body.
Gregorovitsj has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sailor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gregorovitsj can turn it around.
Gregorovitsj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Gregorovitsj pushes off an throws an elbow but Sailor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sailor tries to throw a body punch but Gregorovitsj avoids it by throwing Sailor back against the cage.
Gregorovitsj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailor lands a right hand.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gregorovitsj.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sailor.
Gregorovitsj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sailor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregorovitsj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sailor.
Sailor lands a body punch.
A short right from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sailor.
Gregorovitsj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sailor tries to pull guard but Gregorovitsj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gregorovitsj throws a head punch that misses.
Sailor prevents a body shot from Gregorovitsj.
Sailor avoids the elbow strike from Gregorovitsj, against the cage.
Sailor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gregorovitsj uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailor looking for a guillotine here but Gregorovitsj defends easily.
Gregorovitsj is stalling in the full guard.
Sailor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gregorovitsj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sailor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregorovitsj has managed to get both his arms back between Sailor's legs - danger averted.
Gregorovitsj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gregorovitsj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sailor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregorovitsj has managed to get both his arms back between Sailor's legs - danger averted.
Sailor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregorovitsj defends well.
Sailor working for a triangle but Gregorovitsj defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gregorovitsj trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorovitsj advances to half guard.
Sailor is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregorovitsj.
Sailor regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Gregorovitsj's cut.
That's time! Sailor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Sailor moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sailor checks a leg kick.
Sailor blocks the body kick.
Sailor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gregorovitsj. Those never looked like landing.
Gregorovitsj lands a head kick. Sailor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sailor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice uppercut.
Sailor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sailor misses with the combination.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sailor is able to avoid easily.
Sailor tries to counter by clinching up but Gregorovitsj breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor has his takedown stuffed
and Gregorovitsj counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gregorovitsj wants to counter the offense by Sailor and move into the clinch position.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sailor throws an off balance right hand
and Gregorovitsj counters with a leg kick.
Sailor drives through with a takedown into Gregorovitsj's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sailor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sailor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Sailor from controlling successfully.
Sailor lands a couple of digs.
Gregorovitsj has his hands on Sailor's head, controlling the position.
Sailor with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sailor content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gregorovitsj has locked up a guillotine! Gregorovitsj's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sailor is holding on here and Gregorovitsj must be using up a lot of energy. Sailor has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gregorovitsj gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Gregorovitsj!
A determined Boris Gregorovitsj didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wherever I May Roam. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Konstantin Manison enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manison lands a nice hook to Kaunismieli's body. Kaunismieli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manison, pushing him back against the cage.
Manison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaunismieli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manison.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Manison is having none of it.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manison ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
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!
Manison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manison slips under a jab.
We've been told by Kaunismieli's head coaches at Do you even lift BRO? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaunismieli cracks Manison with a good jab.
It looks like Konstantin Manison has been cut.
Kaunismieli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli lands a hook that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
Manison tries to break free but Kaunismieli pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Manison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manison working hard to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manison blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Manison is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaunismieli has double underhooks.
Kaunismieli lands a hook that snaps the head of Manison backwards.
Manison is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaunismieli has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has Manison pressed against the cage, preventing Manison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kaunismieli has Manison pressed against the cage, preventing Manison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaunismieli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manison up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli is struggling to control the position.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Manison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaunismieli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manison can turn it around.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Manison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manison manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Manison.
Kaunismieli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Manison blocks the low kick.
Manison slips a jab and a cross from Kaunismieli.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manison scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a nice looking combination but Manison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Manison misses.
As Manison tries to get set, Kaunismieli tries to push him back and clinch up but Manison manages to avoid the attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manison, as that shot connected.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Manison.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Manison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Manison avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.
Manison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kaunismieli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Manison throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Manison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaunismieli.
Manison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli thuds his shin into the meat of Manison's side.
Manison throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Manison.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands a glancing blow to the side of Manison's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Manison clobbers Kaunismieli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manison might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Kaunismieli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manison ducks right into an uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Manison seems unphased.
Kaunismieli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manison misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaunismieli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manison misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli slips a jab and a cross from Manison.
Manison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manison misses with a hook.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Manison avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick but Manison moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Manison moves out of range.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manison takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Manison just manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaunismieli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaunismieli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manison backs up against the cage.
Manison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manison throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manison! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Manison seems unphased.
Manison throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Manison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manison checks it well.
Manison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manison moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Manison seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Manison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Manison lands with an overhand left.
Manison scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Manison. Those never looked like landing.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Manison slips the punch.
Manison is looking for the big counter here.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manison cracks Kaunismieli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaunismieli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manison.
Manison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Manison.
Manison misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaunismieli scores with a decent looking hook.
Manison swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantin Manison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli looks for the body kick but Manison saw that one coming.
Manison swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaunismieli tests Manison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manison misses the shot to the body.
Manison walks into a left hand.
Manison lands a nice hook to Kaunismieli's body. Kaunismieli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Manison does no damage.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Manison moved out of range nicely.
Manison swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
A jab from Manison misses.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli clinches up with Manison and pushes him back against the cage.
Manison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manison is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaunismieli has double underhooks.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manison being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Manison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Manison avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Manison breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli defending well as Manison loads up on a big left hand.
Manison throws a sloppy body shot
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manison sizes up Kaunismieli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaunismieli darts in and clinches Manison up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Manison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
Manison prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Manison can't break the clinch.
Manison working hard to break the clinch.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Manison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manison throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Manison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli throws a chopping leg kick but Manison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manison.
Manison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli scores with a jab. Manison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
A jab from Manison misses.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli lands with a good body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Manison ducked under it nicely.
Manison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manison is rocked!
Kaunismieli has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Manison blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manison's elbow.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Manison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manison.
No joy there for Manison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab. Manison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Manison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
Manison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manison is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
Manison drops his hands momentarily and Kaunismieli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Manison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Manison looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli jabs Manison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manison seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Manison lands a jab to Kaunismieli's midsection.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaunismieli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand underneath Manison's ribcage. Manison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Manison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaunismieli is stalling here.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manison can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Konstantin Manison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manison working hard to break the clinch.
Manison blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manison working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
A frustrated look appears on Manison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manison throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Manison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manison is trying to push Kaunismieli away but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaunismieli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaunismieli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manison's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manison.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaunismieli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sud Saming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami comes to the cage accompanied by The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Saming comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Omar Boulami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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184 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
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sud Saming!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulami misses with a body shot.
Saming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saming takes one to the side of the head.
Saming takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Saming has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boulami.
Boulami is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boulami changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saming misses with a straight right.
Boulami shoots in but Saming avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boulami has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brutal Force Training in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saming is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Boulami are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saming holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Saming takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ground and pound from Boulami seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Boulami is looking to take a break and control but Saming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Saming's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saming holding on.
Boulami is looking to take a break and control but Saming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boulami creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saming sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boulami in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saming prevents Boulami from improving position.
Boulami working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boulami in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saming is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Saming's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Boulami crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Boulami are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boulami with the ground and pound but Saming regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boulami seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boulami slips a nice elbow through Saming's hands, connecting with Saming's forehead.
Saming avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boulami.
Boulami is taking a breather. Saming says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saming is not content to let Boulami control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boulami not doing much here.
Saming wants to control but Boulami is keeping busy.
Saming is positioning himself well to prevent Boulami advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saming wants to get back to full guard.
Boulami 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.
Saming trying to hold on to Boulami's head to control him but Boulami postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boulami dives in for a single leg takedown but Saming sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saming misses the shot to the body.
Boulami misses with an uppercut
and Saming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulami is defended easily by Saming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saming.
Boulami fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saming shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boulami throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saming.
Boulami lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boulami throws out a loose jab but Saming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saming circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulami.
A little jabbing left from Saming on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boulami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saming moves away.
Boulami turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boulami misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boulami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saming.
Boulami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saming can do to turn this around?
Boulami scores with a body shot.
A big left from Boulami misses.
It seemed like Saming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saming throws a lazy right hand but Boulami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boulami scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Saming misses.
Boulami throws a body punch but Saming moves out of range.
Omar Boulami is winning the standup battle so far.
Boulami throws a jab but it's blocked by Saming.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Saming.
Saming throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami wants to land a leg kick but Saming is out of range.
Saming scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boulami doesn't seem bothered though.
Saming darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulami wants to clinch.
Boulami bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saming's head.
Boulami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saming.
A head kick misses from Boulami.
Saming throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boulami looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boulami jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saming throws a lazy right hand but Boulami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boulami throwing a counter right hand but Saming manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Saming 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saming tests Boulami's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boulami throws a looping overhand right but Saming ducks down to avoid it.
Saming is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boulami with a body shot.
Boulami cracks Saming with a good jab.
Boulami lands a nice shot that snaps Saming's head back.
Saming tries to keep at a distance but Boulami has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boulami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saming scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boulami misses with the head strike.
Saming lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Saming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saming lands a hook that snaps the head of Boulami backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Boulami.
Boulami misses with some punches.
Boulami decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saming tries to free his leg and advance position but Boulami is retaining full guard.
Boulami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saming looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saming trying to control but Boulami is working from the bottom.
Boulami looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Omar Boulami will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Boulami misses its intended target.
Boulami lands with a right hand.
Boulami lands a slapping body shot.
Omar Boulami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saming connects with a single shot there.
Boulami ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saming lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saming stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulami. Boulami gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saming! But no joy.
Boulami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saming.
Boulami lands a right hook to the body.
Saming takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulami manages to avoid it.
Boulami goes for a double leg but Saming avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saming continues to drive forward.
Boulami scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami tries to close the distance and clinch but Saming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boulami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boulami throws a combination that misses
and Saming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boulami throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Saming both land. Nice combination.
Saming walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saming checks a leg kick.
Saming chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boulami can pounce on him.
Saming slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saming! But no joy.
Saming 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.
Saming checks a low kick from Boulami.
Saming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulami.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sud Saming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saming takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boulami misses with a takedown attempt - Saming sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulami misses with an uppercut.
Boulami backing away here, and Saming unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boulami throws a lazy head kick
and Saming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Omar Boulami's cut is getting worse.
Saming looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulami is just out of range.
Boulami works Saming's body with a nice hook.
Boulami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saming.
Saming checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Saming releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boulami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saming at a distance.
Saming tests Boulami's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Omar Boulami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saming misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saming throws a hook but Boulami avoids it easily.
Saming slips under a jab from Boulami.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saming is able to avoid easily.
Sud Saming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saming throws a hook to the side of Boulami's head but Boulami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boulami misses with a takedown attempt - Saming sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boulami slips a straight right by Saming.
Boulami uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saming.
Boulami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saming.
Saming gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boulami avoids the head kick by Saming.
Boulami walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boulami tries for a takedown but Saming circles away easily
and Saming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boulami looks to score with a jab to the body but Saming is just out of range.
Saming is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boulami with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boulami fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saming on the side of the head.
Boulami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boulami.
Boulami misses with a body shot.
Boulami dives in for a single leg takedown but Saming sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saming manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saming moves out of range of the strikes.
Saming smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boulami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Saming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boulami. Saming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boulami tries to land a front kick but Saming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saming lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omar Boulami.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boulami, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by frenzal rhomb - Mum changed the locks. Dōraku has chosen Ides Of Light - Jucifer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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201 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dōraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dōraku misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks Dōraku with an open hand slap.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dōraku.
Dōraku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith wants to improve his position but Dōraku is controlling well.
Smith keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dōraku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith won't allow Dōraku to pass to mount.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dōraku throws a big elbow that misses.
Dōraku throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dōraku is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dōraku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dōraku wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith lands a high kick!
Good shot there by Dōraku.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dōraku.
Dōraku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dōraku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith backing away here, and Dōraku unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Dōraku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dōraku in his tracks.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dōraku throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith jabs Dōraku right on the nose. Dōraku blinks but takes it well.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dōraku lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Dōraku with an uppercut!
Dōraku clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dōraku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith avoids the head kick by Dōraku.
A big left from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku misses the jab.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Smith avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Dōraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dōraku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Smith misses.
Dōraku throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dōraku on the side of the head.
Dōraku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dōraku connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Dōraku is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dōraku.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Dōraku checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dōraku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith punishes Dōraku's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Smith.
Dōraku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dōraku throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dōraku.
Dōraku throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dōraku on the side of the head.
Dōraku connects with the punch.
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!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku misses with a hook.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dōraku finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Dōraku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dōraku's sensitive parts.
Smith moves away from the strike by Dōraku.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dōraku was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Dōraku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dōraku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dōraku blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith staying out of range there.
Dōraku tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Dōraku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith drives through and clinches with Dōraku against the cage.
Dōraku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dōraku blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith stalls.
Dōraku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dōraku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dōraku lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Dōraku in close to prevent any damage.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dōraku has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Dōraku stops Smith from standing up.
Dōraku trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Dōraku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dōraku from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dōraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tests Dōraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dōraku looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Dōraku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dōraku cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dōraku feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Dōraku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Dōraku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab when Dōraku was well out of range.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Dōraku's defenses.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
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 Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Dōraku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dōraku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith avoids the head kick by Dōraku.
A jab from Smith misses.
Dōraku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Dōraku misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Dōraku's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Dōraku misses.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dōraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Dōraku misses the jab.
Dōraku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dōraku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dōraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dōraku. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dōraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dōraku.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dōraku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dōraku cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dōraku fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a hook.
Dōraku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Dōraku.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dōraku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dōraku dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dōraku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws a leg kick but Dōraku sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dōraku throws out a powerful jab.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dōraku blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dōraku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dōraku avoids a kick to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dōraku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith misses with a hook.
And Dōraku tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dōraku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands a front kick.
Dōraku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dōraku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dōraku throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Dōraku.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith thuds his right hand into Dōraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Joe Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Niten Dōraku had this to say: 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tappenahomma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tatanka. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappenahomma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Centurion is looking to slow Tappenahomma down with leg kicks.
Centurion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Tappenahomma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tappenahomma defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
Centurion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Centurion looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Centurion throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Centurion moves out of range.
Centurion looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Centurion's shoulder, as Centurion tries to avoid the shot.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Centurion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Centurion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tappenahomma can pounce on him.
Centurion scores with a decent looking hook.
Centurion misses with a left hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Centurion ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tappenahomma on the side of the head.
Centurion dodges the punch combination from Tappenahomma.
Centurion scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Centurion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tappenahomma under the eye.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Centurion avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with low kicks.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Centurion thinks about the counter body kick.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tappenahomma.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy right hand but Centurion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tappenahomma's calf.
Tappenahomma 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion throws the kick towards the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Centurion lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centurion lands a really nice looking cross but Tappenahomma seems unphased.
Centurion swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Centurion misses with a straight left.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Centurion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Centurion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Centurion blocks a leg kick.
Centurion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping left.
Tappenahomma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma jabs at Centurion's body.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Centurion checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Centurion.
Centurion looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Nice shot by Centurion.
Centurion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Centurion blocks a leg kick.
Centurion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Centurion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Centurion lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Centurion cracks a nice hook into Tappenahomma's ribs.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma lands a nice hook to Centurion's body. Centurion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Centurion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Centurion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Centurion avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma moves forwards but Centurion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Centurion scores with a nice strike.
Centurion throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Centurion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tappenahomma under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Centurion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Tappenahomma misses its intended target.
Centurion takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Centurion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Centurion blocks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma motions for Centurion to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Centurion saw that one coming.
Centurion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Centurion throws a front kick that sends Tappenahomma stumbling back into the cage.
Centurion lands a nice shot that snaps Tappenahomma's head back.
Tappenahomma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Centurion throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centurion connects with a single shot there.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Tappenahomma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot
and Centurion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tappenahomma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Centurion misses with a leg kick.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body shot.
Tappenahomma walks into a left hand.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carlos Centurion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Tappenahomma catches Centurion right on the button with a cross.
Centurion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Centurion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Centurion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tappenahomma digs a good hook to Centurion's body.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Centurion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Centurion misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Centurion throws a jab when Tappenahomma was well out of range.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Centurion checks it well.
Tappenahomma throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tappenahomma scores with the left hand. Centurion knows he should have avoided that one.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
Centurion throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Centurion scores with a sloppy right hand. Tappenahomma should have avoided that one.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Tappenahomma's side.
Centurion is looking to land body kicks.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centurion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Centurion is predictable there
and Centurion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Centurion scores with a shot to the body.
Centurion misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tappenahomma fails to land with a series of punches.
Centurion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Centurion under the eye.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Centurion swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Centurion throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Centurion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Centurion works Tappenahomma's body with a nice hook.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick.
Centurion feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Centurion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Centurion avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
Centurion throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tappenahomma counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Centurion as he checks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the body punch
and Centurion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Centurion.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Centurion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Centurion. That's going to slow Tappenahomma down.
Centurion lands with an uppercut that bounces Tappenahomma off the cage and back into range.
Centurion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Centurion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Centurion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Centurion's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Centurion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tappenahomma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Centurion counters with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Centurion.
Tappenahomma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Centurion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tappenahomma if he has to take too many more of those.
Centurion moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.
Centurion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Centurion throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Centurion staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma loads up on a big right hand but Centurion slips the punch.
Centurion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tappenahomma tries to move into range but Centurion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Centurion throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tappenahomma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Centurion thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Centurion throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Centurion scores with a leg kick.
Centurion tries a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tappenahomma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tappenahomma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Centurion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Centurion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Centurion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Centurion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tappenahomma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tappenahomma scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
Centurion connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma with a jab.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Centurion's shoulder, as Centurion tries to avoid the shot.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Centurion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappenahomma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tappenahomma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centurion misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice kick to the body.
Centurion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Centurion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Centurion blocks it.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Centurion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Centurion throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion scores with the left hand. Tappenahomma knows he should have avoided that one.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
Centurion misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
A low kick from Centurion is predictable there
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Centurion thinking.
Centurion thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Centurion lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Centurion walks into a jab.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
Tappenahomma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Centurion moved away.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Centurion blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Centurion circles away quickly and effectively.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
Centurion misses with a body kick.
Centurion tries a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Centurion throws a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick nicely.
Tappenahomma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Centurion is able to avoid easily.
Centurion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion connects with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Centurion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range and Centurion settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tappenahomma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Centurion lands a nice looking body shot.
Centurion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma throws a wild body kick that Centurion sees coming a mile off.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Centurion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Centurion, as that shot connected.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Centurion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tappenahomma's knee momentarily.
Centurion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Centurion moved out of range.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Centurion.
Centurion slips a jab from Tappenahomma.
Centurion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tappenahomma with a body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a push kick but Centurion slaps the foot to one side.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick, looking for Centurion's leg but Centurion calmly moves out of range.
Tappenahomma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Centurion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Centurion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Centurion is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Centurion moves away.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
Centurion wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Centurion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Centurion misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion lands with a cross.
Tappenahomma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Jab by Centurion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma throws a poor cross that misses
and Centurion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Centurion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Centurion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.
Centurion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Knees to the body from Centurion.
Centurion lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Centurion.
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
Centurion lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Centurion misses with a knee strike.
Centurion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tappenahomma is defending well for now.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Centurion misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Centurion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Centurion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tappenahomma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Centurion is defending well for now.
Centurion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Centurion lands a damaging elbow.
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Centurion trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tappenahomma.
Centurion missing with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Centurion uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands with a right to the head.
Carlos Centurion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Centurion blocks the elbow strike.
Centurion swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centurion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Centurion shrugs off.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tappenahomma managing to block the knees to the body from Centurion.
Tappenahomma takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Centurion backwards.
A shot in the inside from Centurion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Centurion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappenahomma is looking to slow Centurion down with leg kicks.
Tappenahomma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Centurion moves out of range.
A slow jab from Centurion misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
Centurion scores with a nice right hand.
Tappenahomma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma scores with a spinning back kick!
Centurion throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Centurion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Centurion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion lands a jab.
Centurion misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Centurion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Centurion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tappenahomma's hands.
Nice shot by Centurion.
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Centurion was well out of range.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centurion.
Centurion throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
Centurion thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Tappenahomma.
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!
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Centurion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot.
Tappenahomma pushes Centurion away with a front kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy right hand but Centurion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Centurion checks it.
Tappenahomma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Centurion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Centurion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Centurion.
Tappenahomma takes one to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Centurion connects with a solid leg kick.
Centurion lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tappenahomma darts in and clinches Centurion up against the cage.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Centurion blocks it.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Centurion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Centurion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Centurion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tappenahomma blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries a knee to the head but Centurion blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Centurion.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Centurion.
Tappenahomma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Centurion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Centurion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tappenahomma is defending well for now.
Centurion avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma dodges an elbow strike from Centurion.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Centurion throws an elbow but misses.
Centurion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Centurion scores a nice knee to the body.
Tappenahomma managing to block the knees to the body from Centurion.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tappenahomma managing to block the knees to the body from Centurion.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Centurion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tappenahomma is defending well for now.
A short right from Centurion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Centurion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Centurion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Centurion.
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Centurion.
Well Centurion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
Carlos Centurion is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sirens kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson avoids the head kick by Schelokov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schelokov, right into the meat.
Ragnarson dives in and grabs Schelokov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schelokov pushes down on Ragnarson's head and hops out.
Ragnarson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schelokov.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schelokov trying to control but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schelokov defending well though.
Ragnarson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schelokov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schelokov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schelokov wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnarson preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
Schelokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnarson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schelokov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schelokov's head.
Ragnarson working some strikes from top position.
Schelokov is rocked!
Ragnarson loads up on a big left hand. Schelokov felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ragnarson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Schelokov can't hide his disappointment, as Ragnarson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
After winning the bout, Gustav Ragnarson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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