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UPG 15: Quarrel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Conquistador. Luke Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Banner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner drops Walker with a beautiful combination! Walker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banner is looking for the KO!
It looks like Luke Walker has been cut.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Banner flashes Walker a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Walker's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Walker crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Banner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Banner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kk Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer's entrance music is scooby doo. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spong's choice of entrance music: The Cure - A Forest. Chance Spong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kk Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brewer. That's going to slow Spong down.
Spong swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spong digs a good hook to Brewer's body.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brewer controlling Spong's posture.
Brewer keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Brewer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brewer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer is controlling Spong's posture.
Spong controlling from the top position.
Brewer trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Brewer circles away.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Brewer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Spong cracks the inside of Brewer's front leg.
Brewer tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brewer.
Brewer dives in and scores a takedown into Spong's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer tries to free his leg and advance position but Spong is retaining full guard.
Spong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brewer's guard.
Brewer can't keep his opponent in guard - Spong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brewer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spong's back!
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!
Good control from Brewer.
Brewer looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Spong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Spong is looking for a way out.
Brewer is hanging on to Spong's back as he tries to escape.
Brewer not allowing Spong to control his hands.
Spong tries to roll but Brewer sticks to his back.
Spong turns into Brewer and is now in his guard.
Spong is looking to advance position but Brewer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spong is squirming around, avoiding Brewer's attempts to control the action.
Brewer avoids the attempt from Spong to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Spong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brewer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Brewer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brewer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spong on his heels. He'll look to pass Spong's guard now, I'm sure.
Brewer lands a couple of elbows.
Brewer trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
Spong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brewer.
Spong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brewer with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer is looking to work some ground and pound but Spong has wrist control.
Brewer content to stall in guard here.
Brewer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong keeping full guard, as Brewer tries to pass.
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brewer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brewer controls the pace.
Brewer won't allow Spong to sweep him here.
Brewer is working Spong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brewer has passed into side control.
Spong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brewer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong is trying to get back to half guard.
Brewer trying to control the position but Spong is working away.
Spong tries to improve position but can't.
Brewer looks up at the clock and then as Spong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brewer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brewer wants to control but Spong is keeping him busy.
Brewer is trying to get an arm triangle but Spong is defending well.
Brewer wants to control but Spong is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Spong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brewer scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to buck Brewer off but Brewer is having none of it.
Brewer lands some shots froms side control.
Spong is trying to improve his position.
Brewer trying to control the position but Spong is working away.
Brewer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brewer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spong is trying to get back to half guard.
Spong taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Spong is trying to improve his position.
Brewer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Spong is looking for a sweep.
Brewer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Spong stops Brewer from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Brewer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brewer lands an elbow.
Brewer trying to control the position but Spong is working away.
Spong can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Brewer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brewer connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brewer.
Spong with the counter takedown but Brewer avoids it easily.
Brewer throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer moves into range and clinches up with Spong.
Brewer taking a breather.
Brewer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brewer is defending well.
Spong tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer is pressed up against the cage. Spong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brewer down to the mat. Brewer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brewer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Brewer catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer rushes Spong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brewer prevents it.
Kk Brewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Spong.
Spong has Brewer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brewer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brewer tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Brewer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brewer wants a takedown but no success here.
Spong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brewer prevents it.
Brewer gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong has clasped his hands together around Brewer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Spong controlling the position.
Brewer is trying to control Spong's posture but Spong avoids it.
Brewer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spong off and has taken his back!
Chance Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong is trying to break free.
Brewer tightening his grip on Spong, looking for the choke.
Brewer missing with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Spong right now.
Spong is still trying to improve position.
Brewer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kk Brewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Will Brewer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Spong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brewer's guard. Nice work there by Spong.
Kk Brewer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spong won't allow Brewer to pass to mount.
Spong is trying to get back to full guard.
Spong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spong wants to get back to full guard.
Brewer is keen to just control but Spong is a slippery customer.
Spong is looking for a sweep. Brewer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brewer controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Brewer manages to pass to mount!
Brewer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spong is desperately trying to improve his position but Brewer has a good base and remains in mount.
Spong gets back to half guard.
Brewer is taking a breather. Spong 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.
Brewer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kk Brewer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brewer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Brewer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funky Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funky Punch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Dozer's chin.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dozer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funky Punch!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Punch does no damage.
Dozer closes the distance and clinches.
Punch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dozer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Punch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dozer shoots in and gets a takedown into Punch's guard.
Punch wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punch scores with a one two! Dozer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Frank Dozer has been cut.
Dozer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Punch's guard.
Dozer throws an elbow that misses. Punch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dozer's guard. Nice move by Punch!
Punch told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Punch wants to pass the guard but Dozer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dozer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punch stops Dozer from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dozer pulls Punch in close to his closed guard and prevents Punch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dozer is wriggling around but Punch manages to pass to half guard.
Dozer wants to get back to full guard.
Punch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dozer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Punch is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dozer is trying to maintain the position but Punch is very close to passing his half guard.
Punch wants to stand up but Dozer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Punch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Punch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Punch. No joy for Dozer on that attempt.
Punch connects with a crisp jab.
Punch drives through and clinches with Dozer against the cage.
Dozer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dozer tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Punch as he connects with a hook.
Funky Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dozer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Punch lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dozer. Punch pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Funky Punch!
Funky Punch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renner has chosen God Particle as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Young One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One tries to bum rush Renner with a series of wild strikes but Renner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
One misses the jab.
Renner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Renner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Renner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as One sprawls well. One wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Renner gets slowly back to his feet.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
One throws a sloppy body shot
and Renner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One misses with a straight left.
A left lands for One.
One slips under a jab from Renner.
As Renner looks to move away, One throws a big counter combo but Renner just gets out of the way.
One scores with a hook.
One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
One lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Renner at a distance.
One throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
One thows a left - swing and a miss!
One gets caught napping as Renner dives in and scores a takedown. One manages to retain guard.
One is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner chips away with some ground and pound.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
One looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
One is trying to control the position but Renner postures up.
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Renner defends well.
Renner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
One looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Renner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One moves into full guard.
One is trying to control the position but Renner postures up.
One has momentary wrist control but Renner slips an elbow through the middle.
One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Renner wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Renner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
One misses with an uppercut.
Renner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renner is trying hard to land a takedown here. One sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Young One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
One misses with an uppercut. Renner saw that one coming.
Renner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
One checks a leg kick nicely.
Renner shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Renner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young One dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
One throws a hook but Renner blocks it.
One missing with a left hand there. Renner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Renner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young One is winning the standup battle so far.
Renner with a lazy takedown attempt
and One counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renner connects with the punch.
Renner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Renner.
The fighters circling - One throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Renner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Renner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Renner is just out of range.
One misses with a body punch
and Renner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
One throws a looping overhand right but Renner ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner staying out of range there.
Renner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Renner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and One counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renner thinking.
Young One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Renner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Renner on the ground.
Renner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
One is trying to keep Renner in close.
Renner preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One looking to control but Renner passes into half guard.
Renner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Renner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Renner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jeremy Renner has got the better of the ground game so far.
One wants to improve his position but Renner is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Renner there.
Renner uses his free foot to push down on One's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for One.
One is trying desperately to improve position.
Renner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Renner avoids the attempt from One to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One working to try and regain half guard.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.
One wants to control but Renner is having none of it.
Renner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
One wants to control but Renner is having none of it.
Renner dominating with strikes here.
One really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Renner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Renner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Renner.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Renner.
Renner grinds an elbow into One's temple.
One takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner cracks One with a big elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Renner grinds an elbow into One's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner working the head with strikes.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Renner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
One pushes Renner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Renner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
One holding on.
One is trying to work for a sweep but Renner has mounted him!
Renner lands a nice shot to the head.
Renner lands a nice shot to the head.
One taking shots to the head.
Renner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
One tries to get back to half guard but can't.
One wants to hold on but Renner pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner lands with some strikes.
One taking shots to the head.
One is rocked!
Renner postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have One in real trouble here! The ref calls for One to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Renner!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Renner 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Gruzinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruzinsky comes into the arena with Россия blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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26
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Gruzinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky misses with a few strikes there.
Hayha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Gruzinsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Hayha as he connects with a hook.
Gruzinsky looks to land a right hand but Hayha moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hayha! But no joy.
Hayha misses with a kick to the body
and Gruzinsky counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hayha! Gruzinsky lets Hayha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hayha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha throws the left hand but Gruzinsky avoids the punch easily.
Hayha is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruzinsky finish him?
Gruzinsky scores with the left hand. Hayha knows he should have avoided that one.
Gruzinsky cracks Hayha with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hayha tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gruzinsky pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hayha is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Gruzinsky!
Our winner, Roman Gruzinsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Burgundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity feints and then cracks Burgundy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burgundy down.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Burgundy throws a wild body kick that Gravity sees coming a mile off.
Burgundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravity checks a low kick from Burgundy.
Burgundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravity.
Gravity slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Gravity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Burgundy.
Gravity checks a leg kick.
Gravity lands a nice shot that snaps Burgundy's head back.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Gravity throwing a counter right hand but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Gravity clinches up against the cage.
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!
Gravity has a couple of punches blocked by Burgundy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgundy.
Burgundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burgundy's efforts to push away.
Gravity keeps control of Burgundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a left hand.
Burgundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gravity lands a right hand.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgundy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gravity.
Burgundy working aggressively here.
Gravity misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravity working aggressively here.
Gravity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Gravity lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravity lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravity lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravity prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Gravity has a couple of punches blocked by Burgundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Gravity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gravity scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity misses with a body punch.
Gravity misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgundy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gravity swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravity works on Burgundy's body with a couple of short punches.
Burgundy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burgundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravity.
Gravity has Burgundy pressed against the cage, preventing Burgundy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy tried to score with a low kick but Gravity checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravity gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gravity lands a shoulder strike.
Gravity lands a left hand.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Gravity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gravity lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gravity.
Gravity avoids the elbow strike from Burgundy, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
A right hook to the body lands for Gravity.
Gravity tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Gravity back against the cage.
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravity misses with a punch on the inside.
Gravity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy lands with a right to the head.
Gravity misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy throws a head punch that misses.
Gravity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravity lands a hook that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gravity working aggressively here.
Burgundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gravity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Gravity misses its target.
Gravity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Gravity.
Gravity misses with a low kick.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Gravity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burgundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gravity connects with a looping right hand.
Gravity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burgundy is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgundy lands a left and a right that send Gravity crashing to the mat, dazed. Burgundy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Gary Gravity has been cut.
Gravity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravity lands a nice hook to Burgundy's body. Burgundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Gravity moved out of range.
Gravity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burgundy's head backwards.
Burgundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gravity finish him?
BOOM! Gravity lands a beautiful left hook that drops Burgundy. Burgundy tries to recover but Gravity is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Burgundy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Gravity!
An out of breath Gary Gravity thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Warfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon Warfist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Warfist. No joy for Mutou on that attempt.
Warfist only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warfist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mutou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warfist throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control.
Warfist is looking to reverse the position.
Mutou trying to control the position but Warfist is working away.
You can see the frustration on Warfist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou grinds an elbow into Warfist's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mutou off and has taken his back!
Good control from Warfist.
Mutou tries to break free.
Mutou 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.
I would not like to be Mutou right now.
Mutou tries to roll but Warfist sticks to his back.
Warfist really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mutou.
Mutou breaks Warfist's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Warfist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warfist is pulling down on Mutou's head to control his posture.
Warfist wants to sweep but no luck.
Warfist looking to control.
Mutou cracks Warfist with a solid left hand.
Mutou postures up in Warfist's guard and throws a big left but Warfist blocks it.
Mutou won't allow Warfist to sweep him here.
Mutou looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warfist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warfist's head.
Mutou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Warfist blocks nicely.
Mutou trying to control but Warfist is working from the bottom.
Warfist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mutou wants to improve his position but Warfist is controlling well.
Warfist wants to free his trapped foot but Mutou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mutou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou wants to control but Warfist is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warfist tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mutou.
Warfist tries to pass to full mount but Mutou defends it.
Mutou is looking to improve his position.
Mutou gets full guard.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warfist's guard.
Warfist is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warfist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warfist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warfist was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Warfist slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warfist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warfist throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou tries for a takedown but Warfist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warfist stuffs the takedown.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warfist as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Warfist.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Warfist shows good takedown defense.
Mutou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mutou won't allow Warfist to sweep him here.
Mutou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warfist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou being controlled here momentarily.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Warfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Warfist keeps moving.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Warfist wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Warfist keeps moving.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Warfist has wrist control.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Warfist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Warfist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mutou is proving hard to escape from.
Warfist won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou is working hard here to advance position.
Warfist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mutou is proving hard to escape from.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warfist manages to get himself to full guard.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Warfist's brow.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warfist working a defensive guard here.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warfist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou cracks Warfist with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warfist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Warfist is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Warfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warfist trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Warfist keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mutou looks for a takedown but Warfist sprawls well.
Warfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warfist tries to avoid it but Mutou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warfist to the ground. Warfist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warfist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warfist looks to land a body kick but Mutou moved away.
Mutou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warfist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warfist wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warfist cracks Mutou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Warfist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dragon Warfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Warfist.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown but Warfist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mutou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warfist leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warfist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mutou shoots in but Warfist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragon Warfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfist throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Warfist is predictable there
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutou.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutou.
Warfist is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control.
Warfist manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Warfist has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Warfist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mutou tries to reverse the position but Warfist maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Warfist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mutou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mutou wants to control but Warfist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warfist performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in Humboldt Park Elite Gym inform me that Warfist has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Warfist decides to stand and escape the position.
Warfist wants to clinch but Mutou slips to the side
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Warfist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Warfist!
Warfist won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Dragon Warfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warfist manages to get himself to full guard.
Warfist keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Keiji Mutou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mutou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warfist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mutou passes into half guard.
Mutou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dragon Warfist.
I think Mutou has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
A determined Keiji Mutou 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illumi De Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Illumi De Medici has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Illumi De Medici seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Illumi De Medici!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns connects with a body shot.
De Medici keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Medici throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Medici.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by De Medici.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
De Medici has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for De Medici.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns swinging wildly here.
De Medici lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but De Medici swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns scores with the left hand. De Medici knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Medici misses with a head kick.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
De Medici quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Medici quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
De Medici lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Medici throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Medici misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns lands a jab to De Medici's midsection.
Burns looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. De Medici does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Medici throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
De Medici uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Burns.
De Medici thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns moves forwards but De Medici connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Medici takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as De Medici blocks the leg kick.
De Medici lands a front kick.
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Medici can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
De Medici blocks a body shot from Burns.
De Medici tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Medici.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Medici lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses with some punches.
De Medici misses with the head strike.
De Medici lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Medici.
De Medici lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns clinches.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns fails to pull guard.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns being controlled against the cage.
De Medici presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, De Medici scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a left hand.
De Medici wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Burns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Medici slips a jab from Burns.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses De Medici's front leg but catches the back leg as De Medici tries to avoid it.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Medici throws a big shot that misses.
De Medici's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.
De Medici on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Medici scores with a jab to the head.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns tries to clinch but De Medici is having none of it.
De Medici misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
De Medici seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Medici connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns tries to clinch but De Medici moves out of range.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Medici can pounce on him.
De Medici tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Medici takes a step back to recover.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Burns looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
De Medici is looking to counter punch.
De Medici tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
De Medici lands a slapping body shot.
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Medici fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
Illumi De Medici is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns throws a hook to the side of De Medici's head but De Medici sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and De Medici tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
De Medici tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.
De Medici doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns shoots for a takedown but De Medici saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Medici is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burns feints and then cracks De Medici's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Medici down.
Burns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns gets a clinch.
Brian Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
De Medici pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Medici's hands.
Brian Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Medici misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
De Medici takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Medici.
De Medici moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Medici throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
De Medici lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Medici catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns slips under a jab from De Medici.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Medici feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
De Medici misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
De Medici wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Medici. That one must have hurt.
De Medici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De Medici misses with a body kick.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Medici defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Medici as he jumps to the side.
De Medici takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns scores with a jab. De Medici acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Medici walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici slips under a jab from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Medici lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Medici has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Medici and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Medici walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends De Medici's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as De Medici blocks the leg kick.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Medici checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Burns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Burns misses.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
De Medici breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Medici throws a head kick that misses.
Burns with a jab.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Illumi De Medici has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a low kick.
De Medici throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Medici with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
De Medici misses with a kick to the body.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burns misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Medici. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Medici throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns digs a good body shot into De Medici's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Medici misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Medici working aggressively here.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of De Medici's head.
De Medici swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Medici.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Medici misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns prevents a body shot from De Medici.
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Medici throws a shot to the body.
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Medici to the ground. Burns is now in De Medici's guard.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Burns!
Brian Burns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Adama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham throws a series of punches but Adama avoids them all with ease.
Adama is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adama throws a sloppy head kick and Rackham moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Rackham.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
A head kick misses from Adama.
A head kick by Adama misses
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adama clinches with his opponent.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adama misses with a knee strike.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adama lands an elbow inside.
Adama lands a damaging elbow.
Adama tries a knee to the head but Rackham blocks it.
Adama told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adama throws an elbow but misses.
Adama crunches a lovely knee into Rackham's ribcage.
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!
Rackham takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jack Rackham has been cut.
Adama keeps control of Rackham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama crunches a lovely knee into Rackham's ribcage.
Adama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adama avoids it.
Adama scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Adama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adama managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham breaks the clinch.
Adama is looking to clinch.
Adama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rackham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rackham throws a one two combo.
Rackham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adama throws a head kick that misses
and Rackham counters with a left and a right that stings Adama.
It looks like William Adama has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Adama avoids them all with ease.
A lazy body kick from Adama
and Rackham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adama looks to land a body kick but Rackham moved away.
Adama moves in looking to clinch but Rackham pushes him off.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Adama moves out of range.
Adama tries to counter with a clinch but Rackham shakes him off and moves away.
Rackham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab lands there for Rackham.
Adama throws a head kick that misses.
Adama tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham blocks a head kick by Adama.
Adama misses with a head kick.
A jab from Adama misses.
Rackham thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rackham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rackham tests Adama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adama is rocked!
Rackham and Adama are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Rackham throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Adama into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Rackham knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatzikomninos misses with a wild body shot.
Chatzikomninos cracks the inside of Aye's front leg.
Chatzikomninos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chatzikomninos slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chatzikomninos! But no joy.
Chatzikomninos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aye circles away quickly and effectively.
Aye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chatzikomninos throws out the jab.
Chatzikomninos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chatzikomninos scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chatzikomninos throws an overhand right that lands on Aye's shoulder, as Aye tries to avoid the shot.
Chatzikomninos moves out of range as Aye strikes.
Aye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chatzikomninos counters with a nice uppercut.
Chatzikomninos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chatzikomninos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chatzikomninos momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Chatzikomninos.
Aye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chatzikomninos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Aye throws a big shot that misses.
Chatzikomninos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aye misses the shot to the body.
Aye throws a leg kick
and Chatzikomninos counters with a stiff right hand.
Chatzikomninos throws a lazy right hand but Aye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination that misses
so Aye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep but no luck.
Aye stops Chatzikomninos from standing up.
Chatzikomninos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chatzikomninos, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aye scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Chatzikomninos wants to hit a switch here but Aye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chatzikomninos there!
Aye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos is trying to escape the mount.
Chatzikomninos tries to hold on but Aye pushes him away.
Chatzikomninos tries to reverse the position but Aye maintains control.
Aye looking to secure an arm triangle but Chatzikomninos defends it well.
Chatzikomninos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye lands a couple of good shots and Chatzikomninos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aye gets his hands free as Chatzikomninos looks to control.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand back up.
Chatzikomninos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Chatzikomninos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chatzikomninos trying to get back to his feet but Aye is in full control for now.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the hands but Aye won't let him.
Chatzikomninos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aye off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to his feet but Aye has full control of the position and if anything, Chatzikomninos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Aye looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Chatzikomninos is in bad spot here.
Aye is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Chatzikomninos up.
Aye not allowing Chatzikomninos to control his hands.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet.
Aye keeps control of the position as Chatzikomninos tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogan Aye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aye. Chatzikomninos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chatzikomninos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the liver by Aye. Beautiful body shot.
Chatzikomninos misses with a hook.
Chatzikomninos blocks a leg kick.
Chatzikomninos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aye.
Aye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chatzikomninos to the ground. Aye is now in Chatzikomninos's guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand back up but Aye counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chatzikomninos.
Shogan Aye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aye throwing shots but Chatzikomninos is blocking nicely.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chatzikomninos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet.
Aye lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chatzikomninos trying to control here.
Aye is keen to just control but Chatzikomninos is a slippery customer.
Chatzikomninos has his hands clasped together around Aye's back. He's all about the action.
Chatzikomninos wants to improve his position but Aye is controlling well.
Aye 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.
Aye slips a nice elbow through Chatzikomninos's hands, connecting with Chatzikomninos's forehead.
Aye working Chatzikomninos over with strikes.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Aye postures up.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand back up but Aye is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aye prevents Chatzikomninos from improving his position.
Chatzikomninos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chatzikomninos is looking to improve his position.
Aye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chatzikomninos can do to turn this around?
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to his feet.
Chatzikomninos is looking to improve his position.
Chatzikomninos is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos is not content to let Aye control the position.
Chatzikomninos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aye.
Chatzikomninos is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aye lands a nice short elbow.
Aye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand.
Chatzikomninos is controlling Aye's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chatzikomninos manages to get to full guard.
Chatzikomninos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chatzikomninos, not yet.
Aye forces his way into half guard.
Aye prevents Chatzikomninos from standing back up.
Chatzikomninos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aye is working away from the top position though.
Chatzikomninos wants to get back to full guard.
Chatzikomninos is still trying to improve position.
Aye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aye prevents Chatzikomninos from improving his position.
Chatzikomninos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogan Aye dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Chatzikomninos misses.
Aye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aye.
Aye changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexei Chatzikomninos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chatzikomninos gets a clinch.
Aye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chatzikomninos backwards.
A short right from Chatzikomninos on the inside.
Aye blocks an uppercut.
Aye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chatzikomninos's elbow.
Aye lands a shot to the body.
Aye lands a shot to the body.
Chatzikomninos working aggressively here.
Chatzikomninos blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chatzikomninos is rocked!
Aye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chatzikomninos is still on wobbly legs! Can Aye finish him?
Aye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aye lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chatzikomninos to his knees! Aye keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shogan Aye!
Shogan Aye retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Shogan Aye thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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