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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Temoodschin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Eye!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eye trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Eye throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eye tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Eye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Khan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Eye has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan is trying to buck Eye off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan is trying to buck Eye off.
Eye is trying to get an arm triangle but Khan is defending well.
Khan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eye is controlling him well.
Eye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Khan tries to escape but Eye is in control.
Eye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Khan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Eye has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eye prevents Khan from escaping the position.
Khan defending against the ground and pound.
Eye tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Khan is trying to buck Eye off.
Eye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eye misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Khan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eye asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Eye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Eye sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Khan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Khan pushes Eye away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eye gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Eye is trying to get an arm triangle but Khan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Eye dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eye shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eye avoids the head kick by Khan.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eye goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
Khan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eye.
It looks like Daniel Eye has been cut.
Eye fails with the takedown.
Temoodschin Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Eye.
Khan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Khan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Eye's temple! It sends Eye violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Khan celebrates and the doctors try to help Eye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Temoodschin Khan!
An out of breath Temoodschin Khan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiley McCoist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Rammhammer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoist tries to clinch but Rammhammer is having none of it.
McCoist needs to keep his hands up - Rammhammer had a free shot at his head there.
Rammhammer swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoist.
Rammhammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rammhammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Rammhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoist manages to avoid it.
McCoist looks for a takedown but Rammhammer sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rammhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Rammhammer misses the shot to the body.
Rammhammer lands with a good body shot.
Rammhammer lands a jab to the head.
Rammhammer connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCoist on the side of the head.
McCoist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rammhammer swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoist.
McCoist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCoist misses with the combination.
McCoist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rammhammer misses the body punch
and McCoist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rudolf Rammhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCoist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoist takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Wiley McCoist has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist wants to clinch up but Rammhammer keeps it at a distance.
Rammhammer with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammhammer misses with a two punch combination.
McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
McCoist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rammhammer is defending well for now.
McCoist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rammhammer. McCoist does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCoist throws a big counter combination but Rammhammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rammhammer lands with a shot to the body.
McCoist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCoist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McCoist.
Despite the aggression on Rammhammer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCoist misses with a low kick as Rammhammer jumps back.
McCoist needs to keep his hands up - Rammhammer had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by McCoist's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by McCoist misses
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rammhammer lands with a nice combination. McCoist backs away looking to recover.
Rammhammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Rammhammer misses.
McCoist drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rammhammer sprawls and moves away.
McCoist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rammhammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch lands to the side of McCoist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rammhammer connects with the punch.
Rammhammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCoist has a takedown stuffed.
Rammhammer throws out a counter right but McCoist avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiley McCoist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rammhammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rammhammer lands a jab 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!
McCoist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rammhammer is able to avoid easily.
Rammhammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCoist momentarily.
McCoist moves into range and clinches up with Rammhammer.
McCoist breaks the clinch.
Rammhammer lands a jab-cross combination.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch but Rammhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rammhammer misses with a double jab
and McCoist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCoist slips a nice elbow through Rammhammer's hands, connecting with Rammhammer's forehead.
Rammhammer is looking for a sweep. McCoist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoist looks to land a strike but Rammhammer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Rammhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wiley McCoist'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.
McCoist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudolf Rammhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCoist tries to clinch
and McCoist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoist goes for a double leg but Rammhammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rammhammer continues to drive forward.
McCoist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rammhammer.
McCoist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rammhammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoist misses with a body punch.
McCoist missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rammhammer jumps guard but McCoist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McCoist manages to break the clinch.
McCoist is looking to clinch.
Rammhammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rudolf Rammhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoist decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rammhammer to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer cracks McCoist with an open hand slap.
Rammhammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rammhammer.
McCoist is looking to counter punch.
McCoist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rammhammer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiley McCoist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rammhammer sprawls well. Rammhammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoist gets slowly back to his feet.
Rammhammer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rammhammer throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rammhammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer throws a series of punches but McCoist avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rammhammer. McCoist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rammhammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCoist avoids the body shot from Rammhammer.
McCoist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rammhammer throws a looping overhand right but McCoist ducks down to avoid it.
McCoist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rammhammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rammhammer throws a body punch but McCoist moves out of range.
McCoist dodges the punch combination from Rammhammer.
McCoist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to clinch but Rammhammer is having none of it.
Rammhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
As Rammhammer tries to get set, McCoist tries to push him back and clinch up but Rammhammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Rammhammer scores with a hook to the body. McCoist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rammhammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCoist is looking to land body kicks.
McCoist dives in and grabs Rammhammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rammhammer pushes down on McCoist's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rammhammer! But no joy.
Rammhammer lands with a straight right. McCoist didn't see that one coming.
McCoist clinches up with Rammhammer and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rammhammer smiles and moves away.
Rammhammer tries to bum rush McCoist with a series of wild strikes but McCoist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCoist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rammhammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rammhammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rammhammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rammhammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCoist in his tracks.
McCoist is rocked!
Rammhammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rammhammer drops McCoist with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McCoist looks back up at him and smiles so Rammhammer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh McCoist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rammhammer cracks McCoist with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCoist falls to his knees and Rammhammer doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudolf Rammhammer!
Rudolf Rammhammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
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Excellent 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jimenez backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hugo Jimenez has been cut.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jimenez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimenez jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Thomas.
A jab from Jimenez finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
Jimenez lands a shot to the body.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimenez's elbow.
Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
A short left from Jimenez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
I was talking to Jimenez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jimenez pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Jimenez avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Jimenez tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez breaks the clinch.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Jimenez misses
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez jabs at Thomas's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Good standup being displayed there by Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Jimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
A little feinted left hand from Jimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Thomas tries to move into range but Jimenez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez throws a leg kick that misses.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas tests Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Jimenez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Jimenez's leg. Jimenez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jimenez misses with a leg kick.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jimenez throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomas darts in and clinches Jimenez up against the cage.
Thomas tries to work over Jimenez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Jimenez moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Jimenez scores with a leg kick.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas keeps control of Jimenez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimenez blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jimenez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Jimenez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Jimenez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Jimenez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Jimenez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Jimenez.
Hugo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Jimenez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez with a jab.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas moves to clinch but Jimenez breaks away
and Jimenez counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimenez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez lands an overhand right.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas pushes Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jimenez.
Jimenez works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jimenez lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas is rocked!
Tim Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Jimenez finish him?
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
A short left from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a big right hand that drops Thomas! The killer instinct kicks in and Jimenez finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jimenez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Jimenez!
After the big win, Hugo Jimenez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald looking to stall.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Ramos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fitzgerald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ramos looks up at the clock and then as Fitzgerald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Ramos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fitzgerald is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ramos yanks on the arm and Fitzgerald is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ramos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Ramos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Stepniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jakub Stepniewski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Stepniewski !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepniewski fails with the takedown
and The Kid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stepniewski thinking.
Stepniewski shoots and misses
and The Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepniewski misses with a takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Bill The Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Stepniewski .
Stepniewski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Kid counters with a left to the body.
The Kid drops Stepniewski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stepniewski looks back up at him and smiles so The Kid waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stepniewski is rocked!
It looks like Jakub Stepniewski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepniewski walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from The Kid! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sitko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Sitko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Sitko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitko is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Sitko tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Sitko darts in trying to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Rodney Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Sitko saw that one coming.
Sitko drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Sitko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sitko fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Sitko can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitko just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitko.
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitko lands a right hand.
Sitko pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Sitko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitko moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Sitko looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Sitko just gets out of the way.
Sitko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitko is looking to clinch.
Sitko moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitko! But no joy.
Sitko closes the distance and clinches.
Sitko misses with the head strike.
Sitko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Sitko.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Sitko.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Sitko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitko struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Sitko cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Sitko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitko avoids the damage to the body.
Sitko can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Sitko has the dominant position.
Sitko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitko lands a right hand.
Sitko misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitko.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Sitko blocks it.
Sitko stalls.
Sitko working aggressively here.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sitko dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitko blocks the body kick.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitko's hands.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitko counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Sitko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sitko.
Sitko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitko managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitko misses with some punches.
Sitko tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Sitko back against the cage.
Sitko working aggressively here.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries a body shot but Sitko blocks it.
Sitko has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Sitko backpedaling.
Sitko tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitko tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitko tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Sitko ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Sitko rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Sitko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a push kick but Sitko slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitko.
Sitko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Sitko wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitko takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitko can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Sitko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitko lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Sitko misses with some punches.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitko lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitko tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitko has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Sitko tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Sitko lands an uppercut.
Sitko is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Sitko into the cage.
Sitko can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Sitko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Sitko misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Sitko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Sitko saw that one coming.
Sitko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Johnny Sitko has been cut.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Sitko's shoulder, as Sitko tries to avoid the shot.
Sitko doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitko tries to clinch up.
Rodney Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Sitko shakes it off.
Jackson lunges at Sitko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitko's hand.
Sitko looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Sitko moves into the clinch.
Sitko misses with a punch to the body.
Sitko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitko.
Sitko misses with a body punch.
Johnny Sitko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Sitko swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitko is defending well for now.
Sitko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Sitko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitko tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Sitko on the inside.
Sitko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Sitko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sitko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Sitko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitko slips a jab from Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnny Sitko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitko.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sitko wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Sitko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitko instigates a clinch.
Sitko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Sitko is working Jackson over against the cage.
Rodney Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sitko!
A victorious Johnny Sitko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zadimus Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zadimus Delacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacroix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delacroix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Delacroix rushes Of Bath And Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delacroix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delacroix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of Bath And Wells is leaning against Delacroix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Delacroix prevents a body shot from Of Bath And Wells.
Delacroix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Of Bath And Wells's efforts to push away.
Delacroix throws a head punch that misses.
Delacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delacroix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Delacroix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delacroix gets through Of Bath And Wells's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delacroix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delacroix gets through Of Bath And Wells's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Of Bath And Wells scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delacroix has a couple of punches blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delacroix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delacroix.
Delacroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delacroix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delacroix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delacroix lands with a light punch inside.
Delacroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a hook that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Of Bath And Wells blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells can't find room to land a body shot as Delacroix controls the action.
Delacroix throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delacroix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delacroix lands a nice uppercut.
Delacroix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Delacroix.
Of Bath And Wells prevents a body shot from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands with a left to the head.
Delacroix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a body shot from Delacroix.
Delacroix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delacroix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delacroix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Bath And Wells's elbow.
A body shot lands from Delacroix.
Delacroix presses Of Bath And Wells against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Of Bath And Wells looks winded!
A short right from Delacroix on the inside.
Delacroix lands with a right to the head.
Delacroix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delacroix tries to work over Of Bath And Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delacroix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Delacroix.
Delacroix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Of Bath And Wells is rocked!
Delacroix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delacroix struggles to land a body shot inside as Of Bath And Wells controls his hands.
Of Bath And Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delacroix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Of Bath And Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delacroix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Of Bath And Wells struggles to land a body shot inside as Delacroix controls his hands.
Delacroix blocks a body shot from Of Bath And Wells.
Delacroix lands a right hand.
Delacroix blocking some punches.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix misses with the head strike.
Delacroix throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delacroix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delacroix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Of Bath And Wells is still on wobbly legs! Can Delacroix finish him?
Delacroix throws a head punch that misses.
Delacroix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Of Bath And Wells backwards.
Delacroix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delacroix blocks a body shot from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delacroix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells seems to have recovered his senses.
Delacroix throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
Delacroix lands a shot to the body.
Of Bath And Wells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delacroix.
A short right from Delacroix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delacroix throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Bath And Wells.
Delacroix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zadimus Delacroix dominated that round.
That's time! Delacroix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells slips a jab from Delacroix.
Delacroix looks to land a left hand but Of Bath And Wells moved out of range nicely.
Of Bath And Wells just misses with a punch to the body.
Delacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Of Bath And Wells has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Delacroix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Delacroix moves out of range of the strikes.
Delacroix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Bath And Wells can do to turn this around?
Delacroix scores with a hook to the body. Of Bath And Wells takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Of Bath And Wells gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delacroix is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delacroix.
Delacroix misses with a straight left.
Delacroix misses with a right hand
and Of Bath And Wells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delacroix throws the left hand but Of Bath And Wells avoids the punch easily.
Delacroix throws a poor cross that misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Delacroix jabs at Of Bath And Wells's body.
Zadimus Delacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Delacroix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Of Bath And Wells uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delacroix.
Of Bath And Wells cracks Delacroix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delacroix scores with a hook to the body. Of Bath And Wells takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Delacroix drops Of Bath And Wells with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Of Bath And Wells looks back up at him and smiles so Delacroix waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delacroix misses with a wild combination.
Delacroix misses with a two punch combination.
Delacroix connects with a single shot there.
Delacroix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Bath And Wells.
Delacroix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Delacroix gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zadimus Delacroix!
A very excited looking Zadimus Delacroix 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's entrance music is 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember. A fine choice. Moshington has chosen Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Calvin Brooks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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20 - 12 - 0 |
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171 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a series of punches but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington 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.
Brooks dives in and grabs Moshington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moshington pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moshington finds it's way round the side to connect with Brooks's head.
Moshington tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Moshington coming out on top.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Moshington misses the target.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moshington circles away.
Moshington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Moshington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Moshington has double underhooks.
Moshington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moshington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moshington cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Moshington lands with a light punch inside.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike.
Moshington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moshington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Moshington.
Brooks is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Moshington.
Moshington lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moshington digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank.
Brooks seems to have got his legs back now.
Moshington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Moshington.
Moshington lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Moshington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Moshington dips a shoulder and cracks Brooks with a mighty uppercut! Brooks falls back against the cage and Moshington unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brooks is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Moshington screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Moshington!
A very excited looking George Moshington rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keto Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belle's entrance music is Going Down . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keto Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Semerad!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semerad slips under a jab.
Belle misses with a looping right.
Belle misses with a kick to the body.
Semerad misses with a takedown attempt
and Semerad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semerad.
Semerad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Semerad doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Belle counter with a right hand.
Keto Belle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Semerad.
Belle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Semerad is rocked!
Belle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Semerad is still on wobbly legs! Can Belle finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Belle misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Semerad or perhaps it was just good defense by Belle, which made it look bad.
Belle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semerad seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Belle.
Belle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semerad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belle walks away with a smile on his face. Semerad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Are you kidding me?! Belle ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Semerad clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keto Belle!
An out of breath Keto Belle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Massimo Benvenuti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Benvenuti, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Benvenuti against the cage but Benvenuti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benvenuti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hurmaaja seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Benvenuti throws out a powerful jab.
Hurmaaja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benvenuti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurmaaja.
Benvenuti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurmaaja. That did some damage!
Benvenuti throws a good cross that connects.
Hurmaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja walks into a stiff left hand from Benvenuti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvenuti throws a looping overhand right but Hurmaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Hurmaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti scores with a kick to the body.
Hurmaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benvenuti is fending him off so far but Hurmaaja persists. Nope, Benvenuti circles away and we're back to standing.
Benvenuti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hurmaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benvenuti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benvenuti slips a jab from Hurmaaja.
Benvenuti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurmaaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benvenuti throws a hook but Hurmaaja avoids it easily.
Benvenuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmaaja shoots and misses
and Benvenuti counters by moving into the clinch.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hurmaaja tries to pull guard but Benvenuti won't allow it.
Hurmaaja fails to pull guard.
Benvenuti prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurmaaja jumps guard but Benvenuti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hurmaaja or not.
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
Benvenuti lands a body punch.
Benvenuti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benvenuti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benvenuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurmaaja.
Benvenuti avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Benvenuti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a nice uppercut.
Benvenuti stalling.
Hurmaaja can't get the takedown.
Benvenuti pushes Hurmaaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benvenuti lands a nice uppercut.
Massa Hurmaaja's cut is getting worse.
Hurmaaja fails to pull guard.
Hurmaaja tries to pull guard but Benvenuti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benvenuti pushes Hurmaaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja jumps guard and drags Benvenuti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hurmaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hurmaaja has his foot on Benvenuti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benvenuti works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurmaaja being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benvenuti postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hurmaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Benvenuti is proving a slippery customer.
Benvenuti stays in close to Hurmaaja's body and controls the position.
Hurmaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Benvenuti has picked Hurmaaja up and slammed him! Hurmaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Benvenuti manages to pass to side control!
Hurmaaja is looking for a sweep.
Benvenuti takes a little break here. Hurmaaja wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurmaaja tries to buck Benvenuti off but Benvenuti is having none of it.
Benvenuti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurmaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hurmaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurmaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Benvenuti keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benvenuti stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurmaaja. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Benvenuti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurmaaja at a distance.
Hurmaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benvenuti swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Benvenuti misses the target.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benvenuti defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown
and Benvenuti counters with a straight right hand.
Hurmaaja misses with a left hand
and Benvenuti counters with a straight right hand.
Benvenuti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hurmaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benvenuti swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja ducks under a wild hook from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurmaaja slips a jab from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a head kick that Hurmaaja semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Benvenuti gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurmaaja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hurmaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benvenuti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurmaaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benvenuti taking some punishment here, with Hurmaaja in his half guard.
Benvenuti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hurmaaja trying to control the action but Benvenuti is working from the bottom.
Benvenuti is looking for a sweep. Hurmaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmaaja is trying to control. Benvenuti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmaaja.
Benvenuti desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Benvenuti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmaaja.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benvenuti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hurmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benvenuti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hurmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Benvenuti defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hurmaaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benvenuti's head.
Hurmaaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benvenuti defending well though.
Hurmaaja is thwarting Benvenuti's attempts to control the position.
Benvenuti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hurmaaja.
Benvenuti gets back to full guard.
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Benvenuti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurmaaja throws a strike but Benvenuti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hurmaaja looking for a guillotine here but Benvenuti defends easily.
Benvenuti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benvenuti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hurmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja'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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurmaaja is defended easily by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti wants to counter with a clinch but Hurmaaja pushes him away.
Hurmaaja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benvenuti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hurmaaja on the side of the head.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja dodges the punch combination from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja throws a shot from downtown. Benvenuti moves away and avoids it.
Benvenuti lands a nice shot that snaps Hurmaaja's head back.
Benvenuti dips to his left and cracks Hurmaaja with an uppercut!
Benvenuti misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Benvenuti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benvenuti lands with a shot to the body.
Hurmaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benvenuti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benvenuti tries to avoid it but Hurmaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benvenuti to the ground. Benvenuti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hurmaaja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Massa Hurmaaja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benvenuti lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Benvenuti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benvenuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benvenuti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benvenuti lands with a short shot to the head.
Benvenuti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti works on Hurmaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Benvenuti lands a left hand.
Hurmaaja takes a shot to the head.
Benvenuti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Hurmaaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hurmaaja's gas tank.
Massimo Benvenuti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benvenuti has Hurmaaja pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja tries to pull guard but Benvenuti won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Hurmaaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hurmaaja's gas tank.
Benvenuti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja tries to pull guard but Benvenuti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benvenuti breaks from the clinch.
Benvenuti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurmaaja.
Benvenuti defending well as Hurmaaja loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benvenuti. That's going to slow Hurmaaja down.
Benvenuti catches Hurmaaja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benvenuti forces Hurmaaja back against the cage and clinches.
Benvenuti lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti stalling the fight.
Hurmaaja is trying to pull guard but Benvenuti has him pressed against the cage.
Benvenuti scores with a hook to the body.
Hurmaaja jumps guard but Benvenuti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benvenuti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benvenuti gets underhooks to prevent Hurmaaja's takedown attempt.
Hurmaaja fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hurmaaja fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Benvenuti.
A nice left hand lands by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti works on Hurmaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja tries to pull guard but Benvenuti holds him up against the cage and eventually Hurmaaja drops back down to his feet.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hurmaajas head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
Jeez, Massa Hurmaaja's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvenuti lands a shot to the body.
Benvenuti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hurmaaja is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Benvenuti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benvenuti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benvenuti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benvenuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
Benvenuti is pressed up against the cage. Hurmaaja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benvenuti down to the mat. Benvenuti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benvenuti jabs at Hurmaaja's body.
Benvenuti connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benvenuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benvenuti jabs Hurmaaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benvenuti clinches up against the cage.
Benvenuti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja'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.
Benvenuti motions for Hurmaaja to come forward. Benvenuti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmaaja avoids the body shot from Benvenuti.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benvenuti counters with a leg kick.
Benvenuti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurmaaja at a distance.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hurmaaja was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hurmaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benvenuti, who protects the arm well.
Benvenuti regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hurmaaja's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Benvenuti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti wants to control but Hurmaaja is keeping busy.
Hurmaaja is keen to just control but Benvenuti is a slippery customer.
Benvenuti tries to get to full guard but Hurmaaja has control of the leg.
Benvenuti controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benvenuti is looking to improve his position.
Hurmaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hurmaaja trying to control the action but Benvenuti is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurmaaja throws a hook to the side of Benvenuti's head but Benvenuti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Benvenuti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benvenuti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benvenuti works on Hurmaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
Hurmaaja pulls guard.
Hurmaaja 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.
Hurmaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurmaaja working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Benvenuti has passed into half guard!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hurmaaja wants to control the action here but instead Benvenuti manages to pass to full mount!
Hurmaaja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benvenuti controlling his opponent.
Hurmaaja working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Benvenuti avoids the attempt from Hurmaaja to control.
Benvenuti controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Hurmaaja misses.
Hurmaaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti is looking to clinch but Hurmaaja is avoiding it.
Benvenuti tries to clinch there but Hurmaaja circles away.
Benvenuti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benvenuti cracks Hurmaaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benvenuti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurmaaja is just out of range.
Hurmaaja takes one to the chin there.
Massimo Benvenuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurmaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benvenuti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti wants to clinch up but Hurmaaja keeps it at a distance.
Benvenuti with a hook.
Benvenuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurmaaja lands with a straight right. Benvenuti didn't see that one coming.
Benvenuti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmaaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Benvenuti makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Benvenuti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurmaaja checks a leg kick.
Benvenuti takes a swing at Hurmaaja's ribcage but misses.
Hurmaaja connects with a looping right hand.
Benvenuti throws the kick towards the body but Hurmaaja avoids it.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benvenuti looks to land a left hand but Hurmaaja moved out of range nicely.
Hurmaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benvenuti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurmaaja is defended easily by Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Benvenuti gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
Hurmaaja is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hurmaaja shoots in but Benvenuti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benvenuti misses with a body kick.
Hurmaaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benvenuti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurmaaja thinking.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown but Benvenuti shows good takedown defense.
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 is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benvenuti lands with a straight right. Hurmaaja didn't see that one coming.
Benvenuti takes the fight into the clinch.
Hurmaaja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benvenuti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Benvenuti.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti presses Hurmaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hurmaaja is trying to pull guard but Benvenuti has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti presses Hurmaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benvenuti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benvenuti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hurmaaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benvenuti avoiding damage.
Hurmaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benvenuti walks away with a smile on his face. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benvenuti lands a left and a right that send Hurmaaja crashing to the mat, dazed. Benvenuti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Hurmaaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Massa Hurmaaja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Massimo Benvenuti! Massimo Benvenuti retains his middleweight title!
Massimo Benvenuti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Highland Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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