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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes into the arena with Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong blaring out of the sound system. Kreisi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreisi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreisi needs to keep his hands up - Hunter had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreisi slips a straight right by Hunter.
Nice uppercut there from Kreisi.
Kreisi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Kreisi finds it's way through Hunter's defenses.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kreisi circles away.
Hunter misses with a body shot
so Kreisi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreisi landing with the ground and pound.
Kreisi advances to half guard.
Hunter trying to control but Kreisi postures up.
Hunter is positioning himself well to prevent Kreisi advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter won't allow Kreisi to pass to mount.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Kreisi wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well.
Hunter is looking to control Kreisi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted?
Hunter is holding on to half guard well.
Kreisi tries to pass to full mount but Hunter defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kreisi trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter pulls Kreisi in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kreisi throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Hunter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kreisi working some strikes from top position.
Kreisi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter working for a triangle but Kreisi defends it easily.
Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreisi.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kreisi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi slips nicely into half guard.
Kreisi passes to side control.
Kreisi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kreisi tries to move to full mount but Hunter actually manages to regain half guard.
Kreisi prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Kreisi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kreisi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kreisi trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Kreisi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kreisi trying to pass the guard but Hunter defending well.
Kreisi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kreisi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreisi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Kreisi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter is not content to let Kreisi control the position.
Kreisi is trying to work for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunter with a poor takedown
and Kreisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreisi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Kreisi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Kreisi.
Kreisi throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Kreisi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Kreisi throws out a counter right but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Kreisi lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Kreisi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Kreisi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreisi misses the shot to the body.
Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Kreisi checks it.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreisi feints the counter takedown.
Hois Kreisi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Kreisi didn't see that one coming.
Kreisi lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
Kreisi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hunter backs up against the cage.
Kreisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreisi.
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Kreisi lands with an overhand left.
Kreisi scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Kreisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunter rather than just go for the knockout.
Kreisi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreisi lands with a nice body punch.
Kreisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter throws a lazy head kick
and Kreisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Kreisi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Kreisi has control of the leg.
Kreisi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
Kreisi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunter is looking to escape.
The referee warns Hunter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kreisi lands with some strikes.
Kreisi throws some wild stikes that Hunter manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to hold on but Kreisi pushes him away.
Hunter is squirming around, avoiding Kreisi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kreisi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kreisi lands a nice shot to the head.
Kreisi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kreisi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunter is desperately trying to improve his position but Kreisi has a good base and remains in mount.
Kreisi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hunter has worked his arm free - good work by Hunter!
Kreisi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kreisi tries for a kimura but Hunter is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kreisi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kreisi.
Hunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kreisi actively working from the bottom here.
Kreisi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Kreisi staying out of range there.
Kreisi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Kreisi finds it's way through Hunter's defenses.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kreisi on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Kreisi.
Kreisi scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Kreisi.
Kreisi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kreisi moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Nice cross by Kreisi.
Hunter is rocked!
Kreisi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreisi throws a monster overhand right that drops Hunter! Kreisi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hois Kreisi!
A very excited looking Hois Kreisi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse slaps away a takedown attempt from Paniikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paniikki misses with a takedown
and Binse counters with a left to the body.
Pelle Paniikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Binse counters with a stiff right hand.
Christopher Binse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Nice takedown defense from Binse. No joy for Paniikki on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Binse as Paniikki shoots in.
Binse stuffs the takedown.
Paniikki has his takedown stuffed
and Binse counters with a body kick that stops Paniikki in his tracks momentarily.
Binse throws a body kick that misses.
Paniikki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Binse instigates a clinch.
Binse lands with a right to the head.
Binse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binse lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binse lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Binse walks away with a smile on his face. Paniikki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paniikki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Binse defends it nicely.
Binse has Paniikki up against the cage in a clinch.
Binse lands a shoulder strike.
Binse pushes Paniikki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paniikki is trying to pull guard but Binse has him pressed against the cage.
Paniikki successfully pulls guard.
Binse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Binse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Binse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Binse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse throwing strikes but missing.
Binse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Binse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Binse passes into side control.
Paniikki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Binse tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Binse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binse advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Binse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paniikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binse has Paniikki pulled in close to control his posture.
Binse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Binse is pulling down on Paniikki's head. It's preventing any offense from Paniikki, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paniikki is one step ahead there.
Binse keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binse has Paniikki pulled in close to control his posture.
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Binse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard.
Paniikki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Binse has picked Paniikki up and slammed him! Paniikki can't keep hold of the triangle and Binse manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse 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.
Paniikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Binse's waist but Binse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paniikki off to one side.
Binse went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paniikki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paniikki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paniikki has his takedown stuffed
and Binse counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christopher Binse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Binse appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Binse tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Binse to the ground. Binse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Binse but Binse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Binse counters with a head kick. That will keep Paniikki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Binse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paniikki throws out the jab.
Paniikki shoots and misses
and Binse moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Binse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Binse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paniikki backwards.
Binse scores with a shot to the side of Paniikki's head.
Paniikki is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Binse.
Paniikki is still on wobbly legs! Can Binse finish him?
Binse cracks Paniikki with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Binse.
Binse scores with a shoulder strike.
Binse unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Paniikki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Binse is unloading with more strikes now! Paniikki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Binse!
Christopher Binse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, non existent. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanks, right into the meat.
Jab from Hanks.
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Hanks lands with a nice body punch.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrmantraut moves away.
Ehrmantraut dives in and scores a takedown into Hanks's guard.
Hanks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanks jabs Ehrmantraut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrmantraut moves away.
Hanks walks into a straight right hand from Ehrmantraut.
A head kick misses from Hanks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanks misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanks throws the left hand but Ehrmantraut avoids the punch easily.
Ehrmantraut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanks. Hanks obviously looking to wear him down.
Ehrmantraut throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanks counters with a solid body kick.
Ehrmantraut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ehrmantraut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanks moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hanks.
Hanks is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Hanks avoids it well and moves away.
Ehrmantraut punishes Hanks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ehrmantraut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that Hanks semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut blocks a head kick by Hanks.
Ehrmantraut blocks a jab.
Ehrmantraut connects with a solid leg kick.
Ehrmantraut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot that sends Hanks's belly button to the back.
Hanks jabs at Ehrmantraut's body.
Good exchange - Ehrmantraut coming out on top.
It looks like Craig Hanks has been cut.
Ehrmantraut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanks. That did some damage!
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanks has time to react.
Ehrmantraut ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ehrmantraut clinches up against the cage.
Ehrmantraut lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut tries for a takedown but Hanks manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hanks fails to land.
Ehrmantraut looking for a takedown.
Ehrmantraut blocks a body shot from Hanks.
Ehrmantraut tries a body shot but Hanks blocks it.
Ehrmantraut tries to throw a body punch but Hanks avoids it by throwing Ehrmantraut back against the cage.
Ehrmantraut wants the takedown. Hanks is fighting it off but Ehrmantraut persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hanks's guard against the cage.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Hanks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Hanks!
Ehrmantraut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ehrmantraut is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut forces his way into half guard.
Ehrmantraut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ehrmantraut there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ehrmantraut works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanks drives through and clinches with Ehrmantraut against the cage.
Hanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Hanks strikes.
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ehrmantraut - just one landing.
Ehrmantraut lands a head shot.
Ehrmantraut lands with a cross.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Hanks throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks avoids the head kick by Ehrmantraut.
A jab lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Hanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut misses with a hook.
Ehrmantraut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks lands a lovely overhand right.
Ehrmantraut takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanks walks into a stiff left hand from Ehrmantraut.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Hanks avoids it well and moves away.
Ehrmantraut with a hook.
Hanks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanks misses with a low kick.
Ehrmantraut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab when Hanks was well out of range.
Hanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanks to the mat! Hanks manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ehrmantraut is stalling in the full guard.
Hanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanks, not yet.
Michael Ehrmantraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanks controlling the position.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Hanks to sweep him here.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanks is pulling down on Ehrmantraut's head. It's preventing any offense from Ehrmantraut, at least for the moment.
Ehrmantraut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Hanks swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Hanks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ehrmantraut has time to react.
Ehrmantraut wants to land a leg kick but Hanks is out of range.
Ehrmantraut lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab, jab by Hanks - just one landing.
Ehrmantraut misses with an uppercut. Hanks saw that one coming.
Hanks throws a front kick aimed at Ehrmantraut's knee but Ehrmantraut avoids it well.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Hanks avoids it well and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ehrmantraut.
Hanks lands a really nice looking cross but Ehrmantraut seems unphased.
A slow jab from Hanks misses its intended target.
Michael Ehrmantraut is winning the standup battle so far.
Ehrmantraut takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hanks throws a good cross that connects.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Hanks.
Ehrmantraut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanks's calf.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ehrmantraut was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Ehrmantraut swings for the body but Hanks moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut avoids the head kick by Hanks.
Hanks gets caught napping as Ehrmantraut dives in and scores a takedown. Hanks manages to retain guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanks trying to control the position here.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks is pulling down on Ehrmantraut's head to control his posture.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ehrmantraut won't allow Hanks to sweep him here.
Ehrmantraut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanks can do to turn this around?
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Hanks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Hanks!
Hanks preventing the sweep.
Hanks wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Craig Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ehrmantraut wants to sweep here but Hanks controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanks throws a hook but Ehrmantraut avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks with a jab.
Ehrmantraut punishes Hanks's body with a nice straight punch.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanks is just out of range.
Hanks misses with a leg kick
so Ehrmantraut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ehrmantraut stands up over Hanks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ehrmantraut 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.
Hanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ehrmantraut working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hanks's thigh. Hanks counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ehrmantraut distracts Hanks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ehrmantraut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ehrmantraut!
A relieved looking Michael Ehrmantraut thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzsimmons has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music. Jim Fitzsimmons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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211 lbs
18 - 9 - 1 |
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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
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Stroya seems unphased.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
so Stroya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control Stroya's posture.
Stroya is stalling in the full guard.
Stroya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but Stroya controlling him for the moment.
Stroya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but Stroya controlling him for the moment.
Stroya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Stroya from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroya swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroya misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stroya finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Stroya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroya slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Stroya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stroyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Stroya ducked under it nicely.
Stroya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stroya checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Stroya slips the punch.
Stroya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroya misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stroya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Stroya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
Stroya lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stroya is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stroya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzsimmons manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by Stroya.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroya manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroya was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Stroya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stroya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroya lands a left hand.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroya. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons works Stroya's body with a nice hook.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons jabs Stroya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Stroya counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Stroya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroya down.
Stroya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Stroya misses.
Stroya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stroya misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Stroya down.
Fitzsimmons misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroya.
Stroya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzsimmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Stroya ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stroya avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Stroya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroya blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stroya breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya lands a head kick!
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
so Stroya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stroya stops Fitzsimmons from standing up.
Stroya landing some decent shots from guard.
Stroya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stroya throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stroya's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!
Stroya working a defensive guard here.
Stroya wants to sweep here but Fitzsimmons controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Stroya.
Fitzsimmons wants to stand but Stroya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroya 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.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Stroya keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Stroya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Stroya's leg but Stroya calmly moves out of range.
Stroya cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stroya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stroya throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Stroya moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroya connects with a body shot.
Stroya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stroya, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Stroya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Stroya counters with a series of strikes. Fitzsimmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Stroya sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
As Fitzsimmons looks to move away, Stroya throws a big counter combo but Fitzsimmons just gets out of the way.
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroya's calf.
Stroya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroya.
Stroya throws a leg kick that misses.
Dee Stroya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stroya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroya throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroya.
Stroya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Stroya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Stroya's leg. Stroya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stroya keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Stroya.
Stroya blocks the body kick.
Stroya is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Stroya throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Stroya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroya swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Stroya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Stroya misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stroya scores with a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
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!
Stroya is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stroya's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stroya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stroya lands strikes from half guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but Stroya is controlling well.
Fitzsimmons trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dee Stroya.
I think Fitzsimmons 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took some time post fight to say the following; 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Up Again. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Alvaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TheMan's head backwards.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
TheMan throws a solid leg kick but Alvaro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TheMan.
Alvaro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
TheMan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvaro lands with a right hand.
Alvaro misses with a double jab.
TheMan throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvaro counters with a body kick that stops TheMan in his tracks momentarily.
TheMan looks to land a left hand but Alvaro moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Alvaro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from TheMan.
Alvaro misses with an uppercut. TheMan saw that one coming.
TheMan with a jab.
TheMan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheMan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
TheMan thuds his right hand into Alvaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from TheMan misses.
Alvaro swings widly with a right hand
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheMan slips under a jab.
TheMan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan throws out a leg kick but Alvaro moves out of range and TheMan only half commits.
TheMan misses with a looping left.
TheMan misses the body punch
and Alvaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
TheMan moves forwards but Alvaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
TheMan's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on TheMan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
TheMan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick there by TheMan.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvaro clobbers TheMan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
TheMan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvaro's hands.
Alvaro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
TheMan scores with a body shot.
TheMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvaro was well out of range. Poor timing from TheMan.
TheMan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvaro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheMan! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
TheMan misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro lands the left hand.
TheMan misses with a body kick.
Alvaro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
TheMan throws a shot to the body.
TheMan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvaro's hands.
TheMan throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvaro tried to counter with a leg kick but TheMan avoided it.
Alvaro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
TheMan connects with a jab.
TheMan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvaro's sensitive parts.
Alvaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
TheMan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
TheMan looks to throw the jab but Alvaro is out of range.
TheMan tests Alvaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvaro throws a right and a left that TheMan avoids nicely.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvaro manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Alvaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Alvaro.
TheMan lands a jab to the nose.
TheMan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvaro is able to avoid easily.
Alvaro blocks the body kick.
Alvaro is looking to counter punch.
Alvaro thumps TheMan with a low kick.
Alvaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but TheMan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TheMan defending well as Alvaro loads up on a big left hand.
TheMan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvaro manages to avoid it.
TheMan scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Alvaro blocks the low kick.
Alvaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TheMan. That did some damage!
TheMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvaro misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for TheMan.
TheMan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheMan scores with a decent looking hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvaro.
Alvaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid body kick from Alvaro.
An inside leg kick lands from TheMan.
Alvaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Alvaro.
A swing and a miss from Alvaro.
Alvaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
TheMan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
TheMan misses with a double jab
and Alvaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan swings for the body but Alvaro moves out of range.
Alvaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stan TheMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from TheMan finds it's way through Alvaro's defenses.
TheMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
TheMan lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMan lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Alvaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvaro misses with an uppercut
and TheMan counters with a straight right hand.
Alvaro with a jab.
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!
TheMan throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a sloppy head kick and TheMan moves out of range easily.
TheMan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvaro.
TheMan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvaro lands a nice looking body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvaro checks a leg kick.
Alvaro moves into the clinch.
Alvaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TheMan can't find room to land a body shot as Alvaro controls the action.
Alvaro blocks a body shot from TheMan.
TheMan is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvaro has double underhooks.
Alvaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
TheMan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Alvaro.
TheMan is trying to break the clinch but Alvaro has him pressed against the cage.
Alvaro lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan tries to work over Alvaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TheMan breaks from the clinch.
TheMan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvaro ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Alvaro connects with the punch.
That has opened up Stan TheMan's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheMan throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvaro counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alvaro.
Alvaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
TheMan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
TheMan misses with a short punch on the inside.
TheMan blocks a body shot from Alvaro.
Alvaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of TheMan backwards.
Still in the clinch, Alvaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
TheMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from TheMan.
TheMan misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alvaro as the two fighters clinch.
TheMan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan has had enough of the clinch but Alvaro keeps him there for the moment.
Alvaro lands a nice uppercut.
Jose Alvaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
TheMan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TheMan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheMan throws a hook to the side of Alvaro's head but Alvaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvaro throws a lazy right hand but TheMan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TheMan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as TheMan blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from TheMan misses.
Alvaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of TheMan's head.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from TheMan is predictable there
and Alvaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TheMan is rocked!
TheMan misses with a leg kick
and Alvaro scores with a counter punch that sends TheMan to the canvas! Alvaro smells blood - he's punishing TheMan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! TheMan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Alvaro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jose Alvaro thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Player might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired. Marsden has chosen Feiticeira by Deftones as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
33 - 24 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden blocks a leg kick.
Marsden catches Player with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marsden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marsden rushes Player and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden looking to stall.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Player.
Marsden tightens his grip and picks Player up, before dumping him to the ground. Player manages to land in guard.
Marsden postures up and lands a big shot to Player's brow.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden pushing down on Player's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Player taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden is thwarting Player's attempts to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Player!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Player is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsden has a good base and remains in mount.
Player's coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
BOOM! Marsden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marsden landing strikes from the mount and Player is in trouble!
Player taking shots to the head.
Marsden tries to control but Player wriggling away.
Marsden lands a big elbow.
Player taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden lands a heavy elbow.
Player regains half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is trying to control the action in half guard but Player is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Player keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Player is looking to improve his position.
Marsden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Player missing with punches from the bottom.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Player is trying to control but can't.
Marsden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marsden works his way into side control.
Marsden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Player rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marsden's guard! Nice work there by Player!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Player gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Player wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Player postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Player wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Player working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Player distracts Marsden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Player trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Player misses with a wild body shot.
Player keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Marsden tries to get set, Player tries to push him back and clinch up but Marsden manages to avoid the attempt.
Player feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marsdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Player on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Player counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Player blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player breaks from the clinch.
Marsden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Player. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden tries to move into range but Player moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marsden manages to circle out of the way.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Marsden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Player tries to work over Marsden's front leg with a kick but Marsden checks it.
Player shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marsden is trying to defend but Player finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marsden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Player.
Player seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Player is looking to pass Marsden's guard but actually Marsden recovers to full guard.
Player wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Player postures up in Marsden's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Player is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player controlling from the top position.
Player stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Marsden has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Player manages to get his head free but now Marsden has transitioned to an armbar! Player grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Marsden! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden took some time post fight to say the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devil Jho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Eliézer Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Devil Jho!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jho scores with a punch to the head.
Jho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Jho ducks down to avoid it.
Jho feints the counter takedown.
Machado checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jho scores with a nice strike.
Jho misses with a body shot.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Jho throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jho is predictable there
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Jho avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Jho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Jho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Jho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Machado prevents a body shot from Jho.
Jho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Jho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machado has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Jho's head.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Jho's ribcage. Jho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Jho is just out of range.
Jho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jho can pounce on him.
Jho thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jho dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Jho goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jho throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jho clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Jho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado scores with the left hand. Jho knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jho.
Jho lands a nice shot to the body.
Jho walks into a jab.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Jho should have avoided that one.
Jho thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Machado wants to clinch.
Jho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Jho misses.
Jho misses with a body shot.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jho connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jho looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Jho and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jho tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Jho seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Jho blocks an elbow strike.
Jho jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Jho controls the action.
Jho wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Jho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands an elbow just above Jho 's eye.
Jho jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jho looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado avoids the head kick by Jho.
Machado clinches up with Jho and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado is leaning against Jho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jho tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Jho drops back down to his feet.
Jho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho jumps guard but Machado stands there with Jho around his waist. Jho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Jho shrugs off.
Jho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jho jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Machado content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jho looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Jho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado swings for the body but Jho moves out of range.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jho cracks the inside of Machado's front leg.
The fighters circling - Jho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devil Jho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jho misses with a looping left.
Jho throws a head kick that misses.
Jho is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Jho circles away.
Jho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado avoids the head kick by Jho.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jho.
Jho looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Jho misses with a looping right.
Jho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machado blocks a head kick by Jho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jho is breathing heavily.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado gets a clinch.
Jho goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Jho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jho throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado misses with a hook. Jho ducked under it nicely.
Jho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado throws a body punch but Jho moves out of range.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jho counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jho wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Jho trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is pulling down on Jho's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Jho is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Machado checks a low kick from Jho.
Jho misses with a wild body shot.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jho.
Jho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado tries to clinch there but Jho circles away.
A slow jab from Jho misses its intended target.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jho.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho scores with a one two! Machado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho fails to land with a series of punches.
Jho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Jho.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado has Jho up against the cage in a clinch.
Jho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jho throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
Jho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jho doesn't seem phased though.
Jho throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Jho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machado has managed to clinch.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Jho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jho misses with a kick to the body.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jho manages to avoid it.
Jho slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Machado lands with a hook. Jho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jho tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho throws a head kick that misses.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Jho tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Jho lands a body shot.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Machado.
Jho lands the left hand.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Jho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado closes the distance and pushes Jho back into the cage.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jho blocks a body shot from Machado.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
A big right from Jho misses.
Jho lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jho loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machado tries to move into range but Jho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jho is rocked!
Jho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jho is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jho falls backwards - clearly groggy! Machado dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliézer Machado!
A victorious Eliézer Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergej Valentinovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Valentinovich has chosen Dj Roland Kenzo - Your Night as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Valentinovich!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentinovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentinovich checks the leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Valentinovich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
Valentinovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Valentinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Valentinovich tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Valentinovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentinovich tries to avoid it.
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!
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich tries to land a leg kick but Burns Jr saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Valentinovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns Jr under the eye.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns Jr has time to react.
A good leg kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a head kick. Valentinovich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Valentinovich moves out of range easily.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentinovich in his tracks.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Valentinovich scores with a leg kick.
Valentinovich blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentinovich throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns Jr with a body shot.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich cracks a nice hook into Burns Jr's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Valentinovich moves out of range easily.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentinovich misses with a hook.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns Jr sizes up Valentinovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the body
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Valentinovich tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Valentinovich tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentinovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Valentinovich tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich wants to slow Burns Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich wants to land a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr clobbers Valentinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentinovich swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burns Jr motions for Valentinovich to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentinovich.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valentinovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a hook. Valentinovich ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Valentinovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentinovich can do to turn this around?
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr with a hook.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Valentinovich saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valentinovich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Valentinovich misses.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Burns Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentinovich.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a kick to the body
and Burns Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentinovich.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentinovich's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Valentinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Burns Jr down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Valentinovich digs a good hook to Burns Jr's body.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Valentinovich was not able to check.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Burns Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Valentinovich checks it
letting Valentinovich counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich lands with a good body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr is looking to counter the offense by Valentinovich and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Burns Jr down with leg kicks.
Valentinovich throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentinovich. That did some damage!
Valentinovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Burns Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinovich.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Burns Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentinovich throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Valentinovich avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr jabs Valentinovich right on the nose. Valentinovich blinks but takes it well.
Burns Jr tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentinovich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Valentinovich misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Valentinovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Nice body punch from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich connects with a right hand. Burns Jr shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Valentinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Burns Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burns Jr moves forwards but Valentinovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentinovich blocks the body kick.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Valentinovich checks it.
Valentinovich is looking for the big counter here.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns Jr's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
Burns Jr lands with a straight right. Valentinovich didn't see that one coming.
Valentinovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Valentinovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentinovich tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Sergej Valentinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Burns Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentinovich! But no joy.
Valentinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentinovich moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valentinovich just manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Valentinovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Valentinovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valentinovich feints a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valentinovich's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns Jr throws a series of punches but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Burns Jr cracks Valentinovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Valentinovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentinovich.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valentinovich moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Valentinovich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and Burns Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Valentinovich moved away.
Some wild striking there from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burns Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valentinovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valentinovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simba Burns Jr.
Well Burns Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
As Simba Burns Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks Zivic, love ya man, let's do it again. You deserve it. I came to win this precious belt and CEC Good is the ultimate prize to cap off my career. I will defend this Title with honour, thank you everybody for coming.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kullervo Entrance Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo slips under a jab from Hoffman.
Kullervo wants to counter with a clinch but Hoffman pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Hoffman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoffman lands a jab to Kullervo's midsection.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Hoffman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kullervo counters with a left to the body.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kullervo blocks a jab.
Hoffman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Hoffman sees coming a mile off.
Hoffman lands the left hand.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses
and Kullervo counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
Kullervo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kullervo.
Kullervo checks a low kick from Hoffman.
Hoffman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kullervo lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoffman misses with a low kick as Kullervo jumps back.
Kullervo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoffman.
Kullervo throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Kullervo tries to land a front kick but Hoffman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffman misses the target.
Kullervo lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kullervo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo wants to counter the offense by Hoffman and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kullervo on the side of the head.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Kullervo scores with a nice body kick.
Hoffman looks for the body kick but Kullervo saw that one coming.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Kullervo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kullervo throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Kullervo ducks down to avoid it.
Kullervo counters with a body kick.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a fast counter high kick but Hoffman manages to duck under it in time.
Kullervo clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kullervo wants to stall.
Kullervo slowing the pace effectively.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kullervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kullervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoffman's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
Hoffman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKullervo.
Hoffman throws an overhand right that lands on Kullervo's shoulder, as Kullervo tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range.
Hoffman throws a hook but Kullervo avoids it easily.
Kullervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kullervo.
Kullervo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kullervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoffman with a body shot.
Kullervo checks a low kick from Hoffman.
Kullervo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Kullervo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoffman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoffman blocks a low kick nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoffman scores with a four punch combination!
Hoffman moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Hoffman.
Kullervo lands a jab.
Jack Hoffman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Kullervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman tries to work over Kullervo's front leg with a kick but Kullervo checks it.
Kullervo throws a big shot that misses.
Hoffman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo lands a head kick. Hoffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kullervo misses with a low kick as Hoffman jumps back.
No joy there for Hoffman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Kullervo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kullervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman scores with a punch to the head.
Kullervo moves out of range as Hoffman throws a body kick.
Kullervo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman throws a wild body kick that Kullervo sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kullervo is rocked!
Hoffman lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kullervo head around and knocks him out cold! Hoffman hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hoffman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Hoffman made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Evil Kullervo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think my heart is broken.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hess's entrance music is Demiurge. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut cracks Hess with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Hess lands a really nice looking cross but Juggernaut seems unphased.
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Juggernaut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Juggernaut was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Juggernaut avoids the head kick by Hess.
Hess defending well as Juggernaut loads up on a big left hand.
Hess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hess has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Hess throws a hook but Juggernaut blocks it.
Juggernaut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juggernaut drops his hands momentarily and Hess takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hess moves out of range as Juggernaut throws a body kick.
We've been informed that Juggernaut has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hess throws a leg kick but Juggernaut sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hess throws a sloppy body shot
and Juggernaut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juggernaut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hess throws a solid leg kick but Juggernaut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hess.
Juggernaut tries a quick counter leg kick but Hess is wise to it.
Hess misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juggernaut walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hess checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juggernaut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hess.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juggernaut delivers a nice body kick.
Hess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juggernaut tries a head kick but it misses.
Juggernaut lands a slapping body shot.
Juggernaut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Juggernaut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juggernaut scores with a hook.
Hess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juggernaut.
Hess on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Hess as he checks the leg kick.
Juggernaut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hess misses with a combination
and Juggernaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Juggernaut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hess moves out of range as Juggernaut strikes.
Hess is looking for a counter combo.
Juggernaut lands a nice hook to Hess's body. Hess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut tries a head kick but it misses.
Hess takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jon Hess's cut is getting worse.
Juggernaut connects with a solid leg kick.
Hess throws a head kick but Juggernaut moves out of range.
Juggernaut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juggernaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hess moves away.
Hess scores with a jab. Juggernaut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juggernaut fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hess is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Juggernaut.
Hess connects with a body shot.
Juggernaut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juggernaut throws a head kick but Hess moves out of range.
Juggernaut misses with an uppercut. Hess saw that one coming.
Hess tries to land a body kick
letting Juggernaut counter with a right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Juggernaut! Hess is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Juggernaut!
Our winner, Bo Juggernaut, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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