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Highland Games 197 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Bennett struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Isaac Bennett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Bennett.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson works Bennett's body with a nice hook.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Bennett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bennett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bennett showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Stevenson defends it.
Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stevenson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position.
Bennett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bennett wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Bennett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bennett prevents Stevenson from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stevenson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bennett jumps into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevenson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Bennett moves into full mount!
Stevenson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson has given up his back. Will we see Bennett going for some submissions?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson is trying to defend against the choke here but Bennett has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bennett Tightens the hold and Stevenson taps out furiously! Bennett displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Bennett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Miles is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Bieber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Miles !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Miles .
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Miles tests Bieber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Justin Bieber has been cut.
Bieber throws a leg kick
and Miles counters with a stiff right hand.
Bieber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Miles misses.
Miles misses with a looping left.
Miles misses the jab.
Bieber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miles checks a leg kick.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Bieber throws a sloppy body shot
and Miles counters with a nice uppercut.
Bieber misses with a right hand
and Miles counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bieber! Miles lets Bieber back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bieber is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bieber switches off momentarily and Miles cracks him with a monster right hand! Bieber topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Miles dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Miles !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Miles !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Sten acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sten!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Sten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Sten clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Szczęsny.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Szczęsny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny looking to throw knees to the head but Sten is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Szczęsny has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Sten 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.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten taking a breather.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Sten just leaning against Szczęsny, taking a breather.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow over the top.
Sten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szczęsny is defending well for now.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Sten controls the action.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten has Szczęsny pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny - that landed with a thud.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Sten wants to stall.
Sten avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczęsny.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an elbow just above Sten 's eye.
Sten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
Sten throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Szczęsny instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sten's brow.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Szczęsny.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sten.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Sten throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sten dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws an elbow but it misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szczęsny throws an elbow but misses.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Sten blocks it.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szczęsny lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny tries to work over Sten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside.
Sten tries to stall but Szczęsny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sten blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sten's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Szczęsny managing to block the knees to the body from Sten.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczęsny on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sten is breathing heavily.
Sten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczęsny blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sten is trying to stall.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
Sten misses with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sten in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sten blocks an elbow strike.
Sten trying to land knees to the body.
Sten tries to land a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks with his arms.
Szczęsny lands an elbow inside that Sten shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Sten controls his hands.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szczęsny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sten looking to throw knees to the head but Szczęsny is blocking nicely.
Sten tries to land knees in the clinch but Szczęsny avoids the damage to the body.
Sten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sten tries a knee to the head but Szczęsny blocks it.
Sten missing with knees to the body.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Sten in his tracks for a moment.
Szczęsny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Sten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny scores with a nice head shot.
Sten is rocked!
Sten looks up at the clock. Bad move! Szczęsny lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sten. Szczęsny pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Marshall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Kopp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kopp counter with a right hand.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kopp.
Kopp dives in for a single leg takedown but Marshall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kopp shoots for a takedown but Marshall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopp moves away.
Kopp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopp somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Kopp is out of range.
Kopp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kopp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Kopp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp misses with a takedown
and Marshall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kopp gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Kopp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kopp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kopp working the strikes but Marshall uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kopp looks to land a strike but Marshall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marshall has momentary wrist control but Kopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kopp landing with the ground and pound.
Kopp is working Marshall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marshall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp with a nice head shot there.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Kopp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Kopp throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kopp is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is adopting a defensive guard.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing Marshall from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kopp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kopp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshall's guard.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Marshall!
Kopp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Dave Kopp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from Marshall does no damage.
As Marshall tries to get set, Kopp tries to push him back and clinch up but Marshall manages to avoid the attempt.
Kopp shoots in for a double leg but Marshall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kopp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall has control of Kopp's left arm, preventing Kopp from doing any damage.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Marshall!
Marshall wanted to stand there but Kopp had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Kopp.
Kopp pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp trying to control the position.
Marshall gets to his feet. Kopp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Marshall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tobias Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Kopp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kopp looks to land a strike but Marshall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marshall trying to control the position.
Dave Kopp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kopp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Kopp throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kopp lands a couple of elbows.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kopp 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.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Kopp trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marshall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Dave Kopp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopp was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Kopp is looking to counter the offense by Marshall and move into the clinch.
Marshall leaves Kopp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
Kopp takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Dave Kopp has been cut.
Marshall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kopp moves into the clinch.
Marshall is pushing Kopp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kopp wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall lands a right hand.
Marshall tries a body shot but Kopp blocks it.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Kopp turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kopp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kopp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kopp in side control, throwing shots but Marshall defends.
Kopp is working Marshall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marshall parries the strikes from Kopp easily there. Kopp is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marshall to escape.
Kopp working the ground and pound from side control.
Marshall taking a bit of punishment here - Kopp scoring with strikes.
Kopp tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marshall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kopp in side control, throwing shots but Marshall defends.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marshall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kopp working away.
Kopp working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Kopp drags him back down.
Kopp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kopp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marshall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopp is trying to ground and pound but Marshall uses the momentary lack of control by Kopp to regain half guard.
Marshall taking some punishment here, with Kopp in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopp working over Marshall with some ground and pound. Marshall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marshall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kopp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Kopp throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp thows a huge punch but Marshall dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Kopp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marshall's head.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kopp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Kopp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kopp working over Marshall with some ground and pound. Marshall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kopp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kopp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Kopp!
An out of breath Dave Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Pinaglabanan enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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33
144 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake connects with a right hand. Pinaglabanan shakes it off.
Pinaglabanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinaglabanan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinaglabanan as Drake tries to tie him up.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinaglabanan controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pinaglabanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinaglabanan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinaglabanan.
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drake trying to control but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pinaglabanan keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Pinaglabanan.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinaglabanan scores with a shot to the side of Drake's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinaglabanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinaglabanan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
Drake taking a breather.
Pinaglabanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake jumps guard but Pinaglabanan stands there with Drake around his waist. Drake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Pinaglabanan.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan lands a right hand.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Pinaglabanan working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan is working Drake over against the cage.
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocking some punches.
Pinaglabanan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake trying to stall but Pinaglabanan improves his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
Pinaglabanan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pinaglabanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinaglabanan lands an uppercut.
Drake is rocked!
Pinaglabanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinaglabanan works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Pinaglabanan lands an uppercut.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Pinaglabanan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pinaglabanan smiles and moves away.
Pinaglabanan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pinaglabanan throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinaglabanan.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinaglabanan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake.
Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drake scores with a nice head shot.
Pinaglabanan is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Pinaglabanan walks into a straight right hand from Drake.
Pinaglabanan moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake is trying to pull guard but Pinaglabanan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinaglabanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Pinaglabanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinaglabanan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drake pulls guard effortlessly.
Pinaglabanan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pinaglabanan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinaglabanan has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.
Drake has his foot on Pinaglabanan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinaglabanan works his way back into a safe position though.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drake keeping full guard, as Pinaglabanan tries to pass.
Pinaglabanan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinaglabanan defends well.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan connects with a couple of short punches.
Pinaglabanan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake has momentary wrist control but Pinaglabanan slips an elbow through the middle.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinaglabanan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Pinaglabanan works over Drake with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the position.
Pinaglabanan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More stalling from Pinaglabanan.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pinaglabanan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Pinaglabanan is predictable there
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan connects with an inside leg kick.
Drake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Pinaglabanan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan.
Drake throws a right hand that Pinaglabanan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinaglabanan also avoids with ease.
Pinaglabanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Pinaglabanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Pinaglabanan rushes Drake and presses him up against the cage.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Pinaglabanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pinaglabanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinaglabanan.
Drake tries to pull guard but Pinaglabanan holds him up against the cage and eventually Drake drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake trying to stall but Pinaglabanan improves his position.
Pinaglabanan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinaglabanan's waist but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
John Pinaglabanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinaglabanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Pinaglabanan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinaglabanan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pinaglabanan takes the fight into the clinch.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinaglabanan.
Drake blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
Drake just leaning against Pinaglabanan, taking a breather.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake stalling in the clinch but Pinaglabanan improves position.
Drake blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Drake just leaning against Pinaglabanan, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Pinaglabanan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinaglabanan walks away with a smile on his face. Drake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pinaglabanan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drake's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinaglabanan throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Pinaglabanan. Pinaglabanan maintains the clinch.
Drake looking to stall.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Pinaglabanan.
Drake fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake is looking to control Pinaglabanan's arms but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Pinaglabanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinaglabanan as Drake tries to tie him up.
Pinaglabanan has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake taking a breather.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Pinaglabanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Drake's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Drake drops to his knees and Pinaglabanan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pinaglabanan!
John Pinaglabanan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Nube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nube has chosen Boom - P.O.D. as his entrance music. Kalle Kettu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Nube!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nube throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Nube throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Nube throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nube.
Nube avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nube throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nube misses with a body punch.
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nube fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nube.
Nube throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu is looking to clinch but Nube is avoiding it.
Nube avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nube lands a jab.
Nube throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nube takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nube waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kalle Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Nube misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu pushes Nube up against the cage in a clinch.
Nube swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nube misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nube scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Nube throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu has had enough of the clinch but Nube keeps him there for the moment.
Nube struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu works on Nube's body with a couple of short punches.
Kettu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nube looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Nube tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu avoiding damage.
Nube throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nube doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kettu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kettu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kettu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nube backwards.
Nube is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Nube misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu effectively controlling the action here.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nube lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Nube misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Nube.
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nube connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nube tries to keep at a distance but Kettu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nube breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nube feints a jab promting Kettu to slip. Nube then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kettu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kettu cracks Nube with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kettu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nube to stand back up!
Nube is rocked!
It looks like Davy Nube has been cut.
Kettu rushes Nube and presses him up against the cage.
Nube is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Kettu.
Nube seems to have recovered his senses.
Nube swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nube tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nube misses with a body punch.
Nube has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Nube scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nube - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Nube - that landed with a thud.
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Nube as he connects with a hook.
Kettu doesn't manage to clinch there - Nube circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nube misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nube paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nube is looking for the big counter here.
Kettu is looking to clinch but Nube is avoiding it.
Nube looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nube fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nube lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
As Kettu backs off Nube throws a huge counter combo but Kettu manages to avoid it all.
Nube scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kettu tries to clinch up but Nube circles away and keeps his distance.
Nube misses with a few strikes there.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nube misses with the combination.
Nube swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch but Nube swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davy Nube will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davy Nube's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nube darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
Kettu darts in and clinches Nube up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nube fails to land.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nube lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kettu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nube.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nube.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nube.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Nube.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Nube manages to avoid it.
Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nube.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nube breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Nube.
Kettu tries to clinch but Nube moves away
and Nube makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kettu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nube eats them both and turns towards Kettu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nube throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nube tries a head kick but it misses.
Nube has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nube tries a head kick but it misses.
Davy Nube seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nube misses with a double jab.
Nube fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nube swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kettu lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nube closes the distance and clinches.
Nube lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nube throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kettus head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nube lands a right hand.
Kettu is looking to break free of the clinch but Nube has double underhooks.
Davy Nube seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nube paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu wants to clinch.
Nube moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Nube misses.
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettu closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nube counter with a right hand.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu tries to clinch up but Nube circles away and keeps his distance.
Nube looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nube lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nube.
Nube misses with an uppercut.
Kettu throws a combination that misses
and Nube counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nube throws a nice looking combination but Kettu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nube scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nube manages to avoid it.
Kettu wants to clinch.
Kettu is looking to clinch but Nube is avoiding it.
Nube moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nube moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nube swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.
Nube throws a series of punches but Kettu moves out of range.
Nube throws a series of punches but Kettu avoids them all with ease.
Nube gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Nube is breathing heavily.
Nube tries to keep at a distance but Kettu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu wants to clinch.
Nube has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Nube showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davy Nube's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Nube swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kettu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nube! Kettu lets Nube back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nube lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kettu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nube circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu jabs at Nube's body.
Nube doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kettu drops Nube with a big left hand! Nube is injured, injured bad! Kettu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kettu!
Kalle Kettu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeky Nandos. Kedorf has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Kedorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ysengrin counters with a three punch combo that has Kedorf backing up. Kedorf nods at Ysengrin to acknowledge the strikes.
Kedorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin misses with a wild body shot.
Kedorf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ysengrin connects with a solid leg kick.
Kedorf throws a lazy right hand but Ysengrin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ysengrin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kedorf loads up on a big right hand but Ysengrin slips the punch.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Kedorf takes one to the chin there.
Ysengrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kedorf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Ysengrin is looking to counter punch.
Ysengrin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ysengrin moves out of range as Kedorf strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kedorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kedorf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ysengrin rather than just go for the knockout.
Kedorf takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
Ysengrin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kedorf.
A big right from Ysengrin misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kedorf misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ysengrin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kedorf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kedorf keeps the fight on the outside.
Kedorf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kedorf swings widly with a right hand
and Ysengrin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Kedorf slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ysengrin.
Kedorf walks into a straight right hand from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ysengrin swings for the body but Kedorf moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kedorf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kedorf misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely.
Ysengrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kedorf manages to avoid it.
Kedorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kedorf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Kedorf.
Ysengrin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kedorf under the eye.
Kedorf slips under a jab.
Ysengrin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Ysengrin.
Kedorf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ysengrin's head backwards.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ysengrin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a looping left.
Ysengrin lands with a straight right. Kedorf didn't see that one coming.
Kedorf looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely.
Kedorf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kedorf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Kedorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kedorf scores with the left hand. Ysengrin knows he should have avoided that one.
Ysengrin looks to land a right hand but Kedorf moved out of range.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kedorf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ysengrin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ysengrin looks for the body kick but Kedorf saw that one coming.
Kedorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kedorf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ysengrin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kedorf has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin throws a shot from downtown. Kedorf moves away and avoids it.
Kedorf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Ysengrin misses the target.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kedorf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ysengrin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kedorf swings widly with a right hand
and Ysengrin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kedorf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Ysengrin.
Nice uppercut there from Ysengrin.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kedorf throws a jab but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kedorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kedorf.
Ysengrin is rocked!
Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kedorf.
Ysengrin is looking to counter punch.
Ysengrin throws a lazy right hand but Kedorf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kedorf needs to keep his hands up - Ysengrin had a free shot at his head there.
Ysengrin throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the side of Kedorf's head but Kedorf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Kedorf.
A counter left hand to the body from Ysengrin misses its target.
Kedorf swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kedorf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ysengrin defending well as Kedorf loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin throwing a counter right hand but Kedorf manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kedorf misses with a jab to the body
and Ysengrin counters with a straight right hand.
Kedorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin lands with a good body shot.
Ysengrin scores with a body shot.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Kedorf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ysengrin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ysengrin connects with a looping right hand.
Kedorf misses the jab.
Ysengrin throwing a counter right hand but Kedorf manages to avoid it.
Kedorf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ysengrin.
Dave Ysengrin is winning the standup battle so far.
Ysengrin scores with a jab.
Ysengrin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ysengrin slips under a jab from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a looping right.
Ysengrin jabs Kedorf right on the nose. Kedorf blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Ysengrin.
Kedorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kedorf throws the left hand but Ysengrin avoids the punch easily.
Kedorf throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ysengrin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice defenses there by Kedorf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kedorf moves out of range as Ysengrin strikes.
Ysengrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kedorf swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
Ysengrin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kedorf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ysengrin has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf slips a straight right by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin with a nice cross.
Ysengrin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kedorf can do to turn this around?
Kedorf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kedorf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ysengrin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
Ysengrin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kedorf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kedorf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kedorf avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Kedorf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ysengrin misses with a low kick.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Kedorf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Ysengrin misses its intended target.
Ysengrin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kedorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kedorf is rocked!
Kedorf misses with a jab to the body
and Ysengrin counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kedorf falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Barol Kedorf had this to say: 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schopenhauer comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. On his way into the cage it seems that Arthur Schopenhauer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arthur Schopenhauer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Schopenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Schopenhauer moved out of range.
Schopenhauer attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Schopenhauer slips a jab from Jackson.
Schopenhauer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at O'Brannigans MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schopenhauer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson lands with a hook. Schopenhauer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schopenhauer ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Schopenhauer counters with a takedown into side control.
Schopenhauer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schopenhauer is working hard here to advance position.
Schopenhauer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Schopenhauer throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schopenhauer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Schopenhauer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schopenhauer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Schopenhauer tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Schopenhauer tries to move to full mount but Jackson actually manages to regain half guard.
Schopenhauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schopenhauer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is pressing down on Schopenhauer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schopenhauer is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schopenhauer wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Schopenhauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schopenhauer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schopenhauer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Schopenhauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Schopenhauer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schopenhauer is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schopenhauer throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
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 Arthur Schopenhauer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Schopenhauer moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schopenhauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Schopenhauer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lunges at Schopenhauer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schopenhauer's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schopenhauer avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schopenhauer manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a hook. Schopenhauer ducked under it nicely.
Schopenhauer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Schopenhauer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Schopenhauer avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Schopenhauer's body. Schopenhauer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Schopenhauer off the cage and back into range.
Schopenhauer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Schopenhauer's shoulder, as Schopenhauer tries to avoid the shot.
Schopenhauer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Schopenhauer blocks a jab.
Schopenhauer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a jab when Schopenhauer was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Schopenhauer moves away and avoids it.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schopenhauer on the side of the head.
Schopenhauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Schopenhauer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Rodney Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson jabs at Schopenhauer's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Schopenhauer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Schopenhauer with a series of wild strikes but Schopenhauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schopenhauer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Schopenhauer shakes it off.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Schopenhauer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Schopenhauer ducks down to avoid it.
Schopenhauer moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Schopenhauer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Schopenhauer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schopenhauer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Jackson!
An out of breath Rodney Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
Korobeikin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurmaaja momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Korobeikin there.
Korobeikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korobeikin moves out of range of the strikes.
Korobeikin throws a shot from downtown. Hurmaaja moves away and avoids it.
Korobeikin scores with a nice head shot.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Korobeikin tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korobeikin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Korobeikin's corner calls for a 1-2. Korobeikin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korobeikin works Hurmaaja's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurmaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Korobeikin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja shoots in but Korobeikin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurmaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korobeikin cracks Hurmaaja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin throws a body shot but no joy.
Korobeikin gets a takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja wants to improve his position but Korobeikin is controlling well.
Korobeikin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hurmaaja is looking for a sweep. Korobeikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korobeikin is controlling the pace.
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja wants to control but Korobeikin is keeping busy.
Hurmaaja preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Korobeikin is looking to take a break and control but Hurmaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura but Hurmaaja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korobeikin to get the leverage.
Korobeikin trying to mount his opponent but Hurmaaja defends it.
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Hurmaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Korobeikin working the head and body with strikes.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurmaaja trying to control but Korobeikin postures up.
Korobeikin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja wants to get back to full guard but Korobeikin has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korobeikin lands a big shot there that rocks Hurmaaja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Korobeikin working for a guillotine from mount but Hurmaaja is in no mood to give up.
Hurmaaja wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Hurmaaja tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja tries to improve his position but instead Korobeikin has taken his back!
Hurmaaja looking very determined here, making life difficult for Korobeikin.
Hurmaaja manages to reverse the position and now he's in Korobeikin's guard. Nice work there by Hurmaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin dominated that round.
That's time! Hurmaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hurmaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hurmaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Korobeikin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Korobeikin sprawls well. Korobeikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurmaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Korobeikin lands a jab to Hurmaaja's midsection.
Korobeikin digs a good body shot into Hurmaaja's ribs.
Hurmaaja fails with the takedown.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a double leg but Korobeikin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Korobeikin as Hurmaaja shoots in.
Hurmaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korobeikin misses with a hook.
Hurmaaja dives in and grabs Korobeikin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korobeikin pushes down on Hurmaaja's head and hops out.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurmaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korobeikin defends well and Hurmaaja ends up having to push Korobeikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Korobeikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hurmaaja to the mat! Hurmaaja manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korobeikin is looking to pass into half guard but Hurmaaja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurmaaja is in guard.
Hurmaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Korobeikin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Korobeikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hurmaaja has his foot on Korobeikin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korobeikin works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurmaaja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Korobeikin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korobeikin is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pyotr Korobeikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurmaaja is looking for a triangle but Korobeikin pushes his legs off easily.
Hurmaaja keeping moving, preventing Korobeikin from controlling successfully.
Hurmaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurmaaja wants to sweep here but Korobeikin controlling him for the moment.
Korobeikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Korobeikin advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin staying calm.
Hurmaaja looks to move to half guard but instead Korobeikin has passed into mount! Damn!
Korobeikin fails to advance to Hurmaaja's back.
Hurmaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hurmaaja wants to hold on but Korobeikin pushes him away.
Hurmaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korobeikin with shots to the head and body - Hurmaaja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hurmaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Korobeikin has a good base and remains in mount.
Korobeikin lands a nice shot to the head.
Korobeikin trying to control but Hurmaaja is having none of it.
Hurmaaja tries to reverse the position but Korobeikin maintains control.
Korobeikin avoids the attempt from Hurmaaja to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korobeikin content just to control the position here.
Hurmaaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Korobeikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurmaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Korobeikin tries to sprawl out of it but Hurmaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korobeikin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Korobeikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurmaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korobeikin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurmaaja defends it well.
Korobeikin scores with a sloppy right hand. Hurmaaja should have avoided that one.
Hurmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurmaaja somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korobeikin just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hurmaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurmaaja slips a jab from Korobeikin.
Hurmaaja half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Korobeikin looks to land a right hand but Hurmaaja moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmaaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korobeikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korobeikin as he avoids it easily.
Korobeikin cracks Hurmaaja with a good jab.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korobeikin lunges at Hurmaaja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurmaaja's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin throws a shot to the body.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Korobeikin tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurmaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurmaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korobeikin connects with a crisp jab.
Korobeikin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korobeikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmaaja tries to counter with a takedown but Korobeikin is quick to defend against it.
Hurmaaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korobeikin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hurmaaja scrambles back to his feet.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurmaaja staying out of range there.
Hurmaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korobeikin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurmaaja somewhat.
Korobeikin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurmaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Korobeikin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Korobeikin, looking for a takedown. Hurmaaja pushes Korobeikin against the cage but Korobeikin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korobeikin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korobeikin scoring with punches and elbows.
Hurmaaja is trying to escape the position but Korobeikin is controlling the position.
Hurmaaja regains half guard.
Hurmaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Korobeikin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hurmaaja trying to hold on to Korobeikin's head to control him but Korobeikin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korobeikin pulls his head out easily.
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurmaaja defends it well.
Hurmaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Hurmaaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hurmaaja is looking to control Korobeikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurmaaja avoid being mounted?
Korobeikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurmaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korobeikin prevents Hurmaaja from improving his position.
Korobeikin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Korobeikin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hurmaaja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hurmaaja is staying active underneath Korobeikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Korobeikin is working for a submission of some sort.
Hurmaaja tries to roll over but Korobeikin keeps him under control.
Massa Hurmaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurmaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korobeikin is working away from the top position though.
Korobeikin is taking a breather. Hurmaaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pyotr Korobeikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Korobeikin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Korobeikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Korobeikin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Korobeikin!
Pyotr Korobeikin gave a mention to Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 90% Laundry!!! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Unz Unz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unz shoots in and bounces Holliday off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Unz throwing strikes from guard but Holliday blocks nicely.
Holliday keeping full guard, as Unz tries to pass.
Unz throws a big elbow that misses.
Unz throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holliday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Unz drops back looking for a leg! Holliday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holliday manages to kick Unz off! Unz jumps back into Holliday's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holliday dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Unz wants to sweep here but Holliday controlling him for the moment.
Unz keeping full guard, as Holliday tries to pass.
Holliday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Unz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Unz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Unz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Unz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holliday defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unz looking for a guillotine here but Holliday defends easily.
Unz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holliday is stalling in the full guard.
Unz has his feet on Holliday's thighs here. He's pushed Holliday off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Holliday screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Unz Unz!
Unz Unz very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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