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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Cantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cantor misses.
Cantor misses with an uppercut
and Putin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cantor misses with a looping right.
Putin counters with a body kick.
Cantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cantor shoots in looking for a takedown but Putin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cantor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Putin slips under a jab from Cantor.
Cantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cantor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Putin is trying to defend but Cantor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cantor prevents Putin from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cantor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cantor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Putin is trying to stand.
Cantor is trying to control. Putin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cantor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cantor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putin quickly recovers to half guard.
Putin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cantor manages to move to mount!
Cantor lands a big shot there that rocks Putin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Putin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cantor looking to ground and pound but Putin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Putin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cantor.
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Cantor's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor looking to ground and pound but Putin is blocking nicely.
Putin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cantor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Putin is trying to stand.
Putin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cantor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cantor controlling the position easily from mount.
Cantor is landing with some decent strikes but Putin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor lands a big shot there that rocks Putin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cantor unloads with some shots from mount but Putin bucks and avoids them well.
Putin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cantor.
Putin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cantor with a couple of short strikes.
Cantor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Putin is looking to escape.
Cantor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Putin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cantor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Cantor dominated that round.
That's time! Cantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cantors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Putin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cantor.
Cantor goes for a double leg but Putin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Putin continues to drive forward.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cantor dives in for a single leg takedown but Putin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Putin tries to sprawl but Cantor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantor connects with a jab.
Cantor misses with a right hand
and Putin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor scores with a hook.
Cantor misses with a looping right.
Putin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Putin's coach down at Vendetta Alliance London Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Putin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Cantor throws a head punch that misses.
Cantor goes for a takedown attempt but Putin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantor shoots and misses
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cantor misses with a left hand
and Putin counters with a solid body kick.
Putin lands a jab.
Cantor throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Cantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor shoots in for a double leg but Putin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left lands for Cantor.
Cantor shoots for a double leg takedown but Putin sprawls well. He's pushed Cantor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Putin flicks out a counter leg kick but Cantor steps away.
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!
Cantor throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Cantor misses with a takedown
letting Putin counter with a right hand.
Cantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Cantor in a clinch.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Cantor's head.
Putin misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Cantor back against the cage.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Cantor is looking to control Putin's arms but Putin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cantor has his back to the cage.
Cantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Cantor avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cantor.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cantor tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Cantor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Putin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cantor.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Cantor.
Putin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cantor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Putin counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantor misses with an uppercut.
Cantor avoids the head kick by Putin.
Cantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Putin tries to clinch but Cantor moves out of range.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantor.
Cantor throws an overhand right that lands on Putin's shoulder, as Putin tries to avoid the shot.
Putin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Putin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roger Cantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantor.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin 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's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cantor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Putin pushes Cantor off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cantor throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cantor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Putin swivels and escapes.
Putin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Cantor misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Putin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Cantor dives in and grabs Putin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Putin pushes down on Cantor's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Cantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin clinches up against the cage.
Putin pushes Cantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cantor backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Putin.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin gets through Cantor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cantor backwards.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cantor's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Cantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin prevents a body shot from Cantor.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Putin pushes Cantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin pushes Cantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jonas Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cantor backwards.
Cantor pulls guard successfully.
Cantor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cantor is trying to keep Putin in close.
Putin preventing the sweep.
Cantor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Putin has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cantor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
Putin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cantor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cantor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putin 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Putin!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonas Putin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Tyrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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213 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrell lands with an overhand left.
Tyrell throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Tyrell moves out of range.
Tyrell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrell.
Tyrell is looking to chop away at Ciprianni's legs.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrell.
Tyrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrell tries to land a front kick but Ciprianni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Ciprianni misses its target.
Ciprianni cracks a nice hook into Tyrell's ribs.
A low kick from Tyrell misses
and Ciprianni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyrell's guard.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrell is pulling down on Ciprianni's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrell is keeping the position for now.
Ciprianni trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tyrell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyrell escapes and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ciprianni tries to buck Tyrell off but Tyrell is having none of it.
Tyrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ciprianni keeps working.
Tyrell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyrell lands some shots froms side control.
Ciprianni is looking to regain half guard here but Tyrell keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyrell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ciprianni's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyrell wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy.
Tyrell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ciprianni some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tyrell stalls from top position.
Ciprianni is trying to control Tyrell's posture but Tyrell avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.
Tyrell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position.
Tyrell lands strikes from half guard.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyrell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyrell's back!
Ciprianni looking to break Tyrell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tyrell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ciprianni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ciprianni is persistently looking for the submission but Tyrell is defending it well.
Ciprianni is not going to allow Tyrell to sit and survive in this position.
Ciprianni has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciprianni is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyrell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyrell for a finish.
Tyrell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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 Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ciprianni moves out of range as Tyrell strikes.
Tyrell lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ciprianni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ciprianni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciprianni.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrell.
Tyrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciprianni's calf.
Tyrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyrell cracks the inside of Ciprianni's front leg.
Tyrell throws a lazy body kick
and Ciprianni counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Tyrell misses.
Tyrell throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrell tries to work over Ciprianni's front leg with a kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Ciprianni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tyrell cracks Ciprianni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ciprianni blocks a low kick nicely.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Tyrell manages to avoid it.
Chad Tyrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ciprianni has closed the distance and engaged Tyrell in a clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprianni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrell.
A hook to the body from Tyrell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Ciprianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Tyrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrell looking to throw knees to the head but Ciprianni is blocking nicely.
Tyrell blocking some punches.
Tyrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprianni gets through Tyrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrell is working Ciprianni over against the cage.
Tyrell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyrell tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Tyrell back against the cage.
Tyrell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciprianni or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyrell pushes Ciprianni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrell misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Tyrell.
Ciprianni avoiding damage as Tyrell throws knees to the body.
Tyrell lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Tyrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Ciprianni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Tyrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni is looking to control Tyrell's arms but Tyrell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ciprianni has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrell fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Tyrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrell.
Tyrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Tyrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciprianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrell blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Tyrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrell working aggressively here.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrell backwards.
Tyrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tyrell.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Tyrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Tyrell 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!
Ciprianni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Tyrell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrell.
Tyrell lands with a slapping head kick.
Ciprianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrell.
Tyrell scores with a hook to the body. Ciprianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrell lands a leg kick that knocks Ciprianni off balance momentarily.
Tyrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrell wants to land a leg kick but Ciprianni is out of range.
Ciprianni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyrell sprawls and moves away.
Ciprianni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Ciprianni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyrell.
Ciprianni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ciprianni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrell throws out a leg kick but Ciprianni moves out of range and Tyrell only half commits.
Ciprianni went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyrell scores with a punch to the head.
Ciprianni lands with a good body shot.
Tyrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciprianni lands with a right hand.
Tyrell swinging wildly here.
Ciprianni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ciprianni blocks a jab.
Tyrell throws a sloppy head kick
and Ciprianni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni moves into full mount! Tyrell won't be happy about that!
Tyrell regains half guard.
Ciprianni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyrell is doing well to control the position and prevent Ciprianni from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ciprianni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura but Tyrell is defending well.
Ciprianni is looking to stall here but Tyrell recovers full guard.
Tyrell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Ciprianni throws an elbow that misses. Tyrell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ciprianni's guard. Nice move by Tyrell!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ciprianni is on top in guard.
Tyrell working a defensive guard here.
Ciprianni is looking to pass into half guard but Tyrell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tyrell is in guard.
Tyrell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Tyrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrell 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Tyrell!
In his post fight interview, Chad Tyrell gave a big smile as he said 'I would have liked to stay in Gamma for the easy fights and cheap hype but was not offered an extension due to massive fear.'.
In defeat, Danny Ciprianni stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russian Zombie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Zombie misses.
Zombie misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Zombie wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
A big right from Zombie misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zombie can pounce on him.
Zombie throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombie.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Zombie back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zombie as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov has Zombie pressed against the cage, preventing Zombie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zombie blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Zombie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Zombie.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Zombie shrugs off.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Zombie avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Zombie has control.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Zombie blocks it.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetsov's calf.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zombie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Zombie does no damage.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Zombie circles away and keeps his distance.
Zombie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Zombie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zombie under the eye.
Zombie tried to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuznetsov, right into the meat.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombie.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Zombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zombie counters with a good low kick that Kuznetsov was not able to check.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
Zombie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zombie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zombie to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Zombie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Zombie moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov 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.
Zombie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Zombie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombie.
The fighters circling - Zombie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zombie misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zombie fails to land.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russian Zombie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zombie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Zombie.
Zombie misses with a body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zombie misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Zombie avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Zombie avoids nicely.
Zombie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zombie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Zombie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zombie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Zombie ducks down to avoid it.
Russian Zombie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zombie walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Zombie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombie throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombie throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zombie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zombie throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Zombie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Zombie strikes.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Zombie 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.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zombie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zombie raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zombie throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Nice shot by Zombie.
Zombie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Zombie.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Zombie is having none of it.
Zombie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie scores with a shot to the body.
Zombie swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Zombie throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zombie walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zombie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zombie takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Zombie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Zombie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Zombie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Zombie's shoulder, as Zombie tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Zombie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zombie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Zombie finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zombie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zombie lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Zombie takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Zombie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Zombie counters with a big right hand! Oh Kuznetsov is in trouble here! Zombie follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Zombie!
Our winner, Russian Zombie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Spanked finds it's target.
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
Suri wants to clinch up but Spanked keeps it at a distance.
Suri lands a jab.
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
Suri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spanked on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spanked fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spanked lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suri at a distance.
Spanked throws a hook but Suri blocks it.
It looked like Suri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spanked.
Spanked works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanked connects with a body shot.
Spanked throws a hook but Suri blocks it.
Spanked circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spanked counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri throws a hook to the side of Spanked's head but Spanked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spanked throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Spanked. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spanked.
Suri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spanked throws out a counter right but Suri avoids it with no problem.
Suri has closed the distance and engaged Spanked in a clinch.
Spanked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanked blocks an uppercut.
Spanked lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Spanked breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suri moves out of range as Spanked strikes.
Spanked circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spanked jabs Suri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Suri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spanked swings widly with a right hand
and Suri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suri tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spanked tries to keep at a distance but Suri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Suri throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Spanked breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spanked misses with a two punch combination.
Spanked misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suri swings widly with a right hand
letting Spanked counter with a right hand.
Spanked throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri closes the distance and pushes Spanked back into the cage.
A short right from Spanked.
Suri blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Suri misses with some punches.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suri.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spanked lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suri misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spanked lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Suri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suri lands a right hand.
Spanked misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spanked.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Suri.
Spanked lands a shoulder strike.
Spanked lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Suri is rocked!
Spanked lands with a right to the head.
Oh Suri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spanked makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spanked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suri misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by Spanked.
Spanked scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanked blocks an uppercut.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spanked misses with a left hand
enabling Suri to counter with a crisp jab.
Suri seems to have got his legs back now.
Suri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Spanked misses.
Spanked works Suri's body with a nice hook.
Spanked lands a nice hook to Suri's body. Suri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spanked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suri has Spanked up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Spanked.
Spanked cracks the inside of Suri's front leg.
Suri moves out of range as Spanked strikes.
A quick step to the side and Suri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanked dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri wants to clinch up but Spanked keeps it at a distance.
Suri wants to clinch up but Spanked keeps it at a distance.
Spanked displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spanked rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spanked misses with a straight left.
Spanked throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suri counters with a thumping low kick.
Spanked jabs at Suri's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spanked misses the target.
Spanked swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
Suri tries to clinch up
and Spanked counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanked swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanked swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spanked circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spanked misses with a looping right.
It looked like Suri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suri tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suri connects with an inside leg kick.
Spanked throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suri. That's going to slow Spanked down.
Spanked punishes Suri's body with a nice straight punch.
Spanked avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suri moves in looking to clinch but Spanked pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanked misses with a body shot
letting Suri counter with a right hand.
Suri is looking to clinch.
Spanked doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spanked throws a body shot but no joy.
Suri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spanked throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri clinches.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanked lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanked scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanked.
Spanked tries to throw a body punch but Suri avoids it by throwing Spanked back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Suri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked lands with a light punch inside.
Spanked misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spanked scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spanked scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spanked throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanked lands with a shot to the body.
Suri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spanked lands a really nice looking cross but Suri seems unphased.
Suri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spanked throws a right hand that misses
and Suri counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spanked avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suri manages to avoid it.
Suri darts in and clinches Spanked up against the cage.
Suri lands with a light punch inside.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Gonna Spanked seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Still in the clinch, Spanked scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spanked pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Spanked.
Spanked throws the left hand but Suri avoids the punch easily.
Suri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked throws a lazy uppercut
and Suri counters with a straight right hand.
Spanked misses with a looping left.
Spanked avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spanked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Suri throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanked swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Suri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suri throws a right hand that misses
and Spanked counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonna Spanked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Spanked misses the target.
Spanked swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
Suri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spanked ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spanked throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spanked throws out the jab.
Suri is looking to counter punch.
Spanked tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanked throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spanked is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suri.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanked.
Spanked throws a body shot but no joy.
Spanked rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Spanked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanked fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spanked finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suri.
Spanked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanked takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Spanked misses.
Suri blocks a head kick by Spanked.
Spanked gets tackled into the cage by Suri. Suri maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Spanked.
Spanked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked tries a body shot but Suri blocks it.
Suri lands with a short shot to the head.
Spanked blocks an uppercut.
Suri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanked lands an uppercut.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
Spanked blocking some punches.
Suri works on Spanked's body with a couple of short punches.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Suri misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suri gets through Spanked's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suri throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanked lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spanked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanked working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Suri throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suri swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked pushes Suri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonna Spanked is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spanked throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spanked tries to break free but Suri pushes him back against the cage.
Sher Shah Suri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suri working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gonna Spanked.
I've got Spanked winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty Bennet told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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48 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Flagg.
Flagg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet connects with a crisp jab.
Flagg lands an overhand right.
Donk. Flagg catches Bennet right on the button with a cross.
Flagg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Flagg throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flagg moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Flagg's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flagg throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
As Flagg backs off Bennet throws a huge counter combo but Flagg manages to avoid it all.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flagg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bennets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flagg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Flagg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Flagg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flagg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Flagg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Flagg throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet is looking to chop away at Flagg's legs.
Flagg is looking to counter punch.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg misses with a looping right.
Bennet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flagg misses the shot to the body.
Flagg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet throws a hook but Flagg blocks it.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flagg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flagg.
Bennet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flagg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flagg lands with a right hand.
Flagg throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Flagg clinches with his opponent.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flagg counters with a left and a right that stings Bennet.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flagg tries to clinch up
and Bennet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flagg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet misses with a hook. Flagg ducked under it nicely.
Flagg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flagg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Flagg misses with a looping left.
Bennet tests Flagg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Flagg lands.
Bennet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flagg circles away quickly and effectively.
Flagg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flagg lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flagg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Flagg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Flagg lands with a shot to the body.
Flagg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet tries to bum rush Flagg with a series of wild strikes but Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Flagg. Flagg maintains the clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Flagg controls the action.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Flagg.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Flagg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flagg wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flagg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scotty Bennet will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flagg lands with a shot to the body.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Flagg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Flagg.
Bennet throws a series of punches but Flagg avoids them all with ease.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Flagg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flagg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennet misses with a hook. Flagg ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flagg!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet throws a leg kick that misses.
Scotty Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Flagg moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flagg back to the cage. Bennet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flagg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flagg forces Bennet back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Bennet.
Randall Flagg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flagg.
Bennet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flagg has him pressed against the cage.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Bennet tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
A short uppercut from Bennet.
Flagg pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flagg can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flagg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet lands a left hand.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennet effectively controlling the action here.
Bennet tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Flagg.
Flagg digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Bennet is breathing heavily.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bennet trying to stall but Flagg improves his position.
Bennet tries to stall but Flagg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bennet is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Flagg has denied him.
Flagg tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flagg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flagg.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Flagg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Flagg.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg lands with a left to the head.
Bennet is rocked!
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 Randall Flagg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Flagg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet thows a body kick. Flagg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Flagg's body.
Flagg scores with a decent looking hook.
Flagg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Flagg defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flagg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flagg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennet. Bennet circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws a series of punches but Flagg avoids them all with ease.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flagg.
Flagg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Flagg. Flagg maintains the clinch.
Bennet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flagg.
Bennet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Flagg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flagg.
Flagg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet is still on wobbly legs! Can Flagg finish him?
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet tries to circle away but Flagg has him pinned against the cage.
Bennet seems to have recovered his senses.
Flagg lands a right hand.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flagg creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bennet's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bennet drops to his knees and Flagg pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Flagg!
After winning the bout, Randall Flagg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Scotty Bennet stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm shop worn and injury riddled. Time to call it a career.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojnasiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry - Lies lies lies. Alotadik has chosen When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alotadik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wojnasiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alotadik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wojnasiewicz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wojnasiewicz avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alotadik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wojnasiewicz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wojnasiewicz tries to counter by clinching up but Alotadik breaks away and moves out of range.
Alotadik scores with a hook to the body. Wojnasiewicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alotadik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wojnasiewicz looks to land a right hand but Alotadik moved out of range.
Alotadik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wojnasiewicz.
Alotadik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wojnasiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Alotadik manages to avoid it.
Alotadik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alotadik lands a right hook to the body.
Wojnasiewicz looks to throw the jab but Alotadik is out of range.
Wojnasiewicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alotadik checks a leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alotadik scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik misses with a body punch
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alotadik throws out a leg kick but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range and Alotadik only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojnasiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wojnasiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alotadik digs a good hook to Wojnasiewicz's body.
Alotadik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wojnasiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wojnasiewicz.
Alotadik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wojnasiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Lik Alotadik has been cut.
Alotadik looks to land a left hand but Wojnasiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Alotadik lands with a nice body punch.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range of the body kick from Alotadik.
An attempted straight right counter from Wojnasiewicz misses the target.
Alotadik missing with a left hand there. Wojnasiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wojnasiewicz throws a leg kick that misses.
Alotadik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wojnasiewicz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alotadik. Alotadik obviously looking to wear him down.
Wojnasiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alotadik.
A little feinted left hand from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alotadik misses with a double jab
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alotadik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alotadik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alotadik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wojnasiewicz rather than just go for the knockout.
Alotadik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range of the leg kick from Alotadik.
A slow jab from Wojnasiewicz misses its intended target.
Alotadik misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wojnasiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Wojnasiewicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alotadik on the side of the head.
Alotadik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alotadik, as that shot connected.
Alotadik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alotadik closes the distance and clinches.
Alotadik avoids the elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz, against the cage.
Alotadik misses with the head strike.
Alotadik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojnasiewicz avoiding damage as Alotadik throws knees to the body.
Alotadik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojnasiewicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alotadik up against the cage.
Alotadik misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Alotadik fails to land.
Alotadik misses with an elbow over the top.
Wojnasiewicz prevents the takedown attempt.
Wojnasiewicz avoiding damage as Alotadik throws knees to the body.
Wojnasiewicz presses Alotadik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wojnasiewicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Alotadik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz is working Alotadik over against the cage.
Alotadik tries to pull guard but Wojnasiewicz won't allow it.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojnasiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Wojnasiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alotadik looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alotadik backwards.
Wojnasiewicz missing with knees to the body.
Alotadik misses with some punches.
Alotadik is trying to pull guard but Wojnasiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lik Alotadik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alotadik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojnasiewicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wojnasiewicz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alotadik's defenses.
Wojnasiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz lands an elbow just above Alotadik 's eye.
That has opened up Lik Alotadik's cut even more.
Alotadik misses with a punch to the body.
Alotadik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wojnasiewicz blocks the elbow strike.
Alotadik misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wojnasiewicz.
Alotadik avoids a wild elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alotadik backwards.
Wojnasiewicz breaks the clinch.
Alotadik misses with a jab to the body
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alotadik is rocked!
Wojnasiewicz misses with a straight left.
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 Krystian Wojnasiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alotadik scores with a hook to the body. Wojnasiewicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alotadik keeps Wojnasiewicz at a distance using the push kick.
Alotadik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojnasiewicz.
Alotadik tries to counter with a clinch but Wojnasiewicz shakes him off and moves away.
Alotadik misses with a left hand
enabling Wojnasiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojnasiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a big right hand! Oh Alotadik is in trouble here! Wojnasiewicz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Krystian Wojnasiewicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lik Alotadik was interviewed post fight and said 'You may have won this one, but fuck that, lets go again. In a cage, in the alley, I don't give a fuck. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cullen Castrello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castrello thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kawajiri if he has to take too many more of those.
Kawajiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donk. Castrello catches Kawajiri right on the button with a cross.
Castrello throws a nice looking combination but Kawajiri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castrello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Castrello misses with a double jab
and Kawajiri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kawajiri staying out of range there.
Castrello backing away here, and Kawajiri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kawajiri lands with a nice body kick.
Castrello throws a combination that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castrello on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawajiri.
Castrello throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Castrello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castrello throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawajiri checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawajiri! But no joy.
Kawajiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Castrello lands a jab to Kawajiri's midsection.
Castrello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawajiri on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kawajiri.
Castrello thinks about countering with a body kick.
Castrello misses with an uppercut. Kawajiri saw that one coming.
Castrello throws a push kick but Kawajiri slaps the foot to one side.
Castrello tries to clinch but Kawajiri moves away
and Castrello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawajiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castrello throws a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head but Kawajiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castrello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello.
Kawajiri throws out a counter right but Castrello avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri dodges the punch combination from Castrello.
Kawajiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castrello misses with a double jab.
Castrello misses with a wild combination.
Castrello connects with a leg kick. Kawajiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Castrello - that will leave a mark!
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Castrello.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot
and Castrello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castrello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a left hand
and Castrello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castrello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castrello lands with a kick to the temple. Kawajiri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castrello connects with a right hand. Kawajiri shakes it off.
Kawajiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castrello on the side of the head.
Castrello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castrello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello darts in and clinches Kawajiri up against the cage.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawajiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Castrello.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawajiri lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kawajiri fails to land.
Kawajiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Castrello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kawajiri digs a right hand into Castrello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castrello's gas tank.
Castrello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Castrello lands an elbow just above Kawajiri 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Castrello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Castrello.
It looks like Tatsuya Kawajiri has been cut.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kawajiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawajiri is defending well for now.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the head.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Kawajiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castrello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castrello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawajiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawajiri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Kawajiri shrugs off.
Kawajiri is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Kawajiri'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.
Castrello throws a leg kick that misses.
Kawajiri misses with a leg kick.
Castrello throws a big counter combination but Kawajiri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castrello misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawajiri throws a leg kick which misses Castrello's front leg but catches the back leg as Castrello tries to avoid it.
Castrello misses with a body shot.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
Castrello misses with a straight left.
Kawajiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Castrello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawajiri.
Castrello scores with a decent looking hook.
Castrello lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castrello throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Castrello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castrello.
Kawajiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Castrello finish him?
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawajiri can do to turn this around?
Kawajiri throws a sloppy body shot
and Castrello counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kawajiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Kawajiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kawajiri takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello throws out a leg kick but Kawajiri moves out of range and Castrello only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawajiri misses.
Castrello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawajiri counters with a nice leg kick.
Kawajiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castrello lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castrello lands with an overhand left.
Kawajiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello cracks Kawajiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castrello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawajiri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawajiri throws a hook but Castrello avoids it easily.
Castrello clinches up against the cage.
Kawajiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castrello blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawajiri blocks an elbow strike.
Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Kawajiri in his tracks for a moment.
Kawajiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Kawajiri controls the action.
Kawajiri lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajiri.
Castrello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Kawajiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kawajiri fails to land.
Kawajiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Kawajiri fails to land.
Kawajiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Castrello.
Castrello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kawajiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
Castrello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
Castrello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castrello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Castrello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but Kawajiri avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage.
Kawajiri lands with a light punch inside.
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
Kawajiri has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
Kawajiri misses with the head strike.
Kawajiri lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Castrello.
Kawajiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawajiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawajiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Kawajiri throws a head punch that misses.
Kawajiri is leaning against Castrello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cullen Castrello has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kawajiri's brow.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Kawajiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawajiri tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello scores with a hook to the body.
Castrello lands a nice elbow.
Kawajiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Kawajiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Kawajiri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawajiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castrello counters with a nice body shot.
Castrello throws an off balance right hand
and Castrello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castrello plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castrello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses
and Kawajiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castrello checks a low kick from Kawajiri.
Castrello with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawajiri throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello misses with a hook
and Kawajiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castrello tries to clinch up but Kawajiri circles away and keeps his distance.
Castrello walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawajiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castrello checks a low kick from Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri looks to throw the jab but Castrello is out of range.
Kawajiri misses with a looping right.
Castrello goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kawajiri misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Castrello.
Castrello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Castrello darts in trying to clinch
and Kawajiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castrello cracks Kawajiri with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castrello. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castrello connects with a right hand. Kawajiri shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawajiri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castrello lands with a nice combination. Kawajiri backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawajiri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castrello cracks Kawajiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castrello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castrello throws a right and a left that Kawajiri avoids nicely.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick from Kawajiri.
Castrello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawajiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Castrello looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick as Castrello jumps back.
Castrello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri misses with a left hand
and Kawajiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawajiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawajiri connects with a looping right hand.
Castrello instigates a clinch.
Kawajiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castrello lands a damaging elbow.
Castrello lands a damaging elbow.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kawajiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawajiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Kawajiri shrugs off.
Kawajiri managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Kawajiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawajiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawajiri takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello tries to throw a body punch but Kawajiri avoids it by throwing Castrello back against the cage.
Kawajiri misses with some punches.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castrello.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Kawajiri working aggressively here.
Kawajiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawajiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Kawajiri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawajiri.
A shot in the inside from Castrello.
Castrello lands with a right to the head.
Kawajiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castrello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cullen Castrello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castrello has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello!
Cullen Castrello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Defoe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bodies. The crowd seem to be enjoying BatzCastelmore's choice of entrance music: Dogtanian France theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe missing with a left hand there. BatzCastelmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BatzCastelmore misses with a looping left.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. BatzCastelmore moves away and avoids it.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but BatzCastelmore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BatzCastelmore throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
BatzCastelmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe clobbers BatzCastelmore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a series of strikes. BatzCastelmore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Defoe both land. Nice combination.
BatzCastelmore just misses with a punch to the body.
BatzCastelmore catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
BatzCastelmore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by BatzCastelmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for BatzCastelmore's leg but BatzCastelmore calmly moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe looks for the body kick but BatzCastelmore saw that one coming.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BatzCastelmore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. BatzCastelmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore lands a right hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore jabs Defoe right on the nose. Defoe blinks but takes it well.
BatzCastelmore connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
BatzCastelmore walks into a jab.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BatzCastelmore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe instigates a clinch.
BatzCastelmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore trying to land knees to the body.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Defoe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BatzCastelmore tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.
BatzCastelmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BatzCastelmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe blocking some punches.
BatzCastelmore lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of BatzCastelmore backwards.
BatzCastelmore's coach down at Ballshoi Ballet 3 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on BatzCastelmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BatzCastelmore thumps Defoe with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from BatzCastelmore.
Defoe fakes the leg kick and cracks BatzCastelmore in the body.
Defoe jabs at BatzCastelmore's body.
BatzCastelmore looks winded!
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from BatzCastelmore misses the target.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a jab to the head.
BatzCastelmore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Defoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of BatzCastelmore backwards.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee strike.
BatzCastelmore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Defoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BatzCastelmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BatzCastelmore pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for BatzCastelmore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee to the head.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
BatzCastelmore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from BatzCastelmore fails to land.
BatzCastelmore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Defoe blocks it with crossed arms.
Defoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from BatzCastelmore.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as BatzCastelmore controls his hands.
Good body shot from Defoe.
BatzCastelmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore has Defoe pushed against the cage.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but BatzCastelmore avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe pushes BatzCastelmore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
BatzCastelmore thuds his shin into the meat of Defoe's side.
BatzCastelmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe has BatzCastelmore up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing BatzCastelmore back against the cage.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
Defoe working aggressively here.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee to the head.
BatzCastelmore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BatzCastelmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Defoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BatzCastelmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore staying out of range there.
A left lands for Defoe.
BatzCastelmore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe feints and then cracks BatzCastelmore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BatzCastelmore down.
Defoe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from BatzCastelmore.
Good leg kick by Defoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from BatzCastelmore does no damage.
BatzCastelmore lands with an overhand left.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
BatzCastelmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BatzCastelmore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
BatzCastelmore lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe lands with an uppercut that bounces BatzCastelmore off the cage and back into range.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Defoe blocks a head kick by BatzCastelmore.
Defoe scores with a hook.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
BatzCastelmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BatzCastelmore takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
BatzCastelmore cracks Defoe with a good jab.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BatzCastelmore staying out of range there.
BatzCastelmore misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BatzCastelmore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by BatzCastelmore.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
BatzCastelmore is breathing heavily.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BatzCastelmore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
A big left from BatzCastelmore misses.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but BatzCastelmore moved away.
BatzCastelmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe cracks BatzCastelmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BatzCastelmore lands with a cross.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe lands a nice hook to BatzCastelmore's body. BatzCastelmore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Defoe throws a head kick that BatzCastelmore semi-blocks.
Defoe cracks the inside of BatzCastelmore's front leg.
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Defoe is defending well for now.
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BatzCastelmore is rocked!
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
BatzCastelmore is still on wobbly legs! Can Defoe finish him?
Defoe works on BatzCastelmore's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Defoe slips a jab from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore seems to have recovered his senses.
BatzCastelmore misses with a double jab.
Defoe lands with a cross.
BatzCastelmore connects with a crisp jab.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore blocks the body kick.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BatzCastelmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BatzCastelmore feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
A solid leg kick lands there for BatzCastelmore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BatzCastelmore ducks right into an uppercut from Defoe.
Defoe misses the jab.
BatzCastelmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BatzCastelmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
BatzCastelmore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. BatzCastelmore saw that one coming.
Defoe tries to clinch up.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore scores with a hook.
BatzCastelmore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BatzCastelmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
BatzCastelmore thows a left - swing and a miss!
BatzCastelmore misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Defoe does it's job there.
Defoe digs a good body shot into BatzCastelmore's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! BatzCastelmore 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 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Menace Defoe!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Charles BatzCastelmore had this to say: 'Merde!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kai Kha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kha misses with an uppercut.
Kha misses with a hook
and Lodbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lodbrok.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lodbrok. That's going to slow Kha down.
Lodbrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lodbrok throws a front kick aimed at Kha's knee but Kha avoids it well.
Kha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Lodbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kha counters with a nice leg kick.
Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick from Kha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha keeps the fight on the outside.
Kha jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kha misses with a hook.
Kha misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick.
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha.
Lodbrok wants to counter with a clinch but Kha pushes him away.
Kha misses with a leg kick
and Lodbrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha misses with an uppercut
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kha misses the jab.
Lodbrok throws a body punch but Kha moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lodbrok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands a leg kick that knocks Kha off balance momentarily.
Kha misses with a double jab
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodbrok moves into range and clinches up with Kha.
Kha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok misses with the head strike.
Kha misses with the head strike.
Kha struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Lodbrok works on Kha's body with a couple of short punches.
Kha breaks from the clinch.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Kha.
Kha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kha misses with a hook
and Lodbrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodbrok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok scores with a jab.
Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Kha misses.
Lodbrok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lodbrok tried to score with a low kick but Kha checks it.
Lodbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lodbrok.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lodbrok checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lodbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lodbrok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut.
Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Lodbrok avoids a kick to the body.
Lodbrok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick
and Kha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lodbrok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lodbrok connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Kha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kha throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok throws a nice head kick!
Lodbrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lodbrok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lodbrok. That's going to slow Kha down.
Lodbrok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kha is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lodbrok's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lodbrok staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot
and Kha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kha lands a leg kick that knocks Lodbrok off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodbrok looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away.
Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kha.
Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lodbrok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the strikes.
Lodbrok is looking to clinch but Kha is avoiding it.
Kha misses with a looping right.
Lodbrok lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kha misses with a body shot.
Ivar Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kha throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lodbrok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha.
Kha looks to throw a body kick
and Lodbrok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lodbrok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok just manages to avoid it.
Lodbrok jabs at Kha's body.
Lodbrok lands a nice shot that snaps Kha's head back.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Kha.
Lodbrok tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Lodbrok misses the target.
Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lodbrok just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lodbrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kha can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivar Lodbrok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lodbrok connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lodbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
Lodbrok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lodbrok as he connects with a hook.
Lodbrok tries to score with a low kick but Kha moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lodbrok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha misses with a looping left.
Kha sets himself, and Lodbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Kha avoids it this time.
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
As Lodbrok backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodbrok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lodbrok. Lodbrok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lodbrok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kha on the side of the head.
Kha moves away from the strike by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Lodbrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kha looks to throw the jab but Lodbrok is out of range.
Kha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lodbrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha throws a jab but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha.
Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lodbrok thumps Kha with a low kick.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodbrok lands with a cross.
Kha avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands with a kick to the temple. Kha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Lodbrok avoids the body shot from Kha.
Lodbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kha.
Kha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kha there.
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily.
Kha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kha throws a sloppy head kick
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok misses the shot to the body.
As Lodbrok backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kha lands a big right hand that sends Lodbrok crashing to the mat! Kha stays standing though and waves Lodbrok back to his feet!
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kha! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Kha!
Kai Kha retains his light heavyweight title!
Kai Kha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Steigelmann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a good jab.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Fjera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fjera lands a few punches from side control.
Fjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fjera lands some shots froms side control.
Steigelmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steigelmann is trying to control Fjera's posture but Fjera avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to control the action but Steigelmann is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
I wouldn't like to be where Steigelmann is right now.
Steigelmann is trying to improve his position.
Fjera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep.
Fjera wants to control but Steigelmann is keeping him busy.
Fjera scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steigelmann to see if he's OK.
Fjera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steigelmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steigelmann is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fjera throws an elbow but Steigelmann slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steigelmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steigelmann gets back to full guard.
Steigelmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjera.
Fjera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fjera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fjera throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steigelmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fjera's guard.
Steigelmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fjera trying to keep a closed guard but Steigelmann is proving a slippery customer.
Steigelmann advances position into side control!
Fjera is looking to regain half guard here but Steigelmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Fjera sneaks back into half guard.
Fjera manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steigelmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steigelmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steigelmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fjera keeping full guard, as Steigelmann tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera looking for a guillotine here but Steigelmann defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A good leg kick by Steigelmann.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steigelmann can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws the kick towards the body but Fjera avoids it.
A slow jab from Steigelmann misses its intended target.
Fjera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steigelmann counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjera sizes up Steigelmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steigelmann moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a wild body kick that Fjera sees coming a mile off.
Steigelmann looks to land a body kick but Fjera moved away.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fjera counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fjera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steigelmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Fjera's head.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Fjera's leg. Fjera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fjera moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steigelmann scores with a nice strike.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fjera.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steigelmann tries a low kick but Fjera avoids it.
Fjera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steigelmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
Steigelmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fjera's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands with a hook. Fjera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fjera tries for a takedown but Steigelmann circles away easily
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steigelmann!
Fjera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Steigelmann throws a counter combo.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Fjera ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steigelmann punishes Fjera's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Steigelmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses the body punch
and Steigelmann counters with a solid body kick.
Fjera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Steigelmann sprawls well.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjera.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann sizes up Fjera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a good jab.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steigelmann circles away.
Fjera scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann lands a front kick.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steigelmann scores with a nice head shot.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera throws a jab when Steigelmann was well out of range.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann wants to counter the offense by Fjera and move into the clinch position.
Steigelmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
Steigelmann throws a low kick, looking for Fjera's leg but Fjera calmly moves out of range.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steigelmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Fjera moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Fjera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steigelmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fjera momentarily.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fjera with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Fjera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fjera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steigelmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
That kick from Steigelmann tenderised Fjera's leg. Fjera is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
It looked like Fjera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Fjera.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Fjera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fjera down.
Fjera lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera clobbers Steigelmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steigelmann ducks under a wild hook from Fjera.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Fjera throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
Steigelmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steigelmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann throws a front kick aimed at Fjera's knee but Fjera avoids it well.
Steigelmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera misses the jab.
Fjera throws a combination. Steigelmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fjera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Fjera.
Fjera throws a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head but Steigelmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fjera takes a swing at Steigelmann's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Steigelmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fjera on the side of the head.
Steigelmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steigelmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fjera throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
Steigelmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A cross from Fjera lands.
Fjera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjera. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gunnar Steigelmann just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steigelmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fjera moves forwards but Steigelmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steigelmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steigelmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fjera swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Fjera off the cage and back into range.
Fjera just misses with a punch to the body.
Steigelmann slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Steigelmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera avoids the body shot from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Fjera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fjera cracks Steigelmann with an open hand slap.
Steigelmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Fjera there.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann scores with a hook.
Steigelmann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick as Fjera jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Fjera misses the target.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the head.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steigelmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fjera is able to avoid easily.
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!
Fjera jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steigelmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fjera under the eye.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Fjera avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Fjera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steigelmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fjera with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera misses the jab.
Steigelmann cracks Fjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fjera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steigelmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Fjera avoids them all with ease.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Steigelmann.
Fjera dodges the punch combination from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fjera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steigelmann misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steigelmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
Fjera misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Fjera is wise to it.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fjera back to the cage. Steigelmann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steigelmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steigelmann cracks the inside of Fjera's front leg.
Fjera fails with the takedown.
Fjera tests Steigelmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fjera walks into a left hand.
Steigelmann blocks a jab.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Fjera connects with a jab.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steigelmann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steigelmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fjera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann wants to clinch up but Fjera keeps it at a distance.
Fjera throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fjera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steigelmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steigelmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steigelmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steigelmann tries to roll over but Fjera keeps him under control.
Fjera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steigelmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nick Fjera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steigelmann is on top in guard.
Steigelmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fjera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Steigelmann has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fjera has his foot on Steigelmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steigelmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Steigelmann content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Steigelmann 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.
Steigelmann trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Steigelmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to control the position but Steigelmann postures up.
Fjera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fjera 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.
Fjera wants to hit a switch here but Steigelmann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fjera there!
Steigelmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fjera regains half guard.
Steigelmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fjera defending well though.
Steigelmann is controlling the pace.
Fjera is pressing down on Steigelmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steigelmann controlling from the top position.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fjera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Fjera.
I think Steigelmann 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann is the new heavyweight champion!
Gunnar Steigelmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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