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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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104 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix is looking to land body kicks.
Helix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rad's calf.
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Helix throws a hook but Rad blocks it.
Helix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Rad misses
and Helix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rad checks it well.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
Helix works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Rad throws a body shot but no joy.
Rad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Helix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helix loads up on a big right hand but Rad slips the punch.
Rad feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
A low kick from Helix misses
and Rad counters with a solid body kick.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rad looks for the body kick but Helix saw that one coming.
Rad lands a leg kick that knocks Helix off balance momentarily.
Rad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helix.
Helix misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rad.
Rad tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
Helix moves out of range as Rad throws a body kick.
Rad throws a leg kick that misses.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a leg kick
enabling Helix to counter with a crisp jab.
Rad is rocked!
Helix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rad is still on wobbly legs! Can Helix finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helix is pawing at Rad, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rad's nose. Rad is badly hurt! Helix pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rad tries desperately to hold on but Helix is relentless in his assault! As Rad receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Helix away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Helix!
A victorious Brett Helix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Kyle Rad had this to say: 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fubar Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo has chosen On The Floor as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fubar Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo checks a low kick from Teller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teller avoids the body shot from Polo.
Teller lands with a shot to the body.
Polo tries for a takedown but Teller circles away easily
and Teller counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Polo blocks the low kick.
Polo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teller's guard.
Teller looking for a triangle here. Polo is fighting it but it looks tight! Teller pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Polo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fubar Teller!
An out of breath Fubar Teller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent 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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld has a takedown stuffed.
Danneskjöld misses with an uppercut.
Danneskjöld misses with a low kick.
Baird closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Danneskjöld is looking for a sweep.
Baird is trying to ground and pound but Danneskjöld uses the momentary lack of control by Baird to regain half guard.
Danneskjöld wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Danneskjöld moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Danneskjöld is retaining full guard.
Baird pushes down on Danneskjöld's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baird tries to pass to full mount but Danneskjöld defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Baird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Danneskjöld trying to control here.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
Baird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danneskjöld drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Danneskjöld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is looking to advance position but Baird has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Baird punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baird landing punches.
Baird thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baird scoring with strikes but Danneskjöld is staying in there.
Baird looking to control but Danneskjöld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baird throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Baird with shots to the head and body - Danneskjöld looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baird tries to control but Danneskjöld wriggling away.
Danneskjöld is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird controlling the pace for now.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Baird is having none of it.
Baird tries to control but Danneskjöld wriggling away.
Baird connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Danneskjöld manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Danneskjöld gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baird wants it to stay on the feet.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch there but Baird circles away.
Baird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baird keeps the fight on the outside.
Danneskjöld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baird was well out of range. Poor timing from Danneskjöld.
Baird forces Danneskjöld back against the cage and clinches.
Baird blocks a body shot from Danneskjöld.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danneskjöld lands a nice uppercut.
Danneskjöld is working for takedown but Baird is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baird blocks a body shot from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Danneskjöld is retaining full guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baird trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baird content to stall in guard here.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Danneskjöld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baird looking to score a takedown here. Danneskjöld is defending well but Baird drives through and ends up in Danneskjöld's guard.
Baird wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
Baird is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danneskjöld is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danneskjöld's guard.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danneskjöld tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Baird wants to take a breather but Danneskjöld is having none of it.
Baird is working for a submission of some sort.
Danneskjöld has his hands clasped together around Baird's back. He's all about the action.
Baird passes to side control.
That's four 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.
Danneskjöld is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Baird is looking to take a break and control but Danneskjöld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird 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! This is the final round!
Danneskjöld fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danneskjöld instigates a clinch.
Baird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danneskjöld is aware though and is defending well.
Danneskjöld passes Baird's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskjöld takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Danneskjöld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baird preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld working the head and body with strikes.
Baird has his hands clasped together around Danneskjöld's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is staying active underneath Danneskjöld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danneskjöld thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baird trying to control from the bottom.
Danneskjöld controlling the action here.
Baird wants to improve his position but Danneskjöld is controlling well.
Danneskjöld wants to free his trapped foot but Baird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Danneskjöld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
Macadam Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danneskjöld moves into full mount! Baird won't be happy about that!
Danneskjöld is landing with some decent strikes but Baird is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Danneskjöld raining down shots from the mount!
Baird is trying to escape the mount.
Danneskjöld looking to control but Baird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird regains half guard.
Baird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld trying to control from Baird's half guard. Baird has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Danneskjöld passes Baird's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danneskjöld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danneskjöld not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danneskjöld is looking for a kimura but Baird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danneskjöld to get the leverage.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is defending against the submission attempts here by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baird defending well though.
Baird is holding on to half guard well.
Danneskjöld not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baird keeping control of the position.
Baird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Danneskjöld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baird 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macadam Baird!
An out of breath and clearly excited Macadam Baird thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ragnar Danneskjöld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Savolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
As Savolainen backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Savolainen manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Savolainen's head back.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Savolainen's torso.
Alvarez gets a double leg takedown into Savolainen's guard.
Savolainen looking to control.
Savolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez wanted to stand there but Savolainen had control of the position.
Savolainen has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savolainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Savolainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow.
Savolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savolainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Savolainen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Savolainen moves out of range easily.
Savolainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Samran Muay Thai in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savolainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savolainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alvarez is trying to control. Savolainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Alvarez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is thwarting Savolainen's attempts to control the position.
Savolainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back.
Savolainen gets full guard.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Savolainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savolainen loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Savolainen - just one landing.
Alvarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Savolainen tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Alvarez crashes against the mat.
Savolainen sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savolainen manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
Savolainen working a defensive guard here.
Savolainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savolainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savolainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savolainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savolainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Savolainen passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savolainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez trying his best to control but Savolainen has mounted him.
Savolainen trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Savolainen postures up.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savolainen wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Savolainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savolainen content just to control the position here.
Savolainen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Savolainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen'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. This is the final round!
Savolainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Savolainen is now in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Savolainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Savolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Savolainen scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Savolainen as Alvarez shoots in.
Savolainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Savolainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Savolainen sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaakko Savolainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
Savolainen clinches up against the cage.
Savolainen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savolainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savolainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Nick Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savolainen is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savolainen to get the leverage.
Alvarez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alvarez won't allow Savolainen to pass to mount.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez has hold of Savolainen's hands but Savolainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen forces his way into half guard.
Savolainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savolainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez tries to hold on but Savolainen postures up.
Savolainen moves to the back.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Savolainen breaks the grip.
Alvarez breaks Savolainen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Savolainen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez controlling Savolainen's posture.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Savolainen defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Savolainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Savolainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savolainen postures up.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savolainen controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savolainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Savolainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savolainen 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Savolainen!
Jaakko Savolainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raine Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babe comes to the cage accompanied by The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. Rick James, Bitch! is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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29
222 lbs
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45
218 lbs
48 - 30 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raine Babe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Babe throws a looping overhand right but Bitch! ducks down to avoid it.
Bitch! avoids the body shot from Babe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bitch!.
Bitch! moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bitch! bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bitch! slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Babe misses the target.
Babe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitch! keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bitch! ducks under a wild hook from Babe.
Bitch! throws a front kick aimed at Babe's knee but Babe avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Babe misses the target.
The fighters circling - Babe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bitch!.
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!
Bitch! lands a nice shot that snaps Babe's head back.
Bitch! avoids the body shot from Babe.
Babe throws a lazy right hand but Bitch! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Bitch! releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raine Babe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Babe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babe throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Bitch! on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babe throws a shot from downtown. Bitch! moves away and avoids it.
Bitch! misses the shot to the body.
Bitch! takes a swing at Babe's ribcage but misses.
Babe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitch!.
Babe lands with a straight right. Bitch! didn't see that one coming.
Babe throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bitch!'s jaw, knocking him onto his back! Babe dives in looking to finish as Bitch! flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Babe's strikes! Babe is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bitch!'s desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bitch! was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raine Babe!
An out of breath Raine Babe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broken Wings. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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37
146 lbs
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41
145 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Jango Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Mcdermott!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fett sprawls well. Fett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcdermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Fett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fett has Mcdermott up against the cage in a clinch.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fett misses with a body punch.
Fett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jango Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcdermott's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcdermott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Fett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mcdermott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fett.
Mcdermott is rocked!
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Mcdermott tries to counter it with a takedown but Fett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Mcdermott moved out of range.
Mcdermott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcdermott moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcdermott feints the counter takedown.
Fett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcdermott misses with a takedown attempt - Fett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett is looking to clinch.
Fett swinging wildly here.
Mcdermott with the counter takedown but Fett avoids it easily.
Mcdermott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcdermott slips under a jab from Fett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcdermott's hands.
Mcdermott avoids the head kick by Fett.
A big right from Fett misses.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcdermott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcdermott with the counter takedown but Fett avoids it easily.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fett as he avoids it easily.
Mcdermott checks a leg kick nicely.
And Mcdermott tries to counter it with a takedown but Fett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fett.
Mcdermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett misses with a straight left.
Mcdermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Jango Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcdermott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fett with a hook.
Fett is looking to clinch.
Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcdermott's hands.
Mcdermott tries to keep at a distance but Fett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fett lands a shot to the body.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett tries to work over Mcdermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Fett.
Fett stalling the fight.
Fett misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Mcdermott avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcdermott backwards.
Fett throws a big uppercut that drops Mcdermott! More strikes from Fett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mcdermott lies dazed against the cage as Fett celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jango Fett!
Jango Fett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Terry Mcdermott stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ap Nudd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lift me up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
220 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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46
215 lbs
38 - 39 - 1 |
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Excellent 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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edern Ap Nudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ap Nudd.
We've been told by Ap Nudd's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
TupperIII shoots in for a double leg but Ap Nudd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ap Nudd drops TupperIII with a beautiful combination! TupperIII stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ap Nudd is looking for the KO!
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
Ap Nudd cracks TupperIII with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! TupperIII falls to his knees and Ap Nudd doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edern Ap Nudd!
After winning the bout, Edern Ap Nudd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finlay Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
146 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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147 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Finlay Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Alexander.
Darrow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexander, right into the meat.
Alexander rushes Darrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darrow throws an elbow but misses.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Darrow avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Darrow prevents a body shot from Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexander.
Alexander working aggressively here.
I was talking to Alexander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
Alexander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander tries a body shot but Darrow blocks it.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Darrow is rocked!
Alexander lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Darrow to his knees! Alexander keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Alexander!
George Alexander is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, George Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Wiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiz comes to the cage accompanied by SouthSide. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
275 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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34
289 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Wiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiz tries a low kick but Kaspov avoids it.
Kaspov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Wiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wiz.
Kaspov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiz.
Wiz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wiz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kaspov with a poor takedown
and Wiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Wiz.
Wiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaspov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaspov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaspov throws a sloppy head kick and Wiz moves out of range easily.
Kaspov has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wiz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiz works the jab nicely.
Kaspov throws a right hand that Wiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wiz also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Kaspov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaspov.
It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaspov throws a shot from downtown. Wiz moves away and avoids it.
Kaspov throws a head kick but Wiz moves out of range.
Wiz throws a looping overhand right but Kaspov ducks down to avoid it.
Kaspov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kaspov.
Wiz looks to land a combination but Kaspov avoids it well.
Wiz tries to clinch but Kaspov moves out of range.
Kaspov with the counter takedown but Wiz avoids it easily.
Wiz dodges the punch combination from Kaspov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wiz.
Wiz has managed to clinch.
Wiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kaspov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaspov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaspov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiz counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaspov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaspov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiz throws an overhand right that lands on Kaspov's shoulder, as Kaspov tries to avoid the shot.
Kaspov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaspov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wiz throws a right hand that Kaspov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaspov also avoids with ease.
Kaspov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wiz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wiz throws a head kick that misses.
Kaspov shoots in for a takedown but Wiz shows good takedown defense.
Wiz is looking for a counter combo.
Wiz misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wiz counter with a right hand.
Kaspov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaspov misses with a takedown attempt
and Wiz counters with a straight right hand.
Wiz tries to clinch there but Kaspov circles away.
Wiz wants to clinch.
Wiz looks to land a combination but Kaspov avoids it well.
Kaspov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaspov fails with the takedown
and Wiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaspov lands a head kick. Wiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Big Wiz's cut is getting worse.
Wiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaspov.
Wiz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaspov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaspov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaspov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wiz tries to clinch but Kaspov is having none of it.
Kaspov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Big Wiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaspov misses with a head kick.
Kaspov misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaspov.
Wiz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaspov. Kaspov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaspov swinging wildly here.
Kaspov takes a swing at Wiz's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Wiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaspov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaspov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaspov misses with a head kick.
Wiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wiz, right into the meat.
Kaspov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaspov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiz can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wiz.
A nice combination there by Wiz.
Kaspov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wiz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz trying to keep a closed guard but Kaspov is proving a slippery customer.
Wiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kaspov won't allow Wiz to sweep him here.
Kaspov trying to control but Wiz is working from the bottom.
Wiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wiz wants to stand and escape but Kaspov is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaspov jabs Wiz right on the nose. Wiz blinks but takes it well.
Kaspov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wiz throws a leg kick which misses Kaspov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaspov tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wiz throws a leg kick but Kaspov moved away.
Wiz avoids the head kick by Kaspov.
Wiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaspov shoots in but Wiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kaspov.
Wiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wiz throws a shot from downtown. Kaspov moves away and avoids it.
Kaspov throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaspov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Wiz does no damage.
Kaspov misses with a looping left.
Wiz thuds his right hand into Kaspov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaspov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaspov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaspov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiz. Wiz obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiz loads up on a big right hand but Kaspov slips the punch.
Kaspov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaspov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiz works over Kaspov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaspov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspov seems to be working for a kimura but Wiz defends the submission attempt.
Wiz is trying to control but can't.
Wiz controlling the position for now.
Kaspov is thwarting Wiz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Big Wiz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Kaspov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kaspov slips a nice elbow through Wiz's hands, connecting with Wiz's forehead.
Kaspov is thwarting Wiz's attempts to control the position.
Kaspov lands strikes from half guard.
Jeez, Big Wiz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Wiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergei Kaspov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Kaspov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore slips a jab from Boromir.
Boromir feints and then cracks Shore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shore down.
Shore with a poor takedown
and Boromir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boromir throws a leg kick but Shore checks it.
Boromir throws a combination that misses
and Shore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Captain Boromir has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boromir.
We've been informed that Boromir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boromir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Delvin Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore throws a right and a left that Boromir avoids nicely.
Shore slips under a jab.
Shore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Shore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shore throws a nice looking combination but Boromir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boromir follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shore throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shore tries for a takedown but Boromir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shore or perhaps it was just good defense by Boromir, which made it look bad.
Boromir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delvin Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore throws a lazy uppercut
and Boromir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shore takes one on the button.
Shore throws a lazy uppercut
and Boromir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Boromir scores with a hook.
Boromir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boromir wants it to stay on the feet.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boromir counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boromir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shore is out of range and Boromir settles back down.
Boromir throws a looping overhand right but Shore ducks down to avoid it.
Boromir scores with a nice strike.
Shore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boromir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boromir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boromir to the ground. Shore is now in Boromir's guard.
Boromir manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir throws a hook but Shore blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boromir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shore has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Boromir.
Shore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boromir counters with a left to the body.
Boromir stuffs the takedown.
Boromir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Shore. That snapped Boromir's head back.
Boromir stuffs the takedown.
Boromir misses with a hook. Shore ducked under it nicely.
Boromir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boromir lands a left and a right that send Shore crashing to the mat, dazed. Boromir thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Boromir works Shore's body with a nice hook.
Shore is breathing heavily.
Boromir lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Shore finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boromir! But no joy.
Captain Boromir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target.
Boromir slips a jab from Shore.
Boromir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shore misses with a takedown
and Boromir counters with a nice uppercut.
Boromir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boromir throws a looping overhand right but Shore ducks down to avoid it.
Shore connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boromir.
Boromir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boromir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shore's head.
A shot to the liver by Boromir. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boromir slips under a jab from Shore.
Boromir throws a nice looking combination but Shore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boromir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shore.
Boromir slips under a jab.
And Boromir responds with a good body kick, but Shore manages to step out the way in time.
Shore feints and as Boromir raises his hands in defense, Shore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shore stopping the sweep attempt from Boromir.
Shore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boromir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shore, into his guard.
Boromir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boromir looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boromir throws a lazy uppercut
and Shore counters with a stiff right hand.
Shore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boromir pinned against the cage. Boromir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shore ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boromir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boromir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shore.
Captain Boromir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shore fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boromir! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delvin Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Shore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boromir slaps away a takedown attempt from Shore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boromir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boromir throws a low kick but Shore avoids it.
Delvin Shore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Boromir.
Shore shoots in for a takedown but Boromir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore takes one to the chin there.
Shore shoots and misses
and Boromir counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boromir lands a nice hook to Shore's body. Shore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boromir throws the left hand but Shore avoids the punch easily.
Oooooh!!! Boromir has knocked Shore down with a huge combo! Boromir steps away and waves a wobbly Shore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shore is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shore blocks a jab.
Shore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boromir closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Shore out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir is the new super heavyweight champion!
Captain Boromir bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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