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StrikeForce Union #43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapio Sammalkorpi 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson dips to his left and cracks Sammalkorpi with an uppercut!
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Sammalkorpi misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Atkinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atkinson lands a right hook to the body.
Sammalkorpi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Atkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammalkorpi scores with a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Sammalkorpi stops Atkinson from standing up.
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
Sammalkorpi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sammalkorpi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sammalkorpi won't allow Atkinson to get back to his feet.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammalkorpi on the ground.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sammalkorpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sammalkorpi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammalkorpi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi prevents Atkinson from standing back up.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots but Atkinson is blocking nicely.
Atkinson taking some punishment here, with Sammalkorpi in his half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Atkinson wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping busy.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sammalkorpi seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sammalkorpi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi working Atkinson over with strikes.
Sammalkorpi slips a nice elbow through Atkinson's hands, connecting with Atkinson's forehead.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sammalkorpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson wants to stand and escape but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi controlling from the top position.
Sammalkorpi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi postures up in Atkinson's guard and throws a big left but Atkinson blocks it.
Atkinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Atkinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sammalkorpi tries to score with some ground and pound. Atkinson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sammalkorpi happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atkinson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi has a takedown stuffed.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. Sammalkorpi knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sammalkorpi dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Sammalkorpi's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Atkinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atkinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Sammalkorpi backs away, Atkinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Sammalkorpi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atkinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammalkorpi's calf.
Atkinson throws a leg kick which misses Sammalkorpi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammalkorpi tries to avoid it.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
letting Atkinson counter with a right hand.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Atkinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atkinson.
Atkinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sammalkorpi's sensitive parts.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Atkinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a left and a right that stings Sammalkorpi.
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Sammalkorpi's leg. Sammalkorpi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with an outside leg kick.
Atkinson works over Sammalkorpi's head and body with a nice combination.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?
Sammalkorpi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the cage. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Atkinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atkinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkinson cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg.
Atkinson lands with a right hand.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammalkorpi loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Atkinson feints and then cracks Sammalkorpi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sammalkorpi down.
Atkinson works Sammalkorpi's body with a nice hook.
Atkinson throws a head kick but Sammalkorpi moves out of range.
Atkinson throws a head kick that half lands.
Sammalkorpi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Atkinson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sammalkorpi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atkinson struggling a bit here.
Sammalkorpi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well.
Sammalkorpi lands some shots froms side control.
Atkinson has one of Sammalkorpi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi has hold of Atkinson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkinson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sammalkorpi cranks the arm and Atkinson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkinson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Our winner, Tapio Sammalkorpi, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yung's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 陳小春 - 亂世巨星. 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Yung takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
Yung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roberts.
Yung is trying to improve his position.
Roberts lands a nice forearm strike.
Yung is trying to get back to half guard.
Roberts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
Roberts tries to score with some ground and pound. Yung controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts cracks Yung with a big right hand but Yung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yung can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Yung going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Yung wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts cracks Yung with a big right hand but Yung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yung struggling a bit here.
Roberts lands an elbow.
Yung is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Yung struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working the ground and pound but Yung is defending the strikes.
Yung tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Yung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Roberts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yung some visible discomfort.
Yung is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
Roberts working the body and head with strikes.
Yung is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Yung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roberts trying to advance position but Yung counters by regaining guard.
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts works over Yung with some ground and pound from guard.
Yung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
Yung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yung controlling Roberts's posture.
Roberts distracts Yung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Roberts dominated that round.
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.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yung is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Yung controlling the position for now.
Roberts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Yung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts misses with a head shot. Yung uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
Roberts is fighting to break Yung's control of his arms but Yung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
Yung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Yung has wrist control.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yung tries a head kick but it misses.
Yung connects with an inside leg kick.
David Yung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yung's guard.
Yung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but Yung blocks nicely.
Yung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is in close to Yung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Yung pulls Roberts in to control the position.
Yung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Yung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Roberts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into Yung's guard.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung controlling Roberts's posture.
Yung keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Roberts's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Yung.
Yung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Yung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Jeff Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Yung.
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yung pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung pulls Roberts in to control the position.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yung seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.
Yung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Roberts postures up in Yung's guard and throws a big left but Yung blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yung is controlling Roberts's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yung.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung controls the position.
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but Yung has full control of the position and if anything, Roberts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yung controlling the positon.
Yung is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roberts knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roberts for a finish.
Yung controls the position.
Yung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Yung patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
David Yung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung struggling to keep hold of the position.
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 David Yung.
I think Roberts 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Roberts!
Our winner, Jeff Roberts, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Rackham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rackham sprawls and moves away.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Rackham misses.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rackham throws a right hand that misses
and Taranin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taranin.
Taranin 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taranin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rackham is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rackham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rackham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Rackham misses.
Rackham dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rackham misses with a straight left.
Taranin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Taranin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham misses with a left hand
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Rackham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taranin scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin swings around for an armbar but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taranin's guard.
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rackham wants to stand but Taranin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rackham passes into side control.
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 Segey Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taranin staying out of range there.
Taranin looks to land a left hand but Rackham moved out of range nicely.
Rackham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taranin lands a nice shot that snaps Rackham's head back.
Rackham throws a poor cross that misses
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taranin postures up.
Taranin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rackham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rackham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rackham!
Rackham working away.
Rackham trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rackham can do to turn this around?
Rackham working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Rackham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rackham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Rackham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rackham working away.
Taranin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taranin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rackham passes into side control!
Taranin struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rackham throws out the jab.
Rackham misses with a hook
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rackham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Rackham in his guard.
Taranin is trying to control the position but Rackham postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.
Rackham is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Taranin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rackham is looking to defend but Taranin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rackham! Taranin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rackham taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordskov comes to the cage accompanied by Fugle. 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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22
143 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Banger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Banger's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($200 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov cracks Banger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Banger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nordskov finish him?
Banger is rocked!
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!
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banger's head.
Banger is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordskov finish him?
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Nordskov drops Banger with a huge uppercut! Banger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nordskov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mads Nordskov!
A relieved looking Mads Nordskov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Saaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saaim comes to the cage accompanied by Chelsea Dagger. Steve Lucas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
187 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Saaim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas tries to clinch but Saaim moves out of range.
Saaim has Lucas up against the cage in a clinch.
Saaim wants the takedown. Lucas is fighting it off but Saaim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lucas's guard against the cage.
Lucas is trying to control the position but Saaim postures up.
Saaim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
Saaim throws a strike but Lucas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saaim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucas tries to stand but Saaim is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saaim holds on and takes a little breather.
My spies in Die Trying Gym inform me that Lucas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saaim attempts a counter takedown but Lucas avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Lucas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saaim circles away.
CJ Saaim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Saaim throws a hook but Lucas avoids it easily.
Saaim shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saaim stacks Lucas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saaim!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saaim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saaim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucas on the ground.
Check out the look on Saaim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lucas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Saaim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Saaim lands a few punches from side control.
Lucas struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas is not content to let Saaim control the position.
Lucas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saaim asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saaim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saaim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saaim is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
Lucas actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saaim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lucas won't allow Saaim to pass to mount.
Lucas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saaim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saaim defends it easily.
Saaim trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Saaim chips away with some ground and pound.
Saaim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saaim's guard.
Saaim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucas won't allow Saaim to sweep him here.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Saaim keeps moving.
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saaim is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Saaim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saaim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saaim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucas throws a counter combo.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Saaim circles away.
CJ Saaim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saaim but Saaim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from Saaim.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaim moves into the clinch.
Saaim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saaim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
Saaim misses with a hook
and Lucas counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saaim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saaim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Saaim.
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saaim avoids it really well and circles away.
CJ Saaim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Saaim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saaim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saaim.
Lucas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saaim off and has taken his back!
Saaim trying to control the position but Lucas manages to sink in the hooks.
Lucas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to control Saaim but Saaim is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Saaim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lucas is not going to allow Saaim to sit and survive in this position.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim is keeping busy.
Lucas looking for the RNC.
Saaim tries to break free.
Lucas is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Saaim taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lucas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Lucas!
In defeat, CJ Saaim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merf Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor MacLeod could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Merf Murphy's chin.
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23
212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 London, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merf Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy tries to clinch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacLeod is landing a low percentage of strikes.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to clinch there but MacLeod circles away.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
MacLeod changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
MacLeod dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left and a right from MacLeod both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Merf Murphy has been cut.
Murphy slaps away a takedown attempt from MacLeod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables MacLeod to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLeod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped MacLeod's head back.
MacLeod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and MacLeod counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but MacLeod is controlling him
Murphy connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLeod. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
MacLeod passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
MacLeod is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Connor MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nythil Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Killinger (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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25
265 lbs
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21
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nythil Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Killinger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven shoots for a takedown but Killinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killinger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raven with a body shot.
Raven misses with a takedown
and Killinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Raven fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Killinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nythil Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raven closes the distance and clinches up with Killinger, looking for a takedown. Raven pushes Killinger against the cage but Killinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Raven with that takedown attempt.
Raven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killinger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Nythil Raven has been cut.
Raven is breathing heavily.
Killinger flashes Raven a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Raven's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Raven crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Killinger punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Killinger!
A relieved looking Buster Killinger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze has chosen Border Patrol - Eek A Mouse as his entrance music. Darryl Haze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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27
224 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Mc Elroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darryl Haze!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Elroy slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Haze.
Mc Elroy lands with a nice body punch.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Mc Elroy is out of range.
Danny Mc Elroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Elroy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Mc Elroy.
Haze connects with the punch.
Mc Elroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mc Elroy misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Elroy misses with a double jab
and Haze counters with a left to the body.
Mc Elroy misses with a double jab
and Haze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy works the jab nicely.
Mc Elroy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze.
Mc Elroy moves to clinch but Haze breaks away
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Mc Elroy misses.
Haze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mc Elroy is looking to counter punch.
Haze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mc Elroy throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mc Elroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mc Elroy. That did some damage!
Haze misses with a head kick.
Mc Elroy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mc Elroy.
Haze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haze's corner calls for a 1-2. Haze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Elroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mc Elroy misses with a hook
and Haze counters with a three punch combo that has Mc Elroy backing up. Mc Elroy nods at Haze to acknowledge the strikes.
Mc Elroy misses with a looping right.
Haze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mc Elroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mc Elroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Mc Elroy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mc Elroy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mc Elroy scores with the left hand. Haze knows he should have avoided that one.
Mc Elroy throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mc Elroy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Mc Elroy looks to throw the jab but Haze is out of range.
Mc Elroy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haze can pounce on him.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze! But no joy.
Mc Elroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haze is fending him off so far but Mc Elroy persists. Nope, Haze circles away and we're back to standing.
Haze lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy misses with an uppercut
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mc Elroy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haze.
Haze connects with a solid leg kick.
Mc Elroy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mc Elroy scrambles back to his feet.
Mc Elroy fails with the takedown
and Haze counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mc Elroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Haze lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Mc Elroy.
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Elroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mc Elroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mc Elroy throws a hook to the side of Haze's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mc Elroy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mc Elroy stalks Haze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haze's face. Haze staggers backwards, shaken.
Good shot there by Haze.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mc Elroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze throws a right and a left that Mc Elroy avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a few strikes there.
Haze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mc Elroy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mc Elroy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Haze lands a nice looking body shot.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze blocks a jab.
Mc Elroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze throws out a loose jab but Mc Elroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze tests Mc Elroy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mc Elroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mc Elroy.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haze tries to bum rush Mc Elroy with a series of wild strikes but Mc Elroy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mc Elroy misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mc Elroy throws a nice looking combination but Haze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Elroy misses with a hook
and Haze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mc Elroy back to the cage. Haze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Haze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mc Elroy under the eye.
Mc Elroy throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mc Elroy clobbers Haze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mc Elroy lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haze's head backwards.
An inside leg kick from Haze misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mc Elroy. That snapped Haze's head back.
Mc Elroy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mc Elroy swings widly with a right hand
and Mc Elroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mc Elroy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haze slips under a jab from Mc Elroy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mc Elroy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haze. Haze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mc Elroy misses with a straight left.
Haze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mc Elroy blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Mc Elroy misses
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Mc Elroy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mc Elroy misses with a left hand
and Haze counters with a thumping low kick.
Mc Elroy scores with a jab to the head.
Haze gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mc Elroy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Haze stuffs the takedown attempt from Mc Elroy. Mc Elroy gets slowly back to his feet.
Mc Elroy misses with an uppercut
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mc Elroy is rocked!
Haze lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mc Elroy goes down and covers up as Haze starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darryl Haze waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen Enter The Spingbok Ninja as his entrance music. Tank Shamrock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Kruger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tank Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock 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.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Kruger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Kruger's head back.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Kruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock darts in trying to clinch
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock darts in and clinches Kruger up against the cage.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Shamrock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kruger is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Kruger tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Kruger holds him up against the cage and eventually Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to circle away but Kruger has him pinned against the cage.
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruger has managed to clinch.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Shamrock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
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!
Shamrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruger throws a good cross that connects.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Kruger keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruger smiles and moves away.
Kruger throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruger counters with a nice leg kick.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Kruger.
Kruger misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Kruger manages to avoid it.
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Kruger moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
Shamrock darts in and clinches Kruger up against the cage.
Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruger moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Kruger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Kruger lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruger gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Kruger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shamrock uses from the top position.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Shamrock won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Kruger has his hands on Shamrock's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruger holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruger gets an underhook and turns Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Kruger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Kruger pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Kruger cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kruger as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruger.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Kruger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruger as Shamrock tries to tie him up.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruger presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruger pulls guard successfully.
Kruger is pulling down on Shamrock's head. It's preventing any offense from Shamrock, at least for the moment.
Shamrock stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Kruger controlling the position.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger controlling Shamrock's posture.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamrock's guard.
Kruger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kruger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock'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!
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruger misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Kruger is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Dustin Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Kruger misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruger can pounce on him.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Kruger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruger connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger misses the jab.
Kruger connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Tank Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to clinch but Kruger slips to the side
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruger!
Shamrock tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruger lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruger.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kruger!
Kruger dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shamrock defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Kruger lands an overhand right.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Kruger!
A relieved looking Dustin Kruger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Enkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinicius Costa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Enkamp!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Enkamp moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Costa misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Costa misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Enkamp moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Nice shot lands for Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Enkamp's hands.
Costa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Enkamp's head.
Enkamp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Enkamp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Enkamp blocks a head kick by Costa.
Enkamp steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Enkamp is trying to counter with his kicks.
Costa defending well as Enkamp loads up on a big left hand.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa takes a swing at Enkamp's ribcage but misses.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Enkamp.
Costa works the jab nicely.
Enkamp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Enkamp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa misses with a jab to the body
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Enkamp looks for the body kick but Costa saw that one coming.
Costa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Enkamp.
Costa backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enkamp moves away.
Enkamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Costa is predictable there
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Costa was not able to check.
A low kick from Enkamp is predictable there
and Costa counters with a straight right hand.
Costa scores with a nice right hand.
Costa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Enkamp avoids the head kick by Costa.
Enkamp defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Costa is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enkamp throws a wild body kick that Costa sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with a hook. Enkamp ducked under it nicely.
Costa tests Enkamp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Costa really felt that one!
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Costa coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Costa.
Costa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Costa tried to score with a low kick but Enkamp checks it.
Enkamp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Costa is wise to it.
A low kick from Costa misses
and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick.
Enkamp throws a looping overhand right but Costa ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costa 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 Enkamp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Enkamp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Enkamp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Enkamp avoids the body shot from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkamp lands a head shot.
Enkamp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Costa is out of range.
Enkamp slips a jab from Costa.
Enkamp is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkamp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enkamp. Enkamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enkamp is trying to counter with his kicks.
Enkamp drops his hands momentarily and Costa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Costa sizes up Enkamp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Costa blocks the leg kick.
Costa with a jab.
Enkamp is rocked!
Costa seems to be stalking Enkamp here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Enkamp drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa retains his lightweight title!
Vinicius Costa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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