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EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grunwaldzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyrkyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunwaldzki comes to the cage accompanied by Within Temptation - Forsaken. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dall's choice of entrance music: The Worm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artur Grunwaldzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyrkyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunwaldzki throws a front kick that sends Dall stumbling back into the cage.
Grunwaldzki scores with a shot to the body.
Grunwaldzki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunwaldzki throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grunwaldzki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grunwaldzki connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Grunwaldzki's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grunwaldzki misses with a left hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki blocks a jab.
Grunwaldzki lands with a cross.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grunwaldzki cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grunwaldzki throws a nice outside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grunwaldzki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook to the body
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Artur Grunwaldzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grunwaldzki.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grunwaldzki misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Grunwaldzki throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.
Grunwaldzki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grunwaldzki turns into him and now he's in Dall's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grunwaldzki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grunwaldzki is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall pushing down on Grunwaldzki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grunwaldzki trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Grunwaldzki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grunwaldzki wants to sweep but Dall has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunwaldzki tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dall is not going to allow Grunwaldzki to sit and survive in this position.
Dall has the hooks in. Grunwaldzki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Grunwaldzki breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grunwaldzki tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunwaldzki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grunwaldzki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall has his foot on Grunwaldzki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grunwaldzki works his way back into a safe position though.
Grunwaldzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dall postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vyrkyx Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grunwaldzki misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grunwaldzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Grunwaldzki counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunwaldzki.
Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunwaldzki to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grunwaldzki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Artur Grunwaldzki is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall slips a jab from Grunwaldzki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunwaldzki swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
A jab from Grunwaldzki misses.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunwaldzki lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunwaldzki staying out of range there.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunwaldzki throws out the jab.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grunwaldzki is out of range and Dall settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Grunwaldzki misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grunwaldzki, as that shot connected.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook to the body
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Grunwaldzki blocks a leg kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Grunwaldzki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall.
Grunwaldzki misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall jabs Grunwaldzki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grunwaldzki.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Grunwaldzki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grunwaldzki doesn't seem phased though.
Grunwaldzki jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Grunwaldzki counters with a right hand to the body.
Grunwaldzki throws a combination that misses
and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grunwaldzki thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunwaldzki. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall connects with the punch.
Grunwaldzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grunwaldzki throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand.
Grunwaldzki misses with a straight left.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Grunwaldzki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Grunwaldzki slips the punch.
Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grunwaldzki to score with a decent uppercut.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grunwaldzki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunwaldzki fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grunwaldzki blocks it well.
Dall defending well as Grunwaldzki loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunwaldzki. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grunwaldzki at a distance.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Grunwaldzki misses with a head kick.
Dall with the counter takedown but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily.
Grunwaldzki misses with a body punch
and Dall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grunwaldzki really felt that one!
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grunwaldzki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Grunwaldzki. Beautiful body shot.
Grunwaldzki throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Grunwaldzki lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunwaldzki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dall misses.
Grunwaldzki feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunwaldzki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Grunwaldzki moves away and avoids it.
Grunwaldzki checks a leg kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Grunwaldzki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki misses with a body kick.
Grunwaldzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall with the counter takedown but Grunwaldzki avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Grunwaldzki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Grunwaldzki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grunwaldzki clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grunwaldzki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Grunwaldzki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grunwaldzki on the side of the head.
Dall throws a push kick but Grunwaldzki slaps the foot to one side.
Grunwaldzki connects with a nice looking jab.
Grunwaldzki thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Grunwaldzki throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grunwaldzki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall swings for the body but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki misses the jab.
Grunwaldzki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Grunwaldzki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall throws a low kick but Grunwaldzki avoids it.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grunwaldzkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grunwaldzki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grunwaldzki 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 Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Grunwaldzki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grunwaldzki misses with a hook.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Grunwaldzki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunwaldzki throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grunwaldzki stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Grunwaldzki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Grunwaldzki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grunwaldzki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grunwaldzki loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall flicks out a counter leg kick but Grunwaldzki steps away.
Grunwaldzki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Grunwaldzki throws a combination that misses
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grunwaldzki missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Grunwaldzki tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Artur Grunwaldzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grunwaldzki throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Dall slips a straight right by Grunwaldzki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Grunwaldzki saw that one coming.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grunwaldzki's head backwards.
Grunwaldzki throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grunwaldzki throws a head kick that misses.
Dall misses with the body kick
and Grunwaldzki counters with a straight right hand.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunwaldzki. Grunwaldzki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grunwaldzki throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Grunwaldzki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Grunwaldzki.
Grunwaldzki throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunwaldzki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunwaldzki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grunwaldzki throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grunwaldzki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunwaldzki throws a big shot that misses.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Grunwaldzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grunwaldzki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grunwaldzki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grunwaldzki avoids the body shot from Dall.
It looked like Grunwaldzki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall throws a body punch but Grunwaldzki moves out of range.
Dall feints and as Grunwaldzki raises his hands in defense, Dall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Grunwaldzki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grunwaldzki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Grunwaldzki!
Artur Grunwaldzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Ng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
143 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
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145 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ng makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ng misses with a looping left.
Obama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ng connects with an inside leg kick.
Ng throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ng connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ng lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Ng scores with a four punch combination!
Ng throws a series of punches but Obama moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
Ng lands with a good body shot.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Obama misses with an uppercut
letting Ng counter with a right hand.
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ng finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Obama is rocked!
Obama misses with a right hand
and Ng counters with a big right hand! Oh Obama is in trouble here! Ng follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Ng!
After winning the bout, Charles Ng 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Koks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - We right here. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tree Knee Dad's choice of entrance music: Not Falling by Mudvayne. Rafal Koks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
36 - 13 - 0 |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Koks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Koks. Those never looked like landing.
Koks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koks misses with a lunging right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Koks checks it.
Koks throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Koks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Koks.
Koks misses with a hook
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koks has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Koks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad passes Koks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a punch from half guard.
Koks is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura but Koks is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koks.
A head punch on the inside from Koks fails to land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koks after a bit of a struggle.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Koks blocks it.
Koks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koks prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koks lands an elbow just above Tree Knee Dad 's eye.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Koks's head.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tree Knee Dad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Koks down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Koks's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Koks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tree Knee Dad can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koks's head backwards.
Koks cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koks misses the jab.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Koks.
Koks connects with a solid leg kick.
Koks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks misses with the combination.
Koks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
A big right from Koks misses.
Koks moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Koks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Koks moves away and avoids it.
Koks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Koks slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad 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.
Tree Knee Dad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad rushes Koks and presses him up against the cage.
Koks lands a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tree Knee Dads head.
Koks throws a head punch that misses.
Koks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koks managing to block the knees to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks breaks the clinch.
Koks throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Koks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
Koks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koks on the side of the head.
Koks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Koks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Koks misses.
Koks slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Koks avoids it.
Koks with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koks can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Koks misses the target.
Koks throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Koks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koks with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
letting Koks counter with a right hand.
Koks 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Koks's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A left and a right from Koks both land. Nice combination.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Koks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Jab by Koks.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a combination
and Koks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koks misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Koks moved out of range nicely.
Koks scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koks with a jab.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koks throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad stalks Koks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koks's face. Koks staggers backwards, shaken.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Koks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Koks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koks.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks misses with a hook
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a single leg into guard. Koks didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Koks keeps moving.
Koks looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koks can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Koks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Koks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad dives in and grabs Koks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koks pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's head and hops out.
Koks throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koks moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Koks avoids it easily.
Koks throws a head kick that misses.
Koks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad clobbers Koks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koks at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tree Knee Dad is able to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a straight right. Koks didn't see that one coming.
Koks is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Koks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koks throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Koks ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Koks misses the target.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Koks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koks misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Koks misses.
Koks throws a big shot that misses.
Rafal Koks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Tree Knee Dad wants to clinch up but Koks keeps it at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Koks.
Koks moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Koks moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Koks. Those never looked like landing.
Koks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koks doesn't seem phased though.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Koks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Koks settles back down.
Koks missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Koks's ribcage but misses.
Koks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Koks shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Koks.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Koks avoids the punch easily.
Koks swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Koks.
Koks works over Tree Knee Dad's head and body with a nice combination.
Koks clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koks in his tracks.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tree Knee Dad. That did some damage!
Koks takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Koks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Koks avoids it easily.
Koks throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koks thows a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Koks walks into a jab.
Koks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koks's head.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Koks.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Koks misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad thumps Koks with a low kick.
Donk. Koks catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Koks.
Good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tree Knee Dad 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou comes to the cage accompanied by Blackalicious - Sky is falling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PePe Hapitchou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camatta moves forwards but Hapitchou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Hapitchou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camatta is out of range and Hapitchou settles back down.
Camatta scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camatta.
Hapitchou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Camatta misses.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Hapitchou's head coaches at Breakdown Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Hapitchou tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hapitchou motions for Camatta to come forward. Hapitchou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Camatta defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Camatta does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Camatta finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Hapitchou tried to score with a low kick but Camatta checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Camatta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camatta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DJs Locker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hapitchou is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hapitchou moves into full guard.
Hapitchou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camatta throws a big elbow that misses.
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta 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.
It looks like Camatta might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hapitchou throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hapitchou.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camatta blocks a low kick nicely.
Camatta lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hapitchou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hapitchou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camatta misses with a takedown
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Hapitchou throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta connects with a high kick.
Camatta throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta throws a low kick but Hapitchou avoids it.
Nice jab there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta lands an overhand right.
Camatta scores with a head kick. Hapitchou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hapitchou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Camatta moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camatta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Camatta thows a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Camatta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Camatta takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta throws a low kick but Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Camatta lands with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hapitchou scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Hapitchou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camatta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hapitchou's calf.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hapitchou as he avoids it easily.
Camatta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Hapitchou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camatta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Camatta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hapitchou checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Hapitchou's leg but Hapitchou calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense.
PePe Hapitchou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Camatta misses the body punch
and Hapitchou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Camatta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the body.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Camatta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hapitchou at a distance.
Hapitchou throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Hapitchou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Hapitchou's knee but Hapitchou avoids it well.
Camatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camatta tries to clinch but Hapitchou moves away
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Hapitchou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camatta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou misses with the combination.
Camatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hapitchou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camatta scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camatta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
Hapitchou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hapitchou misses with a jab to the body
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Camatta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
Camatta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta'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!
Camatta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camatta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a double jab.
Camatta throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hapitchou to the ground. Camatta is now in Hapitchou's guard.
Hapitchou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
Hapitchou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Camatta has passed into half guard!
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta is trying to control. Hapitchou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hapitchou trying to control but Camatta postures up.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta slips a nice elbow through Hapitchou's hands, connecting with Hapitchou's forehead.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hapitchou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camatta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hapitchou managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hapitchou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camatta motions for Hapitchou to come forward. Camatta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Hapitchou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camatta.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hapitchou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Camatta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hapitchou lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camatta will feel that in the morning.
Hapitchou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Camatta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hapitchou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hapitchou throws a good cross that connects.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
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 PePe Hapitchou.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hapitchou, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!
A victorious PePe Hapitchou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karol Orlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
164 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karol Orlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Orlowski.
Fray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fray.
Fray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlowski.
Orlowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlowski as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Orlowski misses with the combination.
Orlowski loads up on a big right hand but Fray slips the punch.
We've been told by Orlowski's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orlowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlowski lands a right hook to the body.
Fray shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karol Orlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray throws a looping overhand right but Orlowski ducks down to avoid it.
Orlowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orlowski blocks a jab.
Orlowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orlowski misses with a straight right.
Orlowski with a jab.
Orlowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fray showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orlowski defends it well.
Fray seems to be looking for submissions.
Orlowski is not content to let Fray control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlowski is trying to maintain the position but Fray is very close to passing his half guard.
Fray stops Orlowski from getting back to his feet.
Fray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orlowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fray is working away from the top position though.
Orlowski moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray works over Orlowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Fray drops back looking for a leg! Orlowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlowski manages to kick Fray off! Fray jumps back into Orlowski's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orlowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orlowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orlowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orlowski controls Fray momentarily but Fray frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Fray from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orlowski misses with a straight left.
Orlowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Fray.
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orlowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fray throws a body shot but no joy.
Fray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlowski misses with a body kick.
Fray takes one on the button.
A big left from Orlowski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orlowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fray misses with a wild body shot.
Orlowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fray can do to turn this around?
Fray ducks under a wild hook from Orlowski.
Karol Orlowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlowski misses with a hook.
And Fray tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orlowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlowski throws out a loose jab but Fray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Fray finds it's way through Orlowski's defenses.
Orlowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlowski cracks Fray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlowski throws a hook but Fray blocks it.
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlowski connects with a body shot that sends Fray's belly button to the back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlowski!
Fray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlowski throws a head kick that misses.
Karol Orlowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut. Fray saw that one coming.
Fray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fray somewhat.
Orlowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Orlowski misses.
Fray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orlowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlowski.
A slow jab from Orlowski misses its intended target.
Orlowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray connects with a looping right hand.
Fray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orlowski to the ground. Fray is now in Orlowski's guard.
Orlowski wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlowski.
Fray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlowski moves away.
A big right from Fray misses.
Fray darts in looking for a takedown but Orlowski gets double underhooks and turns Fray into the cage.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Orlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fray.
Fray shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski shows good takedown defense.
Orlowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Orlowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlowski misses with a few strikes there.
Orlowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlowski cracks Fray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray ducks under a wild hook from Orlowski.
Orlowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fray has time to react.
Orlowski throws a hook but Fray blocks it.
And Fray tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orlowski walks into a stiff left hand from Fray.
Fray defending well as Orlowski loads up on a big left hand.
Orlowski gets caught flat footed, as Fray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orlowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fray passes Orlowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlowski tries to get to full guard but Fray has control of the leg.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Fray has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray stalling away here and it's allowed Orlowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jonqw Fray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fray cracks Orlowski with a solid left hand.
Orlowski has Fray pulled in close to control his posture.
Orlowski looking to control.
Orlowski pulls Fray in to control the position.
Orlowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fray stands up over Orlowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fray throwing strikes from guard but Orlowski blocks nicely.
Fray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlowski.
Fray blocks a jab.
Orlowski throws a big shot that misses.
Orlowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlowski tries to move into range but Fray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fray has his takedown stuffed
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlowski throws a hook to the side of Fray's head but Fray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlowski throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
Fray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski throws a looping overhand right but Fray ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Orlowski finds it's target.
Fray swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Orlowski throws the left hand but Fray avoids the punch easily.
Fray misses with a right hand
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Orlowski there.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fray throws a big shot that misses.
Orlowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fray catches Orlowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlowski looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
The fighters circling - Fray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orlowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Fray connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fray.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlowski.
Fray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orlowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Fray misses with a low kick as Orlowski jumps back.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray jabs at Orlowski's body.
Orlowski throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Orlowski misses with the combination.
Fray feints the counter takedown.
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!
Fray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fray has a takedown stuffed.
Orlowski scores with a one two! Fray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlowski counters with a straight right hand.
Orlowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Orlowski.
Nice sprawl there from Orlowski as Fray shoots in.
Orlowski throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Orlowski looks to land a left hand but Fray moved out of range nicely.
Orlowski throws a right hand that Fray ducks under and follows up with a left that Fray also avoids with ease.
Fray swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Fray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlowski counters with a solid body kick.
Orlowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orlowski digs a good body shot into Fray's ribs.
Orlowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Fray drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orlowski defends it well.
Orlowski scores with a jab. Fray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlowski cracks Fray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Fray takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orlowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Orlowski wants to get back to his feet but Fray drags him back down.
Fray working away.
Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fray is putting a hurting on Orlowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Orlowski wants to get back to his feet but Fray is dominant here and he's now got Orlowski's back!
Fray working for the choke.
Fray gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Orlowski can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Orlowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Orlowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Sayonara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayonara comes to the cage accompanied by Edge Of The Blade. 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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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos looking to score a takedown here. Sayonara is defending well but Ramos drives through and ends up in Sayonara's guard.
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Sayonara's brow.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayonara's head.
Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayonara has wrist control.
Sayonara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Sayonara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramos is trying to keep Sayonara in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramos wants to control the position but Sayonara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramos is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara is looking for a kimura here.
Ramos gets full guard.
Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Sayonara is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Sayonara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayonara is one step ahead there.
Sayonara trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos , not yet.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Sayonara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sayonara has managed to get both his arms back between Ramos 's legs - danger averted.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Sayonara controlling him for the moment.
Ramos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sayonara's guard.
Sayonara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sayonara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramos distracts Sayonara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramos trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Ramos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ramos works over Sayonara with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sayonara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Sayonara's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos throws a strike but Sayonara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sayonara won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
Sayonara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos , not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos seems keen to control Sayonara's posture.
Sayonara looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos 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.
Sayonara thuds a left hand into Ramos 's body.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown. Sayonara tries to sprawl out of it but Ramos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sayonara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos .
Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sayonara momentarily.
Sayonara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ramos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sayonara trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Sayonara is keeping the position.
Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
Ramos is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramos scoring with some ground and pound.
Sayonara controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.
Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing.
Sayonara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sayonara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sayonara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard.
Ramos slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Ramos .
Ramos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramos connects with a nice short shot to Sayonara's temple.
Ramos tries to pass to full mount but Sayonara defends it.
Ramos is nestled in close to Sayonara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sayonara wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sayonara gets back to full guard.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Sayonara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos 's guard. Nice move by Sayonara!
Sayonara postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard.
Sayonara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Ramos throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
Sayonara works the jab nicely.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sayonara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sayonara circles away quickly and effectively.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Ramos .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara scores with the left hand. Ramos knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramos moves away from the strike by Sayonara.
Ramos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramos .
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Ramos throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming.
Sayonara defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Ramos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Sayonara moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramos stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos cracks Sayonara with an open hand slap.
Sayonara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara with a hook.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos shoots in and drives through. Sayonara sprawls well.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sayonara moves away from the strike by Ramos .
Sayonara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Ramos .
A jab from Ramos misses.
Jab by Ramos .
Ramos tries to clinch up but Sayonara circles away and keeps his distance.
Sayonara connects with a nice looking jab.
Sayonara swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara cracks the inside of Ramos 's front leg.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramos on the side of the head.
Sayonara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Ramos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Sayonara takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely.
Ramos slips a jab from Sayonara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara.
Sayonara slips a jab from Ramos .
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tony Ramos just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sayonara takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Ramos .
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Sayonara thuds his right hand into Ramos 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayonara scores with a head kick. Ramos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sayonara slips under a jab.
Sayonara is looking to counter punch.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ramos coming out on top.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ramos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sayonara jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos 's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with an outside leg kick.
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range.
Sayonara misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Sayonara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Ramos 's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Ramos swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos closes the distance and pushes Sayonara back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sayonara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramos .
Sayonara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
Ramos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sayonara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sayonara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sayonara fails to land.
Sayonara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Ramos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara lands with a light punch inside.
Ramos takes an elbow to the temple.
Sayonara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayonara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sayonara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos .
Sayonara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayonara controls his hands.
Ramos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sayonara is keeping busy.
Ramos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ramos is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos grinds an elbow into Sayonara's temple.
Sayonara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws an elbow but Sayonara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Sayonara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sayonara is looking for a sweep.
Sayonara is trying to control Ramos 's posture but Ramos avoids it.
Ramos looks up at the clock and then as Sayonara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sayonara is trying to improve his position.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Sayonara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sayonara finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos 's head.
Ramos takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sayonara's hands.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos .
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Sayonara lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sayonara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramos is in Sayonara's guard.
Sayonara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramos manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramos trying to control from half guard but Sayonara is working away.
Sayonara wants to improve his position but Ramos is controlling well.
Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is trying to maintain the position but Ramos is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramos looks to land a strike but Sayonara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos stands up over Sayonara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sayonara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Sayonara is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Sayonara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ramos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayonara's head.
Sayonara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
Sayonara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Ramos with a nice head shot there.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sayonara is rocked!
Ramos distracts Sayonara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Sayonara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos loads up on a big left hand. Sayonara felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ramos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sayonara can't hide his disappointment, as Ramos celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ramos !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boreste Bardanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puntti Manne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bardanos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Kingdom Will Come. Manne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edguy - Two Out of Seven. Puntti Manne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boreste Bardanos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puntti Manne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manne darts in looking for a takedown but Bardanos gets double underhooks and turns Manne into the cage.
Manne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
Manne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Bardanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manne is in close to Bardanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne stopping the sweep attempt from Bardanos.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manne trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Manne content to stall in guard here.
Manne postures up and lands a big shot to Bardanos's brow.
Manne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manne throws a big right hand that misses.
Manne trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Manne won't allow Bardanos to sweep him here.
Bardanos working for submissions but it's allowed Manne to get to half guard.
Manne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bardanos wants to get back to full guard.
Bardanos is working hard here to advance position.
Manne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bardanos defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Bardanos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bardanos keeping full guard, as Manne tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manne postures up in Bardanos's guard and throws a big left but Bardanos blocks it.
Manne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bardanos has momentary wrist control but Manne slips an elbow through the middle.
Manne lands a couple of digs.
Bardanos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manne stands up over Bardanos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manne is working Bardanos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bardanos wants to sweep here but Manne controlling him for the moment.
Bardanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bardanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manne trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bardanos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manne defends well.
Manne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manne forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manne trying to control from half guard but Bardanos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bardanos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bardanos.
Bardanos leaves Manne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bardanos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manne has time to react.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manne throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Manne lands a right hook to the body.
Manne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Manne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bardanos throws out a loose jab but Manne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manne misses with a hook
and Bardanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manne throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Manne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos catches Manne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Manne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bardanos is looking to improve his position.
Manne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bardanos defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manne connects with a nice short shot to Bardanos's temple.
Manne prevents Bardanos from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos actively working from the bottom here.
Manne working over Bardanos with some ground and pound. Bardanos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manne is looking to pass Bardanos's guard but actually Bardanos recovers to full guard.
Manne throws a big elbow that misses.
Manne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bardanos has momentary wrist control but Manne slips an elbow through the middle.
Bardanos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manne escapes and throws Bardanos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bardanos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manne trying to control the action but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos taking a bit of punishment here - Manne scoring with strikes.
Manne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manne cracks Bardanos with a big elbow.
Puntti Manne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manne working away.
Manne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Manne lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manne landing strikes.
Bardanos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bardanos wants to control but Manne postures up.
Bardanos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manne tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos slips a nice elbow through Manne's hands, connecting with Manne's forehead.
Manne wants to get back to full guard.
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos is looking to take a break and control but Manne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puntti Manne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bardanos scores with a hook to the body. Manne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Manne ducks down to avoid it.
Manne connects with a single shot there.
Manne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manne swings widly with a right hand
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos catches Manne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boreste Bardanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Bardanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bardanos.
Manne's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Manne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bardanos to the mat! Bardanos manages to get full guard.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manne is one step ahead there.
Manne tries to free his leg and advance position but Bardanos is retaining full guard.
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manne is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manne throws an elbow that misses. Bardanos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manne's guard. Nice move by Bardanos!
Manne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bardanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bardanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bardanos landing with the ground and pound.
Bardanos won't allow Manne to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bardanos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manne is looking for a triangle here but Bardanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bardanos trying to control the action but Manne is working from the bottom.
Bardanos scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos gets to mount! Manne was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manne is looking to improve his position but Bardanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Bardanos trying to control but Manne is having none of it.
Bardanos breaks from Manne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bardanos scoring with strikes but Manne is staying in there.
Bardanos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manne is looking to escape.
Manne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manne scoring with some ground and pound.
Manne stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bardanos throws up his legs and catches Manne in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Manne tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bardanos! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boreste Bardanos!
Boreste Bardanos retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Boreste Bardanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yngve Stolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolt comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick murphys - Johnny i hardly knew ya. Kawulski has chosen DMX - Slippin' as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Stolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Kawulski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawulski throws a jab but it's blocked by Stolt.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stolt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Stolt misses.
A slow jab from Stolt misses its intended target.
A combination from Kawulski does no damage.
Kawulski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stolt. Stolt obviously looking to wear him down.
Stolt misses with a looping right.
Stolt throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it.
Kawulski feints the counter takedown.
Stolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawulski moves away.
Stolt misses with a body kick.
Kawulski feints the counter takedown.
Stolt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stolt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawulski looks to land a combination but Stolt avoids it well.
Kawulski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Kawulski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Stolt throws a leg kick that misses.
Stolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kawulski tries to get set, Stolt tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawulski manages to avoid the attempt.
Kawulski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stolt wants to get back to full guard.
Kawulski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kawulski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kawulski is working for a submission of some sort.
Stolt manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stolt has wrist control.
Kawulski passes into half guard.
Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawulski lands with a punch from half guard.
Stolt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stolt looking for submissions off his back.
Kawulski slips a nice elbow through Stolt's hands, connecting with Stolt's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolt wants to get back to full guard.
Kawulski throws a strike but Stolt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kawulski forces his way into half guard.
Kawulski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stolt defends it well.
Kawulski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stolt manages to get to full guard.
Kawulski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawulski.
Stolt pulls Kawulski in close to prevent any damage.
Stolt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there.
Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stolt wants to sweep but no luck.
Stolt looking to control.
Kawulski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stolt misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Kawulski coming out on top.
Stolt scores with a one two! Kawulski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kawulski lands a body shot.
Kawulski lands a slapping body shot.
Kawulski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stolt staying out of range there.
Kawulski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stolt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Kawulski.
Stolt looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely.
Kawulski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Kawulski fails to land the takedown.
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!
Kawulski misses with a body shot.
Stolt throws a head kick but Kawulski moves out of range.
Kawulski misses with a straight right.
Stolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yngve Stolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawulski.
Kawulski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stolt throws out the jab.
Kawulski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawulski looks to land a right hand but Stolt moved out of range.
Kawulski misses with a looping left.
Stolt throws a quick counter head kick but Kawulski was just out of range.
Stolt tries to land a front kick but Kawulski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawulski moves away from the strike by Stolt.
Stolt throws a wild body kick that Kawulski sees coming a mile off.
Kawulski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stolt misses with a hook.
Stolt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stolt throws a push kick but Kawulski slaps the foot to one side.
Kawulski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stolt pushes Kawulski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stolt jabs at Kawulski's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kawulski lands an overhand right.
Kawulski misses with a hook.
Kawulski jabs at Stolt's body.
Kawulski works Stolt's body with a nice hook.
Stolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawulski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kawulski loads up on a big right hand but Stolt slips the punch.
Stolt is looking to counter the offense by Kawulski and move into the clinch.
Stolt throws a hook but Kawulski blocks it.
Kawulski misses with a hook. Stolt ducked under it nicely.
Kawulski slips a straight right by Stolt.
Kawulski feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawulski blocks the leg kick.
Stolt pushes Kawulski up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Stolt on the inside.
Kawulski tries to pull guard but Stolt won't allow it.
Yngve Stolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski.
Stolt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawulski is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski gets through Stolt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stolt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stolt.
Kawulski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stolt lands a body punch.
Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stolt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stolt tries to land a knee to the head but Kawulski blocks with his arms.
Stolt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stolt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Stolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawulski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stolt misses with a straight left.
Kawulski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stolt to the mat! Stolt manages to get full guard.
Stolt pushes Kawulski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawulski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stolt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawulski finds it's way round the side to connect with Stolt's head.
Stolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Kawulski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stolt defends it well.
Kawulski avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Stolt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
Stolt looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range.
Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Kawulski shoots in looking for a takedown but Stolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawulski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stolt connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stolt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stolt throws the left hand but Kawulski avoids the punch easily.
Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Stolt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Stolt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kawulski slips a jab from Stolt.
Kawulski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from Kawulski misses.
Stolt swinging wildly here.
Stolt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kawulski misses with a looping left.
A big left from Stolt misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kawulski!
Kawulski throws a hook to the side of Stolt's head but Stolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kawulski coming out on top.
Kawulski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stolt pushes Kawulski off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
Stolt throws an overhand right that lands on Kawulski's shoulder, as Kawulski tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Kawulski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolt slips under a jab.
Kawulski scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Stolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawulski looks to land a combination but Stolt avoids it well.
Kawulski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stolt's half guard.
Stolt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kawulski is on him like a limpet, forcing Stolt back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stolt.
Kawulski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stolt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kawulski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawulski has a couple of punches blocked by Stolt.
Stolt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kawulski is trying to drag Stolt to the mat but Stolt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kawulski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yngve Stolt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kawulski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stolt obliges.
Stolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stolt lands a body punch.
Stolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Stolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stolt throws a head kick that Kawulski semi-blocks.
Stolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawulski takes one on the button.
Stolt looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range.
Stolt thumps Kawulski with a low kick.
Stolt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stolt cracks Kawulski with a good jab.
Kawulski misses with a wild body shot.
Kawulski scores with a jab. Stolt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawulski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kawulski lands with a nice body punch.
Kawulski slips a jab from Stolt.
Kawulski cracks a nice hook into Stolt's ribs.
Stolt tries to bum rush Kawulski with a series of wild strikes but Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Stolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawulski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawulski takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kawulski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawulski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stolt swivels and escapes.
Yngve Stolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski.
Kawulski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stolt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawulski.
Kawulski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stolt ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski.
A cross from Kawulski lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski tests Stolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stolt misses with a head kick.
Kawulski with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Stolt counter with a right hand.
Kawulski works Stolt's body with a nice hook.
Stolt throws a head kick that misses.
Stolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawulski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stolt tries to avoid it but Kawulski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stolt to the ground. Stolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stolt looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range.
Stolt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawulski throws a body punch but Stolt moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stolt throws a body kick that misses.
Kawulski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawulski fails with the takedown
and Stolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yngve Stolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stolt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve Stolt!
A relieved looking Yngve Stolt 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by Teardrop. Marshal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ЦельРазгроl kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a one-two to the body.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marshal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshal tried to score with a low kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett jabs at Marshal's body.
Marshal missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
Marshal lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Marshal
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marshal.
A big left from Marshal misses.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marshal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshal connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Marshal's torso.
Marshal thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Marshal throws a leg kick that misses.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Marshal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshal throws out the jab.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett is looking to slow Marshal down with leg kicks.
Sackett swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Marshal.
Marshal looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Marshal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshal lands with a slapping head kick.
Sackett tests Marshal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Marshal.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett cracks Marshal with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Marshal.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
Marshal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
It looks like Sackett has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marshal tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Marshal moved out of range.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marshal throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Marshal counters with a body kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshal at a distance.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Marshal's head but Marshal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marshal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Marshal off the cage and back into range.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Marshal cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marshal.
Marshal checks a leg kick.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Marshal throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marshal checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marshal 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marshal. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Marshal checks the leg kick.
Marshal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marshal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Marshal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marshal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marshal looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
A solid body kick from Sackett.
Marshal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Marshal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Marshal tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal 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.
Marshal takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Marshal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marshal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshal tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Marshal is predictable there
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Marshal moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshal counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshal.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshal.
Marshal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Marshal throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Marshal cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sackett blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marshal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Marshal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal slips under a jab.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
Marshal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett presses Marshal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Marshal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Marshal.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal with a jab.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Marshal sees coming a mile off.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Marshal throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marshal.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Marshal's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshal tries to avoid it.
Sackett lands a jab to Marshal's midsection.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Marshal.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Marshal throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshal's calf.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Marshal's belly button to the back.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marshal.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal blocks a leg kick.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshal avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett cracks the inside of Marshal's front leg.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Marshal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett tries a low kick but Marshal avoids it.
Marshal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marshal moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Marshal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshal feints a counter leg kick.
Marshal throws an off balance right hand
and Sackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Marshal counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshal throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Marshal misses with the body kick
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Marshal counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshal finds it's way round the side to connect with Sackett's head.
Marshal throws a leg kick that misses.
Sackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Marshal strikes.
Marshal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett slips under a jab from Marshal.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marshal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marshal misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a body kick.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marshal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Marshal scores with a body shot.
Marshal checks a leg kick.
Marshal lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshal counters with an outside leg kick.
Marshal slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Marshal walks into a left hand.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Marshal. Beautiful body shot.
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshal.
Marshal walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett throws the left hand but Marshal avoids the punch easily.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshal throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Marshal only half commits.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Marshal's legs.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshal moves away.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshal walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Marshal cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marshal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Marshal checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Marshal.
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!
Marshal ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Marshal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Marshal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marshal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marshal just manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marshal is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshal counters with an inside leg kick.
Marshal moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Marshal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Nice body kick there by Marshal.
Sackett lunges at Marshal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marshal's hand.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Marshal checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshal scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Marshal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Marshal is out of range.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marshal.
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marshal misses with a body kick.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marshal checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marshal. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Marshal throws a sloppy body shot
and Sackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett dips to his left and cracks Marshal with an uppercut!
Sackett misses with a body kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Marshal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Marshal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
Marshal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett slips under a jab from Marshal.
Marshal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Marshal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marshal throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Marshal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marshal tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Marshal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshal misses.
Marshal looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Marshal throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marshal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett.
Marshal lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Marshal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marshal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Marshal's head but Marshal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Sackett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Sackett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Marshal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Sackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshal.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Marshal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Marshal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Aleksei Marshal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marshal misses with a kick to the body.
Marshal thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Marshal.
Marshal moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshal drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marshal slips a jab from Sackett.
A bone on bone clash there as Marshal blocks the leg kick.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marshal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Marshal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett checks a low kick from Marshal.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Marshal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett checks a low kick from Marshal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal connects with the punch.
Sackett lunges at Marshal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marshal's hand.
Sackett scores with a jab. Marshal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marshal slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshal counters with a leg kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal misses with a straight left.
Sackett throws a hook but Marshal avoids it easily.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marshal throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sackett backs up against the cage.
Sackett stuns Marshal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett cracks Marshal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marshal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshal moves away.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshal manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Marshal misses
and Sackett counters with a series of strikes. Marshal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marshal is rocked!
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshal tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Marshal connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marshal moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Marshal cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Marshal thinks about the counter body kick.
Marshal cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Marshal throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Nice jab there from Marshal.
Marshal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Marshal moved out of range.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aleksei Marshal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marshal throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Marshal misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Marshal cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
A punch lands to the side of Marshal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal lands a high kick!
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshal misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Sackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Marshal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
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 Mordecai Sackett.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mordecai Sackett!
After winning the bout, Mordecai Sackett 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi's entrance music is Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
Saibot slips under a jab from Tsoi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Tsoi throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saibot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsoi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsoi pulls Saibot in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saibot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saibot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tsoi controlling the position.
Tsoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saibot defends it easily.
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saibot postures up in Tsoi's guard and throws a big left but Tsoi blocks it.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Tsoi is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Tsoi works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Tsoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsoi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Tsoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown attempt by Saibot or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsoi, which made it look bad.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
Tsoi wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot feints and as Tsoi raises his hands in defense, Saibot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Tsoi is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot postures up in Tsoi's guard and throws a big left but Tsoi blocks it.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsoi is looking to land body kicks.
Tsoi scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tsoi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Tsoi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a jab.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot slips a jab from Tsoi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tsoi!
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Tsoi. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Tsoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Saibot lands a head shot.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsoi on the side of the head.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Tsoi throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Tsoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi lunges at Saibot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saibot's hand.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Tsoi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saibot just manages to avoid it.
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.
Saibot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot is keen to just control but Tsoi is a slippery customer.
Tsoi trying to control here.
Saibot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsoi!
Tsoi working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Tsoi misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.
Tsoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saibot tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsoi lands with a right hand.
Tsoi lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoi.
Saibot with the counter takedown but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Saibot stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsoi is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Tsoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsoi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Tsoi settles back down.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsoi lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Tsoi. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Tsoi throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Tsoi drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Tsoi is out of range.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Tsoi sizes up Saibot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Tsoi avoids nicely.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Tsoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Saibot lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Tsoi.
An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Tsoi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsoi on the side of the head.
Saibot gets a takedown into half guard.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsoi trying to control here.
Tsoi is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Viktor Tsoi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saibot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tsoi's guard.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Tsoi is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Tsoi has Saibot pulled in close to control his posture.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Tsoi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saibot escapes and throws Tsoi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tsoi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saibot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsoi is working away from the top position though.
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsoi wants to control but Saibot is keeping him busy.
Tsoi wants to pass to mount but Saibot is defending the position.
Saibot wants to control but Tsoi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsoi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saibot moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsoi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsoi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
Tsoi connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Saibot down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsoi's head.
Tsoi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saibot.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsoi doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsoi walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot slips a jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Tsoi.
Saibot scores with a jab. Tsoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Tsoi scores with a nice head shot.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsoi wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saibot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsoi works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Tsoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Tsoi misses.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for Saibot.
Tsoi cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsoi tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoi.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with the punch.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Tsoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot looks to land a combination but Tsoi avoids it well.
Viktor Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses the jab.
Tsoi slips a jab from Saibot.
Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Tsoi catches Saibot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsoi lands a jab to the nose.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Saibot throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi jabs at Saibot's body.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Saibot misses.
Saibot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi tried to counter with a leg kick but Saibot avoided it.
Tsoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Viktor Tsoi.
I think Saibot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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