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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Overide (ranked 4470 p4p, 159 weight class) and Blake Maislin (ranked 9928 p4p, 304 weight class). Maislin has chosen Downset - All Crews as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Overide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blake Maislin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maislin throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overide darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Blake Maislin has been cut.
Overide lands a body shot.
Overide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maislin.
A jab from Maislin misses.
Overide appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Overide throws a body punch but Maislin moves out of range.
A lazy left from Overide finds it's target.
Maislin tries to clinch there but Overide circles away.
Maislin is looking to clinch.
Overide moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overide, as that shot connected.
Overide works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Blake Maislin's cut even more.
Maislin ducks under a wild hook from Overide.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overide stuns Maislin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Overide scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maislin doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel Overide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overide lands a jab to Maislin's midsection.
Maislin looks winded!
Maislin looks for a takedown but Overide sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overide looks to score with a jab to the body but Maislin is just out of range.
Overide connects with a jab.
Maislin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overide was well out of range. Poor timing from Maislin.
Maislin throws a body shot but no joy.
Overide cracks Maislin with an open hand slap.
The cut above Blake Maislin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maislin's coach down at Archon Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maislin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A leg kick checked by Overide.
Overide throws out a powerful jab.
Overide is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Overide drops Maislin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maislin looks back up at him and smiles so Overide waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maislin is rocked!
Blake Maislin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blake Maislin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manuel Overide!
A victorious Manuel Overide 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lowell Bockert (ranked 8909 p4p, 280 weight class) and Lee Jung Park (ranked 7580 p4p, 262 weight class). Lee Jung Park will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lowell Bockert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Jung Park!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bockert fails with the takedown.
Park appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bockert has his takedown stuffed
and Park counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bockert tries for a takedown but Park circles away easily
and Park counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lowell Bockert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bockert is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bockert shoots and misses
and Park counters with a good low kick that Bockert was not able to check.
Bockert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Park circles away.
Park tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bockert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Park avoids it really well and circles away.
Park throws a counter combo.
Bockert with a poor takedown
and Park counters with a right hand to the body.
Bockert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Park sprawls well. Park wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bockert gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Park misses.
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.
Bockert misses with a takedown attempt
and Park counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bockert fails with the takedown
and Park makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bockert with a poor takedown
and Park counters with a left to the body.
Bockert tries for a takedown but Park circles away easily
and Park counters with a crisp one two that drops Bockert! Park thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bockert to his feet! Bockert is in big trouble!
Bockert goes for a double leg but Park avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Park continues to drive forward.
Park drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bockert defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bockert misses with a takedown
and Bockert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bockert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bockert or perhaps it was just good defense by Park, which made it look bad.
Bockert has his takedown stuffed
letting Park counter with a right hand.
It looks like Lowell Bockert has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bockert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Park sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bockert somewhat.
Bockert shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense.
Park doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Park is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bockert rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bockert misses with a takedown
and Park makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Jung Park dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lowell Bockert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bockert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bockert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Park is fending him off so far but Bockert persists. Nope, Park circles away and we're back to standing.
Park changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bockert with a poor takedown
and Park counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lowell Bockert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park manages to break the clinch.
Bockert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Park but Park pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park slaps away a takedown attempt from Bockert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bockert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bockert has his takedown stuffed
and Park makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bockert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Park pinned against the cage. Park gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Park now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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.
Bockert misses with a takedown
and Park counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bockert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Park as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bockert or perhaps it was just good defense by Park, which made it look bad.
Park unleashes a big counter combination but Bockert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bockert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bockert has a takedown stuffed.
Bockert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Park counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bockert is defended easily by Park.
Park changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bockert looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
As Bockert backs off Park throws a huge counter combo but Bockert manages to avoid it all.
Bockert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Park counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bockert's knee momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bockert misses with a takedown
letting Park counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Jung Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lowell Bockert'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. And we move into the final round!
Bockert tries for a takedown but Park sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee Jung Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bockert tries for a takedown but Park circles away easily
and Park counters with a right hand to the body.
Bockert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lowell Bockert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bockert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Park counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bockert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Park avoids it really well and circles away.
Park throws out a counter right but Bockert avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bockert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Park counters with a crisp one two that drops Bockert! Park thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bockert to his feet! Bockert is in big trouble!
Bockert shoots in for a double leg but Park sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bockert misses with a takedown attempt
and Park counters by moving into the clinch.
Park jumps guard and drags Bockert to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Park wants to get back to his feet but Bockert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park controlling the position.
Bockert stops Park from standing up.
Bockert is looking to work some ground and pound but Park has wrist control.
Bockert content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Park has locked up a guillotine! Park's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bockert is holding on here and Park must be using up a lot of energy. Bockert has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Park gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Jung Park!
During a confident post fight interview, Lee Jung Park 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 4806 p4p, 541 weight class) and Cisowianka Naleczowianka (ranked 5793 p4p, 609 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naleczowianka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Naleczowianka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Naleczowianka lands a nice hook to Ignatowski's body. Ignatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Naleczowianka counters with a head kick.
Naleczowianka throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
We've been told by Ignatowski's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naleczowianka throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that Naleczowianka sees coming a mile off.
Naleczowianka throws a lazy body kick
and Ignatowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
As Naleczowianka looks to move away, Ignatowski throws a big counter combo but Naleczowianka just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski walks into a left hand.
Naleczowianka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Naleczowianka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatowski.
It looks like Cisowianka Naleczowianka has been cut.
Naleczowianka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naleczowianka sizes up Ignatowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naleczowianka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Naleczowianka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Naleczowianka avoids it.
Naleczowianka ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naleczowianka throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
And Ignatowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Naleczowianka blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naleczowianka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatowski. That snapped Naleczowianka's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a straight left.
Naleczowianka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Naleczowianka ducked under it nicely.
Ignatowski scores with a jab.
Ignatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Naleczowianka counters with a head kick. That will keep Ignatowski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Naleczowianka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Naleczowianka moves away and avoids it.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
Ignatowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick by Ignatowski misses
and Naleczowianka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Naleczowianka 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cisowianka Naleczowianka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ignatowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naleczowianka throws the kick towards the body but Ignatowski avoids it.
Naleczowianka checks the leg kick.
And Naleczowianka responds with a good body kick, but Ignatowski manages to step out the way in time.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body
and Naleczowianka counters with a good, hard body kick but Ignatowski shrugs it off.
Naleczowianka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Ignatowski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Naleczowianka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
Ignatowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Naleczowianka is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Naleczowianka counters with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a head kick but Naleczowianka moves out of range.
Naleczowianka moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Nice body punch from Ignatowski.
Naleczowianka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Naleczowianka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Naleczowianka off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Naleczowianka blocks the leg kick.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Naleczowianka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Naleczowianka counters with a head kick. That will keep Ignatowski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatowski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Naleczowianka avoids it.
Ignatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick
and Ignatowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naleczowianka misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that misses
and Naleczowianka counters with a nice uppercut.
Naleczowianka throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
Naleczowianka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka stuns Ignatowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Naleczowianka lands a head kick. Ignatowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Naleczowianka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naleczowianka thinks about the counter body kick.
Naleczowianka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Naleczowianka scores with a hook.
Naleczowianka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naleczowianka throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Naleczowianka checks it.
Naleczowianka throws a big counter head kick but Ignatowski avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cisowianka Naleczowianka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick
and Ignatowski counters with a big head kick but Naleczowianka shrugs it off.
Naleczowianka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ignatowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Naleczowianka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks to land a body kick but Naleczowianka moved away.
Naleczowianka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naleczowianka throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Naleczowianka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naleczowianka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a nice body kick.
Naleczowianka lands a body shot.
Ignatowski tries to land a front kick but Naleczowianka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Ignatowski counter with a right hand.
Naleczowianka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Ignatowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naleczowianka.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cisowianka Naleczowianka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
and Naleczowianka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatowski thinking.
Ignatowski misses the body punch
and Naleczowianka counters with a solid body kick.
Naleczowianka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatowski under the eye.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naleczowianka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Naleczowianka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Naleczowianka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Naleczowianka throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka avoids the head kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Naleczowianka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ignatowski throws a right hand that misses
and Naleczowianka counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatowski 's knee.
Ignatowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Naleczowianka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatowski thinking.
Ignatowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naleczowianka counters with a solid body kick.
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naleczowianka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naleczowianka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Naleczowianka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Naleczowianka pushes Ignatowski away with a front kick.
Ignatowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Ignatowski lands a big head kick that sends Naleczowianka tumbling to the mat! Ignatowski takes a step backwards and waves Naleczowianka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Naleczowianka's legs.
Naleczowianka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Naleczowianka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elton Korth (ranked 3984 p4p, 470 weight class) and Randy Cano (ranked 23791 p4p, 868 weight class). Korth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Game Feat. Lil Wayne - Red Nation. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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21
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elton Korth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Cano!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korth misses with a lunging right hand
and Cano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cano.
Cano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano slips under a jab.
Korth throws a looping overhand right but Cano ducks down to avoid it.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Korth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Korth misses the target.
Korth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Korth swings widly with a right hand
and Cano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Korth. No joy for Cano on that attempt.
Cano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korth, pushing him back against the cage.
Cano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
Korth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korth.
Korth throws an overhand right that drops Cano like a sack of potatoes! Korth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elton Korth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Petersen (ranked 5130 p4p, 469 weight class) and Steve Barover (ranked 2352 p4p, 241 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barover!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barover feints the counter takedown.
Petersen wants to slow Barover down by chopping away at his legs.
Petersen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen throws a push kick but Barover slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen throws a wild body kick that Barover sees coming a mile off.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover moves out of range of the leg kick from Petersen.
Barover's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Barover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barover wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barover.
Barover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Barover is controlling well.
Petersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petersen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Barover from advancing to side control.
Barover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petersen keeping hold of Barover's head, controlling as best he can.
Barover throws a strike but Petersen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen pulls Barover in close to his closed guard and prevents Barover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barover throwing strikes but missing.
Barover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barover looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barover is on top in guard.
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.
Petersen is pulling down on Barover's head. It's preventing any offense from Barover, at least for the moment.
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Barover tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Barover trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petersen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barover looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Petersen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen not doing much here.
Barover wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is taking a breather. Barover says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Barover ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersen. That snapped Barover's head back.
Barover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen 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.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen looks to throw a body kick
and Barover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petersen's guard.
Barover wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Barover from controlling successfully.
Barover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petersen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petersen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petersen!
Barover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Barover is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Petersen.
Petersen moves into full mount!
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barover is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to control but Barover wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steve Barover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Barover to control.
Barover is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen dominated that second round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but Barover persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barover. Barover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barover moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen throws a right hand that Barover ducks under and follows up with a left that Barover also avoids with ease.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Barover moved out of range.
Barover takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barover misses with a takedown attempt - Petersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen thumps Barover with a low kick.
Petersen lands with a nice body kick.
Barover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petersen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barover takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barover is able to avoid easily.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barover avoids the head kick by Petersen.
Petersen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Barover is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen is looking to chop away at Barover's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Barover ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Barover.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Barover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barover moves out of range of the body kick.
Barover with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Barover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petersen sprawls well. Petersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barover gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barover blocks a low kick nicely.
Barover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Barover moved out of range nicely.
Barover feints the counter takedown.
Barover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
And Barover tries to counter it with a takedown but Petersen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Petersen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steve Barover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen throws a body punch but Barover moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petersen, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
Our winner, Steven Petersen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Boxing (ranked 2050 p4p, 255 weight class) and Matt Moore (ranked 21866 p4p, 853 weight class). Punch Boxing has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
261 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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23
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punch Boxing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Moore!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxing connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boxing works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxing's waist but Boxing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Boxing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boxing scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxing throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Boxing lands with a right hand.
Boxing throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boxing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moore slips a straight right by Boxing.
Boxing digs a good hook to Moore's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxing is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boxing throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxing counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxing finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Nice uppercut there from Boxing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Boxing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxing sends Moore crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boxing is motioning to the referee to let Moore up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Moore is rocked!
Boxing measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Moore! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Punch Boxing!
Punch Boxing thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 2662 p4p, 97 weight class) and Thadius T Thudpucker (ranked 6063 p4p, 222 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thadius T Thudpucker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming.
Shankariya ducks under a wild hook from Thudpucker.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Thudpucker, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Thudpucker against the cage but Thudpucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thudpucker misses with a hook.
Shankariya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thudpucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thudpucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thudpucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Shankariya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thudpucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shankariya's head backwards.
Thudpucker gets a double leg takedown into Shankariya's guard.
Shankariya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankariya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thudpucker throws out the jab.
Shankariya misses with a double jab.
Shankariya dives in for a single leg takedown but Thudpucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thudpucker misses with a wild body shot.
Thudpucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Thudpucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thudpucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shankariya is trying to stand.
Thudpucker trying to control from half guard but Shankariya is working away.
Thudpucker working the head and body with strikes.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet.
Shankariya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shankariya has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thudpucker is on him like a limpet, forcing Shankariya back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker has picked Shankariya up - he's going for a ride! Thudpucker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily.
Thudpucker looks to throw the jab but Shankariya is out of range.
Shankariya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club in the buildup to the fight.
Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Thudpucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thudpucker throws a combination that misses
and Shankariya counters with a straight right hand.
Thudpucker throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shankariya.
Shankariya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thudpucker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker 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.
Shankariya wants to stand up but Thudpucker is controlling him.
Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thudpucker as he avoids it easily.
Thudpucker looks to land a left hand but Shankariya moved out of range nicely.
Thudpucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shankariya kicks off Thudpucker and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thudpucker lands with a straight right. Shankariya didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thudpucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Thudpucker is trying to maintain the position but Shankariya is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thudpucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thudpucker tries to get to full guard but Shankariya has control of the leg.
Shankariya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya thows a huge punch but Thudpucker dodges it nicely.
Shankariya trying to control the pace.
Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Kampatimar Shankariya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shankariya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Thudpucker looks to move away, Shankariya throws a big counter combo but Thudpucker just gets out of the way.
Thudpucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shankariya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shankariya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thudpucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shankariya.
Thudpucker feints and as Shankariya raises his hands in defense, Thudpucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shankariya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thudpucker won't allow Shankariya to get back to his feet.
Thudpucker postures up in Shankariya's guard and throws a big left but Shankariya blocks it.
Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thudpucker misses the jab.
Thudpucker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shankariya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thudpucker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shankariya has his feet on Thudpucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shankariya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thudpucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thudpucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankariya.
Thudpucker misses with a two punch combination.
Shankariya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Thudpucker tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thudpucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker leaves Shankariya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thudpucker scores with a takedown into Shankariya's guard.
Shankariya is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thudpucker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thudpucker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thudpucker lands a couple of digs.
Shankariya has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thudpucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Thudpucker has Shankariya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shankariya tumbling to the mat - Thudpucker dives into Shankariya's guard.
Thudpucker is standing up over Shankariya. Shankariya looks to escape but Thudpucker dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thudpucker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shankariya is not content to let Thudpucker control the position.
Shankariya sneaks out the side door and pushes Thudpucker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt - Thudpucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kampatimar Shankariya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thudpucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thudpucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shankariya can't fight it off and eventually Thudpucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Shankariya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shankariya has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thudpucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thudpucker misses with a body punch.
Shankariya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shankariya manages to end up in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shankariya is looking to take a break and control but Thudpucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shankariya postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kampatimar Shankariya 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!
Thudpucker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shankariya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thudpucker throws a big shot that misses.
Thudpucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankariya was well out of range. Poor timing from Thudpucker.
Shankariya is looking for a counter combo.
Thudpucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shankariya darts in looking for a takedown but Thudpucker gets double underhooks and turns Shankariya into the cage.
Thudpucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shankariya on his heels. He'll look to pass Shankariya's guard now, I'm sure.
Shankariya pushes Thudpucker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thudpucker misses with a double jab.
Thudpucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shankariya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thudpucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thudpucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thudpucker is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Thudpucker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thudpucker throws a body punch but Shankariya moves out of range.
Shankariya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thudpucker lunges at Shankariya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shankariya's hand.
A slow jab from Thudpucker misses its intended target.
Thudpucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shankariya.
Shankariya fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thudpucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shankariya ducks right into an uppercut from Thudpucker.
Thudpucker scores with a jab. Shankariya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shankariya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shankariya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shankariya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shankariya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shankariya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shankariya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thadius T Thudpucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shankariya lands strikes from half guard.
Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes.
Kampatimar Shankariya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya wants to pass to mount but Thudpucker is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kampatimar Shankariya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thudpucker tries to roll over but Shankariya keeps him under control.
Shankariya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shankariya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shankariya decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thudpucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thadius T Thudpucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shankariya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thudpucker is trying to defend but Shankariya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankariya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shankariya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shankariya working Thudpucker over with strikes here.
Shankariya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shankariya punching from mount but Thudpucker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shankariya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kampatimar Shankariya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shankariya, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kampatimar Shankariya!
During a confident post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 2870 p4p, 406 weight class) and Sampsa Pellervoinen (ranked 1654 p4p, 237 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sampsa Pellervoinen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellervoinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pellervoinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alzate is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pellervoinen throws a big shot that misses.
Sampsa Pellervoinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellervoinen.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellervoinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzate throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Sampsa Pellervoinen has been cut.
Alzate lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pellervoinen misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate misses with a leg kick
and Pellervoinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pellervoinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alzate counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alzate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pellervoinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzate momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellervoinen looks to land a left hand but Alzate moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle, before Alzate throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Pellervoinen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Alzate lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Niko Alzate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Ellis (ranked 3230 p4p, 379 weight class) and Knutr Sveinsson (ranked 1108 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marv Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knutr Sveinsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sveinsson misses with an uppercut
and Ellis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sveinsson scores with the left hand. Ellis knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Marv Ellis has been cut.
Sveinsson digs a good body shot into Ellis's ribs.
Ellis throws out a loose jab but Sveinsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sveinsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ellis sprawling to the canvas! Ellis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sveinsson finish him?!
Ellis is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Oh Ellis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Ellis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sveinsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sveinsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellis seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellis misses with a hook. Sveinsson ducked under it nicely.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sveinsson is just out of range.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Sveinsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sveinsson wants to counter the offense by Ellis and move into the clinch position.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Sveinsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ellis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ellis manages to pull guard.
Sveinsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ellis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sveinsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sveinsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellis holds on and takes a little breather.
Ellis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sveinsson is aware though and is defending well.
Sveinsson 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.
Sveinsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sveinsson cracks Ellis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sveinsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ellis to stand back up!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sveinsson tries to clinch up but Ellis circles away and keeps his distance.
Sveinsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sveinsson has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
Sveinsson prevents Ellis from breaking the clinch.
Sveinsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sveinsson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sveinsson.
Sveinsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sveinsson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sveinsson.
Sveinsson digs a right hand underneath Ellis's ribcage. Ellis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis tries to land knees in the clinch but Sveinsson avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sveinsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sveinsson working aggressively here.
Ellis jumps guard.
Sveinsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sveinsson passes into half guard.
Sveinsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ellis.
Ellis is looking to regain half guard here but Sveinsson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to control but Sveinsson postures up.
Sveinsson controls the position.
Ellis is trying to control Sveinsson's posture but Sveinsson avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Ellis's face as Sveinsson controls the position.
Ellis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knutr Sveinsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marv Ellis's cut.
That's time! Ellis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sveinsson closes the distance and pushes Ellis back into the cage.
Sveinsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sveinsson.
Sveinsson lands with a left to the head.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis lands a damaging elbow.
Sveinsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ellis.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Ellis tenderised Sveinsson's leg. Sveinsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sveinsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Sveinsson's head but Sveinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sveinsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ellis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ellis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sveinsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sveinsson missing with a left hand there. Ellis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sveinsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ellis throws out the jab.
Ellis scores with a sloppy right hand. Sveinsson should have avoided that one.
Sveinsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ellis in his tracks.
A big left from Ellis misses.
Sveinsson connects with a right that clearly hurt Ellis. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Sveinsson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ellis collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knutr Sveinsson!
After the big win, Knutr Sveinsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 450 p4p, 50 weight class) and Quinton Randleman (ranked 413 p4p, 46 weight class). Quinton Randleman 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Randleman throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Randleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Randleman.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Randleman.
Randleman content to stall in guard here.
Ragnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randleman.
Ragnarsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ragnarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randleman controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnarsson is on top in guard.
Randleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarsson.
Randleman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Randleman.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Randleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
A little jabbing left from Randleman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson cracks Randleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head but Ragnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randleman lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Randleman misses with a body shot
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randleman misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnarsson swivels and escapes.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Randleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Randleman throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Randleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
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!
Randleman throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randleman on the side of the head.
Randleman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ragnarsson digs a good hook to Randleman's body.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Ragnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsson saw that one coming.
Randleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ragnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randleman.
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 Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab. Randleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Randleman misses with a straight right.
Ragnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Randleman just manages to avoid it.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Randleman.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randleman shoots in and drives through. Ragnarsson sprawls well.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Ragnarsson dodges the punch combination from Randleman.
Ragnarsson wants to slow Randleman down by chopping away at his legs.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randleman's knee momentarily.
Randleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Randleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Randleman throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ragnarsson pushes Randleman off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Randleman feints and as Ragnarsson raises his hands in defense, Randleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randleman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Randleman taking a breather here.
Randleman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson dodges the ground and pound from Randleman.
Ragnarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randleman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Randleman trying to control the action but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Randleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Randleman working the head with strikes.
Randleman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Randleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ragnarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Randleman in side control, throwing shots but Ragnarsson defends.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randleman takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Randleman lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Randleman tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ragnarsson jabs Randleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Randleman strikes.
Donk. Ragnarsson catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Randleman looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randleman.
Randleman throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Randleman.
Ragnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randleman swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Ragnarsson misses its target.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a straight left.
Randleman looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randleman's knee momentarily.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Randleman shoots for a takedown but Ragnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman misses with a body punch
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson tries to avoid it but Randleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarsson to the ground. Ragnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Randleman down with leg kicks.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Randleman scores with a nice right hand.
Randleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson stuffs the takedown.
Randleman misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson takes a swing at Randleman's ribcage but misses.
Randleman takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Randleman.
Ragnarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Randleman just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman with a poor takedown
and Ragnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Quinton Randleman just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Randleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Randleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randleman prevents Ragnarsson from improving his position.
Randleman slips a nice elbow through Ragnarsson's hands, connecting with Ragnarsson's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randleman throws a strike but Ragnarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Randleman is working Ragnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quinton Randleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ragnarsson has wrist control.
Randleman wants to pass the guard but Ragnarsson is keeping the position.
Randleman is working Ragnarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Ragnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson has his hands on Randleman's head, controlling the position.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ragnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randleman misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Randleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Randleman. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Randleman with the ground and pound but Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Randleman is proving a slippery customer.
Randleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarsson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Randleman throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randleman.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Randleman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Randleman throws the left hand but Ragnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Randleman's head back.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Randleman misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Randleman moved out of range nicely.
Randleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Randleman takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ragnarsson. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Randleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Randleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randleman with a hook.
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!
Ragnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Randleman lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman misses with a jab to the body
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Randleman blocks the leg kick.
Randleman walks into a jab.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Randleman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Randleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ragnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Randleman.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnarsson is fending him off so far but Randleman persists. Nope, Ragnarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarsson catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Randleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Randleman moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Randleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
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!
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randleman misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Quinton Randleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
Randleman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Randleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quinton Randleman.
I think Randleman 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman is the new heavyweight champion!
Quinton Randleman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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