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GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 849 p4p, 117 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 471 p4p, 64 weight class). Stelzer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Business Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelzer scores with a leg kick.
Orsini pushes Stelzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stelzer lands a left hand.
Orsini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orsini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stelzer misses with the head strike.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stelzer trying to control the position but instead, Orsini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stelzer into the cage.
Orsini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini gets through Stelzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stelzer blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orsini as Stelzer tries to tie him up.
Stelzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stelzer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stelzer manages to end up in side control.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Stelzer lands a few punches from side control.
Orsini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stelzer off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Orsini misses with a punch to the head.
Orsini 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.
Orsini is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stelzer up.
Orsini lands strikes to the head.
Stelzer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orsini's guard. Nice work there by Stelzer.
Orsini throws a couple of heel strikes.
Orsini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stelzer stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Stelzer stands up out of Orsini's guard for a moment - Orsini manages to land a nice upkick.
Orsini throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orsini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini working some strikes from top position.
Orsini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stelzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Stelzer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.
Orsini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stelzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stelzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini postures up.
Orsini wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is keeping the position.
Stelzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stelzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsini is one step ahead there.
Orsini postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini is working Stelzer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stelzer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orsini is one step ahead there.
Orsini postures up in Stelzer's guard and throws a big left but Stelzer blocks it.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsini postures up in Stelzer's guard and throws a big left but Stelzer blocks it.
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsini lands a couple of digs.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
Stelzer is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stelzer is still in real trouble! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orsini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stelzer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Stelzer's head off the mat! Stelzer is out! He's out! Orsini jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
A relieved looking Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Musashi (ranked 710 p4p, 97 weight class) and Anton Kruglov (ranked 458 p4p, 62 weight class). Ryu Musashi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anton Kruglov's chin.
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184 lbs
20 - 9 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Musashi tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Kruglov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a thumping low kick.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Kruglov blocks the body kick.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruglov.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Musashi.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
As Kruglov backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Musashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruglov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruglov throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Kruglov only half commits.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the head.
Musashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range.
Kruglov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Musashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.
Kruglov ducks straight into an uppercut from Musashi and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kruglov manages to regain guard straight away.
Kruglov is rocked!
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.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi digs a good hook to Kruglov's body.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi counters with a head kick that drops Kruglov!
Kruglov managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov working a defensive guard here.
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Musashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Musashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Musashi. Kruglov shrugs it off though.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Kruglov moved away.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Kruglov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruglov misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Musashi delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov is breathing heavily.
Musashi misses with the body kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruglov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruglov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Musashi. That one must have hurt.
Kruglov throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Musashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov thows a body kick. Musashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Musashi bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kruglov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Musashi wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Kruglov wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Musashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot by Musashi.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
The crowd cheers as Kruglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Musashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruglov off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Musashi throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
As Kruglov backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Kruglov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Kruglov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Musashi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kruglov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kruglov's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Musashi!
A relieved looking Ryu Musashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aharon Sarkisyan (ranked 543 p4p, 73 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 440 p4p, 61 weight class). Sarkisyan comes into the arena with Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh blaring out of the sound system. Small has chosen Penis song as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aharon Sarkisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarkisyan. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small looks to land a right hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range.
Small lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Sarkisyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab.
Sarkisyan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sarkisyan misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Sarkisyan misses its intended target.
Sarkisyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Sarkisyan walks into a stiff left hand from Small.
Nice shot lands for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping right.
Sarkisyan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Small paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarkisyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarkisyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Small shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sarkisyan has one foot on Small's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarkisyan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Small is out of range and Sarkisyan settles back down.
Sarkisyan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
Sarkisyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sarkisyan scores with a body shot.
Sarkisyan throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Sarkisyan misses its intended target.
Small lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Aharon Sarkisyan has been cut.
Sarkisyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Small looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sarkisyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sarkisyan wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan trying to control but Small postures up.
Sarkisyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Small tries to pass to full mount but Sarkisyan defends it.
Small is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarkisyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Sarkisyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarkisyan defending well though.
Small is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Small is on him like a limpet, forcing Sarkisyan back against the cage.
Sarkisyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarkisyan scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sarkisyan is defending well.
Sarkisyan tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarkisyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Sarkisyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sarkisyan - that landed with a thud.
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch.
Small cracks a nice hook into Sarkisyan's ribs.
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!
Sarkisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sarkisyan does no damage.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Nice shot lands for Sarkisyan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarkisyan takes one on the button.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarkisyan can pounce on him.
Sarkisyan looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
Sarkisyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small misses with an uppercut. Sarkisyan saw that one coming.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the cage and back into range.
Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Aharon Sarkisyan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sarkisyan lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Small finds it's target.
Sarkisyan wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
Sarkisyan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sarkisyan wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Small shoots in and bounces Sarkisyan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sarkisyan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Small.
Sarkisyan tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Sarkisyan back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sarkisyan backwards.
Sarkisyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarkisyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Small lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Small tries a body shot but Sarkisyan blocks it.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan manages to break the clinch.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Sarkisyan counters with an outside leg kick.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Small misses with a wild combination.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarkisyan misses with a double jab.
Small paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarkisyan misses the target.
Sarkisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small takes one on the button.
Small moves away from the strike by Sarkisyan.
Small on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarkisyan lands a right hook to the body.
Sarkisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Small lands with a shot to the body.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sarkisyan - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan avoids the body shot from Small.
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily.
Sarkisyan scores with a punch to the head.
Aharon Sarkisyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarkisyan cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Sarkisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarkisyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Sarkisyan slips the punch.
Small looks to land a left hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarkisyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sarkisyan defends it well.
Sarkisyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Sarkisyan lands with a nice body kick.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarkisyan throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Sarkisyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small avoids the head kick by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan thumps Small with a low kick.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Sarkisyan's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Small.
A big left from Sarkisyan misses.
Sarkisyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Sarkisyan lands.
Small lands with a hook. Sarkisyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarkisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
A nice side step and Small releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Small looks to throw the jab but Sarkisyan is out of range.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarkisyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarkisyan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan lands with a nice body kick.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarkisyan manages to avoid it.
Sarkisyan lands with a cross.
Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sarkisyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Sarkisyan counters with a low kick, right behind Small 's knee.
Sarkisyan digs a good hook to Small's body.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
A left lands for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Sarkisyan defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sarkisyan on his heels. He'll look to pass Sarkisyan's guard now, I'm sure.
Sarkisyan has his hands on Small's head, controlling the position.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sarkisyan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sarkisyan managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarkisyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarkisyan is working hard here to advance position.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aharon Sarkisyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small won't allow Sarkisyan to sweep him here.
Sarkisyan managing to control the position.
Sarkisyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sarkisyan misses with a body kick.
Small misses with a body shot.
Sarkisyan avoids the body shot from Small.
Sarkisyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarkisyan, which made it look bad.
Sarkisyan drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Small misses.
Sarkisyan feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarkisyan.
Small takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarkisyan manages to avoid it.
Sarkisyan lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Sarkisyan there.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarkisyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Small digs a good body shot into Sarkisyan's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sarkisyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
Sarkisyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aharon Sarkisyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sarkisyan, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aharon Sarkisyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Aharon Sarkisyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 319 p4p, 44 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 347 p4p, 48 weight class). Von Lee has chosen Day of Anger as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericsson feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Von Lee.
Good work by Von Lee as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ericsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Ericsson's head.
Von Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Lee enables Ericsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Lee trying to control the position here.
Von Lee has his foot on Ericsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ericsson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ericsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Lee has momentary wrist control but Ericsson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee wants to hit a switch here but Ericsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Von Lee there!
Von Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Ericsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ericsson landing punches.
Ericsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ericsson cracks Von Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Von Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Lee wants to control but Ericsson is having none of it.
Ericsson unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ericsson cracks Von Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ericsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Von Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ericsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Von Lee tries to hold on but Ericsson pushes him away.
Ericsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ericsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ericsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Von Lee?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Lee tries to hold on but Ericsson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Ericsson with shots to the head and body - Von Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Ericsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Von Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ericsson connects with a nice short shot to Von Lee's temple.
Von Lee trying to control but Ericsson postures up.
Von Lee moves into full guard.
Ericsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ericsson has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lee's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ericsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ericsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Ericsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ericsson's head.
Von Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Von Lee misses the jab.
Von Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ericsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Ericsson misses with a right hand
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Ericsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ericsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ericsson misses with a body shot.
Ericsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ericsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ericsson slips a nice elbow through Von Lee's hands, connecting with Von Lee's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ericsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee wants to control but Ericsson passes into side.
Von Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Ericsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Ericsson wants to control but Von Lee is keeping him busy.
Von Lee wants to control but Ericsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson trying to control the position but Von Lee is working away.
Von Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Lee is looking for a sweep.
Von Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Von Lee is controlling Ericsson's trapped leg to prevent Ericsson from advancing to side control.
Von Lee is trying to control but can't.
Ericsson lands strikes from half guard.
Ericsson slips a nice elbow through Von Lee's hands, connecting with Von Lee's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ericsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ericsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ericsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson cracks Von Lee with a solid left hand.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Ericsson to get to half guard.
Von Lee tries to get to full guard but Ericsson has control of the leg.
Von Lee punching from the bottom.
Ericsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Ericsson is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Ericsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Von Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Ericsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Lee throws a solid leg kick but Ericsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Lee.
Von Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ericsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericsson.
Von Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ericsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson lands with a hook. Von Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ericsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Lee lands a nice hook to Ericsson's body. Ericsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericsson is just out of range.
Ericsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Lee can do to turn this around?
Von Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ericsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ericsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ericsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Lee.
Ericsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Ericsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ericsson ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
The fighters circling - Ericsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ericsson with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ericsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ericsson somewhat.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ericsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludvig Ericsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ericsson slips a jab from Von Lee.
Ericsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ericsson connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Von Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Ericsson.
Von Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ericsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ericsson's calf.
Ludvig Ericsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ericsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Von Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Ericsson catches Von Lee right on the button with a cross.
Ericsson misses with a body kick.
Ericsson lands with an overhand left.
Ericsson clobbers Von Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ericsson shoots in for a double leg but Von Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Von Lee misses
and Ericsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ericsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ludvig Ericsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ericsson.
Ericsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Von Lee misses.
Von Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ericsson.
Von Lee moves out of range as Ericsson strikes.
Von Lee feints the counter takedown.
Von Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ericsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Ericsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ericsson.
The crowd cheers as Ericsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Von Lee swings for the body but Ericsson moves out of range.
Von Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ericsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 477 p4p, 19 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 480 p4p, 22 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charles DaCoca has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles DaCoca seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Force!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCoca takes one on the button.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
Force throws a body punch but DaCoca moves out of range.
Force misses with a wild body shot.
Force punishes DaCoca's body with a nice straight punch.
Force lands a slapping body shot.
Force throws a head kick that misses
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Force lands with a kick to the ribs.
Force digs a good body shot into DaCoca's ribs.
A head kick misses from Force.
DaCoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DaCoca takes one on the button.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Force misses.
Force lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force scores with a shot to the body.
Force dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nick Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DaCoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Force misses.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DaCoca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
DaCoca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Force lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DaCoca defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
Force lands with a shot to the body.
Force lands with a shot to the body.
DaCoca is breathing heavily.
Force delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Force finds it's target.
Charles DaCoca's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Force lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Force scores with a punch to the head.
Force swings for the body but DaCoca moves out of range.
Force scores with a body shot.
Force's jab looks to have found its range, popping DaCoca under the eye.
Force is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DaCoca had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DaCoca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Force with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaCoca manages to avoid it.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Force misses the shot to the body.
It looked like DaCoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Force misses with a body shot.
DaCoca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DaCoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Charles DaCoca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCoca lands with a hook. Force tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Force jabs at DaCoca's body.
DaCoca ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Force lands a slapping body shot.
Force missing with a left hand there. DaCoca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DaCoca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Force blocks a leg kick.
Force fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DaCoca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DaCoca defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
DaCoca throws a quick counter kick to the body but Force avoids it.
DaCoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Force throws a shot to the body.
Force is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DaCoca rather than just go for the knockout.
DaCoca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Force throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DaCoca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Force paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Force has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
DaCoca misses with a looping left.
DaCoca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
DaCoca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Force with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Force lands with a shot to the body.
DaCoca blocks a head kick by Force.
DaCoca is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Force. Beautiful body shot.
DaCoca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Force misses with a looping right.
It looked like DaCoca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Force.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Force dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles DaCoca's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Force throws a shot to the body.
DaCoca throws a head kick that misses.
Force throws a big shot that misses.
Force connects with a right hand. DaCoca shakes it off.
Force scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Force misses with a wild body shot.
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
DaCoca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Force lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jeez, Charles DaCoca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles DaCoca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Force!
A victorious Nick Force thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Charles DaCoca was interviewed post fight and said 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 229 p4p, 9 weight class) and Kalle Karlsson (ranked 472 p4p, 20 weight class). Karlsson has chosen Carolus Rex - Sabaton as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steigelmann.
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steigelmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Steigelmann waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Karlsson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Karlsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karlsson is still in real trouble! Can Steigelmann finish him?
Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Steigelmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karlsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Steigelmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karlsson is looking to escape.
Steigelmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann trying to mount his opponent but Karlsson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steigelmann is controlling the pace.
Steigelmann trying to control from half guard but Karlsson is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steigelmann in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steigelmann stops Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Steigelmann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steigelmann trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steigelmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Steigelmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann tests Karlsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Steigelmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson has had enough of the clinch but Steigelmann keeps him there for the moment.
Karlsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Karlsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steigelmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann misses with a looping left.
Karlsson jabs Steigelmann right on the nose. Steigelmann blinks but takes it well.
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!
Steigelmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Steigelmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steigelmann! Karlsson lets Steigelmann back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steigelmann is rocked!
Steigelmann swings widly with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
Kalle Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basten Sodergren (ranked 76 p4p, 14 weight class) and Michael Cole (ranked 230 p4p, 29 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cole's choice of entrance music: I Won't Back Down. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sodergren trying to control from the bottom.
Sodergren tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Sodergren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cole.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodergren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren managing to control the position.
Cole won't allow Sodergren to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Sodergren's brow.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole stands up over Sodergren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sodergren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
Cole is controlling Sodergren's posture.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sodergren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.
Cole is controlling Sodergren's posture.
Sodergren postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Cole shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cole was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sodergren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cole is trying to control. Sodergren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole prevents Sodergren from improving his position.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sodergren's head.
Cole wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Cole misses with a head shot. Sodergren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sodergren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sodergren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sodergren is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cole dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sodergren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodergren off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sodergren works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Sodergren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Cole digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sodergren. That snapped Cole's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sodergren is able to avoid easily.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sodergren tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sodergren defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sodergren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole has managed to clinch.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole clinches up with Sodergren and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole lands a right hand.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren slowing the pace effectively.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole with the counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Cole looks for a takedown but Sodergren sprawls well.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Cole.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sodergren rather than just go for the knockout.
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren dodges an elbow strike from Cole.
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cole postures up in Sodergren's guard and throws a big left but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole presses Sodergren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sodergren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cole up against the cage.
Sodergren pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Cole lands a head shot.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole wants to land a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Cole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sodergren wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Sodergren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a strike but Sodergren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Cole seems keen to control Sodergren's posture.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hyde (ranked 134 p4p, 23 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 187 p4p, 31 weight class). Pierno has chosen Sick Puppies - You're Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Hyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierno.
Hyde lands a nice looking body shot.
Pierno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pierno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hyde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Hyde.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierno misses the target.
Hyde scores with a nice strike.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Hyde and move into the clinch position.
Pierno lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierno swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Hyde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Pierno coming out on top.
Tim Pierno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyde.
Hyde lands a really nice looking cross but Pierno seems unphased.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde moves away from the strike by Pierno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierno. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyde misses with a right hand
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
Hyde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hyde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Hyde catches Pierno right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pierno. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pierno misses with a double jab.
Pierno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hyde defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pierno.
Pierno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyde.
Pierno walks into a jab.
Hyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
and Hyde counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hyde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pierno lands a jab.
Hyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierno.
Hyde is looking to counter punch.
Pierno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hyde lands a nice looking body shot.
Hyde misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Pierno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyde.
Pierno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pierno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hyde throws a head kick but Pierno moves out of range.
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!
Pierno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hyde connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tim Pierno has been cut.
Pierno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hydes head.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hyde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno manages to pull guard.
Pierno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hyde wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Pierno's closed guard. He's half up but Pierno has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Pierno pivots and extends the arm, Hyde falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Pierno! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Pierno!
An out of breath Tim Pierno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 96 p4p, 4 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 116 p4p, 4 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bryant might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I just wanna. Kruger has chosen Enter The Spingbok Ninja as his entrance music. Dustin Kruger told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Kruger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger misses the jab.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Kruger.
We've been informed that Kruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant cracks a nice hook into Kruger's ribs.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerbert Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kruger
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bryant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruger momentarily.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryant clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bryant blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant cracks Kruger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kruger back to the cage. Bryant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Kruger.
Kruger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bryant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger pushes Bryant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Bryant lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruger lands with a right to the head.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Bryant tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
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 Gerbert Bryant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bryant with a nice cross.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kruger pushes Bryant off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruger counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a nice body kick.
Gerbert Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Bryant's head and hops out.
Kruger wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.
Kruger throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
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!
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryant swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kruger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruger scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger scores with a shot to the body.
Bryant moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
Dustin Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kruger stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger dodges the ground and pound from Bryant.
Kruger is trying to control Bryant's posture but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kruger is trying to improve his position.
Kruger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kruger is trying to stand.
Kruger controlling the position well.
Bryant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruger is holding on to half guard well.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryant.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Kruger is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bryant is working Kruger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bryant takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Bryant misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Kruger lands with a good body shot.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Bryant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruger to the ground. Bryant is now in Kruger's guard.
Kruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
Gerbert Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.
Kruger stands up and waves to Bryant to follow him.
Kruger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant stuns Kruger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.
Bryant cracks Kruger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Kruger is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Jab from Bryant.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bryant doesn't seem phased though.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger works the jab nicely.
Bryant rushes Kruger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryant is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger stops a takedown attempt from Bryant.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerbert Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kruger.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger lands a body punch.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Kruger lands with a short shot to the head.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Kruger lands a right hand.
Kruger lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kruger.
Kruger slowing the pace effectively.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bryant goes for a takedown attempt but Kruger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good shot there by Kruger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger slips a jab from Bryant.
Kruger wants to counter the offense by Bryant and move into the clinch position.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Kruger counters with a body kick.
Bryant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant tries to move into range but Kruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruger lands a big right hand that sends Bryant crashing to the mat! Kruger stays standing though and waves Bryant back to his feet!
Bryant is rocked!
Kruger knocks out Bryant with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kruger before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kruger picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gerbert Bryant spoke after the fight, saying 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Keenan (ranked 15 p4p, 1 weight class) and Karol Mirowski (ranked 50 p4p, 5 weight class). Keenan's entrance music is Coming Home. A fine choice. Mirowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mercy. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski strikes.
Mirowski checks a leg kick.
Mirowski misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirowski off the cage and back into range.
Keenan stuns Mirowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mirowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Mirowski off balance momentarily.
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!
Keenan scores with a nice strike.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mirowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski.
Keenan throws a low kick but Mirowski avoids it.
Mirowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Keenan does it's job there.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mirowski takes a step back to recover.
Keenan scores with a jab.
Mirowski swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan lands a jab.
Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target.
Mirowski connects with the punch.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Mirowski lands with a right hand.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mirowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mirowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely.
Mirowski misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan thumps Mirowski with a low kick.
Mirowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan cracks Mirowski with a good jab.
Mirowski takes one to the side of the head.
Mirowski cracks Keenan with an open hand slap.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Keenan.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage!
Mirowski needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
Mirowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.
Mirowski swinging wildly here.
Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Mirowski's ribs.
Mirowski walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Mirowski's body.
Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mirowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Keenan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Mirowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirowski.
Mirowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Mirowski blocks the low kick.
Mirowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mirowski takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Mirowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirowski tries to avoid it.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirowski misses with a head kick.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keenan throws a nice head kick!
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.
Mirowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirowski, as that shot connected.
Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karol Mirowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirowski walks into a jab.
Mirowski throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the cage.
Mirowski throws a body kick that misses.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Mirowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Mirowski down.
Nice jab there from Keenan.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keenan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirowski.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirowski misses with a head kick.
Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski blocks a jab.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Mirowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Mirowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Keenan.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Mirowski's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mirowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirowski unleashes a big counter combination but Keenan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Mirowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Mirowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirowski misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mirowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan thows a leg kick but Mirowski checks it
and Mirowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan cracks Mirowski with a good jab.
Mirowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Mirowski's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Keenan.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.
Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Mirowski avoids it.
Mirowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mirowski throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski just manages to avoid it.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Keenan does it's job there.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan scores with a jab.
Mirowski throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan connects with a right hand. Mirowski shakes it off.
Mirowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Mirowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan lunges at Mirowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirowski's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski checks the leg kick.
Mirowski takes one to the side of the head.
Mirowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Mirowski's ribs.
Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirowski on the side of the head.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirowski can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Mirowski scores with a four punch combination!
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Mirowski's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirowski.
Mirowski tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Keenan works Mirowski's body with a nice hook.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Mirowski counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan'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.
Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
Keenan tests Mirowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mirowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirowski thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keenan lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan thumps Mirowski with a low kick.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Mirowski saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease.
Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Keenan.
Mirowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Mirowski throws a counter combo.
Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keenan jabs at Mirowski's body.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mirowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirowski under the eye.
Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Mirowski does no damage.
Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Keenan lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely.
Mirowski walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan.
Mirowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mirowski misses with a wild combination.
Mirowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range and Keenan settles back down.
Mirowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan had his way with Karol Mirowski in that round.
The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mirowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Mirowski moves out of range and Keenan only half commits.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Mirowski looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range.
Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Keenan connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a combination that misses
and Keenan counters with a body kick.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the body
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
A low kick from Mirowski misses
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mirowski looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Mirowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Mirowski's head back.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.
Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Keenan cracks the inside of Mirowski's front leg.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross.
Mirowski swinging wildly here.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirowski moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan lands an overhand right.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Keenan misses
and Mirowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Keenan.
Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keenan lands a head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Mirowski shrugs it off though.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirowski slips a straight right by Keenan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mirowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mirowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Keenan scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.
Keenan with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title!
Gareth Keenan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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