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ABW 104 Jones - Ludwig II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Padrone (ranked 22841 p4p, 628 weight class) and Artur Osinen (ranked 5090 p4p, 482 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Padrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Osinen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Padrone's guard.
Osinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Osinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Padrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Padrone working for a triangle but Osinen defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padrone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osinen.
Osinen scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Padrone looking to control.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Padrone keeps moving.
Padrone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osinen postures up in Padrone's guard and throws a big left but Padrone blocks it.
Padrone working a defensive guard here.
Osinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Padrone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Padrone trying to control the position.
Padrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osinen is working Padrone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Padrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osinen cracks Padrone with a solid left hand.
Osinen landing with the ground and pound.
Padrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osinen stands up over Padrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padrone has his foot on Osinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Osinen distracts Padrone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Osinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Padrone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Osinen trying to control but Padrone is working from the bottom.
Osinen forces his way into half guard.
Padrone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Padrone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osinen is nestled in close to Padrone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padrone is not content to let Osinen control the position.
Osinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Osinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osinen trying to control from half guard but Padrone is working away.
Osinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Padrone defending well though.
Padrone wants to control but Osinen passes into side.
Osinen cracks Padrone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Osinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osinen looks up at the clock and then as Padrone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Osinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Padrone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Osinen landing strikes.
Osinen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Padrone down.
The strikes coming from Osinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Osinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Padrone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Osinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Padrone is trying to get back to half guard.
Osinen is staying tight to Padrone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrone prevents Osinen from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padrone tries to bench press Osinen off him but Osinen keeps the position.
Osinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen in side control, throwing shots but Padrone defends.
Osinen trying to control the action but Padrone is working from the bottom.
Padrone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Padrone is trying to get back to half guard.
Osinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Osinen cracks Padrone with a big elbow.
Padrone tries to buck Osinen off but Osinen is having none of it.
Osinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Padrone is looking for a sweep.
Osinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Padrone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen working the head with strikes.
Padrone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Osinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Osinen trying to control the position but Padrone is working away.
Osinen landing a few strikes.
Padrone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Padrone tries to improve position but can't.
Osinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Osinen happy to just control the position for now.
Padrone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Osinen trying to control the position but Padrone is working away.
Osinen in side control, throwing shots but Padrone defends.
Osinen working the strikes but Padrone uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Osinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Osinen is controlling the pace.
Osinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padrone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Padrone gets back to full guard.
Osinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Osinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Padrone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Padrone keeping moving, preventing Osinen from controlling successfully.
Padrone has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Osinen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Padrone has tightened it up now! Osinen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Padrone!
Michael Padrone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sung (ranked 4837 p4p, 160 weight class) and Aleister Cadaver (ranked 3666 p4p, 121 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleister Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung is looking to clinch.
Cadaver is looking for the big counter here.
Cadaver moves out of range as Sung strikes.
Sung wants to clinch
and Cadaver counters with a right hand to the body.
Cadaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sung throwing a counter right hand but Cadaver manages to avoid it.
Cadaver misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Cadaver 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.
Sung swings widly with a right hand
and Cadaver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sam Sung has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sung instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadaver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sung blocks an elbow strike.
Sung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sung breaks from the clinch.
Cadaver keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung sizes up Cadaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sung forces Cadaver back against the cage and clinches.
Cadaver has a couple of punches blocked by Sung.
Cadaver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sung avoids a wild elbow strike from Cadaver.
Cadaver misses with a knee strike.
Sung breaks the clinch.
Sung moves into the clinch.
Sung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadaver ducks under a wild hook from Sung.
Cadaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sung tries to clinch
and Cadaver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sung looks to land a left hand but Cadaver moved out of range nicely.
Cadaver is looking for the big counter here.
Sam Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sung tries to clinch but Cadaver moves out of range.
Cadaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sung manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung scores with a jab. Cadaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sung misses with a takedown
and Cadaver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cadaver punishes Sung's body with a nice straight punch.
Cadaver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadaver misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Cadaver.
Sung misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Cadaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sung misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Cadaver misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sung is trying to force a seperation but Cadaver has the dominant position.
Cadaver pushes off an throws an elbow but Sung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sung.
Sung avoids the elbow strike from Cadaver, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cadaver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sung's brow.
Cadaver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sung is trying to break the clinch but Cadaver is controlling him.
Cadaver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cadaver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Cadaver.
Sung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sung scores with a shot to the side of Cadaver's head.
Cadaver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cadaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sung tries to clinch up.
Cadaver looks to land a combination but Sung avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver throws a low kick but Sung avoids it.
Cadaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Sung backs off Cadaver throws a huge counter combo but Sung manages to avoid it all.
Sung misses the shot to the body.
Sung looks to clinch
and Cadaver counters with a nice uppercut.
Sung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cadaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadaver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cadaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Sung misses its target.
Cadaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sung.
A jab lands there for Sung.
Cadaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sung misses with a right hand
and Cadaver counters with a right hand to the body.
Sung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cadaver at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleister Cadaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Sung's cut.
That's time! Sung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sung misses the body punch
and Cadaver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cadaver throws a right hand that Sung ducks under and follows up with a left that Sung also avoids with ease.
Sung tries to clinch but Cadaver moves out of range.
Cadaver has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sung doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadaver circles away.
Aleister Cadaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cadaver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cadaver manages to avoid it.
Cadaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sung drives through and clinches with Cadaver against the cage.
Cadaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sung.
Sung breaks the clinch.
Cadaver swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadaver's head backwards.
Sung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadaver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cadaver appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cadaver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sung throws a sloppy body shot
and Cadaver counters with a three punch combo that has Sung backing up. Sung nods at Cadaver to acknowledge the strikes.
Sung misses with a body shot
and Cadaver counters with a three punch combo that has Sung backing up. Sung nods at Cadaver to acknowledge the strikes.
Sung is rocked!
Sung punishes Cadaver's body with a nice straight punch.
Cadaver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sung wants to clinch but Cadaver slips to the side
and Cadaver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sung clinches up against the cage.
Sung manages to break the clinch.
Cadaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sung tries to close the distance and clinch but Cadaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sung works Cadaver's body with a nice hook.
Cadaver lands a really nice looking cross but Sung seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cadaver counters with a two punch combo.
Sung tries to close the distance and clinch but Cadaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sung looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadaver is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cadaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cadaver is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cadaver walks into a left hand.
Sung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cadaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cadaver looks to land a combination but Sung avoids it well.
Sung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sung moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver throws a low kick but Sung moves out of range easily.
Sung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cadaver cracks Sung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sung closes the distance but Cadaver moves to the side
and Cadaver counters with a nice body shot.
Cadaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sung throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cadaver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cadaver takes one to the side of the head.
Sung scores with a sloppy right hand. Cadaver should have avoided that one.
Sung closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sam Sung's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sung moves to clinch but Cadaver breaks away
and Cadaver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sung misses with a few strikes there.
Cadaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Cadaver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sung with a body shot.
Cadaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sung.
Sung misses with a body shot
and Cadaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sung. Cadaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Sung backs off Cadaver throws a huge counter combo but Sung manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Cadaver. Those never looked like landing.
Cadaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Sung.
Sung tries to clinch up.
Cadaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sung circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleister Cadaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Sung's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cadaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cadaver scrambles back to his feet.
Sung tries to clinch up but Cadaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Sung clinches up with Cadaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Sung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadaver misses with an elbow strike.
Sung breaks from the clinch.
Sung misses with a double jab
and Cadaver counters with a series of strikes. Sung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cadaver misses with an uppercut. Sung saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Sung misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Sung as he connects with a hook.
Sung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sung tries to clinch up but Cadaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Sung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cadaver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cadaver missing with knees to the body.
Cadaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cadaver blocking some punches.
Cadaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
Cadaver misses with the head strike.
Sung has Cadaver pressed against the cage, preventing Cadaver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sung throws a shot to the body.
Cadaver takes a swing at Sung's ribcage but misses.
Sung drops his hands momentarily and Cadaver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cadaver misses with a double jab.
Sam Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sung circles away quickly and effectively.
Cadaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Sung.
Cadaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sung manages to avoid it.
Cadaver swinging wildly here.
Sung wants to clinch but Cadaver slips to the side
and Cadaver counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sung is looking to clinch but Cadaver is avoiding it.
Cadaver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sung tries to clinch up
and Cadaver counters with a crisp one two that drops Sung! Cadaver thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sung to his feet! Sung is in big trouble!
Oh Sung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sung backs away from a small jab... but Cadaver lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sung crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Cadaver with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Aleister Cadaver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aleister Cadaver thanked Amped Performance ($200/160q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dovlatov (ranked 2578 p4p, 237 weight class) and Eliah Murphy (ranked 4830 p4p, 360 weight class). Dovlatov comes into the arena with Tear You Apart blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Dovlatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliah Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dovlatov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy throws a hook but Dovlatov avoids it easily.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Dovlatov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dovlatov. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dovlatov manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Dovlatov slips the punch.
Dovlatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dovlatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Dovlatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dovlatov connects with a body shot.
Dovlatov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Dovlatov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy swings for the body but Dovlatov moves out of range.
Dovlatov scores with a nice strike.
Murphy throws a body punch but Dovlatov moves out of range.
Dovlatov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dovlatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Dovlatov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Dovlatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
letting Dovlatov counter with a right hand.
Dovlatov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Dovlatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Dovlatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Dovlatov delivers a nice body kick.
Dovlatov misses with a head kick.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy wants to counter the offense by Dovlatov and move into the clinch position.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Dovlatov is out of range.
Dovlatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dovlatov misses with a straight left.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Dovlatov shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dovlatov 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.
Sergei Dovlatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dovlatov.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body kick there by Dovlatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves out of range as Dovlatov strikes.
Dovlatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovlatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Dovlatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dovlatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Dovlatov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murphy if he has to take too many more of those.
Dovlatov looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Dovlatov loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy swings for the body but Dovlatov moves out of range.
Dovlatov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dovlatov slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dovlatov lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Dovlatov jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dovlatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dovlatov misses the shot to the body.
Murphy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dovlatov staying out of range there.
Dovlatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dovlatov lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dovlatov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dovlatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dovlatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dovlatov.
Murphy misses with a hook. Dovlatov ducked under it nicely.
Dovlatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Dovlatov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy moves out of range as Dovlatov strikes.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy slips a straight right by Dovlatov.
Dovlatov scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dovlatov ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Dovlatov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dovlatov throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dovlatov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Dovlatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dovlatov's head.
Dovlatov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dovlatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dovlatov lands a body shot.
Dovlatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Dovlatov with a nice cross.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dovlatov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dovlatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Dovlatov defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy digs a good hook to Dovlatov's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dovlatov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dovlatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sergei Dovlatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dovlatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Dovlatov is proving a slippery customer.
Dovlatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovlatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dovlatov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dovlatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Dovlatov avoids them all with ease.
Dovlatov is looking to counter the offense by Murphy and move into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Dovlatov misses the target.
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Dovlatov. Dovlatov maintains the clinch.
Dovlatov lands an elbow inside.
Dovlatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Dovlatov, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries a body shot but Dovlatov blocks it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Dovlatov controls the action.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Dovlatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dovlatov controls his hands.
Dovlatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dovlatov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Dovlatov's head.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Dovlatov is rocked!
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Dovlatov.
Dovlatov works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Dovlatov blocking some punches.
Dovlatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dovlatov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murphy can turn it around.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Dovlatov avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dovlatov.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Nice elbow from Dovlatov.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dovlatov.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dovlatov blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dovlatov backwards.
Eliah Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murphy lands with a straight right. Dovlatov didn't see that one coming.
Oh Dovlatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy drops Dovlatov with a naaaaasty hook - Dovlatov is in real trouble here! Murphy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliah Murphy!
Our winner, Eliah Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Hijikata (ranked 1882 p4p, 205 weight class) and Juan Fonseca (ranked 5347 p4p, 497 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fonseca slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Fonseca is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Fonseca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fonseca throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Hijikata looks to land a right hand but Fonseca moved out of range.
Hijikata takes a swing at Fonseca's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata darts in and clinches Fonseca up against the cage.
Fonseca is trying to force a seperation but Hijikata has the dominant position.
Hijikata digs a right hand underneath Fonseca's ribcage. Fonseca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fonseca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata with a jab.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata scores with a nice head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Fonseca 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.
Hijikata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fonseca swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fonseca's sensitive parts.
Hijikata throws a lazy uppercut
and Fonseca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fonseca thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Fonseca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hijikata throws out the jab.
Fonseca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hijikata closes the distance and clinches.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hijikata throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fonseca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fonseca is trying to break the clinch but Hijikata has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fonseca breaks from the clinch.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Fonseca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
That kick from Hijikata tenderised Fonseca's leg. Fonseca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hijikata sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Fonseca.
Fonseca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hijikata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Fonseca.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fonseca can pounce on him.
Fonseca thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Fonseca misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hijikata misses with a body kick.
Hijikata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
It seemed like Fonseca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hijikata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fonseca with a nice cross.
Hijikata is rocked!
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Oh Hijikata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonseca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata drops his hands momentarily and Fonseca needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hijikata just on the top of the head. Hijikata drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hijikata - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Fonseca!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Butcher (ranked 3491 p4p, 364 weight class) and Phil Ure (ranked 22077 p4p, 719 weight class). Phil Ure has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barry Butcher's chin.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Ure!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ure misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Ure tries to sprawl but Butcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Butcher wants to free his trapped foot but Ure is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Butcher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Butcher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ure defends it well.
Butcher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher is looking to take a break and control but Ure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ure sees it coming and defends easily.
Butcher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butcher tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ure controls his leg.
Ure is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Butcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butcher stalling.
Butcher trying to control from Ure's half guard. Ure has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Butcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ure keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Butcher tries for a kimura but Ure is defending well.
Butcher working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ure rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Butcher's guard! Nice work there by Ure!
Ure drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ure seems to have locked his on tight now - Butcher screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ure, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Phil Ure!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 22832 p4p, 266 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 2081 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ushat Belov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov scores with a shot to the body.
Belov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Belov lands a brutal head kick. Cena looks out on his feet and Belov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ushat Belov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Creed (ranked 3422 p4p, 417 weight class) and Jack Holer (ranked 2988 p4p, 381 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Holer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holer wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
Holer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards.
Holer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holer misses with a double jab
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holer throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Holer misses.
Holer throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range.
Holer throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creed connects with a nice looking jab.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Holer is out of range.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holer 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.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holer.
Creed blocks a jab.
Creed swinging wildly here.
Holer lands with a hook. Creed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holer jabs at Creed's body.
Creed swings for the body but Holer moves out of range.
Holer moves into the clinch successfully.
Holer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holer misses with a body punch.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Holer takes a shot to the head.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holer's elbow.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Creed tries to work over Holer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creed pushes Holer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holer lands an uppercut.
Holer blocks a body shot from Creed.
A right handed body shot lands from Creed.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Creed lands a shot to the body.
Holer tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Holer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed tries to work over Holer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Holer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Holer controls his hands.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
Holer has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Creed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Creed moves out of range as Holer strikes.
A shot to the liver by Holer. Beautiful body shot.
Creed sizes up Holer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Creed just misses with a punch to the body.
Holer swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Holer takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Holer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Holer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Creed.
Holer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creed has time to react.
Holer throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holer misses with a series of wild punches.
Creed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holer with a hook.
Holer misses with a jab to the body
and Creed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holer misses with a straight right.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holer misses with a hook
and Creed counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holer tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Creed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holer.
Creed ducks right into an uppercut from Holer.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Holer is out of range.
Holer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 Orlando Creed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holer misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed lands a slapping body shot.
Creed misses with a hook.
Holer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Orlando Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Creed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holer digs a good body shot into Creed's ribs.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Holer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Creed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holer. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holer misses with a body shot
and Holer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holer throws a hook to the side of Creed's head but Creed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holer was well out of range. Poor timing from Creed.
No joy there for Holer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Holer.
Holer avoids the body shot from Creed.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Creed throws a series of punches but Holer avoids them all with ease.
Holer slips a straight right by Creed.
Holer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed scores with a nice head shot.
Holer misses with an uppercut.
Creed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holer.
Creed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Creed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jack Holer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holer.
Holer swings widly with a right hand
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Holer.
Creed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holer misses with a body shot.
Holer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Creed.
Holer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holer misses with the head strike.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holer blocks a body shot from Creed.
A short right from Creed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holer has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Holer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holer tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlando Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Holer throws a head punch that misses.
Holer misses with a punch on the inside.
Holer misses with some punches.
Holer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Holer lands with a light punch inside.
Creed lands a body shot.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Holer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Holer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holer misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holer.
Holer is leaning against Creed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed breaks the clinch.
Creed throws a right hand that misses
enabling Holer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Creed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holer works the jab nicely.
Creed is rocked!
Holer lands a body shot.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Holer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holer! But no joy.
Creed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards.
Oh Creed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holer fakes the body blow, causing Creed to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Creed goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Holer!
Jack Holer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XFighter Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sarfraz Ali (ranked 1716 p4p, 175 weight class) and Swollen Piss Bladder (ranked 1981 p4p, 194 weight class). Sarfraz Ali had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarfraz Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Swollen Piss Bladder!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piss Bladder punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Piss Bladder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Piss Bladder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Piss Bladder is just out of range.
It seemed like Piss Bladder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piss Bladder 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.
Piss Bladder lands with a right hand.
Piss Bladder throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piss Bladder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piss Bladder throws out the jab.
Donk. Piss Bladder catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Piss Bladder missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piss Bladder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Piss Bladder moves out of range easily.
Piss Bladder throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Frenzied Rainbows Multi-Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Piss Bladder stuns Ali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Piss Bladder!
Piss Bladder misses with a hook.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Piss Bladder circles away.
Piss Bladder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piss Bladder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piss Bladder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali is looking for a counter combo.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Ali slips a straight right by Piss Bladder.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piss Bladder missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piss Bladder needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Swollen Piss Bladder has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piss Bladder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Piss Bladder misses with a combination
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali slips a jab from Piss Bladder.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piss Bladder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Piss Bladder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swollen Piss Bladder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Piss Bladder.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piss Bladder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piss Bladder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder misses with a hook.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Piss Bladder moves away from the strike by Ali.
Piss Bladder misses the jab.
Piss Bladder misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ali.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piss Bladder manages to avoid it.
Piss Bladder throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piss Bladder. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piss Bladder lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piss Bladder throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piss Bladder keeps the fight on the outside.
Piss Bladder lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Piss Bladder misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Ali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali slips under a jab from Piss Bladder.
Ali blocks a jab.
Piss Bladder throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Piss Bladder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piss Bladder misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Swollen Piss Bladder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swollen Piss Bladder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Piss Bladder takes one to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Piss Bladder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali slips under a jab from Piss Bladder.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Piss Bladder off balance momentarily.
Piss Bladder misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali swings for the body but Piss Bladder moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Piss Bladder does no damage.
Piss Bladder scores with a body shot.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piss Bladder misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Swollen Piss Bladder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piss Bladder misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Piss Bladder thinking.
Piss Bladder throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali is looking to counter punch.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piss Bladder closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Piss Bladder throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali pushes Piss Bladder up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali cracks Piss Bladder with a nice body shot.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piss Bladder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piss Bladder tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piss Bladder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piss Bladder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piss Bladder works the jab nicely.
Piss Bladder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Piss Bladder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piss Bladder.
Ali tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piss Bladder manages to circle out of the way.
Piss Bladder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Piss Bladder ducks down to avoid it.
Piss Bladder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali stuns Piss Bladder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Piss Bladder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piss Bladder moves away from the strike by Ali.
Piss Bladder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piss Bladder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piss Bladder misses with a straight right.
Piss Bladder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Piss Bladder cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Ali misses.
Donk. Piss Bladder catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Piss Bladder misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
Piss Bladder is rocked!
Piss Bladder misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Piss Bladder has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Our winner, Sarfraz Ali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nobunaga Tanaka (ranked 1226 p4p, 60 weight class) and Plu To Pi Fian (ranked 2887 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Plu To Pi Fian!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka slips a straight right by Pi Fian.
Pi Fian takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Pi Fian.
Pi Fian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tanaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pi Fian won't be happy with that.
Pi Fian is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows.
Tanaka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pi Fian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tanaka but great work by Pi Fian.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Pi Fian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka is not content to let Pi Fian control the position.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Pi Fian wants to take a breather but Tanaka is having none of it.
Pi Fian trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Pi Fian wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Pi Fian wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Pi Fian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pi Fian is keen to just control but Tanaka is a slippery customer.
Pi Fian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pi Fian trying to control from half guard but Tanaka is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pi Fian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pi Fian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pi Fian.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pi Fian pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pi Fian is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well.
Pi Fian drops an elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pi Fian scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Tanaka is looking to control Pi Fian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanaka avoid being mounted?
Pi Fian seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully.
Tanaka has his foot on Pi Fian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pi Fian works his way back into a safe position though.
Pi Fian is sitting in close to Tanaka's body. Tanaka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pi Fian is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pi Fian is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tanaka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nobunaga Tanaka!
Our winner, Nobunaga Tanaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 393 p4p, 56 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 747 p4p, 110 weight class). Colt Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Ludwig counters with a body kick.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Ludwig is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ludwig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones is looking to wear down Ludwig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Ludwig dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones lands a jab to Ludwig's midsection.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ludwig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludwig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Ludwig feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ludwig.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ludwig.
Colt Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ludwig counters with a solid body kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
Ludwig replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jones blocks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones cracks a nice hook into Ludwig's ribs.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Ludwig walks into a stiff left hand from Jones .
Jones takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters circling a little - Ludwig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands with a nice body punch.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones feints a jab promting Ludwig to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ludwig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ludwig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Ludwig.
Ludwig darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ludwig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ludwig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones lands with a straight right. Ludwig didn't see that one coming.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ludwigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ludwig gets a double leg takedown into Jones 's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ludwig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
Jones controls Ludwig momentarily but Ludwig frees himself.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ludwig isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones throws a right and a left that Ludwig avoids nicely.
Ludwig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ludwig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ludwig's hands.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Ludwig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludwig can do to turn this around?
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
As Jones backs off Ludwig throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Ludwig connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Ludwig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Ludwig gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ludwig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ludwig thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Ludwig looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Ludwig throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones jabs at Ludwig's body.
No joy there for Jones , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones lands with a hook. Ludwig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Ludwig tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Ludwig cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ludwig takes a swing at Jones 's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Ludwig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Colt Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ludwig!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ludwig tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Ludwig's belly button to the back.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Ludwig is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Ludwig misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Jones . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones .
Jones misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Ludwig is just out of range.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Ludwig throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Ludwig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ludwig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones .
Jones looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ludwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ludwig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Ludwig's head to control him but Ludwig postures up.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
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. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Jones 's temple.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Ludwig working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ludwig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ludwig drops an elbow to the side of Jones 's head.
Jones is controlling Ludwig's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ludwig tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ludwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Ludwig tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Jones 's hands, connecting with Jones 's forehead.
Jones tries to kick Ludwig off but Ludwig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sven Ludwig just about did enough to take it.
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!
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Ludwig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Ludwig takes one to the chin there.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Jones .
Ludwig moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones .
Ludwig throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ludwig on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Ludwig looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Ludwig drives through and ends up in Jones 's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Jones wants to control but Ludwig passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ludwig.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Ludwig is controlling him well.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones pushes Ludwig off looking to stand but Ludwig dives back in and keeps control.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Ludwig there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Ludwig from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ludwig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ludwig is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ludwig throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ludwig moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Jones 's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Ludwig counters with a nice body kick.
Ludwig throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sven Ludwig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ludwig scores with a nice body kick.
Ludwig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ludwig swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones checks a low kick from Ludwig.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ludwig.
Ludwig moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Ludwig fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
And Ludwig tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Ludwig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ludwig lands with a nice body kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ludwig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ludwig works the jab nicely.
Ludwig tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Ludwig looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Ludwig just gets out of the way.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Ludwig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ludwig looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones throws a right hand that Ludwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Ludwig also avoids with ease.
Ludwig appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones takes a swing at Ludwig's ribcage but misses.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ludwig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Ludwig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ludwig.
A low kick from Ludwig is predictable there
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Ludwig is rocked!
Jones weaves into range and cracks Ludwig right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ludwig goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jones is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colt Jones !
Colt Jones retains his middleweight title!
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