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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 2929 p4p, 319 weight class) and Forrest Worthington (ranked 1497 p4p, 189 weight class). Rockefeller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kreator - Violent Revolution. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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186 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington cracks the inside of Rockefeller's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthington. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worthington thuds a left hand into Rockefeller's body.
Worthington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockefeller at a distance.
Worthington jabs Rockefeller right on the nose. Rockefeller blinks but takes it well.
Worthington misses with a body shot.
Worthington scores with a head kick. Rockefeller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Rockefeller.
A cross from Rockefeller lands.
Worthington 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.
Worthington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller tries a head kick but it misses.
Worthington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthington.
Worthington misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Worthington misses
and Rockefeller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Worthington is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rockefeller walks into a jab.
Rockefeller tries to bum rush Worthington with a series of wild strikes but Worthington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Worthington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller misses with a two punch combination.
Worthington wants to counter with a clinch but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Worthington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockefeller.
Worthington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Worthington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Worthington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worthington moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockefeller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Worthington has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Worthington.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Worthington as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Worthington.
Worthington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Worthington throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rockefeller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Worthington drags the fight down to the ground.
Rockefeller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rockefeller tries to stand but Worthington is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockefeller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockefeller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockefeller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rockefeller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rockefeller postures up.
Worthington has control of Rockefeller's left arm, preventing Rockefeller from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Worthington wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment.
Worthington pulls Rockefeller in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worthington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
Despite the aggression on Worthington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Worthington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is getting worse.
Worthington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worthington lands with a light punch inside.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthington is trying to pull guard but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
Worthington lands a right hand.
Worthington can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
Worthington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Worthington scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Worthington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's time! Rockefeller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Worthington.
Jab, jab by Worthington - just one landing.
Forrest Worthington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worthington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rockefeller tries to buck Worthington off but Worthington is having none of it.
Rockefeller defending against the ground and pound.
Rockefeller holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller parries the strikes from Worthington easily there. Worthington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rockefeller to escape.
Worthington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockefeller keeps working.
Worthington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rockefeller is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington working away.
Rockefeller is looking to regain half guard here but Worthington keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Worthington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worthington is looking to take a break and control but Rockefeller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockefeller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rockefeller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Worthington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Worthington lands a nice forearm strike.
Rockefeller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockefeller struggling a bit here.
Rockefeller is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rockefeller is holding Worthington down, trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Worthington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rockefeller is avoiding damage well.
Worthington cracks Rockefeller with a big elbow.
Worthington working away.
Worthington taking a breather here.
Worthington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A control attempt from Rockefeller but he's now mounted!
Worthington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rockefeller's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to control but Worthington is having none of it.
Rockefeller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller is bucking up trying to escape but Worthington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forrest Worthington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worthington unloading with bombs!
Rockefeller tries to hold on but Worthington postures up.
Rockefeller is bucking up trying to escape but Worthington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Worthington controlling the position easily from mount.
Worthington is landing with some decent strikes but Rockefeller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Worthington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Worthington lands a high kick to the side of Rockefeller's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Worthington dives into guard, looking to finish.
Rockefeller is rocked!
Worthington throwing strikes from guard but Rockefeller blocks nicely.
Oh Rockefeller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller seems to have got his legs back now.
Worthington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Worthington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worthington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Worthington from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockefeller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position but Worthington postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller walks into a stiff left hand from Worthington.
Jeez, James Dean Rockefeller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Dean Rockefeller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Forrest Worthington!
A victorious Forrest Worthington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donson Denille (ranked 1328 p4p, 39 weight class) and Bruno Brown (ranked 3379 p4p, 73 weight class). Brown has chosen Mad Dog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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229 lbs
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260 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donson Denille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denille throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denille. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denille tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been hearing reports that Denille has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denille crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Denille gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Denille manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Denille sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denille ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Denille throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown misses with a hook. Denille ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown feints and as Denille raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Denille.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stands up from Denille's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Denille moves out of range easily.
Bruno Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Denille misses.
Denille bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Denille throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown misses with a kick to the body
letting Denille counter with a right hand.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denille counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denille throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Denille is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown pushes Denille off looking to stand but Denille dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denille thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Denille missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Denille throws a strike but Brown avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denille.
Denille throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denille accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denille with a flurry of punches that miss.
Denille working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denille throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denille's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Brown wants to stand but Denille has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denille tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denille is working hard here to advance position.
Denille lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Denille throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Denille throws a big right hand that misses.
Denille has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Denille connects with a couple of short punches.
Denille throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown wants to stand but Denille has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denille manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Denille throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denille's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Denille manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Denille trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denille accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denille working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denille accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denille throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donson Denille dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Denille's head back.
Denille scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denille throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Denille uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denille drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Denille's shoulder, as Denille tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denille throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Denille tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denille connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denille shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Denille not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denille throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Denille stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
Denille thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown is trying to stand.
Donson Denille overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Denille thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Denille.
Denille prevents Brown from standing back up.
Denille throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has hold of Denille's hands but Denille slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Denille wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Denille is controlling him well.
Denille is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Denille working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown is looking to escape.
Denille thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Denille misses with a head shot. Brown uses the momentum to regain guard.
Denille tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denille throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denille is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Denille throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown wants to stand but Denille is controlling his posture from full guard.
Denille looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown stands up and waves to Denille to follow him.
Denille misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denille is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown jabs Denille right on the nose. Denille blinks but takes it well.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Denille appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Denille.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Denille moves his leg out of the way.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Denille connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denille thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a left and a right that hurts Denille! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Brown jumps into full mount!
Denille is rocked!
Denille is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Denille is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Brown 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.
Brown drops Denille with a naaaaasty hook - Denille is in real trouble here! Brown dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Brown!
A relieved looking Bruno Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archie Griffiths (ranked 292 p4p, 37 weight class) and Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 453 p4p, 60 weight class). Fuujin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by a lot of Asian swag in this young man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuujin lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Fuujin goes for a double leg but Griffiths avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffiths continues to drive forward.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Fuujin misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuujin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuujin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuujin misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuujin flicks out a counter leg kick but Griffiths steps away.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fuujin drives through with a takedown into Griffiths's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fuujin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffiths is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fuujin content to stall in guard here.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuujin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Fuujin misses.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuujin was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuujin throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Fuujin moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Fuujin moved away.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
Fuujin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuujin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Fuujin off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
Griffiths swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuujin checks a leg kick.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuujin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the body.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuujin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Fuujin checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Fuujin moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Fuujin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Fuujin.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuujin! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuujin throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Fuujin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Fuujin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuujin backs up against the cage.
Fuujin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griffiths lands with a nice body kick.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuujin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fuujin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Griffiths will feel that in the morning.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffiths throws a head kick that half lands.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Fuujin throws a shot to the body.
Fuujin throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuujin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuujin loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Griffiths doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Fuujin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths looks to throw a body kick
and Fuujin counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuujin takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuujin. Fuujin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuujin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Fuujin throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Fuujin looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Fuujin tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Fuujin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuujin! But no joy.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffiths checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Fuujin misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths dips to his left and cracks Fuujin with an uppercut!
Griffiths swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Fuujin jabs Griffiths right on the nose. Griffiths blinks but takes it well.
Fuujin throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Fuujin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuujin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Fuujin throws a leg kick which misses Griffiths's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffiths tries to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Fuujin ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuujin also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Fuujin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
It looks like Griffiths has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuujin should have avoided that one.
Fuujin ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Fuujin throws out a powerful jab.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Fuujin's ribs.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Fuujin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Fuujin is out of range.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the head.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Fuujin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fuujin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuujin jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuujin digs a good body shot into Griffiths's ribs.
Fuujin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuujin lands the left hand.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuujin's sensitive parts.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Fuujin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffiths but Griffiths pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Fuujin's body.
Griffiths listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuujin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Fuujin tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Fuujin lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Fuujin throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Fuujin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Fuujin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Fuujin blocks the low kick.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Fuujin's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griffiths throws a jab when Fuujin was well out of range.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuujin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuujin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuujin checks a leg kick.
Fuujin throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Fuujin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin tries a quick counter leg kick but Griffiths is wise to it.
Fuujin 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.
Griffiths motions for Fuujin to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuujin.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuujin doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Fuujin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffiths with a body shot.
Fuujin misses with a takedown attempt - Griffiths sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuujin avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Fuujin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Fuujin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Fuujin lands a head shot.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fuujin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Fuujin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Fuujin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuujin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuujin! But no joy.
Fuujin tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Fuujin connects with a high kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Jab by Fuujin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 429 p4p, 54 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 236 p4p, 35 weight class). Singh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
57 - 29 - 4, fighting out of London, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Singh checks a low kick from Yuudai.
Singh moves out of range as Yuudai strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuudai.
Jab from Singh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yuudai.
Yuudai looks for the body kick but Singh saw that one coming.
Yuudai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuudai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Singh avoids it.
Yuudai checks a leg kick nicely.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuudai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yuudai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuudai can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yuudai swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh throws a nice head kick!
Singh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai throws a chopping leg kick but Singh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yuudai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh slips a jab from Yuudai.
Singh misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
Yuudai throws a body kick that misses
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh throws a leg kick but Yuudai checks it.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuudai.
Yuudai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singh works Yuudai's body with a nice hook.
Singh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Yuudai ducks down to avoid it.
Yuudai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Singh will feel that in the morning.
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Nice body kick from Yuudai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh misses with a looping right.
Singh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Yuudai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yuudai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Yuudai tries to work over Singh's front leg with a kick but Singh checks it.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuudai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuudai misses with a low kick.
Yuudai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Singh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yuudai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Yuudai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Yuudai coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Singh.
Yuudai throws a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuudai is looking to chop away at Singh's legs.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick from Singh.
Yuudai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a low kick as Singh jumps back.
Yuudai connects with a body shot that sends Singh's belly button to the back.
Yuudai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuudai throws a low kick but Singh moves out of range easily.
Yuudai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Singh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Singh moves out of range as Yuudai throws a body kick.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuudai.
Singh throws a leg kick but Yuudai checks it.
Yuudai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Singh throws a push kick but Yuudai slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Yuudai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuudai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuudai.
Singh avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh misses with a hook. Yuudai ducked under it nicely.
Yuudai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yuudai duly obliges.
Some bone on bone action there as Yuudai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Singh.
Yuudai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yuudai.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Yuudai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Singh counters with a body kick.
Singh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yuudai throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yuudai just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Yuudai throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Yuudai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Singh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yuudai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Singh throws a low kick but Yuudai avoids it.
Yuudai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Yuudai thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a body kick that stops Yuudai in his tracks momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yuudai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh scores with a jab. Yuudai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuudai connects with a body shot.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuudai lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuudai scores with a nice right hand.
Yuudai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yuudai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Singh - the referee stops the clock and Yuudai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Singh. Yuudai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yuudai misses with a body kick.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
Takeshi Yuudai is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuudai scores with a sloppy right hand. Singh should have avoided that one.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Yuudai.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
Singh takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Yuudai blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Yuudai.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a body shot.
Yuudai thumps Singh with a low kick.
Yuudai throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuudai can pounce on him.
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Singh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Singh takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yuudai thows a body kick. Singh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuudai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yuudai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Singh.
Yuudai throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Singh throws a body kick that misses.
Yuudai throwing a counter right hand but Singh manages to avoid it.
Yuudai misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Singh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yuudai has got the better of the exchanges.
Yuudai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yuudai misses with a looping left.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
Singh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yuudai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuudai throws a sloppy body shot
and Singh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yuudai thinking.
Singh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuudai, right into the meat.
Yuudai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.
Yuudai lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuudai scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Singh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Singh moves out of range as Yuudai strikes.
Yuudai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yuudai.
Singh scores with a jab. Yuudai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yuudai looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuudai.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuudai.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yuudai, as that shot connected.
Yuudai tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yuudai.
Singh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Yuudai does it's job there.
Singh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yuudai looks to land a body kick but Singh moved away.
Yuudai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yuudai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a wild body shot.
Singh blocks the body kick.
Yuudai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Singh on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai throws a push kick but Singh slaps the foot to one side.
Singh throws a hook but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yuudai is looking to chop away at Singh's legs.
Yuudai backing away here, and Singh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yuudai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yuudai lands a leg kick that knocks Singh off balance momentarily.
Singh connects with a leg kick. Yuudai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai lands a leg kick that knocks Singh off balance momentarily.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Yuudai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Singh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh defending well as Yuudai loads up on a big left hand.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuudai manages to avoid it.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yuudai.
Singh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Yuudai off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai scores with a push kick.
Yuudai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yuudai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Singh.
Yuudai jabs Singh right on the nose. Singh blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Yuudai moved out of range.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuudai thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
Yuudai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Singh if he has to take too many more of those.
Yuudai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yuudai tries to work over Singh's front leg with a kick but Singh checks it.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Yuudai throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Good leg kick by Yuudai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Singh throws a leg kick but Yuudai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuudai.
Yuudai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuudai. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuudai lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming.
Arshnoor Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yuudai thuds his right hand into Singh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuudai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Yuudai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh slips under a jab.
Yuudai connects with a solid leg kick.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
Yuudai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuudai.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yuudai, right into the meat.
Yuudai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Singh is out of range and Yuudai settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yuudai checks a leg kick.
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Yuudai tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuudai scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuudai.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Singh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yuudai.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Yuudai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yuudai blocks a low kick nicely.
Yuudai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yuudai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Singh takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai checks a leg kick.
Singh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yuudai.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Yuudai moves out of range easily.
Yuudai scores with a hook.
Takeshi Yuudai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Singh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuudai. Yuudai obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yuudai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Singh scrambles back to his feet.
Singh swings for the body but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Singh scores with a jab. Yuudai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Yuudai finds it's target.
Singh lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yuudai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Yuudai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuudai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Yuudai!
Takeshi Yuudai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arshnoor Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 120 p4p, 19 weight class) and DJ Apollo (ranked 162 p4p, 25 weight class). Ajax comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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37
158 lbs
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26
169 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo slips a straight right by Ajax.
Ajax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo cracks Ajax with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ajax throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
Ajax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ajax moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
Apollo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ajax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apollo somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajax misses the target.
Apollo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Apollo jabs Ajax right on the nose. Ajax blinks but takes it well.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Apollo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ajax pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ajax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Ajax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ajax thumps Apollo with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apollo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Ajax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Ajax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ajax doesn't seem bothered though.
Apollo throws a series of strikes that have Ajax backpedaling.
Apollo tries to sprawl but Ajax drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ajax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ajax lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ajax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Apollo trying to control here.
Apollo tries to get to full guard but Ajax has control of the leg.
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax wants to work for an arm triangle but Apollo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Apollo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ajax.
Apollo is looking to improve his position.
Apollo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Apollo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apollo trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Apollo defends it well.
Apollo gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Apollo holds on and takes a little breather.
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ajax cracks Apollo with a solid left hand.
Ajax being controlled here momentarily.
Ajax throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ajax postures up in Apollo's guard and throws a big left but Apollo blocks it.
Ajax wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ajax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ajax ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ajax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Apollo defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajax.
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 Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Apollo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ajax.
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Ajax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ajax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Ajax cracks the inside of Apollo's front leg.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Ajax moved out of range.
Apollo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Ajax shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax drops down looking for a counter takedown but Apollo sprawls and moves away.
Ajax slips a straight right by Apollo.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Ajax lands.
Ajax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Ajax moved away.
Apollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Apollo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ajax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Ajax settles back down.
Apollo throws a right and a left that Ajax avoids nicely.
Ajax lands a right hook to the body.
Apollo shoots in and drives through. Ajax sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ajax is defended easily by Apollo.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo stuffs the takedown attempt from Ajax. Ajax gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Apollo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajax throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Ajax wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo throws a body punch but Ajax moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajax misses with a hook.
Ajax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apollo's calf.
Ajax on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Apollo misses with a lunging right hand
and Ajax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apollo's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ajax.
Apollo checks a low kick from Ajax.
Ajax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apollo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ajax was covering up waiting for the punch and Apollo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Apollo slips nicely into half guard.
Ajax taking some punishment here, with Apollo in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Ajax defends it.
Apollo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ajax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ajax is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Apollo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Apollo's back!
Apollo trying to control the position but Ajax manages to sink in the hooks.
Marco Ajax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ajax lands punches and elbows.
Ajax throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Apollo tries to escape the position.
Apollo trying to control the hands but Ajax won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Ajax manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax missing with punches from the back.
Apollo trying to control the action but Ajax just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ajax's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Apollo wants to escape the position.
Apollo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ajax with a hook.
Ajax scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ajax slips under a jab from Apollo.
Ajax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Ajax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Ajax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ajax misses with a low kick.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Ajax misses its intended target.
Ajax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo misses with a takedown attempt - Ajax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apollo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajax defends well and Apollo ends up having to push Ajax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ajax swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Apollo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ajax swivels and escapes.
Marco Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
A jab from Apollo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
Apollo throws a jab when Ajax was well out of range.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Ajax avoids them all with ease.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo slips under a jab from Ajax.
Apollo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ajax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ajax.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Apollo with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo throws a hook but Ajax avoids it easily.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajax.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.
Apollo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ajax!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax is looking for a sweep.
Apollo taking a breather here.
Apollo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Check out the look on Apollo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ajax wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Apollo working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ajax's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo lands an elbow.
Apollo working the ground and pound from side control.
Ajax is looking to reverse the position.
Ajax might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ajax can't do much from the bottom here.
Apollo landing a few strikes.
Ajax tries to bench press Apollo off him but Apollo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax is trying to control Apollo's posture but Apollo avoids it.
Apollo working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apollo trying to control the position but Ajax is working away.
Apollo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ajax wants to control but Apollo postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
DJ Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo is chipping away with strikes.
Ajax is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajax has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 98 p4p, 17 weight class) and Tero Susi (ranked 488 p4p, 81 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
208 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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29
205 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Susi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Susi.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Robinson.
Susi blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Susi cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Susi 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.
A jab from Susi finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.
Susi throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Susi blocks a head kick by Robinson.
A big right from Robinson misses.
A good leg kick by Susi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Susi's head but Susi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ja Wuan Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Susi clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Susi scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Robinson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson pushes Susi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi working aggressively here.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson pushes Susi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Robinson - that landed with a thud.
Susi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robinson.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Susi.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Susi tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Susi blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Susi tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Susi struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Susi prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson keeps control of Susi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Susi avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson lands a left hand.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson lands a right hand.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Susi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Susi.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Susi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robinson tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
Susi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Susi can turn it around.
Susi presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Susi - that landed with a thud.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Robinson pushes Susi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susi lands an uppercut.
Susi pulls guard effortlessly.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Susi has a closed guard, preventing Robinson from standing up.
Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Susi to the floor! Robinson dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Tero Susi has been cut.
Susi trying to get back to full guard but Robinson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Susi tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Susi is squirming around nicely.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Susi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson tries to control but Susi wriggling away.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Susi regains half guard.
Susi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Robinson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Susi is trying to escape the mount.
Susi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Susi is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Susi is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Susi gets back to full guard.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Susi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tero Susi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Susi throws out a counter right but Robinson avoids it with no problem.
Susi looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Susi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Susi misses with a looping left.
A cross from Susi lands.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Susi cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Robinson gets a clinch.
Susi breaks from the clinch.
Susi throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Susi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Susi lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Susi missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Susi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Susi lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Susi takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Susi breaks away and moves out of range.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi takes one to the chin there.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi misses with the head strike.
Tero Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Susi lands a body punch.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
Susi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Susi controls his hands.
Robinson pushes Susi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Susi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Susi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Susi.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Susi tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Susi backwards.
Susi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susi blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Susi misses.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Susi misses the shot to the body.
Robinson misses with an uppercut
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Susi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson throws a head kick but Susi moves out of range.
Susi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Susi tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Susi lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Susi should have avoided that one.
Susi misses with a hook.
Robinson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Susi to the ground! Robinson dives into full mount looking to finish!
Susi is rocked!
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Susi is still in real trouble! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson looking to control but Susi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ja Wuan Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Susi seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Susi is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ja Wuan Robinson.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 129 p4p, 25 weight class) and Pavel Savkov (ranked 99 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warror ducks right into an uppercut from Savkov.
Warror misses with a hook to the body
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savkov clinches up with Warror and pushes him back against the cage.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Savkov working aggressively here.
Warror is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Savkov controls the action.
Savkov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Savkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warror prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savkov.
Savkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savkov manages to end up in side control.
Warror parries the strikes from Savkov easily there. Savkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Warror to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warror knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov is looking to take a break and control but Warror is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov in side control, throwing shots but Warror defends.
Savkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warror some visible discomfort.
Savkov cracks Warror with a big elbow.
Savkov tries to advance to mount but Warror denies him.
Savkov cracks Warror with a big elbow.
Warror gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Savkov throwing strikes here but Warror is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Savkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Warror is bucking up trying to escape but Savkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savkov throwing strikes here but Warror is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Savkov throws some wild stikes that Warror manages to avoid easily.
Savkov misses with a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Warror slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Warror pushes Savkov off looking to stand but Savkov dives back in and keeps control.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Warror dodges it nicely.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warror does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warror's head.
Warror is trying to stand back up but Savkov is controlling him
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Warror is defending well.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warror's head.
Savkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Warror!
Savkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Warror because Savkov loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Savkov throws some wild stikes that Warror manages to avoid easily.
Savkov unloading with bombs!
Warror wants to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov lands a big elbow.
Warror blocking the ground and pound.
Warror avoids a series of strikes thrown by Savkov.
Savkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warror hang on?
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!
Warror is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Warror moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Savkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warror clobbers Savkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warror tries to avoid it but Savkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warror to the ground. Warror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savkov tries for a takedown but Warror sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror jabs Savkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Warror there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Warror defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Warror misses with a double jab
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warror backs up against the cage.
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warror swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warror scores with a push kick.
Savkov moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Savkov tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror.
Warror gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror pushes Savkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Warror's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Savkov is looking for a takedown.
Savkov misses with an elbow strike.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warror is defending well.
Savkov looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Warror.
Warror tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Warror lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Warror.
Warror gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savkov.
Savkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warror gets through Savkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warror tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Warror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savkov wants the takedown. Warror is fighting it off but Savkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Warror's guard against the cage.
Savkov is in close to Warror's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warror's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warror holds on and takes a little breather.
Savkov postures up.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
Savkov trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
Warror pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warror has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Warror controlling the position.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warror is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Warror swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Savkov is out of range.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Warror keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Savkov blocks the low kick.
Warror defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Warror throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Warror is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Warror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Savkov controls his hands.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Savkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warror is defending well.
Savkov looking for a takedown.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Warror working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
Warror is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Warror shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Warror regains guard.
Warror wants to get back to his feet but Savkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov postures up in Warror's guard and throws a big left but Warror blocks it.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warror can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warror keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Warror defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savkov misses with a head shot. Warror uses the momentum to regain guard.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Warror is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Warror.
I think Warror has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Warror!
A victorious Paul Warror thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Do Who Tsoi (ranked 57 p4p, 8 weight class). Tsoi has chosen !!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Do Who Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut.
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu misses with a shot to the body
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Tsoi's shoulder, as Tsoi tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Tsoi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibu's head backwards.
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Ibu.
Tsoi swings widly with a right hand
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsoi should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Tsoi slips a jab from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Tsoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Ibu.
It looks like Ibu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu thows a leg kick but Tsoi checks it
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibu connects with a single shot there.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Tsoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick
and Ibu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Tsoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Ibu is predictable there
and Tsoi counters with a nice body kick.
Tsoi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibu momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsoi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
Tsoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tsoi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Ibu lands with a left to the head.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsoi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ibu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsoi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu lunges at Tsoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsoi's hand.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsoi jabs at Ibu's body.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu lands the left hand.
Tsoi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu thows a leg kick but Tsoi checks it
and Ibu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Tsoi.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Tsoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsoi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsoi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsoi flicks out a counter leg kick but Ibu steps away.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tsoi thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsoi's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu has managed to clinch.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsoi can do to turn this around?
Tsoi lands a left hand.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike.
Tsoi is trying to push Ibu away but Ibu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tsoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsoi has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Ibu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Tsoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsoi slips under a jab from Ibu.
Tsoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Tsoi misses.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
Tsoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Jab by Tsoi.
Tsoi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Tsoi's head.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsoi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Tsoi is leaning against Ibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsoi lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu is trying to break the clinch but Tsoi is controlling him.
Ibu working hard to break the clinch.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Ibu scores with a shot to the side of Tsoi's head.
Tsoi is rocked!
Ibu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu pounces like a tiger and cracks Tsoi with a vicious hook! Tsoi is down but not out! Ibu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
Koh Ibu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Do Who Tsoi spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. I chose to come and bang and he was the better man tonight. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blake Green (ranked 7 p4p, 2 weight class) and Felix Legions (ranked 37 p4p, 4 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Sugar Rush. Legions has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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30
146 lbs
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Legions!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Legions has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
Legions fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green connects with a right hand. Legions shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Legions misses the target.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Legions - just one landing.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legions in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Legions throws a leg kick
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Legions throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Legions's torso.
Green throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green moves forwards but Legions connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Green misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Green lands an overhand right.
Legions avoids the body shot from Green.
Legions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Legions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Legions's sensitive parts.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Legions scores with a body shot.
Green lands the left hand.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Legions misses with a looping left.
Legions takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green looks for the body kick but Legions saw that one coming.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Legions throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Legions throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions scores with a jab to the head.
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a body shot.
Legions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Green slips a straight right by Legions.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Legions rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legions takes a jab right on the kisser.
Green sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Legions blocks a jab.
Green lands with a good body shot.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green checks the leg kick.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legions.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Legions.
Green slips under a jab.
Legions misses with an uppercut.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legions was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions is trying to ground and pound but Green uses the momentary lack of control by Legions to regain half guard.
Legions not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legions with the ground and pound but Green uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Legions throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legions's guard. Nice move by Green!
Legions has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Legions.
Legions tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Green presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Blake Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions connects with a solid leg kick.
Legions tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Green stuns Legions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legions gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Legions thinking.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legions.
Green moves away from the strike by Legions.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Legions throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legions.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Legions was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Green catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
Green looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legions was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Legions misses with a looping right.
Legions pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Green.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
Green blocking some punches.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions misses with the head strike.
A short left from Legions.
Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legions misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Legions throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green slips a straight right by Legions.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Legions looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
Legions takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Jab by Legions.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legions finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Legions throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legions doesn't seem phased though.
Green throws a series of punches but Legions moves out of range.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Legions counter with a right hand.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions misses with a low kick.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions slips a straight right by Green.
Green misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Green lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Legions lands with a good body shot.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Legionss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Legions.
Legions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Legions misses with a body kick.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Green lands a jab to Legions's midsection.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Green punishes Legions's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Legions scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legions misses the jab.
Green lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Legions does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Legions works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Legions gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legions's guard. Nice move by Green!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Green throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Legions lands a jab to the head.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Legions throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
Green tries to land a front kick but Legions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legions with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Legions.
Legions throws a fast counter high kick but Green manages to duck under it in time.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Legions seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legions throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green digs a good hook to Legions's body.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green staying out of range there.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Legions.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legions scrambles back to his feet.
Legions throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Legions lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Legions fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Legions throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Legions is predictable there
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green connects with a body shot.
Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Green counters with a good low kick that Legions was not able to check.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Legions.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Legions lands a jab to the nose.
Legions misses with a left hand
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
Green checks a low kick from Legions.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Legions misses
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Legions in his tracks momentarily.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions tries to land a body kick
letting Green counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legions is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Green.
Legions looks to clinch
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Legions takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Legions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legions fails to land with a series of punches.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Legions's side.
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Legions's head back.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legions tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Legions throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions delivers a nice body kick.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Legions takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legions doesn't seem bothered though.
Green scores with a jab. Legions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green staying out of range there.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Green. Legions shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legions buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Legions throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class). Tyrone Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. Russell Tyrone Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Kakoullis should have avoided that one.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyrone Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyrone Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones cracks Kakoullis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kakoullis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis misses with a looping right.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakoullis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kakoullis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyrone Jones at a distance.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Kakoullis defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Kakoullis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Sotiris Kakoullis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Kakoullis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kakoullis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but Kakoullis is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Kakoullis checks it
and Kakoullis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis takes one on the button.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Tyrone Jones.
Kakoullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakoullis throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Kakoullis lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Kakoullis catches Tyrone Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis lands with an overhand left.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrone Jones moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrone Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kakoullis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kakoullis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyrone Jones with the counter takedown but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kakoullis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones has Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Kakoullis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kakoullis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
A short left from Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Kakoullis blocking some punches.
Kakoullis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones scores with a body shot.
Kakoullis lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Kakoullis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
And Tyrone Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakoullis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones with the counter takedown but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kakoullis swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyrone Jones.
A good leg kick by Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot that sends Kakoullis's belly button to the back.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Tyrone Jones's front leg.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kakoullis - that will leave a mark!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Kakoullis counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones wants to slow Kakoullis down by chopping away at his legs.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Kakoullis moves out of range.
It appears Kakoullis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyrone Jones rushes Kakoullis and presses him up against the cage.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones pushes Kakoullis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Kakoullis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
Kakoullis stalling in the clinch but Tyrone Jones improves position.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
Tyrone Jones stalling in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kakoullis uses from the top position.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrone Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakoullis is aware though and is defending well.
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakoullis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tyrone Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Tyrone Jones wants to get back to full guard but Kakoullis has mounted him!
Kakoullis controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tyrone Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kakoullis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tyrone Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyrone Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Tyrone Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakoullis controlling his opponent.
Tyrone Jones is looking to improve his position but Kakoullis isn't that keen on the idea.
Tyrone Jones is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyrone Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Kakoullis controlling from the full mount.
Kakoullis tries to control but Tyrone Jones wriggling away.
Tyrone Jones is looking to improve his position but Kakoullis isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyrone Jones digs a good body shot into Kakoullis's ribs.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Tyrone Jones's front leg.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Kakoullis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kakoullis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyrone Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis being controlled against the cage.
Kakoullis prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kakoullis is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones is looking to control Kakoullis's arms but Kakoullis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyrone Jones has his back to the cage.
Kakoullis lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyrone Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones pushes Kakoullis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
A hook to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyrone Jones.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kakoullis misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kakoulliss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis throws a head punch that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Kakoullis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kakoullis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyrone Jones's face.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot in the inside from Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyrone Jones avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Kakoullis fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kakoullis avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Kakoullis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kakoullis avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Kakoullis gets an underhook and turns Tyrone Jones into the cage.
Tyrone Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis is trying to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyrone Jones catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
Kakoullis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kakoullis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kakoullis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakoullis has time to react.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kakoullis doesn't seem bothered though.
Kakoullis defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Tyrone Jones sees coming a mile off.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Kakoullis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Kakoullis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Kakoullis's midsection.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kakoullis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakoullis misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
A jab from Tyrone Jones does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Kakoullis. No joy for Tyrone Jones on that attempt.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up but Kakoullis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kakoullis walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to chop away at Kakoullis's legs.
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones walks into a left hand.
Tyrone Jones walks into a straight right hand from Kakoullis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis slips a jab and a cross from Tyrone Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Kakoullis's defenses.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones motions for Kakoullis to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones dodges the punch combination from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Tyrone Jones thumps Kakoullis with a low kick.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrone Jones.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis gets caught napping as Tyrone Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Kakoullis manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones preventing the sweep.
Kakoullis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones forces his way into half guard.
Tyrone Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tyrone Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kakoullis defending well though.
Tyrone Jones thows a huge punch but Kakoullis dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones working Kakoullis over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyrone Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Tyrone Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones trying to control from half guard but Kakoullis is working away.
Tyrone Jones is nestled in close to Kakoullis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but Kakoullis defending well.
Kakoullis is not content to let Tyrone Jones control the position.
Tyrone Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tyrone Jones is pressing down on Kakoullis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakoullis is holding on for now.
Tyrone Jones wants to take a breather but Kakoullis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throwing shots but Kakoullis is blocking nicely.
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. Tyrone Jones connects with a nice short shot to Kakoullis's temple.
Kakoullis is staying active underneath Tyrone Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kakoullis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakoullis looking for submissions off his back.
Russell Tyrone Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyrone Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyrone Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyrone Jones working Kakoullis over with strikes.
Kakoullis is looking for a sweep. Tyrone Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tyrone Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tyrone Jones dominating with strikes here.
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Tyrone Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kakoullis looks a forlorn figure.
Tyrone Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyrone Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kakoullis badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tyrone Jones around the waist but Tyrone Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tyrone Jones is the winner by TKO! Tyrone Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Russell Tyrone Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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