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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jone (ranked 3248 p4p, 344 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 3239 p4p, 343 weight class). Jone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If you smell!. Hanma has chosen Sadie - Burst Zero as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma rushes Jone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Jone.
Jone tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma pulls guard.
Jone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Jone controlling him for the moment.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Jone from standing up.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jone throws a body kick that misses
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Jone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Jone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hanma dives into side control.
Hanma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jone keeps working.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma working the ground and pound from side control.
Jone being controlled for a moment.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanma has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanma tries to score with some ground and pound. Jone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jone throws Hanma to one side and escapes!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanma 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.
Jone moves out of range of the strikes.
Jone fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanma in the body.
Jack Jone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma throws a jab when Jone was well out of range.
Jone moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma throws a hook but Jone avoids it easily.
Hanma catches Jone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanma scores with a punch to the head.
Hanma clobbers Jone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jone pushes Hanma away with a front kick.
Jone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanma gets a clinch.
Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Jone saw that one coming.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma stops Jone from standing up.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jone wants to stand and escape but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jone doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
A head kick misses from Jone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hanma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a hook. Jone ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Jone
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Jone moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma lands an overhand right.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Jone ducks down to avoid it.
And Jone counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma forces Jone back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jone enables Hanma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jone keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jone wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position.
Jone pushes Hanma off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jone, pushing him back against the cage.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Jone avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jone.
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Hanma does it's job there.
Jone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanma if he has to take too many more of those.
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jone walks into a straight right hand from Hanma.
Hanma dives in and scores a takedown into Jone's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma won't allow Jone to get back to his feet.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
Jone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jone pushes Hanma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma clinches with his opponent.
Jone breaks the clinch.
Hanma moves out of range as Jone throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jone.
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma pushes Jone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jone breaks the clinch.
Jone takes one to the side of the head.
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Jone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanma tries to work over Jone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma feints and as Jone raises his hands in defense, Hanma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jone wants to stand and escape but Hanma is having none of it.
Jone keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Jone wants to stand up but Hanma is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jone wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma prevents Jone from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanma 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.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Hanma lands with an overhand left.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Jone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Jone moves away and avoids it.
Jone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jone's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone tries to kick Hanma off but Hanma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hanma not doing much here.
Hanma stops Jone from getting back to his feet.
Hanma wants to control but Jone is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jone is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
Jone is trying to stand up here but Hanma is controlling him well.
Hanma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but Jone defending well.
Hanma wants to take a breather but Jone is having none of it.
Jone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jone kicks Hanma off and gets back to his feet.
Jone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hanma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jone is trying to defend but Hanma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jone kicks off Hanma and gets to his feet.
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!
Hanma misses with a hook. Jone ducked under it nicely.
And Jone counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma connects with a jab.
Hanma darts in and clinches Jone up against the cage.
Jone is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanma has double underhooks.
Hanma tries to work over Jone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jone needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.
Hanma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jone sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanma away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Jone seems unphased.
Jack Jone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Jone is out of range.
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Jone wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanma won't allow it.
Jone breaks from the clinch.
Jone staying out of range there.
Jone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanma avoids it.
Jone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanma is in Jone's guard.
Hanma stops Jone from standing up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Jone's head.
Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Jone.
That's four 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!
Hanma moves out of range of the body kick from Jone.
Jone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Jone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hanma connects with a jab.
Jone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jone has one foot on Hanma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hanma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanma is in Jone's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jone has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Jone keeps moving.
Jone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hanma.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!
Jack Hanma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 2340 p4p, 227 weight class) and Dean Fellows (ranked 2708 p4p, 250 weight class). Fellows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Jungle. Dean Fellows has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sebastian Shot's chin.
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows throws a head kick that half lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Shot scores with a four punch combination!
Dean Fellows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fellows throws a leg kick
and Fellows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shot misses with a right hand
and Fellows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shot swats away the attempt to clinch by Fellows.
Fellows shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shot eats them both and turns towards Fellows to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shot is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Shot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shot sizes up Fellows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shot seems to have got his legs back now.
Fellows connects with a high kick.
Fellows scores with a shot to the body.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch but Shot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shot misses the target.
Shot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fellows.
Shot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Fellows moved out of range nicely.
Fellows moves into the clinch.
Fellows blocks an elbow strike from Shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fellows manages to break the clinch.
Fellows is looking to clinch but Shot is avoiding it.
Shot is looking to counter punch.
Fellows connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shot. Shot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fellows tries to clinch up but Shot circles away and keeps his distance.
Fellows lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fellows slips under a jab from Shot.
Fellows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shot.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fellows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shot 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!
Shot fails to land with a series of punches.
Fellows instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fellows.
Fellows has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fellows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fellows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fellows goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shot tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fellows was covering up waiting for the punch and Shot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shot wants to control from the top but Fellows keeps moving.
Shot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fellows is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fellows is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot lands a couple of digs.
Fellows wants to get back to his feet but Shot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shot stands up over Fellows, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shot looks up at the clock and then as Fellows takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shot misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fellows is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shot is controlling him well.
Fellows stops Shot from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot trying to control the position but Fellows is working away.
Shot throwing strikes but Fellows manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Shot manages to get back to half guard.
Shot trying to control but Fellows postures up.
Shot keeping control of the position.
Shot tries to get to full guard but Fellows has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Fellows dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fellows tries to clinch up.
Fellows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fellows gets a clinch.
Fellows is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fellows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fellows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fellows misses with a straight left.
Fellows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fellows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fellows avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shot's head backwards.
Fellows misses with a jab to the body
and Fellows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fellows swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fellows is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fellows's waist but Fellows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shot off to one side.
Shot misses with a double jab.
Shot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fellows swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
Nice shot by Shot.
Shot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fellows takes the fight into the clinch.
Shot drags the fight down to the ground.
Fellows preventing the sweep.
Shot controlling Fellows's posture.
Shot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fellows rolls with it to try and escape but Shot cranks on the arm and Fellows is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastian Shot!
A victorious Sebastian Shot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dean Fellows spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 3411 p4p, 292 weight class) and Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 3875 p4p, 321 weight class). MacAuliffe has chosen Notorious by Duran Duran as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAuliffe throws a right and a left that Taranin avoids nicely.
Taranin throws a looping overhand right but MacAuliffe ducks down to avoid it.
MacAuliffe throws a combination that misses
and Taranin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to control but Taranin passes into side control!
MacAuliffe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacAuliffe gets back to full guard.
Taranin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacAuliffe is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
Taranin got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taranin has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taranin tries to free his leg and advance position but MacAuliffe is retaining full guard.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin is in close to MacAuliffe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taranin scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacAuliffe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taranin defends it easily.
Taranin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taranin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Taranin lands a couple of elbows.
MacAuliffe is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacAuliffe's head.
MacAuliffe is still in real trouble! Can Taranin finish him?
Taranin scoring with some ground and pound.
Taranin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that MacAuliffe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Taranin works over MacAuliffe with some ground and pound from guard.
MacAuliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacAuliffe keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
MacAuliffe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MacAuliffe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranin passes into half guard.
Taranin lands strikes from half guard.
Taranin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAuliffe wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacAuliffe actively working from the bottom here.
MacAuliffe is not content to let Taranin control the position.
MacAuliffe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taranin pulls his head out easily.
Taranin lands with a punch from half guard.
Taranin is nestled in close to MacAuliffe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacAuliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacAuliffe wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Taranin works his way into side control.
MacAuliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taranin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taranin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacAuliffe!
Taranin lands a big elbow - MacAuliffe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and MacAuliffe is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 2540 p4p, 231 weight class) and Vunny Bin (ranked 2688 p4p, 243 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Katsuya Yasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunny Bin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bin.
Yasumi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yasumi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bin's guard.
Yasumi is stalling in the full guard.
Yasumi wants to pass the guard but Bin is keeping the position.
Yasumi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yasumi throws an elbow that misses. Bin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yasumi's guard. Nice move by Bin!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi pulls Bin in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasumi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bin stacks Yasumi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bin!
A control attempt from Yasumi but he's now mounted!
Bin controlling from the full mount.
Yasumi gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi wants to get back to full guard.
Yasumi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yasumi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yasumi trying to control but Bin postures up.
Yasumi is looking for a sweep. Bin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi is working hard here to advance position.
Yasumi trying to control here.
Bin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yasumi controls his leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bin lands a left and a right that send Yasumi crashing to the mat, dazed. Bin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Katsuya Yasumi has been cut.
Bin sends Yasumi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bin is motioning to the referee to let Yasumi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Yasumi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Bin.
Oh Yasumi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yasumi is breathing heavily.
Yasumi walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Bin! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunny Bin!
A victorious Vunny Bin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Pereira (ranked 2190 p4p, 322 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 2073 p4p, 309 weight class). Bezoink has chosen Fuel as his entrance music. Ernie Bezoink has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brian Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Pereira.
Pereira clinches.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pereira has picked Bezoink up - he's going for a ride! Pereira dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bezoink is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pereira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pereira wants to control but Bezoink is keeping him busy.
Pereira stalling.
Pereira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pereira has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Bezoink defends it.
Pereira 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.
Pereira is looking for a kimura but Bezoink is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.
Bezoink trying to control here.
Pereira 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.
Pereira wants to pass to mount but Bezoink is defending the position.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bezoink knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Pereira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pereira is trying to control. Bezoink wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
Pereira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Bezoink defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezoink misses the target.
Bezoink manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pereira on his heels. He'll look to pass Pereira's guard now, I'm sure.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Bezoink from controlling successfully.
Pereira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bezoink doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bezoink manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bezoink must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira has Bezoink pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bezoink throws a big right hand that misses.
Pereira controlling Bezoink's posture.
Bezoink working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pereira managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Pereira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bezoink lands a two punch combo.
Pereira throws a body punch but Bezoink moves out of range.
Pereira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pereira moves forwards but Bezoink connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Bezoink gets a clinch.
Bezoink tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bezoink misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Bezoink misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira throws a shot to the body.
Bezoink moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Bezoink is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Bezoink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
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!
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bezoink creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezoink can do to turn this around?
Bezoink drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bezoink is breathing heavily.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bezoink breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira gets a clinch.
Bezoink breaks the clinch.
Bezoink instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Bezoink controls his hands.
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Pereira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bezoink controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
Bezoink looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereira postures up in Bezoink's guard and throws a big left but Bezoink blocks it.
Brian Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezoink pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
Pereira pushes down on Bezoink's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink wants to improve his position but Pereira is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bezoink blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pereira.
Bezoink trying to control but Pereira postures up.
Bezoink tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Pereira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Pereira dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pereira shoots in looking for a takedown. Bezoink tries to sprawl out of it but Pereira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bezoink manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezoink fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Bezoink backs away, Pereira returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Bezoink jumps back.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Bezoink.
It looked like Pereira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bezoink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brian Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Bezoink both land. Nice combination.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Bezoink jumps back.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Pereira avoids it well.
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bezoink backwards.
Pereira trying to stall but Bezoink improves his position.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira stalling.
Pereira pushes Bezoink back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bezoink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezoink wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Bezoink manages to get underhooks.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bezoink scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira has Bezoink pressed against the cage, preventing Bezoink from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira throws a head kick but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink swinging wildly here.
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink throws a nice head kick!
Bezoink dips to his left and cracks Pereira with an uppercut!
Bezoink avoids a kick to the body.
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches.
Bezoink takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Pereira throwing a counter right hand but Bezoink manages to avoid it.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a straight right.
Pereira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pereira dives in and grabs Bezoink's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezoink pushes down on Pereira's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezoink instigates a clinch.
Pereira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bezoink up against the cage.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bezoink.
Pereira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Bezoink controls the action.
Bezoink is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Bezoink avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the cage.
Pereira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brian Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bezoink manages to break the clinch.
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira blocks the body kick.
Pereira thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Pereira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bezoink can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
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 Brian Pereira.
Well Pereira 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Pereira!
Brian Pereira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 724 p4p, 94 weight class) and Lasse Alatalo (ranked 961 p4p, 125 weight class). Naranbaatar comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig. 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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Alatalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Alatalo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Alatalo lands.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Alatalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naranbaatar drives through with a takedown into Alatalo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alatalo has control of Naranbaatar's left arm, preventing Naranbaatar from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar passes Alatalo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Alatalo is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Alatalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alatalo tries to roll over but Naranbaatar keeps him under control.
Alatalo is holding on to half guard well.
Alatalo wants to improve his position but Naranbaatar is controlling well.
Naranbaatar tries to pass to full mount but Alatalo defends it.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Alatalo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Naranbaatar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the guard.
Alatalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Naranbaatar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alatalo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naranbaatar is controlling him.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar won't allow Alatalo to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar lands with a slapping head kick.
Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Naranbaatar's corner calls for a 1-2. Naranbaatar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the body
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Naranbaatar with a nice cross.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alatalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
Naranbaatar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alatalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alatalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab. Alatalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alatalo swings widly with a right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
Naranbaatar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Naranbaatar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar shoots for a double leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls well. He's pushed Naranbaatar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alatalo tests Naranbaatar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Alatalo takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alatalo on the side of the head.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naranbaatar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Alatalo as he checks the leg kick.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Naranbaatar lunges at Alatalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alatalo's hand.
Alatalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
A shot to the body from Naranbaatar misses
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Naranbaatar thinking.
Naranbaatar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo.
Naranbaatar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo misses with a looping left.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Naranbaatar's head but Naranbaatar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alatalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Naranbaatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice leg kick.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar slips a jab from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar moves away from the strike by Alatalo.
Alatalo defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alatalo swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alatalo throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Naranbaatar's ribs.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naranbaatar shoots for a takedown but Alatalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Naranbaatar looks to throw a body kick
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Alatalo checks a leg kick.
Naranbaatar connects with a crisp jab.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
As Alatalo backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo sizes up Naranbaatar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alatalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Alatalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Alatalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naranbaatar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a straight right.
Lasse Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alatalo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar jabs Alatalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naranbaatar misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alatalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naranbaatar - the referee stops the clock and Alatalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naranbaatar. Alatalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Naranbaatar.
Alatalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar scores with the left hand. Alatalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
It looked like Naranbaatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Naranbaatar's body.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter combination but Alatalo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alatalo manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Nice body punch from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar sizes up Alatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alatalo checks it well.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naranbaatar to score with a decent uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Alatalo saw that one coming.
Alatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alatalo jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Alatalo slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alatalo punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
Naranbaatar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alatalo punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naranbaatar 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esko Marttinen (ranked 536 p4p, 63 weight class) and Nik Snow (ranked 928 p4p, 110 weight class). Marttinen comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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156 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esko Marttinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nik Snow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Marttinen checks a low kick from Snow.
Snow misses with a looping left.
Marttinen takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Marttinen dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marttinen.
Snow takes one to the chin there.
Snow throws a leg kick but Marttinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow staying out of range there.
Snow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marttinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marttinen jabs Snow right on the nose. Snow blinks but takes it well.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snow misses with a leg kick
and Marttinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Snow!
Snow throws Marttinen to one side and escapes!
Marttinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snow 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.
Marttinen throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Marttinen.
Snow moves out of range as Marttinen throws a body kick.
Marttinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marttinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick.
Marttinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Marttinen connects with a single shot there.
Marttinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marttinen throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marttinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Snow.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Marttinen slips a straight right by Snow.
Snow staying out of range there.
Snow 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.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marttinen throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marttinen misses with a body punch
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Snow moved away.
Snow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Marttinen.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Marttinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marttinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snow takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marttinen.
Marttinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Snow lands with a nice body kick.
Marttinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen cracks Snow with a good jab.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Snow lands.
Nik Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen checks a leg kick.
Marttinen cracks a nice hook into Snow's ribs.
Snow scores with the left hand. Marttinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marttinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Snow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Snow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marttinen connects with the punch.
Marttinen throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snow throws a head kick but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marttinen looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Marttinen.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Marttinen.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Snow throws a chopping leg kick but Marttinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marttinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Snow blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marttinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marttinen's head backwards.
Marttinen avoids the body shot from Snow.
A big left from Snow misses.
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 Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
Snow connects with an inside leg kick.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marttinen.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snow scores with the left hand. Marttinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Marttinen looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
Marttinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Marttinen avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marttinen.
Snow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snow slips a jab from Marttinen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marttinen checks a leg kick.
Marttinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow misses with a kick to the body
enabling Marttinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Marttinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Marttinen off the cage and back into range.
Snow looks for the body kick but Marttinen saw that one coming.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Marttinen avoids it.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snow moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Marttinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Snow works over Marttinen's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
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!
Snow blocks the body kick.
Marttinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Marttinen misses with a body shot
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nik Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marttinen misses with a two punch combination.
Snow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marttinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Snow tenderised Marttinen's leg. Marttinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marttinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snow slips a jab from Marttinen.
Snow works the jab nicely.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marttinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marttinen scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Marttinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marttinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen.
Marttinen connects with a jab.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow scores with a one two! Marttinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marttinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snow motions for Marttinen to come forward. Snow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
Marttinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marttinen lands with a right hand.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snow.
Snow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Marttinen backing up. Marttinen nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow lands with a straight right. Marttinen didn't see that one coming.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marttinen throws a body kick that misses.
Marttinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marttinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Marttinen backs off Snow throws a huge counter combo but Marttinen manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Marttinen avoids it.
Marttinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Snow wants to slow Marttinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Snow misses with a leg kick
and Marttinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marttinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Marttinen lands with a cross.
Snow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marttinen momentarily.
Marttinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Marttinen misses with a wild body shot.
Marttinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marttinen.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Snow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen throws a series of strikes that have Snow backpedaling.
Marttinen is looking to land body kicks.
Marttinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marttinen.
Marttinen tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marttinen's knee momentarily.
Snow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Snow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marttinen's hands.
Snow misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Marttinen lands a front kick.
Marttinen walks into a left hand.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marttinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen lands with a cross.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Snow.
Snow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow moves out of range as Marttinen throws a body kick.
Marttinen throws an off balance right hand
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marttinen. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marttinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Snow fakes the leg kick and cracks Marttinen in the body.
Snow misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
Marttinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marttinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marttinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Snow lands but Marttinen takes it in his stride.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Marttinen connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
Marttinen avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marttinen.
Marttinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snow counters with a good, hard body kick but Marttinen shrugs it off.
Marttinen jabs Snow right on the nose. Snow blinks but takes it well.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen misses with an uppercut.
Snow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snow.
Marttinen blocks the body kick.
Marttinen throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marttinen is looking to counter punch.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marttinen misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Snow misses.
Marttinen cracks a nice hook into Snow's ribs.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marttinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marttinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marttinen 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.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marttinen throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nik Snow.
Well Snow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Snow!
A determined Nik Snow didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 1801 p4p, 79 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 1259 p4p, 58 weight class). Diddlybottom comes to the cage accompanied by Milquetoast. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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31
280 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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38
274 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddlybottom lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Salgado misses the target.
Salgado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Diddlybottom staying out of range there.
Salgado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diddlybottom's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Salgado working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diddlybottom has control of Salgado's left arm, preventing Salgado from doing any damage.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salgado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diddlybottom pulls Salgado in close to prevent any damage.
Salgado trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
Salgado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diddlybottom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diddlybottom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diddlybottom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diddlybottom moves into full mount! Salgado won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salgado is looking to escape.
Diddlybottom is looking to work his way around to Salgado's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diddlybottom swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salgado is now in Diddlybottom's guard. A big mistake from Diddlybottom there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salgado landing with the ground and pound.
Salgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diddlybottom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diddlybottom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salgado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diddlybottom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salgado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diddlybottom wants to sweep but no luck.
Salgado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position but Salgado postures up.
Diddlybottom managing to control the position.
Salgado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salgado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diddlybottom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salgado throwing strikes from guard but Diddlybottom blocks nicely.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position here.
Diddlybottom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Salgado looks to land a left hand but Diddlybottom moved out of range nicely.
Salgado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diddlybottom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salgado won't be happy with that.
Salgado is looking for a sweep.
Salgado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diddlybottom is positioning himself well to prevent Salgado advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diddlybottom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salgado.
Diddlybottom tries to get to full guard but Salgado has control of the leg.
Diddlybottom taking some punishment here, with Salgado in his half guard.
Salgado seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Salgado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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!
Diddlybottom is defending against the submission attempts here by Salgado.
Diddlybottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Salgado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salgado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salgado lands a head shot.
Diddlybottom tries to land a leg kick but Salgado saw it coming and moves away.
Salgado has managed to clinch.
Salgado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diddlybottom is keeping busy.
Diddlybottom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom controlling the position.
Salgado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Diddlybottom has wrist control.
Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there.
Salgado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diddlybottom dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.
Diddlybottom advances to half guard.
Salgado gets full guard.
Diddlybottom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salgado keeping full guard, as Diddlybottom tries to pass.
Diddlybottom slips nicely into half guard.
Salgado wants to control but Diddlybottom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diddlybottom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diddlybottom 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom tries to control but Salgado wriggling away.
Salgado is trying to escape the mount.
Diddlybottom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Salgado manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diddlybottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salgado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diddlybottom is looking to take a break and control but Salgado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddlybottom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diddlybottom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diddlybottom swings around for an armbar but Salgado sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diddlybottom's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom keeping full guard, as Salgado tries to pass.
Diddlybottom wants to sweep here but Salgado controlling him for the moment.
Salgado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diddlybottom pulls Salgado in to control the position.
Diddlybottom'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.
Salgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Salgado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diddlybottom manages to get to full guard.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salgado postures up in Diddlybottom's guard and throws a big left but Diddlybottom blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there.
Diddlybottom looking to control.
Salgado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salgado is in close to Diddlybottom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salgado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diddlybottom is looking for a triangle but Salgado pushes his legs off easily.
Diddlybottom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddlybottom 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.
Diddlybottom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Milktoast Diddlybottom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Salgado checks a leg kick nicely.
Salgado rushes Diddlybottom and presses him up against the cage.
Diddlybottom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salgado regains guard immediately.
Diddlybottom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salgado keeping moving, preventing Diddlybottom from controlling successfully.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Salgado is retaining full guard.
Salgado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diddlybottom pushing down on Salgado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado moves into full guard.
Salgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diddlybottom manages to get himself to full guard.
Salgado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom trying to keep a closed guard but Salgado is proving a slippery customer.
Salgado is pushing down on Diddlybottom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diddlybottom is fighting to maintain full guard but Salgado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diddlybottom is staying active underneath Salgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salgado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diddlybottom trying to hold on to Salgado's head to control him but Salgado postures up.
Diddlybottom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diddlybottom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salgado trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
Salgado tries to free his leg and advance position but Diddlybottom is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Diddlybottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diddlybottom keeping moving, preventing Salgado from controlling successfully.
Salgado won't allow Diddlybottom to sweep him here.
Salgado throwing strikes from guard but Diddlybottom blocks nicely.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position.
Salgado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salgado connects with a couple of short punches.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position.
Salgado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diddlybottom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diddlybottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salgado defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salgado throwing strikes from guard but Diddlybottom blocks nicely.
Diddlybottom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there.
Salgado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diddlybottom's head.
Salgado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diddlybottom controls Salgado momentarily but Salgado frees himself.
Salgado is working Diddlybottom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salgado drops back looking for a leg! Diddlybottom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diddlybottom manages to kick Salgado off! Salgado jumps back into Diddlybottom's guard.
Salgado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diddlybottom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salgado wants to control from the top but Diddlybottom keeps moving.
Salgado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddlybottom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salgado trying to control but Diddlybottom is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Salgado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salgado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Salgado!
Francisco Salgado decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Milktoast Diddlybottom stepped up to the mic, saying 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Gallagher (ranked 1250 p4p, 57 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 1462 p4p, 68 weight class). Patton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
265 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton misses with a looping right.
Gallagher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gallagher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Patton blocks a leg kick.
Gallagher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gallagher gets a clinch.
Gallagher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patton can't break the clinch.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patton pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Patton.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher blocks the elbow strike.
Patton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gallagher pushes Patton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallagher won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton breaks the clinch.
Patton lands a jab to the head.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
Patton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gallagher backs up against the cage.
It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Patton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallagher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Gallagher coming out on top.
Gallagher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Patton moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher misses with a kick to the body.
Gallagher thumps Patton with a low kick.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Patton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patton lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton misses with a two punch combination.
As Patton looks to move away, Gallagher throws a big counter combo but Patton just gets out of the way.
Gallagher tries to move into range but Patton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Gallagher walks into a left hand.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
Patton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gallagher.
Nice defenses there by Gallagher.
Gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Patton.
Gallagher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patton.
Patton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gallagher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Gallagher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Patton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallagher is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gallagher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gallagher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallagher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patton misses with a looping right.
Gallagher thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Patton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Gallagher throws a head kick that Patton semi-blocks.
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patton misses with a few strikes there.
Patton swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Patton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Gallagher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Gallagher finds it's target.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Patton throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Patton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGallagher.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patton lands a slapping body shot.
Patton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Patton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Patton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Patton throws a lazy uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gallagher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patton blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gallagher.
Patton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patton avoids it.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gallagher - that will leave a mark!
Patton throws a combination that misses
and Gallagher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses.
Gallagher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patton swinging wildly here.
Gallagher with a jab.
That has opened up George Patton's cut even more.
Gallagher's corner calls for a 1-2. Gallagher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Patton looks to land a combination but Gallagher avoids it well.
Gallagher dips to his left and cracks Patton with an uppercut!
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gallagher scores with a leg kick.
Gallagher scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
George Patton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallagher blocks a jab.
Gallagher cracks Patton with a good jab.
Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Patton misses.
Gallagher lands a jab to the nose.
Patton misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patton can do to turn this around?
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Patton is avoiding it.
It looks like Gallagher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gallagher is looking to clinch.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher pushes Patton up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher prevents Patton from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gallagher tries to work over Patton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Patton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gallagher stalling the fight.
Gallagher works on Patton's body with a couple of short punches.
Patton is breathing heavily.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Patton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Gallagher scores with a nice short uppercut.
The cut above George Patton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gallagher gets through Patton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patton tries to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Gallagher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Patton misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallagher darts in and clinches Patton up against the cage.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gallagher lands a knee to the head.
George Patton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gallagher crunches a lovely knee into Patton's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Patton's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Patton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Liam Gallagher!
In his post fight interview, Liam Gallagher started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
George Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent, and apologize to the fans.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Powell (ranked 605 p4p, 30 weight class) and William King (ranked 641 p4p, 32 weight class). Powell's entrance music is 8 Mile. A fine choice. King has chosen Summer Sixteen By: Drake as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimi Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King blocks a head kick by Powell.
Powell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a low kick.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
Powell feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Powell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell won't allow King to sweep him here.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powell cracks King with a solid left hand.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell controlling from the top position.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell won't allow King to sweep him here.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powell defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Powell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
Powell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is trying to maintain the position but Powell is very close to passing his half guard.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Powell is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is pressing down on Powell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Powell throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powell's head.
King throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Powell is looking to counter punch.
Powell moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Powell.
A left lands for King.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Powell misses with a looping left.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Powell. Those never looked like landing.
Powell avoids the body shot from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
William King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powell trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powell wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King 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.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Powell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell prevents King from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King slips under a jab from Powell.
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Powell misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Powell tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Powell backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King thumps Powell with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powell scrambles back to his feet.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Powell misses with a two punch combination.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Powell misses.
Powell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Powell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King pushes Powell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Powell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Powell is chipping away with strikes.
Powell in side control, throwing shots but King defends.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powell doesn't seem bothered though.
King connects with a body shot.
King thuds a left hand into Powell's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from King tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
King punishes Powell's body with a nice straight punch.
King misses with an uppercut.
King takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King scores with a push kick.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Powell in the body.
A jab lands there for King.
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Powell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Powell avoids a kick to the body.
William King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Powell.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King connects with a body shot.
Powell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
King is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Powell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Powell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Powell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Powell connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Powell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Powell throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
King throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Powell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Powell lands a front kick.
King misses with an uppercut. Powell saw that one coming.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
King moves away from the strike by Powell.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Powell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Powell ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powell moves away.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Powell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like William King has been cut.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Powell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powell with a jab.
Powell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Powell's head.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Powell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powell moves away from the strike by King.
Powell throws a quick counter kick to the body but King avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side.
King throws a wild body kick that Powell sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Powell.
A telegraphed right hand from Powell misses the target.
King throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Powell is now in King's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and King has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Powell manages to get his head free but now King has transitioned to an armbar! Powell grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from King! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William King!
William King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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