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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 642 p4p, 82 weight class) and Bruno Tepes (ranked 445 p4p, 63 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!



183 cm
30
178 lbs
18 - 12 - 1
176 cm
30
170 lbs
17 - 9 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


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Urban Fighter


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 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Tepes.
Orsini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orsini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Orsini checks it.

Orsini clinches.
Orsini looking to throw knees to the head but Tepes is blocking nicely.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini trying to land knees to the body.
Tepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsini pushes Tepes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini wants a takedown but no success here.
Tepes blocks an elbow strike from Orsini.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini throws an elbow but it misses.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Orsini throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orsini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tepes or not.
Orsini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tepes is working Orsini over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tepes.
Orsini throws an elbow that misses.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Orsini goes for a takedown attempt but Tepes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Tepes coming out on top.
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini throws a leg kick which misses Tepes's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Orsini.
Tepes throws a shot to the body.
Orsini misses the jab.
Tepes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orsini takes one to the chin there.
Tepes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Orsini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tepes.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes! But no joy.
Tepes thows a body kick. Orsini tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Orsini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Orsini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tepes did well to prevent Orsini getting side control.
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orsini looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tepes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orsini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes defending well though.
Tepes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini.
Orsini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Orsini there.
Tepes is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orsini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini thows a huge punch but Tepes dodges it nicely.
Orsini throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Orsini has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Orsini wants to control but Tepes is keeping him busy.
Tepes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tepes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orsini.
Orsini working Tepes over with strikes.
Tepes is trying to maintain the position but Orsini is very close to passing his half guard.
Tepes tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tepes to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Tepes throws a wild body kick that Orsini sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Tepes misses.
Orsini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes connects with a single shot there.
Tepes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Tepes looks to move away, Orsini throws a big counter combo but Tepes just gets out of the way.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Tepes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orsini is able to avoid easily.

Orsini gets tackled into the cage by Tepes. Tepes maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Orsini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Tepes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsini misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orsini. That's going to slow Tepes down.
Orsini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes counters with a left to the body.
Tepes scores with a spinning back kick!
Tepes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes jabs Orsini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
Orsini throws a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.

Tepes has closed the distance and engaged Orsini in a clinch.
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!
Tepes avoids a wild elbow strike from Orsini.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Tepes blocks an elbow strike from Orsini.
Tepes lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Orsini misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Tepes.
Orsini tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes lands a left hand.
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tepes tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Tepes lands with a right to the head.
Orsini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orsini seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tepes can turn it around.
Orsini tries to land knees in the clinch but Tepes avoids the damage to the body.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini tries a knee to the head but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but Tepes blocks with his arms.
Tepes pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes.
Tepes has a couple of punches blocked by Orsini.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orsini misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes presses Orsini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tepes is working Orsini over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Tepes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tepes.
Orsini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orsini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Tepes gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tepes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes blocks the elbow strike.
Orsini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tepes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but Tepes blocks with his arms.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruno Tepes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes.
Tepes gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Orsini checks a leg kick.
Orsini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tepes.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Orsini.
Tepes feints a counter leg kick.
Orsini takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Tepes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orsini quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tepes clobbers Orsini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes takes one on the button.
Tepes takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini misses with a low kick.
Orsini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes slips a straight right by Orsini.
Tepes lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orsini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tepes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Orsini looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orsini.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Tepes. Those never looked like landing.
Orsini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orsini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Orsini blocks a leg kick.
Orsini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini thows a leg kick but Tepes checks it
and Tepes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orsini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tepes with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.
Tepes digs a good hook to Orsini's body.
Tepes lands with a slapping head kick.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Orsini avoids it.
Crunch! Tepes slams his shin into Orsini's torso.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tepes in his tracks.
Tepes throws a chopping leg kick but Orsini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orsini tries to land a front kick but Tepes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Tepes.
Orsini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orsini seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Tepes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tepes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orsini swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Tepes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orsini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Tepes lands with a right hand.
Orsini throws a series of punches but Tepes avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lands with an uppercut that bounces Orsini off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes tries to work over Orsini's front leg with a kick but Orsini checks it.
Tepes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orsini's calf.
Orsini dives in for a single leg takedown but Tepes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orsini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orsini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tepes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
Orsini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes scores with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Tepes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tepes lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Tepes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!

A very excited looking Bruno Tepes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 381 p4p, 49 weight class) and Nathan Wallace (ranked 338 p4p, 39 weight class). Yeboah's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lionel Richie - All Night Long. Nathan Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



172 cm
32
147 lbs
23 - 18 - 0
176 cm
31
146 lbs
17 - 10 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed


Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Urban Fighter


Urban Fighter
Sin City Allstars


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 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace lands with a nice body kick.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Yeboah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Yeboah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yeboah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yeboah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yeboah tries to work over Wallace's front leg with a kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Yeboah.
Wallace misses the jab.
Yeboah thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeboah throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Yeboah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Yeboah avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Yeboah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.

Yeboah gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Yeboah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeboah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Yeboah.
A big left from Yeboah misses.
Nice body punch from Yeboah.
Yeboah lands a nice looking body shot.
Yeboah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Yeboah persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Yeboah looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Yeboah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace counters with a body kick.
Yeboah missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
It looked like Yeboah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Yeboah.
Nice straight punches there by Yeboah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yeboah.
Yeboah throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Wallace now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yeboah throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Yeboah keeps Wallace at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yeboah misses with a head kick.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Yeboah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace throws a wild body kick that Yeboah sees coming a mile off.
Yeboah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yeboah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
A cross from Wallace lands.
Yeboah walks into a left hand.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeboah lands a jab to Wallace's midsection.
Yeboah scores with a leg kick.
Wallace drops his hands momentarily and Yeboah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yeboah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wallace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yeboah walks into a jab.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yeboah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambulo Yeboah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Sambulo Yeboah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Sloppy strikes from Yeboah. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yeboah swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Yeboah throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Yeboah backing away here, and Wallace unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Yeboah.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Yeboah misses.
Yeboah misses with the body kick
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace defending well as Yeboah loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace swings for the body but Yeboah moves out of range.
Wallace throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wallace misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeboah. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Wallace backs away, Yeboah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yeboah on the side of the head.
Yeboah misses with a low kick.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Yeboah saw that one coming.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yeboah.
A solid body kick from Yeboah.
Yeboah swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Yeboah avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Yeboah's head back.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yeboah is able to avoid easily.
Yeboah throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yeboah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yeboah is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is looking to stand back up but Yeboah counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wallace.
Yeboah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yeboah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yeboah is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
Wallace pushes Yeboah off looking to stand but Yeboah dives back in and keeps control.
Yeboah passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wallace!
Yeboah looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yeboah with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yeboah is working hard here to advance position.
Yeboah controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Yeboah trying to control momentarily.
Wallace is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yeboah off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Yeboah looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wallace is controlling Yeboah 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Yeboah 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.
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 Sambulo Yeboah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Yeboah dives in for a single leg takedown but Wallace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yeboah misses with a kick to the body.
Sambulo Yeboah is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeboah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wallace checks it well.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Yeboah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Yeboah.
Yeboah blocks a low kick nicely.
Yeboah drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah throws a shot to the body.
Yeboah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace misses with a hook. Yeboah ducked under it nicely.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeboah misses with an uppercut
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Yeboah saw that one coming.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yeboah checks it well.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Wallace punishes Yeboah's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Yeboah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yeboah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Yeboah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Yeboah rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Yeboah struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Yeboah misses the target.
Yeboah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yeboah scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Yeboah moves out of range easily.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeboah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Yeboah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Yeboah checks it
and Yeboah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallace thinking.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yeboah doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeboah throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Yeboah feints and then cracks Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wallace down.
Yeboah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yeboah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yeboah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yeboah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Yeboah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yeboah misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.

Yeboah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Yeboah.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace pushes Yeboah away with a front kick.
Yeboah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sambulo Yeboah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Yeboah misses
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Yeboah throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeboah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Wallace.
I think Yeboah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambulo Yeboah!

Sambulo Yeboah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
52%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 553 p4p, 71 weight class) and Pat Verbeek (ranked 202 p4p, 27 weight class). Kent comes to the cage accompanied by Save Me - Remy Zero (Smallville Theme). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



175 cm
34
164 lbs
15 - 2 - 0
176 cm
34
167 lbs
18 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Urban Fighter


Urban Fighter


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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Verbeek!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verbeek misses with a combination
and Kent counters with a stiff right hand.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Verbeek ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kent misses.
Verbeek misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Verbeek 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.
Verbeek looks to throw the jab but Kent is out of range.
Kent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verbeek.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Verbeek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Kent.

Verbeek shoots in and gets a takedown into Kent's guard.

Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verbeek defends it easily.
Kent managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verbeek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kent looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent is pulling down on Verbeek's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kent being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kent is out of range.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
A low kick from Kent misses
and Verbeek counters with a good low kick that Kent was not able to check.
Verbeek connects with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kent.
A countering left hand to the body from Verbeek misses.
Verbeek misses the shot to the body.
Kent misses with a straight left.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Verbeek.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kent throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verbeek throws a looping overhand right but Kent ducks down to avoid it.
Verbeek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kent slips under a jab.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kent's sensitive parts.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Verbeek is out of range.
Verbeek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Verbeek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Verbeek.
Verbeek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kent scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Verbeek cracks Kent with a good jab.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verbeek.
Kent is looking to counter punch.
Verbeek slips under a jab from Kent.
Verbeek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kent checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Kent.
Verbeek throws a jab when Kent was well out of range.
Kent feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kent connects with a crisp jab.
Kent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek throws a front kick aimed at Kent's knee but Kent avoids it well.
Verbeek works Kent's body with a nice hook.
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verbeek can pounce on him.
Kent connects with a jab.
Kent takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Verbeek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Kent misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Kent. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Verbeek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.



Verbeek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Verbeek is very close to passing his half guard.
Kent is trying to get back to full guard.
Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Kent is doing well to control the position and prevent Verbeek from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Verbeek is very close to passing his half guard.
Kent wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Verbeek with a hook.
Verbeek loads up on a big right hand but Kent slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kent misses the target.
Verbeek slips a jab and a cross from Kent.
Verbeek looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kent.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
A left and a right from Verbeek both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Verbeek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Verbeek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kent throws a big shot that misses.
Verbeek misses with an uppercut
enabling Kent to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
Verbeek slips under a jab from Kent.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent looks to land a combination but Verbeek avoids it well.
Kent misses with a body punch
and Verbeek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent avoids the head kick by Verbeek.
A counter left hand to the body from Kent misses its target.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent jabs Verbeek right on the nose. Verbeek blinks but takes it well.
Kent misses with a hook. Verbeek ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Verbeek.
Kent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verbeek.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kent.
Kent moves out of range as Verbeek strikes.
Kent throws a low kick but Verbeek avoids it.
Kent throws the left hand but Verbeek avoids the punch easily.
Kent connects with the punch.
Verbeek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verbeek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verbeek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Kent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbeek lands a body shot.
Verbeek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kent doesn't seem bothered though.
Verbeek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Verbeek connects with a nice looking jab.
Verbeek misses with a low kick.
Kent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Verbeek lands with a shot to the body.
Verbeek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kent.
Verbeek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kent takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Verbeek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Kent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Verbeek.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kent jabs at Verbeek's body.
Kent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Verbeek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clark Kent's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!


Verbeek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kent swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verbeek.
Kent throws a jab when Verbeek was well out of range.
Verbeek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the body
and Verbeek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verbeek throws a big shot that misses.
Verbeek goes for a double leg but Kent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kent continues to drive forward.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Kent's leg. Kent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Verbeek - that will leave a mark!
Verbeek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent ducks right into an uppercut from Verbeek.
Verbeek tried to score with a low kick but Kent checks it.
Kent misses with a looping left.
Verbeek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kent misses with an uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent throws a lazy uppercut
and Verbeek finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verbeek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verbeek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verbeek ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Verbeek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kent on the side of the head.
Verbeek missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kent throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verbeek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kent looks to land a left hand but Verbeek moved out of range nicely.
Kent throws a right hand that misses
and Verbeek counters with a right hand to the body.
Kent misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Kent throws a body shot but no joy.
Verbeek swings for the body but Kent moves out of range.
Kent throwing a counter right hand but Verbeek manages to avoid it.
Clark Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent throws a lazy uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kent thinking.
Verbeek misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Verbeek misses its intended target.
Verbeek connects with a body shot that sends Kent's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Verbeek. That's going to slow Kent down.
Kent misses with an uppercut. Verbeek saw that one coming.
Verbeek tries a head kick but it misses.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Kent misses with a looping right.
Verbeek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kent throws a jab but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Kent pushes Verbeek away with a front kick.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Verbeek moves away from the strike by Kent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kent misses with a straight right.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Verbeek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verbeek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verbeek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verbeek lands a leg kick that knocks Kent off balance momentarily.
Kent swinging wildly here.
Kent's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Verbeek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verbeek throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Verbeek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Verbeek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Verbeek wants to take a breather but Kent is having none of it.

Kent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verbeek controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Verbeek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verbeek 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Verbeek!

During a confident post fight interview, Pat Verbeek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Clark Kent stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must have had kryptonite! How else could you have bested Superman? Maybe you were taught by Batman himself...'.
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A | B
FIGHT
RATING
66%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghazi Okah (ranked 101 p4p, 17 weight class) and Benny Andersson (ranked 254 p4p, 32 weight class). Okah comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Stone. Ghazi Okah had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



195 cm
29
210 lbs
22 - 7 - 1
186 cm
34
208 lbs
27 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Urban Fighter
Pit Bull Development


Arcticus University: London


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 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okah misses with a right hand
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah moves away from the strike by Andersson.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah tries to land a front kick but Andersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Okah pushes him off.
Okah throws a push kick but Andersson slaps the foot to one side.
Okah tried to score with a low kick but Andersson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Okah.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andersson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah slips a straight right by Andersson.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Okah's head back.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okah.
Andersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okah lands with a shot to the body.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andersson is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andersson throws a chopping leg kick but Okah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okah tried to counter with a leg kick but Andersson avoided it.
Okah blocks a head kick by Andersson.
An inside leg kick from Andersson misses.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okah.
Andersson throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okah scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson lands an overhand right.
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Okah.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Okah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Okah.
Andersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Andersson controls his hands.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson is trying to push Okah away but Okah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andersson or not.
Andersson tries to break free but Okah pushes him back against the cage.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Okah finds it's target.
Andersson tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Okah catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
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!
Okah swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andersson tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
Okah lands a jab to the head.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Okah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andersson throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Okah falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andersson will feel that in the morning.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Andersson with an uppercut!
Okah throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndersson.
Andersson throws a body kick that misses.
Okah throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Okah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah is looking to counter punch.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to chop away at Okah's legs.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Okah misses with a right hand
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okah!
Andersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okah scores with a nice right hand.
Okah works the jab nicely.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andersson wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Andersson.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Okah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah lands the left hand.
Okah throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Ghazi Okah is winning the standup battle so far.
Andersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Andersson throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okah. Okah obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah looks for the body kick but Andersson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Andersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andersson jabs Okah to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andersson's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Andersson.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okah lands a jab to the head.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okah slips a jab and a cross from Andersson.
Okah checks the leg kick.
Andersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andersson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah misses with a low kick as Andersson jumps back.
Andersson misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Okah misses
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
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!
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and Okah counters with a nice leg kick.
Andersson walks into a stiff left hand from Okah.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Okah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah misses with a body shot
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Okah closes the distance and clinches.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Andersson.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Andersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Andersson checks a leg kick nicely.
Andersson throws a fast counter high kick but Okah manages to duck under it in time.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
Okah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andersson swinging wildly here.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Andersson sees coming a mile off.
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andersson flicks out a counter leg kick but Okah steps away.
Andersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah scores with a body shot.

Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Andersson breaks the clinch.
Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okah is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah staying out of range there.
Okah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andersson just manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Okah misses with a hook
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okah scrambles back to his feet.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Okah misses
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a leg kick.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson misses with a hook. Okah ducked under it nicely.
Benny Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
Okah blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Okah down.
Andersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andersson tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.
Okah throws a good cross that connects.
Okah misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah slips a jab from Andersson.
Okah moves out of range of the leg kick from Andersson.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Okah.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Andersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
Andersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.
Andersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Andersson is predictable there
and Okah counters with a leg kick.
Okah scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersson throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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!
Okah moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Andersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson takes one to the side of the head.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andersson's sensitive parts.
Okah defending well as Andersson loads up on a big left hand.
Andersson blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Andersson misses.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.

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 Ghazi Okah.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!

A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Doom (ranked 171 p4p, 23 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 93 p4p, 13 weight class). Doom's entrance music is Battle Beast - Touch in the Night. A fine choice. Sin has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!



195 cm
32
179 lbs
15 - 5 - 0
182 cm
33
178 lbs
22 - 10 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100)
Groove Gear


Voodoo Nutrition


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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Sin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doom lands a really nice looking cross but Sin seems unphased.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Sin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Sin responds with a good body kick, but Doom manages to step out the way in time.
Sin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sin avoids a kick to the body.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Doom jabs at Sin's body.
Doom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Doom will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom scores with a jab. Sin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sin blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sin checks a low kick from Doom.
Sin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sin swings widly with a right hand
and Doom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doom throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Doom tries to bum rush Sin with a series of wild strikes but Sin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doom tests Sin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sin throws a hook but Doom blocks it.
Doom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sin tries to clinch up but Doom circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Doom cracks the inside of Sin's front leg.
Sin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a low kick, right behind Doom 's knee.
The fighters circling - Sin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sin misses the jab.
Sin scores with a kick to the body.
Doom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sin jabs Doom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doom throws a wild body kick that Sin sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Sin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin blocks the body kick.
Doom connects with a solid leg kick.
Doom scores with a spinning back kick!
Doom moves out of range of the body kick from Sin.
Sin scores with a jab to the head.
Sin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sin scores with a head kick. Doom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
It looks like Doom has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Doom scores with a hook to the body. Sin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Doom.
Sin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Doom lands with an uppercut that bounces Sin off the cage and back into range.
Doom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Sin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doom. That did some damage!
Sin avoids the head kick by Doom.
Sin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom thows a body kick. Sin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doom in his tracks.
Sin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sin.
Sin feints a counter leg kick.
Sin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sin tries to counter with a clinch but Doom shakes him off and moves away.
Good leg kick by Doom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Doom.
Sin misses with a hook to the body
and Doom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doom misses with a straight right.
Sin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Doom misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin slips a straight right by Doom.
Sin lands a leg kick that knocks Doom off balance momentarily.
Doom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sin.
The crowd cheers as Sin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doom doesn't seem phased though.
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 Project Doom will probably get the nod.
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.


Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doom throws a head kick but Sin moves out of range.
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sin.
Sin throws the kick towards the body but Doom avoids it.
Doom blocks a jab.
Doom throws a big shot that misses.
Sin moves out of range as Doom strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Sin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin cracks the inside of Doom's front leg.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Sin lands a jab to Doom's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sin counters with a right hand to the body.
Doom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sin finds it's way round the side to connect with Doom's head.
Sin checks a leg kick.
Sin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doom is out of range and Sin settles back down.
Sin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Doom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Doom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doom staying out of range there.
Doom thows a leg kick but Sin checks it
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doom blocks a jab.
Doom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doom.
A shot to the body from Sin misses
and Doom counters with a left to the body.
Doom slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin throws the kick towards the body but Doom avoids it.
Sin checks a low kick from Doom.
Sin with a jab.
Sin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Project Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Sin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Sin scoring well with a low kick there.
Doom throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
Doom looks to land a body kick but Sin moved away.
Doom avoids a kick to the body.
Doom misses with a looping left.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sin punishes Doom's body with a nice straight punch.
Sin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body.
Doom takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin moves away from the strike by Doom.
Sin throws out a counter right but Doom avoids it with no problem.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sin misses.
Sin lands with an overhand left.
Sin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doom's head.
Doom scores with a kick to the body.
Doom lands a leg kick that knocks Sin off balance momentarily.
Sin throws a jab when Doom was well out of range.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
Doom swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Doom misses with a wild body shot.
Doom is looking to score with low kicks.
Sin throws a sloppy head kick and Doom moves out of range easily.
Doom tries a low kick but Sin avoids it.
Doom thumps Sin with a low kick.
Doom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sin on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin digs a good hook to Doom's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Doom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sin throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sin.
It seemed like Sin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doom wants to slow Sin down by chopping away at his legs.
Doom moves forwards but Sin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sin cracks a nice hook into Doom's ribs.
Sin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Doom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin ducks right into an uppercut from Doom.
Doom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Sin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!


Sin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sin scores with a nice body kick.
Sin lands with a nice body kick.
Doom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sin to score with a decent uppercut.
Doom throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sin! But no joy.
Sin misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sin misses the target.
Doom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sin can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Sin.
Sin tries to land a front kick but Doom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sin.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sin.
Sin lands a jab to the nose.
Sin takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom fakes the leg kick and cracks Sin in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin throws a solid leg kick but Doom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sin.
Sin tried to score with a low kick but Doom checks it.
As Sin backs away, Doom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Doom scores with a nice body kick.
Doom motions for Sin to come forward. Doom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sin scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Doom.
Sin blocks a jab.
Sin thinks about the counter body kick.
Doom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sin.
Sin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
A little feinted left hand from Doom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sin tried to score with a low kick but Doom checks it.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin delivers a nice body kick.
Sin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries to move into range but Sin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sin tries to land a front kick but Doom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doom misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Sin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doom checks it well.
Sin looks to land a body kick but Doom moved away.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Sin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doom. That one must have hurt.
Doom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doom.
Sin throws a jab but it's blocked by Doom.
Sin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doom sizes up Sin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom cracks the inside of Sin's front leg.
Good work by Sin as he checks the leg kick.
Doom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom misses with a low kick as Sin jumps back.
Doom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sin defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Doom lands a body shot.
Sin throws a leg kick that misses.
Sin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sin in his tracks.
Sin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doom.
Sin throws a push kick but Doom slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom misses with a body shot.
Sin cracks Doom with an open hand slap.
Doom staying out of range there.
Sin moves forwards but Doom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom scores with a jab to the head.
Sin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doom misses with a body shot
and Sin counters with a head kick.
Sin is looking to score with low kicks.
Sin connects with a single shot there.
Doom misses with a straight right.
Sin misses the jab.
Doom tried to score with a low kick but Sin checks it.
Sin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doom scores with a spinning back kick!

Sin gets a clinch.
Doom blocks a body shot from Sin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Sin.
Well Sin 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lee Sin!

An out of breath Lee Sin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 89 p4p, 11 weight class) and Musta Laine (ranked 166 p4p, 21 weight class). Laine has chosen Disturbed - Sound of Silence as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!



172 cm
32
140 lbs
23 - 11 - 1
181 cm
36
173 lbs
29 - 14 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin


Urban Fighter
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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 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musta Laine!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Asai does it's job there.

Laine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asai !

Asai throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laine 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.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Laine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Donk. Laine catches Asai right on the button with a cross.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
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!
Asai throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Laine backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.

Asai darts in and clinches Laine up against the cage.
Asai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laine blocks it with crossed arms.
Laine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine scores with a hook to the body.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Laine gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Asai presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Asai is trying to break free.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Laine is blocking nicely.

Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Asai has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Asai .
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.

Laine breaks from the clinch.
Asai misses with a hook.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Asai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asai lands a two punch combo.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Laine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Laine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asai 's guard.

Asai wriggles free and stands up.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Asai cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asai 's head.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asai !
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asai tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai slips a straight right by Laine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.

Laine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Laine getting side control.

Asai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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 Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Laine works the jab nicely.
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Asai gets a clinch.

Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine blocks a head kick by Asai .

Laine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine is thwarting Asai 's attempts to control the position.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asai is just riding it out for now. Laine eventually gives up the hold.
Laine 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.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Asai is defending well.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.

Laine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asai sees it coming and defends easily.
Asai is trying to control but can't.

Laine wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Asai 's hands, connecting with Asai 's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laine on the ground.

Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Asai tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Laine throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Laine prevents Asai from improving his position.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Asai is rocked!
Ground and pound from Laine.
Oh Asai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Asai is hurt! He's hurt bad - Laine fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Asai from any more punishment! Congratulations to Laine! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
After the fight, Musta Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sunray Spike (ranked 459 p4p, 16 weight class) and Brandon Vee (ranked 239 p4p, 9 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spike might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Vee has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!



199 cm
31
263 lbs
11 - 2 - 0
190 cm
31
249 lbs
24 - 7 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


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Groove Gear


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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunray Spike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spike tries to clinch but Vee is having none of it.
Vee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spike throws a push kick but Vee slaps the foot to one side.
Spike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spike staying out of range there.
Vee throws a jab but it's blocked by Spike.
A nice combination there by Spike.

It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Spike.
Spike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vee.
A counter left hand to the body from Spike misses its target.
Vee throws a hook but Spike blocks it.
Spike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spike scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spike tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spike moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spike thows a body kick. Vee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spike ducks right into an uppercut from Vee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vee misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spike has Vee up against the cage in a clinch.
Spike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Vee on the inside.
Vee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Vee 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.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Spike.
Spike misses with a punch on the inside.
Spike misses with some punches.
Spike lands a right hand.

Spike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spike clobbers Vee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spike was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Spike ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Spike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spike cracks Vee with an open hand slap.
Spike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Vee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spike has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spike fails to land.
Spike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Vee misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Spike fails to land.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Spike.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Spike.
Vee misses with a punch on the inside.
Spike prevents a body shot from Vee.
Vee lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spike.
Vee looks winded!
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Spike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow.
Vee throws a punch but it's blocked by Spike.
Vee misses with a punch to the body.
Spike working aggressively here.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Spike controls his hands.

Spike manages to break the clinch.
Spike jabs at Vee's body.
Spike scores with a jab to the head.

Spike gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Spike controls the action.
Spike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spike.
Nice body punch from Spike - that landed with a thud.
Vee tries to work over Spike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Spike manages to break the clinch.
Vee throws a body punch but Spike moves out of range.
Spike throws a right hand that Vee ducks under and follows up with a left that Vee also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vee lands with a kick to the temple. Spike shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Vee misses
and Spike counters with a nice uppercut.
Spike throws a head kick that misses.
Spike throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spike looks to land a combination but Vee avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spike lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vee takes a step back to recover.
Spike moves away from the strike by Vee.
Vee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spike cracks a nice hook into Vee's ribs.
Vee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spike can pounce on him.
Spike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Spike clinches up with Vee and pushes him back against the cage.
Spike struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spike pushes Vee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spike misses with a punch to the body.
Spike working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vees head.
Spike tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Spike back against the cage.
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spike's elbow.
Spike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunray Spike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
That's time! Spike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Vee throws a leg kick but Spike sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Spike is just out of range.
Spike looks to land a right hand but Vee moved out of range.
Vee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spike manages to avoid it.
Sunray Spike is winning the standup battle so far.
Spike takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vee ducks right into an uppercut from Spike.
Spike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spike.
Vee avoids the head kick by Spike.
A cross from Spike lands.
Vee slips under a jab.
Spike lands a nice shot to the body.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Vee swings widly with a right hand
and Spike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Vee moves out of range of the body kick.
Spike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Vee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Spike.
Spike takes a swing at Vee's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Spike misses.
Spike digs a good hook to Vee's body.
Spike lands a lovely overhand right.
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spike lands a jab to the head.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Oooooh!!! Spike has knocked Vee down with a huge combo! Spike steps away and waves a wobbly Vee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Vee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee throws a hook but Spike avoids it easily.
Vee is still on wobbly legs! Can Spike finish him?
Vee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spike rather than just go for the knockout.
Vee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spike lands a brutal uppercut that launches Vee off his feet! Vee tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sunray Spike!
A less than humble Sunray Spike misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Brandon Vee had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 19 p4p, 3 weight class) and Pablo Maraçon (ranked 41 p4p, 7 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil's Doorbell. Maraçon has chosen Pistolero as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



183 cm
33
188 lbs
27 - 11 - 0
186 cm
34
185 lbs
30 - 9 - 2
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonnen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maraçon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Maraçon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon 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.

Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maraçon sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.

Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maraçon is trying to stand up here but Sonnen is controlling him well.
Maraçon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonnen stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Maraçon is defending well.

Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen trying to mount his opponent but Maraçon defends it.
Maraçon is looking to improve his position.
Sonnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Maraçon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maraçon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maraçon tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Maraçon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maraçon controlling the position for now.
Maraçon is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Maraçon is looking to improve his position.

Sonnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maraçon keeps working.
Maraçon is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maraçon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maraçon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sonnen lands with a right hand.
Maraçon tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen tried to counter with a leg kick but Maraçon avoided it.

Sonnen pushes Maraçon up against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen lands a body punch.
Maraçon prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Maraçon fails to land.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon lands with a right to the head.
Sonnen has Maraçon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maraçon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sonnen pulls guard effortlessly.

Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maraçon defends it easily.
Maraçon passes Sonnen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maraçon is working away from the top position though.
Maraçon stalling.
Sonnen is pressing down on Maraçon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maraçon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Sonnen moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonnen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Sonnen.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Sonnen needs to keep his hands up - Maraçon had a free shot at his head there.
Sonnen swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maraçon. Maraçon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Maraçon lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Sonnen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maraçon doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Maraçon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maraçon avoids the head kick by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.
Maraçon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Maraçon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sonnen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maraçon scores with a nice body kick.
Maraçon blocks the body kick.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Maraçon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon is trying to counter with his kicks.

Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Maraçon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maraçon holding on.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maraçon keeps working.
Dao Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maraçon is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
Maraçon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sonnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon is trying to get back to full guard.
Maraçon is doing well to control the position and prevent Sonnen from advancing to side control.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maraçon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maraçon is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is taking a breather. Maraçon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maraçon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maraçon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maraçon keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Maraçon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sonnen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maraçon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Maraçon connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maraçon. Sonnen shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sonnen, as that shot connected.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Maraçon, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maraçon to counter with a crisp jab.

Sonnen scores with a takedown into Maraçon's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Maraçon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Maraçon pulls Sonnen in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonnen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Maraçon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maraçon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sonnen advances to half guard.
Maraçon is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maraçon avoid being mounted?
Sonnen is trying to control. Maraçon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maraçon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maraçon sees it coming and defends easily.
Maraçon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sonnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sonnen's back!
Maraçon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sonnen's body.
Sonnen turns into Maraçon and is now in his guard.
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Maraçon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sonnen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Maraçon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen lands an overhand right.
Maraçon misses with a low kick as Sonnen jumps back.
A big right from Maraçon misses.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maraçon avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a solid body kick.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sonnen blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Maraçon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maraçon delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Sonnen defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Sonnen lands a lovely overhand right.

Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sonnen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sonnen trying to control but Maraçon is having none of it.
Maraçon gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen content to control rather than advance.
Sonnen trying to control from Maraçon's half guard. Maraçon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Sonnen is really struggling to control Maraçon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maraçon is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Maraçon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maraçon keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen pushes down on Maraçon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maraçon is controlling Sonnen's trapped leg to prevent Sonnen from advancing to side control.

Sonnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maraçon is just riding it out for now. Sonnen eventually gives up the hold.

Sonnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maraçon is just riding it out for now. Sonnen eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon tries to get to full guard but Sonnen has control of the leg.
Sonnen wants to control but Maraçon is keeping him busy.

Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Maraçon defends the submission attempt.
Maraçon manages to get to full guard.
Maraçon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maraçon controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen being controlled here momentarily.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Maraçon tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Maraçon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sonnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maraçon on the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maraçon takes a step back to recover.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maraçon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maraçon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonnen scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Maraçon misses

and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen had his way with Pablo Maraçon in 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. This is the final round!


A low kick from Maraçon misses
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Sonnen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range and Sonnen settles back down.

Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maraçon sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Maraçon is defending against the submission attempts here by Sonnen.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Maraçon keeping control of the position.
Maraçon is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Maraçon defending well.

Sonnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Maraçon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maraçon wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.
Maraçon is not content to let Sonnen control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen trying to control from Maraçon's half guard. Maraçon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard.
Maraçon is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen scores with a leg kick.
Maraçon throws a leg kick which misses Sonnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonnen tries to avoid it.
Pablo Maraçon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maraçon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen shoots in but Maraçon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maraçon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Maraçon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Maraçon lands with an overhand left.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maraçon. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maraçon's calf.
Maraçon lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen cracks Maraçon with a good jab.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Maraçon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the body
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonnen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Maraçon throws a front kick aimed at Sonnen's knee but Sonnen avoids it well.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maraçon throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maraçon throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.

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 Dao Sonnen.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!

Dao Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
Dao Sonnen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Keenan (ranked 10 p4p, 3 weight class) and Karol Mirowski (ranked 42 p4p, 7 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mirowski's choice of entrance music: Mercy. Gareth Keenan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.



179 cm
33
150 lbs
29 - 5 - 3
166 cm
37
149 lbs
26 - 9 - 1
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirowski.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan cracks a nice hook into Mirowski's ribs.
Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.
Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.

Mirowski closes the distance and clinches.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Mirowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Mirowski is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Keenan - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Mirowski 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.
Keenan lands with a light punch inside.
Mirowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mirowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirowski lands with a shot to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross.
Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Mirowski saw that one coming.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Mirowski.
Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski scores with a hook.
Mirowski misses with a straight left.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Mirowski finds it's way through Keenan's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirowski.
Keenan connects with the punch.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Mirowski moved out of range.
Mirowski misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Mirowski swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target.
Mirowski connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Mirowski misses
and Keenan counters with a two punch combo.
Mirowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski.
Mirowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it.
Mirowski walks into a jab.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Mirowski with an uppercut!
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirowski defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Mirowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Mirowski finds it's target.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mirowski does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirowski's calf.
Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Mirowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirowski is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Mirowski moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.
Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan thows a body kick. Mirowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mirowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab.
Keenan tries to clinch up.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan scores with a head kick.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Mirowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way.
Keenan walks into a left hand.
Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Keenan lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand.
Mirowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirowski slips a jab from Keenan.
It seemed like Mirowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Mirowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Good work by Mirowski as he checks the leg kick.
Mirowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keenan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Mirowski misses.
Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mirowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range and Keenan settles back down.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keenan swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirowski is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Mirowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Mirowski misses with a straight right.
Mirowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Mirowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Keenan.
Mirowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mirowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Mirowski tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Mirowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well.
Mirowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski just manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski.
Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Mirowski throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range.
Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan.
Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirowski on the side of the head.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski moved away.
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range and Keenan settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Mirowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
Mirowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Mirowski 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.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirowski checks the leg kick.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Mirowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirowski can pounce on him.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan moves away from the strike by Mirowski.
Mirowski digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Mirowski as he checks the leg kick.
Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Mirowski backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Mirowski lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
Mirowski connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Mirowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirowski.
A head kick from Keenan lands but Mirowski takes it in his stride.
Mirowski tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Mirowski blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Mirowski's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Keenan. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Keenan does it's job there.
Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mirowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!


Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Keenan moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
Knees to the body from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski lands a body punch.
Mirowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan lands a right hand.
Keenan lands a left hand.
Mirowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Mirowski tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gareth Keenan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keenan lands an elbow that stopped Mirowski in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mirowski lands with a left to the head.

Mirowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirowski can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski.
Keenan is looking to counter punch.
Mirowski checks a low kick from Keenan.
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Mirowski seems unphased.
Mirowski misses with a body kick.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Mirowski avoids it.
Mirowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left lands for Mirowski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Mirowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Mirowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Mirowski swinging wildly here.
Mirowski throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirowski swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Mirowski misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Mirowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirowski circles away.
Mirowski throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
Mirowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski.
Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Mirowski misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Keenan.
Good standup being displayed there by Mirowski as he connects with a hook.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mirowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab.
Mirowski connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Mirowski misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan lands with a hook. Mirowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirowski under the eye.
Mirowski staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski.
Keenan swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirowski scores with a jab to the body.
Mirowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski feints a counter leg kick.
Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mirowski throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Mirowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Mirowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
Keenan throws a push kick but Mirowski slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Mirowski as he checks the leg kick.
Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range.
Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it.
Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Mirowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski.
Mirowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski staying out of range there.
Mirowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mirowski throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mirowski.
Keenan checks a low kick from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Mirowski tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Mirowski in a clinch.

Mirowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mirowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Mirowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mirowski misses.
Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range.
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mirowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Mirowski slips the punch.
Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily.
Keenan throws a head kick that Mirowski semi-blocks.
Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Keenan misses.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
A big left from Mirowski misses.
Keenan lands a two punch combo.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski catches Keenan 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.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirowski on the side of the head.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick.
Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirowski circles away.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirowski misses with a straight right.
Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body
and Mirowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski checks a leg kick.
Keenan motions for Mirowski to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Mirowski throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Mirowski lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan thows a body kick. Mirowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily.
Mirowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keenan checks the leg kick.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage!
Mirowski throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Mirowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirowski tries to avoid it.
Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mirowski's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mirowski misses with a looping right.
Mirowski ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Mirowski misses with a hook
letting Keenan counter with a right hand.
Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keenan lands a jab to the nose.
Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirowski throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirowski will feel that in the morning.
Mirowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Mirowski misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it.
Mirowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Mirowski's torso.
Mirowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Mirowski throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirowski on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Mirowski cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs.
Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Mirowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Mirowski needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Mirowski's knee but Mirowski avoids it well.
Mirowski misses with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keenan catches Mirowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws a wild body kick that Mirowski sees coming a mile off.
Mirowski throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range.
Mirowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Mirowski is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Mirowski moves out of range easily.
Mirowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Mirowski throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range.
Keenan blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right.
Keenan cracks Mirowski with an open hand slap.
Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan cracks Mirowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mirowski tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Mirowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan scores with a spinning back kick!
Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Mirowski motions for Keenan to come forward. Mirowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirowski will feel that in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski.
Mirowski lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirowski's calf.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan jabs Mirowski right on the nose. Mirowski blinks but takes it well.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Mirowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirowski tries to avoid it.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!

Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Gareth Keenan gave a big smile as he said 'Can this be over now?'.
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RATING
97%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 44 p4p, 2 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 77 p4p, 5 weight class). Kruger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter The Spingbok Ninja. 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.



201 cm
33
262 lbs
27 - 15 - 0
193 cm
31
243 lbs
30 - 9 - 1
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Groove Gear


Groove Gear


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 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger takes one on the button.
Heimendahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heimendahl throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
Heimendahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heimendahl looks to clinch
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimendahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heimendahl moves to clinch but Kruger breaks away

and Kruger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Heimendahl! Kruger lets Heimendahl back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Heimendahl is rocked!

It looks like Thorbjorn Heimendahl has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimendahl moves to clinch but Kruger breaks away
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Heimendahl slips under a jab from Kruger.
Heimendahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Heimendahl misses the target.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kruger lands a big uppercut and Heimendahl crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Heimendahl looks OK. Kruger waves Heimendahl back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Heimendahl appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
Kruger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heimendahl counters with a leg kick.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick from Heimendahl.
Kruger checks the leg kick.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Heimendahl misses
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Kruger misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Heimendahl misses its target.
Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruger is looking to slow Heimendahl down with leg kicks.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
Heimendahl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heimendahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heimendahl takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heimendahl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Heimendahl - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Heimendahl.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heimendahl misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a right hand to the body.
Heimendahl throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger tries a quick counter leg kick but Heimendahl is wise to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimendahl looks to throw a body kick
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heimendahl had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Kruger lands a big uppercut and Heimendahl crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Heimendahl looks OK. Kruger waves Heimendahl back to his feet!
Oh Heimendahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heimendahl's sensitive parts.
Heimendahl seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruger misses with a leg kick
enabling Heimendahl to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimendahl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heimendahl misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thorbjorn Heimendahl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Heimendahl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Heimendahl looks to throw a body kick
and Kruger counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Heimendahl misses
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heimendahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Kruger as he checks the leg kick.
Heimendahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Heimendahl feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heimendahl throws an off balance right hand
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
A slow jab from Heimendahl misses its intended target.
Heimendahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimendahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger flicks out a counter leg kick but Heimendahl steps away.
Heimendahl is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Heimendahl slips the punch.
Heimendahl is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Heimendahl tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruger lands a lovely overhand right.
Heimendahl misses with a kick to the body
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Heimendahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Heimendahl throws a leg kick but Kruger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heimendahl throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimendahl thinking.
Heimendahl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kruger scores with a counter punch that sends Heimendahl to the canvas! Kruger smells blood - he's punishing Heimendahl with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Heimendahl has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

 

 
 
 
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