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EFC Turturro vs Lambton PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 2388 p4p, 213 weight class) and Mario Curran (ranked 2484 p4p, 220 weight class). Curran is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shoshone Flag Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Curran misses.
Beltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curran manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curran is looking for a triangle but Beltran pushes his legs off easily.
Beltran stands up and waves to Curran to follow him.
Curran shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran throws a big counter combination but Curran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beltran. That did some damage!
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Beltran avoids it.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Curran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Curran.
Beltran stuffs the takedown attempt from Curran. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltran tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Curran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beltran is trying to defend but Curran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beltran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beltran trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Curran manages to pass to mount!
Curran cracks Beltran with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beltran takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran gets back to half guard.
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Curran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
Beltran trying to control but Curran postures up.
Beltran wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Beltran controlling the position for now.
Curran 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.
Curran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltran defending well though.
Curran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Curran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Curran prevents Beltran from improving his position.
Curran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beltran is trying to control but can't.
Curran winds up and cracks Beltran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Curran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran is nestled in close to Beltran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beltran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Curran.
Curran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Curran is looking for a kimura here.
Curran lands with a punch from half guard.
Curran winds up and cracks Beltran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Curran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curran wants to free his trapped foot but Beltran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curran is looking for a kimura but Beltran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Curran to get the leverage.
Curran prevents Beltran from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beltran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curran did well to prevent Beltran getting side control.
Beltran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beltran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Curran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beltran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltran is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Curran keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beltran passes into side control.
Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Curran gets back to half guard.
Curran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran landing with strikes.
Curran scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Beltran is looking for a way out.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Curran.
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran is in bad spot here.
Curran cracks Beltran with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Beltran from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Beltran is trying to stand back up.
Curran avoiding Beltran 's attempts to control his hands.
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!
Curran punishes Beltran with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran punches Beltran on the ear.
Oh Beltran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran working for a choke but Beltran is defending well.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Beltran is really stuck here.
Beltran rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
Curran working over Beltran with some ground and pound. Beltran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Curran tries to pass to full mount but Beltran defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran punching from the bottom.
Curran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beltran wants to control but Curran is keeping busy.
Beltran gets full guard.
Beltran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curran manages to get himself to full guard.
Curran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beltran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Curran wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltran.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beltran doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran works the jab nicely.
Beltran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curran misses with the head strike.
Beltran has Curran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beltran pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Curran tumbling to the mat - Beltran dives into Curran's guard.
Curran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran pushes Curran off and gets back to his feet.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beltran gets to mount! Curran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beltran landing strikes, looking to finish!
Curran is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beltran stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Beltran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beltran showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran wants to get back to full guard.
Curran gets back to full guard.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curran working over Beltran with some ground and pound. Beltran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Curran tries to pass to full mount but Beltran defends it.
Beltran wants to control but Curran is keeping busy.
Curran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beltran is trying to get back to full guard.
Curran working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Curran uses his free foot to push down on Beltran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beltran.
Beltran is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Curran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beltran's face.
Curran working the ground and pound effectively.
Curran is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beltran bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mario Curran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Curran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Curran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Curran.
I've got Curran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Curran!
After the fight, Mario Curran 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
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Usko Matonen (ranked 374 p4p, 13 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 1643 p4p, 72 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Viking's choice of entrance music: Techno Viking. Usko Matonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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34
142 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viking breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matonen lands a big head kick that sends Viking tumbling to the mat! Matonen takes a step backwards and waves Viking back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Viking is rocked!
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Matonen finish him?
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viking.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viking. That did some damage!
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!
Viking shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matonen as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viking. That did some damage!
Viking seems to have recovered his senses.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Viking shoots and misses
and Matonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viking tries to clinch up but Matonen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Viking blocks the low kick.
Matonen is looking to land body kicks.
Viking moves into the clinch.
Viking fails to pull guard.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Techno Viking.
Viking is trying to break the clinch but Matonen has him pressed against the cage.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen just leaning against Viking, taking a breather.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viking jumps guard but Matonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Matonen fails to land.
Matonen is trying to push Viking away but Viking has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viking.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viking fails to pull guard.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Matonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Matonen to work.
Viking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viking misses with an uppercut.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Viking on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viking throws a big shot that misses.
Viking changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matonen tries to avoid it but Viking manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matonen to the ground. Matonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Viking was not able to check.
Viking has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Viking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matonen sprawls well. Matonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viking gets slowly back to his feet.
Viking checks a leg kick.
Matonen motions for Viking to come forward. Matonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Viking moved out of range nicely.
Viking scores with a punch to the head.
Viking misses with a looping right.
Viking shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matonen pinned against the cage. Matonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Viking lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matonen doesn't seem phased though.
Matonen dodges the punch combination from Viking.
Viking stalks Matonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matonen's face. Matonen staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matonen loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
Viking is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matonen. That's going to slow Viking down.
Viking tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Matonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Viking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Viking scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Viking is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matonen to keep the fight standing.
Viking successfully pulls guard.
Matonen preventing the sweep.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Matonen from controlling successfully.
Viking wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viking wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matonen preventing the sweep.
Viking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matonen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matonen won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Viking working for a triangle but Matonen defends it easily.
Matonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viking is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matonen defends well.
Matonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matonen advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen taking a breather here.
Matonen continues to stall.
Viking can't do much from the bottom here.
Viking is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matonen controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matonen is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matonen prevents Viking from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Viking connects with a looping right hand.
Matonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Viking counters with a stiff right hand.
Matonen misses with a hook
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Matonen.
Viking might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Viking fails to land with a series of punches.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Viking's legs.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Viking's leg. Viking is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viking throws a strike but Matonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking wants to hit a switch here but Matonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Viking there!
Viking really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Viking tries to hold on but Matonen postures up.
Matonen controlling from mount.
Viking is looking to improve his position but Matonen isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Viking is still trying to improve position.
Matonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viking is looking to escape.
Viking is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matonen controlling from mount.
Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viking regains half guard.
Matonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Viking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen trying to control the pace.
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matonen pulls his head out easily.
Matonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
Matonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Matonen has control of the leg.
Techno Viking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matonen slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matonen connects with the punch.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viking moves to clinch but Matonen breaks away
and Matonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Viking thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matonen scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matonen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thomas (ranked 792 p4p, 25 weight class) and Rick Bomber (ranked 2216 p4p, 64 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Onward To Victory. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
293 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber avoids the body shot from Thomas.
A punch combination from Bomber misses.
Some wild striking there from Bomber.
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Bomber avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Bomber's guard.
Thomas wants to stand but Bomber is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Bomber had control of the position.
Bomber wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Bomber throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas has an active guard here but Bomber has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Bomber postures up.
Ground and pound from Bomber.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Bomber is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomber trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Thomas is staying active underneath Bomber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bomber slips a nice elbow through Thomas's hands, connecting with Thomas's forehead.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Bomber from controlling successfully.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bomber defends well.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bomber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bomber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bomber wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Bomber throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thomas is tightening it up a little... Bomber has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bomber reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bomber taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Thomas!
Mike Thomas retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mike Thomas 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santana Blaze (ranked 632 p4p, 25 weight class) and Molokai Built (ranked 1703 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santana Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Molokai Built!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Built takes one on the button.
Built fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blaze on the side of the head.
Built misses with an uppercut
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Built will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Built does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built pushes Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Built misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Blaze.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a right hand.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Built is controlling the position.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Built is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
A short right from Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Built missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Built drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze scores with a jab. Built acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Built throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Blaze swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built cracks Blaze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Built has the dominant position.
Built prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Built throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Built on the side of the head.
Blaze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Blaze misses its intended target.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaze misses with a combination
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Built lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaze off the cage and back into range.
Blaze is rocked!
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built cracks Blaze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Built counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaze thuds his right hand into Built's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Blaze.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaze throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Built! But no joy.
Built rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Built lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built misses with a hook.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
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 Santana Blaze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Built.
Built's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaze under the eye.
Built dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Built.
Built swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Built takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Built tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Built backing up. Built nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze throws a front kick aimed at Built's knee but Built avoids it well.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Built back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molokai Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Built might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Built clinches up with Blaze and pushes him back against the cage.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Blaze scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built misses with a body punch.
Blaze wants to get back to striking at distance but Built won't allow it.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Built prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Built has the dominant position.
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built lands the left hand.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Built keeps him there for the moment.
Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Built misses with a shot to the body
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Built.
Built connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Built misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze jabs at Built's body.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Built was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Blaze misses.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Built dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Built counters with a huge left! Blaze is in big trouble! He's backing up but Built isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Blaze from any more damage. A dominating finish by Built!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Santana Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Cassidy (ranked 937 p4p, 145 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 2727 p4p, 353 weight class). Cassidy comes to the cage accompanied by Space Oddity by David Bowie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamison Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Jamison Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy lands a jab to the nose.
Cassidy throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Cassidy misses with a leg kick.
Cassidy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Cassidy clinches up with Machado and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Cassidy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Cassidy.
Machado has clasped his hands together around Cassidy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Machado working away.
Cassidy is letting Machado control him for a moment.
Cassidy is looking for a sweep.
Machado working away.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cassidy is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cassidy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cassidy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machado taking a breather here.
Cassidy tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cassidy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Cassidy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cassidy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cassidy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cassidy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Cassidy controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cassidy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cassidy tries to improve position but can't.
Cassidy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nemesis Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cassidy can't do much from the bottom here.
Cassidy trying his best to control but Machado has mounted him.
Cassidy is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Cassidy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Cassidy frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado avoids the attempt from Cassidy to control.
Cassidy is looking to improve his position but Machado isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cassidy throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Cassidy.
Cassidy clinches up against the cage.
Cassidy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machado blocks a body shot from Cassidy.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado wants to stall.
Machado wants to take the fight to the mat but Cassidy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cassidy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado has clasped his hands together around Cassidy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cassidy is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy is looking for a sweep.
Cassidy trying to control but Machado flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Xander Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado has the hooks in. Cassidy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cassidy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Machado gets his way!
Machado has good solid back control here.
Machado tightening his grip on Cassidy, looking for the choke.
Cassidy is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tightening his grip on Cassidy, looking for the choke.
Cassidy trying to control the action but Machado just sinks the hooks in.
Cassidy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machado working for the choke.
Will Machado go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Cassidy right now.
Machado trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cassidy doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Machado trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cassidy trying to control the hands but Machado won't let him.
Machado looking for the RNC.
Cassidy holding both Machado 's hands and preventing any damage.
Machado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Machado controlling well, preventing Cassidy from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cassidy is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Machado!
A relieved looking Xander Machado 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Woodcock (ranked 2052 p4p, 287 weight class) and Suchart Cobb (ranked 2323 p4p, 314 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Suchart Cobb was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Woodcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suchart Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Woodcock.
Woodcock cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woodcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Woodcock lands a jab.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woodcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Woodcock had a free shot at his head there.
Woodcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb darts in trying to clinch
and Woodcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woodcock misses with a looping left.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodcock misses with a body punch.
Woodcock blocks an uppercut.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Woodcock.
Woodcock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobb misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Woodcock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Woodcock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woodcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb tries to clinch
and Woodcock counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb closes the distance looking to clinch
and Woodcock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Woodcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Woodcock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cobb tries to clinch but Woodcock moves out of range.
Woodcock throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Woodcock circles away.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woodcock 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.
A swing and a miss from Woodcock.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Woodcock is avoiding it.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woodcock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woodcock lands with a nice body punch.
Woodcock throws a combination. Cobb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Woodcock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Woodcock had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woodcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
It looks like Peter Woodcock has been cut.
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woodcock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woodcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Woodcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb looks to clinch
and Woodcock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Woodcock.
Woodcock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Woodcock keeps it at a distance.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woodcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock lands a shoulder strike.
Woodcock misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodcock pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Woodcock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woodcock breaks the clinch.
Cobb tries to clinch up
and Woodcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woodcock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Woodcock throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woodcock backwards.
Woodcock scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Woodcock.
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!
Woodcock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Woodcock lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woodcock.
Woodcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Woodcock moves away and avoids it.
Cobb tries to clinch but Woodcock is having none of it.
Cobb tries to clinch but Woodcock moves out of range.
Suchart Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobb tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Woodcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb tries to clinch up
and Woodcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Woodcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Woodcock had a free shot at his head there.
Woodcock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb tries to clinch up but Woodcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Woodcock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Woodcock finish him?
Cobb tries to clinch there but Woodcock circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Woodcock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Woodcock's cut.
That's time! Woodcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cobb has Woodcock up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodcock.
Good body shot from Woodcock.
Woodcock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woodcock breaks the clinch.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Woodcock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Woodcock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Woodcock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Woodcock cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cobb looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Woodcock finish him?
It looks like Suchart Cobb has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Cobb limp body while Woodcock jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Woodcock!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Woodcock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leto Camille (ranked 1280 p4p, 140 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 716 p4p, 82 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leto Camille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Camille lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camille uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
It looked like Camille was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camille throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Camille should have avoided that one.
Camille looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Camille. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Camille blocks a jab.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams cracks Camille with an open hand slap.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Camille tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Camille scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camille circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camille misses with a wild combination.
Camille slips a jab from Williams.
We've been told by Camille's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Camille misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Camille lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camille takes one to the side of the head.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams slips a jab from Camille.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Camille jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Camille throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camille moves out of range as Williams strikes.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Camille scores with a punch to the head.
Camille digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands a jab.
Camille throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Camille moves away and avoids it.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camille keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camille had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Camille scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams slips a straight right by Camille.
Williams connects with a jab.
Camille throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camille counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Camille fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Camille connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Camille is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Camille's head.
Camille drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camille.
Camille ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Camille is rocked!
Camille with a hook.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Camille sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camille fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Camille feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Camille uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws the left hand but Camille avoids the punch easily.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camille keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camille dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camille pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Camille settles back down.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camille seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Camille.
Danga de danga de dang - Camille scores with a four punch combination!
Camille lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camille throws a leg kick that misses.
Camille throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camille throws a body kick that misses.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camille steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Camille swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camille throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Camille only half commits.
Camille throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Camille moves out of range of the strikes.
Camille ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Camille was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camille slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams blocks a jab.
Camille misses with a head kick.
Camille defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camille. Camille obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Camille blocks a jab.
It looked like Camille wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Camille misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams tests Camille's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camille tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camille looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camille will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camille looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Camille.
Camille throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Camille backing up. Camille nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Leto Camille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Williams lands.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camille lands a jab.
Williams throws a right hand that Camille ducks under and follows up with a left that Camille also avoids with ease.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camille on the side of the head.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Camille's shoulder, as Camille tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Camille wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camille just misses with a punch to the body.
Camille uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Camille throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Camille only half commits.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Camille moved out of range nicely.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Camille moved out of range nicely.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camille ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camille misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Camille throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camille misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Camille tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Camille uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Camille throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Camille is just out of range.
Camille misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camille is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Camille off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Camille looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
A slow jab from Camille misses its intended target.
Williams throws the left hand but Camille avoids the punch easily.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camille.
Williams slips a straight right by Camille.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Camille misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Camille. Beautiful body shot.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Camille saw that one coming.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Camille backs away looking to recover.
Camille ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Williams misses.
Camille throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Camille throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a hook but Camille avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Camille dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Camille moved out of range nicely.
Camille throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Camille paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camille throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camille uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camille throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camille jabs at Williams's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Camille seems unphased.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camille lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camille swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams moves away from the strike by Camille.
Williams swings for the body but Camille moves out of range.
Camille looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Camille tries a head kick but it misses.
Camille uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Camille scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camille slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Camille ducks down to avoid it.
Williams checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Camille.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Camille lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Camille tries a head kick but it misses.
Camille pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Camille follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Camille's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Camille's head but Camille sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Williams misses.
Camille misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camille takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camille manages to avoid it.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Williams catches Camille right on the button with a cross.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Camille misses with a low kick.
A big right from Williams misses.
Camille misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Camille.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camille takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camille throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Camille. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Camille moves away and avoids it.
Camille closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Camille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camille looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camille uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Camille appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Camille counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camille moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Camille takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Camille closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camille slips a jab from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Camille misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camille lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Camille lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camille drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camille throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Camille there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camille connects with a crisp jab.
Camille fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camille lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams thuds his right hand into Camille's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camille scores with a nice head shot.
Camille throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camille was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Donk. Camille catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Camille has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camille there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Camille is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Williams is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Camille like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Camille from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 1212 p4p, 140 weight class) and Ronnie Hepple (ranked 417 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Hepple moved out of range nicely.
Hepple throws a big counter head kick but Saarenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Hepple takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
Hepple throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Hepple misses with a low kick.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot
and Hepple counters with a right hand to the body.
Hepple misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Saarenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hepple misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hepple's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up.
Hepple swats away the attempt to clinch by Saarenpaa.
Hepple dips to his left and cracks Saarenpaa with an uppercut!
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Hepple slips a straight right by Saarenpaa.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
Hepple throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saarenpaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hepple can pounce on him.
Hepple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saarenpaa.
Hepple slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Hepple avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hepple! But no joy.
Hepple throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hepple misses with a head kick.
A cross from Saarenpaa lands.
Hepple throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hepple throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa lands a front 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!
Good work by Hepple as he checks the leg kick.
Hepple slips under a jab.
Saarenpaa thows a leg kick but Hepple checks it
and Hepple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hepple takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hepple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hepple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hepple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hepple throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Hepple throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hepple throws a series of punches but Saarenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Hepple avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Hepple is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hepple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hepple is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarenpaa finish him?
Saarenpaa drops Hepple with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saarenpaa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Mika Saarenpaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 418 p4p, 16 weight class) and Nobunaga Tanaka (ranked 446 p4p, 17 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanaka throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruenroeng misses the target.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Tanaka tries to land a leg kick but Ruenroeng saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanaka cracks Ruenroeng with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.
Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tanaka postures up in Ruenroeng's guard and throws a big left but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Tanaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruenroeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanaka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing good reports from Ruenroeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses. Ruenroeng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanaka's guard. Nice move by Ruenroeng!
Ruenroeng preventing the sweep.
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruenroeng advances to half guard.
Tanaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ruenroeng seems content to control.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Ruenroeng is controlling well.
Ruenroeng is taking a breather. Tanaka 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruenroeng is working away from the top position though.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanaka is staying active underneath Ruenroeng, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Ruenroeng keeps him under control.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruenroeng is pressing down on Tanaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tanaka is holding on for now.
Tanaka is pressing down on Ruenroeng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruenroeng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruenroeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruenroeng has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruenroeng is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruenroeng defends it easily.
Ruenroeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Ruenroeng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng passes Tanaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruenroeng trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ruenroeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Ruenroeng cracks Tanaka with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruenroeng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruenroeng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
And Tanaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruenroeng pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a push kick but Tanaka slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Tanaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Ruenroeng tenderised Tanaka's leg. Tanaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruenroeng lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land a front kick but Ruenroeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Ruenroeng jumps back.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Ruenroeng's front leg.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ruenroeng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Ruenroeng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
A big left from Tanaka misses.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Ruenroeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruenroeng down.
Tanaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
Ruenroeng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Ruenroeng scores with a hook.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruenroeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Tanaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Tanaka lands a body shot.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Tanaka counters with a single leg into guard. Ruenroeng didn't expect that.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka throwing strikes but missing.
Ruenroeng trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruenroeng, not yet.
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 Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tanaka misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Tanaka there.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Tanaka sees coming a mile off.
Tanaka motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Ruenroeng punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it well.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tanaka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Tanaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka throws out a leg kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka lands a jab to Ruenroeng's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tanaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Tanaka as he checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanaka is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Tanaka moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Ruenroeng off balance momentarily.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Ruenroeng.
Tanaka is looking to score with low kicks.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruenroeng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Tanaka avoids it.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruenroeng's calf.
Tanaka sizes up Ruenroeng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng checks a low kick from Tanaka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruenroeng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Ruenroeng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Ruenroeng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruenroeng connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ruenroeng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka motions for Ruenroeng to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Samak Ruenroeng did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanaka throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Tanaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Tanaka as he connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanaka slips a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice strike.
Tanaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanaka lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng thows a leg kick but Tanaka checks it
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Ruenroeng 's knee.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruenroeng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Tanaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Ruenroeng as Tanaka shoots in.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanaka.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanaka's sensitive parts.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruenroeng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanaka throws a wild body kick that Ruenroeng sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruenroeng.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Tanaka connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tanaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanaka checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tanaka takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruenroeng in the body.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruenroeng lands a jab.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Tanaka's front leg with a kick but Tanaka checks it.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends Ruenroeng's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng had his way with Nobunaga Tanaka in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruenroeng throws a low kick, looking for Tanaka's leg but Tanaka calmly moves out of range.
Ruenroeng thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Ruenroeng misses.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tanaka. That snapped Ruenroeng's head back.
Ruenroeng lands with a shot to the body.
Tanaka slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tanaka, right into the meat.
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruenroeng connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ruenroeng.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng clobbers Tanaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Tanaka avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng lands with a straight right. Tanaka didn't see that one coming.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Ruenroeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Tanaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruenroeng blocks it well.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka with the counter takedown but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
A jab from Tanaka finds it's way through Ruenroeng's defenses.
Nobunaga Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruenroeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruenroeng wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruenroeng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
Tanaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka blocks a leg kick.
Tanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruenroeng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruenroeng lands an overhand right.
Ruenroeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tanaka is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a jab.
Ruenroeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tanaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Tanaka rushes Ruenroeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Tanaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
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 Samak Ruenroeng.
I think Ruenroeng 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Turturro (ranked 927 p4p, 144 weight class) and George Lambton (ranked 463 p4p, 72 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lauro Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Lambton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambton moves into the clinch successfully.
Lambton misses with a body punch.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turturro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Lambton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lambton manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Lambton's guard.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Lambton is looking to escape.
Turturro is trying to control. Lambton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro prevents Lambton from standing back up.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is pressing down on Lambton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lambton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Lambton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lambton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lambton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Lambton is defending the position.
Lambton is trying to stand.
Turturro controlling the pace.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lambton defends it well.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Lambton is defending well.
Lambton is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambton is trying to stand back up but Turturro is controlling him
Turturro trying to control the action but Lambton is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lambton pushes Turturro off looking to stand but Turturro dives back in and keeps control.
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lambton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Lambton is trying to stand up here but Turturro is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Lambton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro prevents Lambton from standing back up.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lambton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lambton is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lambton sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro is trying to control. Lambton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Lambton defending well.
Lambton pushes Turturro off looking to stand but Turturro dives back in and keeps control.
Turturro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lambton!
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lambton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lambton is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro looking to secure an arm triangle but Lambton defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauro Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turturro circles away from the clinch attempt.
George Lambton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambton moves into the clinch successfully.
Turturro tightens his grip and picks Lambton up, before dumping him to the ground. Lambton manages to land in guard.
Lambton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turturro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lambton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turturro, pushing him back against the cage.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lambton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to drag Lambton to the mat but Lambton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lambton pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambton can do to turn this around?
Lambton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lambton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turturros head.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lambton stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Lambton presses Turturro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lambton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lambton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turturro is defending well for now.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turturro avoids a wild elbow strike from Lambton.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lambton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lambton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turturro takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lambton.
Lambton cracks Turturro with a nice body shot.
A short right from Lambton.
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!
Lambton lands a shot to the body.
Lambton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turturro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lambton can turn it around.
Lambton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turturro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lambton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lambton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lambton tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Lambton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lambton lands a shoulder strike.
Lambton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Turturro avoids the elbow strike from Lambton, against the cage.
Turturro looking for a takedown.
Lambton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Turturro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lambton to the mat. Lambton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro won't allow Lambton to get back to his feet.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Lambton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lambton wants to stand but Turturro is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lambton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lambton drives through and clinches with Turturro against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambton gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Lambton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Lambton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
Nice elbow from Lambton.
Lambton can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
Lambton scores with a hook to the body.
George Lambton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lambton gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
Lambton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lambton lands with a right to the head.
Lambton lands an elbow inside.
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lambton scores with a shot to the side of Turturro's head.
Lambton digs a right hand underneath Turturro's ribcage. Turturro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lambton missing with knees to the body.
Lambton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lambton as the two fighters clinch.
Lambton tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lambton tries to land a knee to the head but Turturro blocks with his arms.
Lambton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lambton gets through Turturro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lambton misses with a punch to the body.
Lambton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lambton scores with a hook to the body.
Lambton gets through Turturro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lambton trying to land knees to the body.
Lambton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lambton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turturro's brow.
Lambton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turturro blocks a body shot from Lambton.
Lambton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turturro avoiding damage as Lambton throws knees to the body.
Lambton throws a head punch that misses.
Lambton lands an elbow inside that Turturro shrugs off.
It looks like Lauro Turturro has been cut.
Turturro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Lambton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Turturro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lambton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Turturro controls his hands.
Turturro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lambton missing with knees to the body.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lambton pushes Turturro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turturro wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lambton lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lambton.
Lambton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turturro is defending well for now.
Lambton digs a right hand underneath Turturro's ribcage. Turturro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lambton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turturro avoids a wild elbow strike from Lambton.
Lambton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Turturro prevents a body shot from Lambton.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Lambton.
Lambton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Nice body punch from Lambton - that landed with a thud.
Lambton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turturro or not.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lambton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
Lambton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lambton prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Lambton.
Lambton lands a nice shot to the body.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Lambton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lambton has Turturro up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambton lands a right hand.
Turturro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lambton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lambton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turturro blocks an elbow strike from Lambton.
Turturro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lambton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lambton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lambton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turturro or not.
Lambton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lambton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lambton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turturro.
A short left from Lambton.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turturro looking for a takedown.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Lambton throws an elbow that misses.
Turturro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lambton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lambton trying to land knees to the body.
Lambton digs a right hand into Turturro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turturro's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lambton throws an elbow but misses.
Lambton tries a knee to the head but Turturro blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lambton.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lambton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turturro's brow.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Lambton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lambton tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lambton.
Lambton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turturro.
Turturro wants a takedown.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Lambton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lambton clinches up with Turturro and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambton crunches a lovely knee into Turturro's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turturro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turturro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lambton struggles to land a body shot inside as Turturro controls his hands.
Lambton lands with a short shot to the head.
Lambton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turturro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lambton after a bit of a struggle.
Lambton with a knee to the head.
Lambton tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Lambton back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lambton.
Lambton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lambton.
Lambton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lambton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turturro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Lambton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lambton 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Lambton!
In his post fight interview, George Lambton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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