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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artorias Vendal (ranked 5193 p4p, 473 weight class) and Eka Pradana (ranked 5190 p4p, 472 weight class). Artorias Vendal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artorias Vendal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eka Pradana!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pradana fails to land with a series of punches.
Vendal looks for a takedown but Pradana sprawls well.
Pradana moves in looking to clinch but Vendal pushes him off.
Pradana closes the distance and clinches.
Vendal missing with knees to the body.
Vendal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pradana uses from the top position.
Vendal working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pradana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pradana distracts Vendal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pradana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vendal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pradana manages to get himself to full guard.
Pradana keeping moving, preventing Vendal from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pradana's guard.
Vendal passes into side control, despite Pradana's attempt to control the position.
Vendal stands up and beckons Pradana to his feet.
Vendal has managed to clinch.
Vendal pulls guard successfully.
Pradana throwing strikes but missing.
Vendal pushes a forearm under Pradana's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pradana is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artorias Vendal!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Game Ranger (ranked 6027 p4p, 504 weight class) and Jack Dempsey (ranked 6708 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Game Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey misses with a double jab.
Ranger slips a jab and a cross from Dempsey.
Nice sprawl there from Dempsey as Ranger shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey thuds his right hand into Ranger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ranger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dempsey, pushing him back against the cage.
Ranger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dempsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dempsey prevents a body shot from Ranger.
Ranger tries to work over Dempsey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey lands a body shot.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Dempsey blocks a head kick by Ranger.
Dempsey throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ranger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ranger rushes Dempsey and presses him up against the cage.
Dempsey tries to break free but Ranger pushes him back against the cage.
Ranger fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dempsey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ranger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dempsey after a bit of a struggle.
Ranger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
No luck for Ranger with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger dives in for a single leg takedown but Dempsey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Ranger backs off Dempsey throws a huge counter combo but Ranger manages to avoid it all.
Dempsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dempsey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dempsey duly obliges.
Ranger is rocked!
Ranger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Ranger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ranger is breathing heavily.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dempsey knocks Ranger out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Dempsey!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Dempsey waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Diaz (ranked 6894 p4p, 568 weight class) and Paddy Ryan (ranked 11809 p4p, 595 weight class). Tony Diaz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Ryan backing up. Ryan nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Ryan is looking for the big counter here.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paddy Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paddy Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan jabs at Diaz's body.
Ryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan misses with the combination.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Ryan backing up. Ryan nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Ryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan lands a body shot.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Ryan.
Ryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryan stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Tony Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan throws a counter combo.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Ryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryan tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Ryan both land. Nice combination.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Ryan breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Paddy Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ryan swinging wildly here.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryan sprawls and moves away.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Ryan backpedaling.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryan!
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paddy Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ryan.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Ryan slips a jab from Diaz.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Ryan!
Paddy Ryan made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Christie (ranked 5930 p4p, 557 weight class) and Aaron Evans (ranked 3390 p4p, 414 weight class). William Christie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aaron Evans!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Christie back to the cage. Evans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like William Christie has been cut.
Christie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christie.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Evans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Christie is defending well.
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Evans tries for a kimura but Christie is defending well.
Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christie, who protects the arm well.
Evans looks winded!
Christie wants to control but Evans postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christie is trying to get back to half guard.
Christie struggling a bit here.
Evans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans tries for a kimura but Christie is defending well.
Christie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Christie is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Evans moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christie wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans working for a triangle but Christie defends it easily.
Christie wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Christie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working for a triangle but Christie defends it easily.
Christie wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Christie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Christie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans is looking for a triangle but Christie pushes his legs off easily.
Evans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christie defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christie looking to pass the guard.
Christie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans has his foot on Christie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christie works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Christie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Christie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christie has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Christie stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Christie swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Evans uses from the top position.
Christie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans pushing down on Christie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christie sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is trying for a kimura here. Christie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Evans wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Evans!
A relieved looking Aaron Evans 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 4979 p4p, 463 weight class) and Mark Luck (ranked 5625 p4p, 491 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Luck!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance but Luck moves to the side
and Luck counters with a takedown into side control.
Luck wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to buck Luck off but Luck is having none of it.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Luck lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Luck taking a breather here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luck is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Luck seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Luck trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Luck is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Luck.
Johnson is trying to buck Luck off.
Luck is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luck rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Luck keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Luck manages to get underhooks.
Luck pulls Johnson into guard.
Luck controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Luck cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Luck defends easily.
Luck wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luck preventing the sweep.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Luck counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson is staying active underneath Luck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Luck tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Luck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Luck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luck regains half guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luck trying to control but Johnson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Luck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Luck's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Luck has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Johnson's body.
Johnson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working for a triangle but Luck defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luck wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Luck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Johnson tries to kick Luck off but Luck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luck wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Luck seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Luck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots and misses
and Luck counters by clinching up.
Luck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Luck.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Luck has recovered full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luck trying to control the position.
Luck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luck 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.
Johnson is not content to let Luck control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Luck seems content to control.
Johnson pushes Luck off looking to stand but Luck dives back in and keeps control.
Luck controlling the action here.
Mark Luck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luck content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johnson has locked up a guillotine! Johnson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Luck is holding on here and Johnson must be using up a lot of energy. Luck has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johnson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osloso Bizihwaeile (ranked 4203 p4p, 455 weight class) and Bore Ragnarok (ranked 6184 p4p, 543 weight class). Osloso Bizihwaeile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Osloso Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bore Ragnarok!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarok. Ragnarok maintains the clinch.
Ragnarok tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Ragnarok swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarok won't allow it.
Ragnarok lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarok backwards.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand.
Ragnarok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarok lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarok tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Ragnarok back against the cage.
Ragnarok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarok cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarok.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a big right hand that sends Ragnarok crashing to the mat! Bizihwaeile stays standing though and waves Ragnarok back to his feet!
Ragnarok is rocked!
Ragnarok ducks into an uppercut from Bizihwaeile and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osloso Bizihwaeile!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Mesa (ranked 2733 p4p, 293 weight class) and Shay O Donnelly (ranked 2305 p4p, 256 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruben Mesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shay O Donnelly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Donnelly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
O Donnelly lands a left and a right that send Mesa crashing to the mat, dazed. O Donnelly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mesa is rocked!
O Donnelly cracks Mesa with a left hook right on the temple and Mesa goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! O Donnelly lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Mesa is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shay O Donnelly!
Shay O Donnelly opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 3954 p4p, 432 weight class) and Felix Chase (ranked 6774 p4p, 564 weight class). Gatsby comes to the cage accompanied by XX - Together. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Chase !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase shoots in and drives through. Gatsby sprawls well.
Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gatsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gatsby looks to land a combination but Chase avoids it well.
Chase misses the body punch
and Gatsby counters with a left and a right that stings Chase .
Gatsby slaps away a takedown attempt from Chase , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jay Gatsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Chase .
Chase misses with a leg kick
and Gatsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase wants to clinch
and Gatsby counters with a left to the body.
Chase takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chase darts in and clinches Gatsby up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Gatsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chase jumps guard but Gatsby stands there with Chase around his waist. Chase gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase is trying to pull guard but Gatsby has him pressed against the cage.
Gatsby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chase is looking for a takedown.
Chase manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chase jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gatsby walks away with a smile on his face. Chase gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gatsby lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase instigates a clinch.
Gatsby breaks the clinch.
Gatsby catches Chase with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chase darts in trying to clinch
and Gatsby counters with a nice body shot.
Chase tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gatsby defends well and Chase ends up having to push Gatsby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gatsby throws a nice looking combination but Chase bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatsby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chase is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase closes the distance but Gatsby moves to the side
and Gatsby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gatsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chase shoots in but Gatsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gatsby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chase looks for a takedown but Gatsby sprawls well.
Chase looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase shoots and misses
and Gatsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chase is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatsby finish him?
Gatsby drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Chase right on the button. Chase goes down! Gatsby follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gatsby gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hichem Saifeddine (ranked 2553 p4p, 273 weight class) and Dae Seung Kim (ranked 2259 p4p, 251 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hichem Saifeddine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dae Seung Kim!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saifeddine blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kim throws a series of punches but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine blocks a head kick by Kim.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Saifeddine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saifeddine duly obliges.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saifeddine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saifeddine's head.
Kim looks winded!
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Saifeddine.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. Saifeddine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saifeddine is rocked!
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim misses with the combination.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Saifeddine backs off Kim throws a huge counter combo but Saifeddine manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Saifeddine slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saifeddine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Saifeddine lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Saifeddine.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Kim misses with a few strikes there.
Saifeddine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kim scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Saifeddine.
Kim lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Kim throws a series of punches but Saifeddine avoids them all with ease.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim in his tracks.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
A head kick misses from Kim.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Saifeddine connects with a high kick.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim misses with a two punch combination.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dae Seung Kim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Saifeddine misses with a double jab.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim lands a high kick!
A head kick from Saifeddine lands but Kim takes it in his stride.
Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saifeddine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
Kim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kim connects with a high kick.
Kim throws a head kick that Saifeddine semi-blocks.
Hichem Saifeddine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine swinging wildly here.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Saifeddine moves out of range easily.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Saifeddine's corner calls for a 1-2. Saifeddine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saifeddine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim lands a head kick. Saifeddine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saifeddine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Kim does no damage.
Saifeddine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kim's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saifeddine thuds his right hand into Kim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim misses with the combination.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim lands a head kick!
Saifeddine throws a head kick that half lands.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim connects with a high kick.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim lands a head kick!
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim misses with a head kick.
It looked like Saifeddine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saifeddine throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saifeddine's head.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
As Saifeddine backs off Kim throws a huge counter combo but Saifeddine manages to avoid it all.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saifeddine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
Dae Seung Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saifeddine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saifeddine lands a head kick. Kim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Kim throws a head kick that Saifeddine semi-blocks.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine blocks a head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine lands a head kick!
Saifeddine misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dae Seung Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim throws a right and a left that Saifeddine avoids nicely.
Saifeddine throws a big counter combination but Kim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim tries to bum rush Saifeddine with a series of wild strikes but Saifeddine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
As Saifeddine backs off Kim throws a huge counter combo but Saifeddine manages to avoid it all.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saifeddine lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a high kick!
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
As Kim looks to move away, Saifeddine throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim throws a head kick but Saifeddine moves out of range.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a right hand that Saifeddine ducks under and follows up with a left that Saifeddine also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saifeddine avoids the head kick by Kim.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kim misses with a two punch combination.
Saifeddine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Saifeddine.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saifeddine throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim unleashes a big counter combination but Saifeddine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saifeddine dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Kim blocks a head kick by Saifeddine.
Kim lands a head kick!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Saifeddine moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine lands a high kick!
Kim lands a head kick. Saifeddine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim avoids the head kick by Saifeddine.
Saifeddine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Kim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kim lands a head kick. Saifeddine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saifeddine lands a head kick!
A head kick from Kim lands but Saifeddine takes it in his stride.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim scores with a head kick. Saifeddine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
A head kick from Kim lands but Saifeddine takes it in his stride.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Saifeddine moves out of range easily.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saifeddine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saifeddine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saifeddine tries a head kick but it misses.
Saifeddine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim unleashes a big counter combination but Saifeddine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hichem Saifeddine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dae Seung Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dae Seung Kim!
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