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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liang Hanying (ranked 1601 p4p, 177 weight class) and John Rbn (ranked 1924 p4p, 211 weight class). Liang Hanying could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Rbn's 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liang Hanying!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Hanying.
Rbn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rbn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanying lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanying plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanying scores with a one two! Rbn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanying tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Rbn to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanying is rocked!
Rbn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rbn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rbn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanying wants to clinch.
Rbn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanying connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanying with a hook.
Rbn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanying.
Hanying sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rbn tries to keep at a distance but Hanying has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rbn dodges an elbow strike from Hanying.
Hanying fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rbn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hanying regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rbn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanying preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rbn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Hanying is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rbn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanying seems to have got his legs back now.
Rbn wanted to stand there but Hanying had control of the position.
Rbn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rbn throws a strike but Hanying rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rbn keeping moving, preventing Hanying from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanying preventing the sweep.
Rbn has a closed guard, preventing Hanying from standing up.
Hanying avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Rbn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rbn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rbn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanying is aware though and is defending well.
Hanying trying to control but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Rbn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rbn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanying passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanying tries to stand but Rbn is controlling his head.
Rbn is looking to reverse the position.
Hanying decides to stand back up.
Liang Hanying is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanying is looking to clinch but Rbn is avoiding it.
Hanying clinches up against the cage.
Hanying lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liang Hanying dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rbn tries to clinch but Hanying moves out of range.
Rbn throws a looping overhand right but Hanying ducks down to avoid it.
Hanying lands a glancing blow to the side of Rbn's head.
Rbn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanying. Rbn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Hanying finds it's way through Rbn's defenses.
Hanying is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rbn! But no joy.
Hanying wants to clinch up but Rbn keeps it at a distance.
Hanying tries to clinch up but Rbn circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rbn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Rbn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanying tries to clinch but Rbn is having none of it.
It seemed like Rbn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanying fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanying fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Rbn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanying closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rbn avoids the elbow strike from Hanying, against the cage.
Hanying looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanying leaning against his opponent.
Hanying's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hanying pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liang Hanying is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanying has managed to clinch.
Hanying breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanying moves into range and clinches up with Rbn.
Hanying misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Hanying manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
Rbn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanying fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liang Hanying has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rbn.
Hanying tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rbn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanying moves into range and clinches up with Rbn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanying breaks from the clinch.
Rbn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanying.
Hanying bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rbn's head backwards.
Rbn gets tackled into the cage by Hanying. Hanying maintains the clinch.
Hanying lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rbn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanying is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanying is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rbn can do to turn this around?
Hanying breaks from the clinch.
Hanying cracks Rbn with a good jab.
Rbn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hanying catches Rbn right on the button with a cross.
Hanying tries to clinch but Rbn is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Hanying.
Rbn is rocked!
Hanying lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rbn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanying finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Hanying moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Rbn! Hanying continues to tee off on Rbn, landing with a left and a right! Hanying connects with a right hand that leaves Rbn sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Hanying!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liang Hanying!
An out of breath Liang Hanying thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Future Winger (ranked 1868 p4p, 110 weight class) and White Blood Cell (ranked 1031 p4p, 57 weight class). Winger comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. Blood Cell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Good low kicks
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Future Winger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Blood Cell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winger.
Blood Cell throws a hook but Winger avoids it easily.
Winger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blood Cell to score with a decent uppercut.
Blood Cell connects with a body shot that sends Winger's belly button to the back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blood Cell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blood Cell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winger is just riding it out for now. Blood Cell eventually gives up the hold.
Winger gets back to full guard.
Winger is looking to stand up but Blood Cell isn't so interested in that idea.
Blood Cell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blood Cell, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger postures up.
Winger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Winger trying to control but Blood Cell is working from the bottom.
Winger stopping the sweep attempt from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winger is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blood Cell controlling Winger's posture.
Winger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Winger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood Cell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winger won't allow Blood Cell to sweep him here.
Blood Cell looking for a guillotine here but Winger defends easily.
Blood Cell wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Winger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood Cell is keeping the position for now.
Blood Cell being controlled here, momentarily.
Winger preventing the sweep.
Winger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood Cell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winger has managed to get both his arms back between Blood Cell's legs - danger averted.
Blood Cell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood Cell 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell wants to work for an arm triangle but Winger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blood Cell is looking to take a break and control but Winger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood Cell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blood Cell.
Blood Cell trying to mount his opponent but Winger defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winger trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Blood Cell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blood Cell throws a lazy right hand but Winger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Winger's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blood Cell slips a jab and a cross from Winger.
Winger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blood Cell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blood Cell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winger misses with a straight right.
Blood Cell cracks a nice hook into Winger's ribs.
Winger tries to clinch but Blood Cell is having none of it.
Winger lands a head shot.
Blood Cell misses with a hook. Winger ducked under it nicely.
Blood Cell cracks the inside of Winger's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood Cell connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Blood Cell.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blood Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Winger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blood Cell is looking for a takedown.
Blood Cell has a couple of punches blocked by Winger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell blocks an uppercut.
Winger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell misses with the head strike.
Blood Cell breaks from the clinch.
Winger misses with a straight left.
Winger with a nice cross.
Winger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Blood Cell finds it's target.
Blood Cell cracks Winger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Blood Cell.
Winger misses the shot to the body.
Winger avoids the head kick by Blood Cell.
Winger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blood Cell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winger has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blood Cell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Blood Cell counters with a straight right hand.
Winger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winger misses with a series of wild punches.
Winger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winger misses with an uppercut. Blood Cell saw that one coming.
Blood Cell walks into a left hand.
Winger looks to land a right hand but Blood Cell moved out of range.
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winger.
A cross from Blood Cell lands.
Blood Cell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winger blocks a head kick by Blood Cell.
White Blood Cell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blood Cell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blood Cell fails with a takedown attempt.
Future Winger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell throws a shot to the body.
Blood Cell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blood Cell moves away from the strike by Winger.
Blood Cell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winger's sensitive parts.
Blood Cell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blood Cell digs a good hook to Winger's body.
Winger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blood Cell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blood Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blood Cell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blood Cell thuds a left hand into Winger's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like White Blood Cell has been cut.
Blood Cell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blood Cell blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell misses with a low kick as Winger jumps back.
Winger throws a hook but Blood Cell avoids it easily.
Winger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blood Cell tries to score with a low kick but Winger moves his leg out of the way.
Blood Cell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winger.
Winger swings for the body but Blood Cell moves out of range.
A big left from Blood Cell misses.
Winger throws a big counter combination but Blood Cell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Winger misses with a looping left.
Blood Cell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Winger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winger throws a one two combo.
Blood Cell misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood Cell checks a low kick from Winger.
Blood Cell slips under a jab from Winger.
Winger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blood Cell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winger throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Blood Cell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on White Blood Cell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blood Cell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Winger scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Winger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood Cell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slow jab from Blood Cell misses its intended target.
Winger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blood Cell throws a lazy right hand but Winger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blood Cell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winger lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood Cell works the jab nicely.
Winger takes one on the button.
Blood Cell connects with a single shot there.
Donk. Winger catches Blood Cell right on the button with a cross.
Winger tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blood Cell.
Winger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winger blocks a leg kick.
Blood Cell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blood Cell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blood Cell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Winger does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blood Cell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blood Cell lands with a kick to the temple. Winger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blood Cell cracks a nice hook into Winger's ribs.
Blood Cell thumps Winger with a low kick.
Winger takes a swing at Blood Cell's ribcage but misses.
Blood Cell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winger closes the distance but Blood Cell moves to the side
and Blood Cell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Winger!
Winger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell scores with a jab to the head.
Winger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blood Cell.
Winger is looking to clinch.
Blood Cell throws out a counter right but Winger avoids it with no problem.
Blood Cell throws a looping overhand right but Winger ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Winger misses with an uppercut. Blood Cell saw that one coming.
Winger lands with a straight right. Blood Cell didn't see that one coming.
Blood Cell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winger has closed the distance and engaged Blood Cell in a clinch.
Blood Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winger's elbow.
Blood Cell blocking some punches.
Winger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blood Cell lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood Cell.
A nice left hand lands by Blood Cell.
Blood Cell cracks Winger with a nice body shot.
Blood Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Winger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
Blood Cell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blood Cell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood Cell was well out of range. Poor timing from Winger.
Blood Cell throws a chopping leg kick but Winger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Winger 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.
Winger throws out a leg kick but Blood Cell moves out of range and Winger only half commits.
Winger lands with an overhand left.
Winger misses with an uppercut
and Blood Cell counters with an outside leg kick.
Blood Cell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blood Cell throws a hook but Winger blocks it.
Blood Cell shoots in and gets a takedown into Winger's guard.
Blood Cell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blood Cell wants to pass the guard but Winger is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Winger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Winger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Winger!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood Cell is trying to get back to half guard.
Future Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Winger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blood Cell is looking for a sweep.
Winger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blood Cell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood Cell struggling a bit here.
Winger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to White Blood Cell.
I've got Blood Cell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for White Blood Cell!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for White Blood Cell!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for White Blood Cell!
White Blood Cell wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, White Blood Cell 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 669 p4p, 38 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 729 p4p, 40 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Dusse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Sitsongrit cracks Van Der Dusse with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Van Der Dusse gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Dusse tightens his grip and picks Sitsongrit up, before dumping him to the ground. Sitsongrit manages to land in guard.
Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit catches Van Der Dusse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Van Der Dusse is out of range.
Van Der Dusse throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
Sitsongrit seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Der Dusse goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Van Der Dusse down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Der Dusse. Van Der Dusse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Van Der Dusse on that attempt.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Der Dusse fails to land the takedown.
Van Der Dusse has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Dusse has a takedown stuffed.
Sitsongrit cracks Van Der Dusse with an open hand slap.
Van Der Dusse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Van Der Dusse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse is rocked!
Sitsongrit cracks Van Der Dusse with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Van Der Dusse tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sitsongrit pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Van Der Dusse is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 1062 p4p, 129 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 737 p4p, 91 weight class). BySubtraction comes to the cage accompanied by Lay My Claim. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction lands with an overhand left.
Volkov tries to clinch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
BySubtraction connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ivan Volkov has been cut.
BySubtraction misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip BySubtraction to the mat. BySubtraction regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
BySubtraction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
BySubtraction trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
BySubtraction pulls Volkov in to control the position.
Volkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from BySubtraction'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.
BySubtraction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
BySubtraction working a defensive guard here.
BySubtraction has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov is in close to BySubtraction's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BySubtraction keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and BySubtraction has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between BySubtraction's legs - danger averted.
Volkov wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
BySubtraction looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BySubtraction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
BySubtraction has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by BySubtraction there.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BySubtraction swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from BySubtraction misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BySubtraction.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice sprawl there from BySubtraction as Volkov shoots in.
Addition BySubtraction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov wants to clinch up but BySubtraction keeps it at a distance.
Volkov slips under a jab.
BySubtraction lands a lovely overhand right.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov cracks BySubtraction with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BySubtraction tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but BySubtraction does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
BySubtraction trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov winds up and cracks BySubtraction with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. BySubtraction doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Volkov.
Volkov is keen to just control but BySubtraction is a slippery customer.
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 Addition BySubtraction will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. BySubtraction tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BySubtraction manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov slips a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - BySubtraction sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Volkov takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from BySubtraction.
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Addition BySubtraction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. BySubtraction tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. BySubtraction manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BySubtraction staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
Volkov feints the counter takedown.
BySubtraction swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkov.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
Volkov clinches.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkov gets through BySubtraction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BySubtraction softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
BySubtraction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BySubtraction throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from BySubtraction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for BySubtraction.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volkov blocks a body shot from BySubtraction.
Volkov prevents a body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands with a right to the head.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
BySubtraction landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from BySubtraction.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
BySubtraction lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
BySubtraction lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by BySubtraction.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from BySubtraction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but BySubtraction pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but BySubtraction pulls his leg out and moves away.
BySubtraction forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
Volkov pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
BySubtraction lands a big knee to the head and Volkov goes down! BySubtraction is looking to finish!
Volkov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no BySubtraction has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can BySubtraction finish him?
Volkov is letting BySubtraction control him for a moment.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
BySubtraction wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volkov, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
BySubtraction trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov keeps trying to improve his position.
BySubtraction is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
BySubtraction tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
BySubtraction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but BySubtraction is working away.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but BySubtraction is defending well.
BySubtraction trying to control but Volkov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
BySubtraction moves into full guard.
BySubtraction has his hands on Volkov's head, controlling the position.
BySubtraction working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Addition BySubtraction is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
BySubtraction controlling the position.
Volkov is in close to BySubtraction's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BySubtraction has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
BySubtraction keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
BySubtraction not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkov is fighting to break BySubtraction's control of his arms but BySubtraction is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BySubtraction looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused BySubtraction some visible discomfort.
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
BySubtraction can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but BySubtraction is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
BySubtraction struggling a bit here.
Volkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BySubtraction knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
BySubtraction is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on BySubtraction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
BySubtraction is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Volkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but BySubtraction is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BySubtraction can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think BySubtraction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Addition BySubtraction made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 1405 p4p, 187 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 1130 p4p, 151 weight class). Sebastian Kluba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tatu Kurri's chin.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.
Kluba gets caught flat footed, as Kurri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kurri throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up.
Kurri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kurri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kluba has his feet on Kurri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kluba gets caught napping as Kurri dives in and scores a takedown. Kluba manages to retain guard.
Kluba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurri won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kurri works over Kluba with some ground and pound from guard.
Kurri lands a couple of digs.
Kurri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurri trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kurri landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurri trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kluba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kurri throwing shots but Kluba is blocking nicely.
Kluba gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba has momentary wrist control but Kurri slips an elbow through the middle.
Kluba pulls Kurri in close to prevent any damage.
Kluba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri slips nicely into half guard.
Kluba won't allow Kurri to pass to mount.
Kurri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kluba is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 1518 p4p, 201 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 1595 p4p, 206 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice lands a body shot.
Olsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spice is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Olsen shoots in but Spice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spice pinned against the cage. Spice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Spice misses the target.
Spice misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen has a takedown stuffed.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Spice throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
Olsen with the counter takedown but Spice avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spice.
Spice throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olsen postures up in Spice's guard and throws a big left but Spice blocks it.
Olsen has gone for a leg lock! Spice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olsen's guard.
Olsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olsen looking for subs off his back but Spice has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Spice'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.
Olsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spice pulls his head out easily.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spice pulls his head out easily.
Olsen tries to roll over but Spice keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen gets back to full guard.
Olsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spice defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen working for submissions but it's allowed Spice to get to half guard.
Spice controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olsen is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spice's back!
Olsen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Spice is defending well though. Olsen let's go of the attempt for now.
Olsen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Olsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spice scores with the left hand. Olsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Spice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olsen.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Spice throws a hook to the side of Olsen's head but Olsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Spice. No joy for Olsen on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Spice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Spice swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown. Spice fights it but they end up in guard.
Olsen has gone for a leg lock! Spice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olsen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom.
Spice stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olsen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spice has picked Olsen up and slammed him! Olsen can't keep hold of the triangle and Spice manages to pass to side control!
Olsen regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spice pulls his head out easily.
Spice trying to control the pace.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spice stalling.
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Spice is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spice in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spice defends it nicely.
Spice misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
Spice throws a hook but Olsen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Olsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spice swivels and escapes.
Spice lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Olsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Spice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spice checks the leg kick.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice connects with a high kick.
Akimbo Spice is winning the standup battle so far.
Spice connects with the punch.
Spice takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen has his takedown stuffed
and Spice counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen misses with a takedown
and Spice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Olsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spice misses with a hook.
Olsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spice circles away.
Olsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olsen tries for a kimura but Spice is defending well.
Olsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spice has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Olsen but great work by Spice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spice's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spice moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Olsen.
A lull in the action here.
Olsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spice's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
That's four 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.
Olsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olsen looking for subs off his back but Spice has passed one foot through into half guard.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spice is controlling the pace.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akimbo Spice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Akimbo Spice!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Akimbo Spice!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Akimbo Spice!
Akimbo Spice wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Akimbo Spice thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 879 p4p, 114 weight class) and Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 466 p4p, 70 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dramicanin just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja moves away from the strike by Dramicanin.
Boxaaja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the body
and Dramicanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxaaja looks to land a left hand but Dramicanin moved out of range nicely.
Dramicanin's corner calls for a 1-2. Dramicanin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boxaaja misses with a left hand
and Dramicanin scores with a counter punch that sends Boxaaja to the canvas! Dramicanin smells blood - he's punishing Boxaaja with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Boxaaja has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 98 p4p, 12 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 567 p4p, 80 weight class). McConnell comes into the arena with The Reason blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weudke swinging wildly here.
Roland Weudke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
McConnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Weudke.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke jabs McConnell right on the nose. McConnell blinks but takes it well.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Weudke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Weudke misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke throws out a powerful jab.
Weudke walks into a stiff left hand from McConnell.
A shot to the body from Weudke misses
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Weudke swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
Weudke slips under a jab from McConnell.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell 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.
Weudke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell lands a head shot.
Weudke throws a low kick, looking for McConnell's leg but McConnell calmly moves out of range.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. McConnell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Weudke lands a leg kick that knocks McConnell off balance momentarily.
Weudke misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weudke lands with a kick to the temple. McConnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McConnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McConnell misses.
Weudke throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
Weudke connects with a nice looking jab.
McConnell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weudke misses with a body kick.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke throws a low kick but it's checked well by McConnell.
A big left from McConnell misses.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Weudke misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weudke.
McConnell drops his hands momentarily and Weudke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McConnell thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
Weudke falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell takes one on the button.
Weudke lands with a kick to the temple. McConnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Weudke misses the body punch
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weudke lands a nice looking kick to the body. McConnell takes a step back to recover.
Weudke lands a jab to the head.
Weudke lands a jab to McConnell's midsection.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Weudke.
McConnell avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at McConnell's knee but McConnell avoids it well.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
McConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at McConnell's knee but McConnell avoids it well.
Weudke tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weudke throws a wild body kick that McConnell sees coming a mile off.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConnell.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell lands with a straight right. Weudke didn't see that one coming.
Weudke wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weudke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weudke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
Weudke walks into a jab.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
McConnell misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
McConnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Weudke digs a good hook to McConnell's body.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weudke at a distance.
McConnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McConnell tries to clinch up.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weudke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Weudke stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McConnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The cut above Roland Weudke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell misses with a right hand
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weudke throws a right hand that misses
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McConnell misses with a hook.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McConnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weudke's head.
Weudke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a left to the body.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McConnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke prevents a body shot from McConnell.
Weudke tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Weudke back against the cage.
Weudke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weudke throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Weudke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McConnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
McConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Weudke keeps the fight on the outside.
As McConnell backs off Weudke throws a huge counter combo but McConnell manages to avoid it all.
Weudke misses with a jab to the body
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Weudke back into the cage.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weudke backwards.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Weudke.
Weudke breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McConnell checks a leg kick.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Weudke defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell throwing a counter right hand but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Weudke misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roland Weudke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Weudke scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McConnell throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
McConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Weudke throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McConnell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dalton McConnell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McConnell throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weudke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weudke thows a leg kick but McConnell checks it
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Weudke slips a jab from McConnell.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but McConnell steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Weudke misses the target.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weudke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McConnell.
McConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McConnell throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weudke throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Weudke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McConnell looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
Weudke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke misses with a hook
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Weudke misses.
McConnell works the jab nicely.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
McConnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a leg kick that is checked
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke swings widly with a right hand
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Weudke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 307 p4p, 41 weight class) and Pentti Pentele (ranked 257 p4p, 33 weight class). Pentele has chosen Dreams of Retribution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Pentele is having none of it.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentele. That did some damage!
Pentele fails to land with a series of punches.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pentele throws out a powerful jab.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pentele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lacplesis's calf.
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pentele thuds his right hand into Lacplesis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Pentele lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele scores with a head kick.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pentele. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Pentele avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Pentele looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Pentele circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Pentele misses.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Pentele's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Pentele moves out of range.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis is working Pentele over against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele works on Lacplesis's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Pentele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Pentele has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Pentele scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pentele.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands a left hand.
A short right from Pentele on the inside.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pentele.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Pentele throws a head punch that misses.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pentele working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Pentele is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pentele feints a jab promting Lacplesis to slip. Pentele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lacplesis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele stalks Lacplesis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacplesis's face. Lacplesis staggers backwards, shaken.
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacplesis scores with a kick to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
A shot to the liver by Pentele. Beautiful body shot.
Pentele throws a nice looking combination but Lacplesis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentele blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele throws a low kick but Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
A big right from Pentele misses.
Lacplesis wants to clinch but Pentele slips to the side
and Pentele counters with a good low kick that Lacplesis was not able to check.
Lacplesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses.
Lacplesis is looking to wear down Pentele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pentele checks it well.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pentele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pentele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pentele throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Lacplesis has Pentele up against the cage in a clinch.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele lands with a light punch inside.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Pentele takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Pentele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis pushes Pentele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis works on Pentele's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentele controls his hands.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A short right from Pentele.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Pentele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lacplesis eats them both and turns towards Pentele to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pentele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis has closed the distance and engaged Pentele in a clinch.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Pentti Pentele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentele.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pentele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis pushes Pentele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Pentele is working Lacplesis over against the cage.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Pentele.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Pentele tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
A hook to the body from Pentele.
Pentele lands with a right to the head.
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Well,Lacplesis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Pentele misses with some punches.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Pentele.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele gets through Lacplesis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentele's elbow.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Pentele.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Pentele is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pentele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele misses with the head strike.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Pentele lands a body shot.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentele.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Pentele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pentele prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentele 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Pentti Pentele!
Pentti Pentele wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Pentti Pentele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Humors Lacplesis stepped up to the mic, saying '#FREEHUMORS'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 91 p4p, 15 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 52 p4p, 10 weight class). Garuda comes to the cage accompanied by Djiin Djiin. Raper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mantak Garuda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Biff Raper's chin.
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19 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Garuda misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raper misses with a hook.
Raper's corner calls for a 1-2. Raper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda scores with a push kick.
Garuda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raper misses the shot to the body.
Raper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a straight right.
Raper tries to work over Garuda's front leg with a kick but Garuda checks it.
Raper 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.
Good work by Raper as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Raper saw it coming and moves away.
Raper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garuda lands with a shot to the body.
Raper is looking to clinch.
Raper lands the left hand.
Garuda blocks a leg kick.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Raper manages to avoid it.
Raper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garuda misses the jab.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
A countering left hand to the body from Raper misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raper throws a body kick that misses.
Raper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda throws a chopping leg kick but Raper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Raper.
Raper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Garuda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raper can pounce on him.
Garuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raper scores with a body shot.
Garuda throws a low kick but Raper moves out of range easily.
Garuda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Raper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raper manages to avoid it.
Garuda slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda tried to score with a low kick but Raper checks it.
Garuda scores with a shot to the body.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raper counters with a nice uppercut.
Garuda pushes Raper up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raper presses Garuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with the head strike.
Garuda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
Raper looking for a takedown.
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Raper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Raper.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garuda.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Raper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Raper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper throws a head punch that misses.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Garuda controls the action.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garuda lands with a right to the head.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda prevents a body shot from Raper.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Raper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raper can do to turn this around?
Raper blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Garuda tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
I was talking to Garuda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raper working aggressively here.
Mantak Garuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raper blocks a body shot from Garuda.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Nice body punch from Raper - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raper.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Raper tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raper.
Raper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda working aggressively here.
Raper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garuda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Raper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Raper is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raper! But no joy.
Raper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garuda's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raper throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Raper looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raper lands with a hook. Garuda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Raper moved away.
Raper throws a leg kick
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda tries to clinch but Raper moves away
and Raper counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Raper counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Raper.
Raper takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raper lands a nice shot that snaps Garuda's head back.
Raper swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Raper finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Raper saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Raper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raper slips a straight right by Garuda.
That kick from Raper tenderised Garuda's leg. Garuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garuda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raper is out of range and Garuda settles back down.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Raper moved away.
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!
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
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 Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garuda thows a leg kick but Raper checks it
and Raper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raper tries to land a body kick
and Garuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda connects with the punch.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raper tries to close the distance and clinch but Garuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda connects with a looping right hand.
Raper lands with a slapping head kick.
Garuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Raper moved out of range nicely.
Garuda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garuda scrambles back to his feet.
Raper lands a head kick. Garuda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garuda is rocked!
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda keeps Raper at a distance using the push kick.
Garuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Garuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Raper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda lands a nice shot that snaps Raper's head back.
Raper avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Raper throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda throws a leg kick that misses.
Raper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raper scrambles back to his feet.
Garuda tries to work over Raper's front leg with a kick but Raper checks it.
Raper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
It seemed like Raper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Raper counters with a straight right hand.
Raper moves into the clinch.
Raper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Raper.
A short right from Garuda on the inside.
Raper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda works on Raper's body with a couple of short punches.
Raper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garuda.
Garuda stalling in the clinch but Raper improves position.
Raper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garuda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
Raper lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda blocks an uppercut.
Raper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raper is rocked!
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Raper is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda lands with a short shot to the head.
Garuda unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Raper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Garuda is unloading with more strikes now! Raper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mantak Garuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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