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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aishah Bin Sari (ranked 22659 p4p, 303 weight class) and Santiago Bizihwaeile (ranked 4182 p4p, 211 weight class). Bin Sari comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Bizihwaeile has chosen Been Had as his entrance music. Santiago Bizihwaeile is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aishah Bin Sari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Santiago Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bin Sari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bin Sari scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Bizihwaeile blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bin Sari, right into the meat.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bin Sari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bin Sari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bin Sari throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bin Sari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bin Sari misses with a double jab
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild combination.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Bin Sari ducked under it nicely.
Bin Sari fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bizihwaeile just manages to avoid it.
Bin Sari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Bizihwaeile releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Bin Sari's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bin Sari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a double jab.
Bin Sari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bin Sari scores with a hook.
Bizihwaeile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bin Sari misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile is looking for the big counter here.
Bin Sari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin Sari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Bin Sari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bin Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bin Sari throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bin Sari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bin Sari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizihwaeile on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Sari misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Bin Sari misses.
Despite the aggression on Bizihwaeile's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bin Sari scores with a spinning back kick!
Bizihwaeile looks to land a combination. Bin Sari sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That kick from Bin Sari tenderised Bizihwaeile's leg. Bizihwaeile is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bin Sari throws a low kick, looking for Bizihwaeile's leg but Bizihwaeile calmly moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Bin Sari moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile lands with an uppercut that bounces Bin Sari off the cage and back into range.
Bin Sari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bin Sari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Sari.
A right-left combo lands from Bizihwaeile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bin Sari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bin Sari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bizihwaeile keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bin Sari lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaeile is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bin Sari misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Bin Sari tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin Sari lands with a nice body punch.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bin Sari.
Bizihwaeile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bin Sari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bin Sari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Sari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile.
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!
Bizihwaeile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bin Sari circles away quickly and effectively.
Bin Sari jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bin Sari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
Bizihwaeile moves away from the strike by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaeile.
An attempted straight right counter from Bin Sari misses the target.
Bin Sari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bizihwaeile avoids a kick to the body.
Bizihwaeile is looking for the big counter here.
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Bin Sari.
Bizihwaeile lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with a series of punches.
Bin Sari looks for the body kick but Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab.
Bin Sari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bin Sari misses with a series of wild punches.
Bizihwaeile is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aishah Bin Sari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bin Sari throws a nice looking combination but Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Sari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Bin Sari throws a body kick.
Bizihwaeile unleashes a big counter combination but Bin Sari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bizihwaeile's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Bin Sari misses.
Bizihwaeile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bin Sari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bizihwaeile might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bin Sari has got the better of the exchanges.
Bin Sari misses with the combination.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile pushes Bin Sari away with a front kick.
Bizihwaeile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Sari.
Bizihwaeile unleashes a big counter combination but Bin Sari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a head kick.
Bin Sari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaeile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bin Sari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Sari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bin Sari thows a body kick. Bizihwaeile tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bizihwaeile thuds a left hand into Bin Sari's body.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bin Sari's head.
Bin Sari misses with a low kick.
Bin Sari misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Bin Sari tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile saw it coming and moves away.
Bin Sari lands a jab to the head.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bin Sari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bizihwaeile swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Bin Sari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaeile's head backwards.
Bin Sari misses with a body kick.
Bin Sari loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaeile slips the punch.
Bin Sari delivers a nice body kick.
Bin Sari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bin Sari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bizihwaeile has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bin Sari looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Bin Sari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Bin Sari misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bizihwaeile swinging wildly here.
Santiago Bizihwaeile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Bin Sari moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands with a slapping head kick.
Bin Sari works the jab nicely.
Bin Sari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizihwaeile takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaeile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bin Sari missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaeile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin Sari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaeile. Those never looked like landing.
Bizihwaeile drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bin Sari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Sari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile is still on wobbly legs! Can Bin Sari finish him?
Bizihwaeile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Sari misses with a wild body shot.
Bin Sari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bin Sari moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a head kick. Bin Sari tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bin Sari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bizihwaeile does no damage.
Bin Sari tried to counter with a leg kick but Bizihwaeile avoided it.
Bin Sari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.
Bin Sari throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bin Sari throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bin Sari tries to move into range but Bizihwaeile moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bin Sari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bizihwaeile.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Sari.
Aishah Bin Sari is winning the standup battle so far.
Bin Sari throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aishah Bin Sari dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bin Sari throws a right hand that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a two punch combo.
Bin Sari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a head kick.
Bin Sari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bin Sari misses with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari misses with a kick to the body.
Bin Sari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bin Sari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Sari throws a big shot that misses.
Bin Sari lands with a right that hurts Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile looks to clinch but Bin Sari throws a short knee that drops Bizihwaeile. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Aishah Bin Sari!
A less than humble Aishah Bin Sari misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 6056 p4p, 460 weight class) and Snake Rex (ranked 3257 p4p, 305 weight class). Rex has chosen A Tribe Called Kotori as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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151 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snake Rex!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce closes the distance and clinches.
Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vuce tries to clinch up but Rex circles away and keeps his distance.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vuce takes the fight into the clinch.
Rex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vuce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vuce misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vuce fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vuce as Rex tries to tie him up.
Rex has picked Vuce up - he's going for a ride! Rex dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vuce tries to get to full guard but Rex has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuce punching from the bottom.
Vuce punching from the bottom.
Rex looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vuce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vuce wants to improve his position but Rex is controlling well.
Vuce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vuce trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex landing some decent shots from guard.
Vuce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rex wants to control from the top but Vuce keeps moving.
Vuce striking off his back but it's not causing Rex any problems.
Rex is in close to Vuce's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vuce will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vuce striking off his back but it's not causing Rex any problems.
Vuce trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vuce lands some strikes from the bottom.
Vuce trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vuce has momentary wrist control but Rex slips an elbow through the middle.
Vuce throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rex stays in close to Vuce's body and controls the position.
Vuce trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vuce throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuce throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rex is stalling in the full guard.
Rex postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rex showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rex with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vuce tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vuce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rex's guard.
Vuce distracts Rex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rex wants to sweep here but Vuce controlling him for the moment.
Rex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce postures up.
Vuce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vuce stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rex has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vuce manages to get his head free but now Rex has transitioned to an armbar! Vuce grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rex! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snake Rex!
After winning the bout, Snake Rex thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luka Perovic (ranked 2139 p4p, 231 weight class) and Harri Haaparanta (ranked 1412 p4p, 165 weight class). Harri Haaparanta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luka Perovic'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 London, Luka Perovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Haaparanta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perovic misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haaparanta, right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Haaparanta throws an elbow but misses.
Perovic tries to break the clinch but Haaparanta is controlling the position.
Haaparanta lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Luka Perovic has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perovic.
Haaparanta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perovic throws a big shot that misses.
Haaparanta clinches up against the cage.
Perovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haaparanta instigates a clinch.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but Perovic blocks with his arms.
Perovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Haaparanta has double underhooks.
Perovic stalls.
A short uppercut from Perovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perovic'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.
A short uppercut from Perovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaparanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haaparanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Perovic manages to break the clinch.
Perovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haaparanta tries to clinch up.
Perovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Haaparanta is just out of range.
Perovic scores with a jab.
Haaparanta gets a clinch.
Perovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perovic lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Perovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haaparanta connects with a knee to the head.
Perovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Haaparanta has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Perovic fails to land.
Haaparanta throws an elbow that misses.
Perovic tries to break the clinch but Haaparanta is controlling the position.
Haaparanta lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perovic goes for a takedown attempt but Haaparanta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haaparanta tries to close the distance and clinch but Perovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta moves in looking to clinch but Perovic pushes him off.
Haaparanta 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.
Haaparanta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haaparanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Perovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haaparanta pushes Perovic up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haaparanta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haaparanta missing with knees to the body.
Perovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perovic breaks the clinch.
Haaparanta takes the fight into the clinch.
Perovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haaparanta pushes Perovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Perovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haaparanta slips under a jab.
Haaparanta tries to clinch but Perovic moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haaparanta doesn't manage to clinch there - Perovic circles away.
Perovic tries to move into range but Haaparanta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaparanta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta tries to clinch there but Perovic circles away.
Haaparanta wants to clinch up but Perovic keeps it at a distance.
Perovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Perovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta moves away from the strike by Perovic.
Haaparanta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harri Haaparanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perovic cracks Haaparanta with an open hand slap.
Haaparanta tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Perovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Haaparanta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haaparanta sprawls and moves away.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perovic fails to land the takedown.
Perovic misses with a looping right.
Perovic backing away here, and Haaparanta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haaparanta moves in looking to clinch but Perovic pushes him off.
Haaparanta clinches with his opponent.
Haaparanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haaparanta is defending against the submission attempts here by Perovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perovic is looking for a kimura here.
Perovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perovic is trying to work for a kimura but Haaparanta is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perovic seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Perovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luka Perovic's cut.
That's time! Perovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haaparanta takes the fight into the clinch.
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haaparanta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perovic blocks an uppercut.
Perovic tries a body shot but Haaparanta blocks it.
Perovic dodges an elbow strike from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Haaparanta is looking to get back to is feet but Perovic passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic is looking to take a break and control but Haaparanta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Perovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haaparanta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Perovic but great work by Haaparanta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perovic is trying to improve his position.
Haaparanta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Perovic wants to control but Haaparanta postures up.
Perovic is looking for a sweep.
Perovic wants to control but Haaparanta postures up.
Perovic is looking for a sweep.
Perovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Perovic wants to get back to full guard.
Perovic keeping control of the position.
Perovic is looking for a sweep. Haaparanta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perovic is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haaparanta wanted to stand there but Perovic had control of the position.
Luka Perovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haaparanta looking to pass the guard.
Perovic working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haaparanta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haaparanta has Perovic up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Haaparanta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harri Haaparanta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haaparanta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perovic is defending well for now.
Perovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perovic jumps into guard, dragging Haaparanta to the mat.
Haaparanta is posturing up here but Perovic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Haaparanta tries to roll out but it's too tight and Haaparanta has to tap! Slick submission there by Perovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luka Perovic!
Luka Perovic very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 1315 p4p, 82 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 1084 p4p, 64 weight class). Thunder comes to the cage accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. 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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135 lbs
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112 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Dusse.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Van Der Dusse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Dusse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Der Dusse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thunder wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Van Der Dusse working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Dusse has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Der Dusse looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thunder tries to hold on but Van Der Dusse pushes him away.
Van Der Dusse dominating with strikes here.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Der Dusse punishing his opponent with strikes.
Van Der Dusse landing shots from mount.
Van Der Dusse avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Der Dusse lands a heavy elbow.
Thunder wants to hold on but Van Der Dusse pushes him away.
Van Der Dusse looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder tries to hold on but Van Der Dusse postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Dusse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Dusse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thunder hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Der Dusse is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Der Dusse wants to control the pace but Thunder is squirming around nicely.
Van Der Dusse lands a heavy elbow.
Thunder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Der Dusse is thwarting Thunder's attempts to control the position.
Thunder is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Van Der Dusse thows a huge punch but Thunder dodges it nicely.
Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thunder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse slips a nice elbow through Thunder's hands, connecting with Thunder's forehead.
Van Der Dusse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse working Thunder over with strikes.
Van Der Dusse drops an elbow to the side of Thunder's head.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder wants to control but Van Der Dusse is keeping busy.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Van Der Dusse passes into side control, despite Thunder's attempt to control the position.
Van Der Dusse grinds an elbow into Thunder's temple.
Thunder is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Dusse keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthon Van Der Dusse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thunder dodges the punch combination from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse wants to clinch up but Thunder keeps it at a distance.
As Van Der Dusse tries to get set, Thunder tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Der Dusse manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and pushes Thunder back into the cage.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse has Thunder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van Der Dusse pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thunder tumbling to the mat - Van Der Dusse dives into Thunder's guard.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Dusse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Der Dusse postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thunder working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Van Der Dusse advances to half guard.
Van Der Dusse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.
Van Der Dusse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Dusse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Dusse content to control rather than advance.
Thunder is pressing down on Van Der Dusse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Dusse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Dusse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Der Dusse has picked Thunder up and slammed him! Thunder can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Der Dusse manages to pass to side control!
Anthon Van Der Dusse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse working the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse working away.
Thunder takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse grinds an elbow into Thunder's temple.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Van Der Dusse is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder tries to buck Van Der Dusse off but Van Der Dusse is having none of it.
Van Der Dusse in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Der Dusse fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thunder defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Van Der Dusse lands a few punches from side control.
Van Der Dusse sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thunder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Thunder sneaks back into half guard.
Thunder keeping hold of Van Der Dusse's head, controlling as best he can.
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Der Dusse trying to control from Thunder's half guard. Thunder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thunder has his foot on Van Der Dusse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Dusse works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunder trying to control the position.
Van Der Dusse lands a couple of elbows.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Dusse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Dusse trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthon Van Der Dusse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Der Dusse doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Thunder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Der Dusse manages to circle out of the way.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunder sprawls well. Thunder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Dusse gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Anthon Van Der Dusse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Van Der Dusse is out of range.
No luck for Van Der Dusse with that takedown attempt.
Distant Thunder 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 rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Thunder stops a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Dusse controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder lands a damaging elbow.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Dusse gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thunder regains guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up in Thunder's guard and throws a big left but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder working for a triangle but Van Der Dusse defends it easily.
Thunder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van Der Dusse has passed into half guard!
Van Der Dusse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thunder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thunder is looking to control Van Der Dusse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Distant Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder has hold of Van Der Dusse's hands but Van Der Dusse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Dusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.
Thunder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder taking some punishment here, with Van Der Dusse in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Dusse is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Der Dusse lands a nice short elbow.
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Dusse winds up and cracks Thunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Der Dusse scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
Thunder trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Der Dusse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunder's head.
Thunder is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Dusse sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Van Der Dusse there.
Van Der Dusse wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Thunder trying to control here.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
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.
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Dusse pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Anthon Van Der Dusse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder has hold of Van Der Dusse's hands but Van Der Dusse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thunder looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthon Van Der Dusse.
I've got Van Der Dusse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Anthon Van Der Dusse wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Anthon Van Der Dusse 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Salmi (ranked 1684 p4p, 231 weight class) and Short Badass (ranked 680 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
16 - 6 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Salmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Short Badass!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmi throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salmi fails with the takedown.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Badass walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Salmi is just out of range.
Salmi misses the shot to the body.
Badass tries a quick counter leg kick but Salmi is wise to it.
Salmi moves out of range of the strikes.
Salmi throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Salmi checks a leg kick.
Badass connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass feints and then cracks Salmi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salmi down.
Salmi is looking to clinch.
Salmi misses the shot to the body.
Salmi connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Badass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salmi.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badass blocks the body kick.
Badass wants to counter with a clinch but Salmi pushes him away.
Badass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salmi moves into the clinch.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Salmi.
Salmi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salmi blocks the elbow strike.
Salmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Salmi lands a hook that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
Badass lands with a right to the head.
Salmi tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salmi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salmi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salmi misses with the head strike.
Badass pushes off an throws an elbow but Salmi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Badass tries to work over Salmi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass working aggressively here.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Badass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salmi's brow.
Badass misses with some punches.
Salmi tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Salmi back against the cage.
Badass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Salmi blocking some punches.
Salmi lands a body punch.
Salmi working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Salmi scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
Salmi lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salmi struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Badass blocks a body shot from Salmi.
Salmi swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Badass.
Badass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salmi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass blocking some punches.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Badass.
Badass scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salmi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salmi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salmi avoids a wild elbow strike from Badass.
Badass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salmi or not.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salmi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salmi misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Badass.
Salmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salmi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass is leaning against Salmi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salmi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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 Eerikki Salmi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Badass connects with an inside leg kick.
Salmi misses with an uppercut.
Salmi stuns Badass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salmi drives through and clinches with Badass against the cage.
Badass tries to work over Salmi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Salmi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass blocking some punches.
Salmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass tries to throw a body punch but Salmi avoids it by throwing Badass back against the cage.
Salmi misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Eerikki Salmi has been cut.
Salmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salmi misses with a body punch.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salmi's elbow.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Salmi.
Salmi can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Salmi blocks an elbow strike.
Salmi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salmi's defenses.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Salmi on the inside.
Salmi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salmi blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Badass.
Salmi avoids a wild elbow strike from Badass.
Salmi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Badass on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass lands a body punch.
Badass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salmi is rocked!
Badass unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Salmi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Badass is unloading with more strikes now! Salmi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Badass!
A very excited looking Short Badass rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 852 p4p, 51 weight class) and Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 455 p4p, 26 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Objedkov is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Objedkov wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Objedkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Objedkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Objedkov down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Objedkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Objedkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov working away.
Objedkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit keeping his opponent close.
Objedkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Objedkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Objedkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Objedkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Objedkov's posture but Objedkov avoids it.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Objedkov is controlling him well.
Objedkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Objedkov's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Objedkov's closed guard. He's half up but Objedkov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Objedkov pivots and extends the arm, Sitsongrit falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Objedkov! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Llosa (ranked 677 p4p, 102 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 1080 p4p, 160 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ernesto Llosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llosa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matusov to the mat! Matusov manages to get full guard.
Llosa trying to control but Matusov is working from the bottom.
Matusov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llosa is one step ahead there.
Matusov pulls Llosa in to control the position.
Matusov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Llosa rolls with it to try and escape but Matusov cranks on the arm and Llosa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Matusov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones Jr (ranked 300 p4p, 45 weight class) and Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 622 p4p, 96 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Jones Jr clinches with his opponent.
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Jones Jr is leaning against Dramicanin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dramicanin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dramicanin misses with a punch to the body.
Dramicanin misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Jr fails to land.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones Jr up against the cage.
Jones Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dramicanin up against the cage.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Dramicanin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dramicanin to the mat! Dramicanin manages to get full guard.
Dramicanin controls Jones Jr momentarily but Jones Jr frees himself.
Jones Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dramicanin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dramicanin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones Jr is working away from the top position though.
Dramicanin has hold of Jones Jr's hands but Jones Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dramicanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones Jr passes to side control.
Dramicanin is looking to reverse the position.
Jones Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Dramicanin is trying to improve his position.
Jones Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones Jr trying to control the position but Dramicanin is working away.
Dramicanin is looking for a sweep.
Jones Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Dramicanin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones Jr's best efforts.
Jones Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jones Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dramicanin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dramicanin taking some punishment here, with Jones Jr in his half guard.
Jones Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr is keen to just control but Dramicanin is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr is really struggling to control Dramicanin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dramicanin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr trying to control the action but Dramicanin is working from the bottom.
Dramicanin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones Jr's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Jones Jr - just one landing.
Dramicanin misses with a double jab
and Jones Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Dramicanin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dramicanin digs a good hook to Jones Jr's body.
Jones Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dramicanin throws out the jab.
Dramicanin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Dramicanin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin lands a really nice looking cross but Jones Jr seems unphased.
Dramicanin slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Dramicanin is looking for the big counter here.
Dramicanin moves out of range as Jones Jr strikes.
Jones Jr throws a hook but Dramicanin avoids it easily.
Dramicanin swings widly with a right hand
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Dramicanin does no damage.
Dramicanin gets tackled into the cage by Jones Jr. Jones Jr maintains the clinch.
Jones Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dramicanin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dramicanin can turn it around.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Jim Jones Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones Jr gets an underhook and turns Dramicanin into the cage.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dramicanin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones Jr.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin blocks an uppercut.
Jones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Jones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dramicanin.
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!
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Dramicanin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Dramicanin wants to break free but Jones Jr has control.
Dramicanin slowing the pace effectively.
Dramicanin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Dramicanin stalling the fight.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Jones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones Jr.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dramicanin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Dramicanin's head back.
Dramicanin connects with a body shot that sends Jones Jr's belly button to the back.
Jones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Dramicanin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones Jr defending well as Dramicanin loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Dramicanin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramicanin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Dramicanin misses with a hook.
Jones Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dramicanin can do to turn this around?
Dramicanin ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin throws a right hand that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Dramicanin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones Jr at a distance.
Dramicanin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Jones Jr is looking to clinch but Dramicanin is avoiding it.
Jones Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dramicanin misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones Jr misses the target.
Dramicanin digs a good body shot into Jones Jr's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dramicanin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Jones Jr coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dramicanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dramicanin is leaning against Jones Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to work over Dramicanin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dramicanin.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Dramicanin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones Jr lands a right hand.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr stalls.
Dramicanin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dramicanin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Dramicanin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones Jr regains guard.
Dramicanin preventing the sweep.
Jones Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dorde Dramicanin just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dramicanin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a jab to Dramicanin's midsection.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body. Dramicanin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Dramicanin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Jones Jr with a jab.
Jones Jr is looking to clinch but Dramicanin is avoiding it.
Dramicanin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Jones Jr.
Nice body punch from Jones Jr - that landed with a thud.
Jones Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dramicanin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr cracks Dramicanin with a nice body shot.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dramicanins head.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dramicanin.
The referee calls for Dramicanin to work.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr stalling in the clinch.
Jones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
Dramicanin blocks an uppercut.
Dramicanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones Jr.
Dramicanin slows down the pace here.
Jones Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Jr fails to land.
Jones Jr pushes Dramicanin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones Jr lands a shot to the body.
Dramicanin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones Jr blocks a body shot from Dramicanin.
Dramicanin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dramicanin's elbow.
Jones Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones Jr misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin blocks an uppercut.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin has a couple of punches blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dramicanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to work over Dramicanin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Jr misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dramicanin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dramicanin prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr had his way with Dorde Dramicanin in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dramicanin slips a jab from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dramicanin swivels and escapes.
Dorde Dramicanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dramicanin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dramicanin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dramicanin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dramicanin momentarily.
Jones Jr scores with a hook.
Jones Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dramicanin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dramicanin lands a slapping body shot.
Jones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Dramicanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dramicanin pushes Jones Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin avoiding damage.
Dramicanin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dramicanin misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
Dramicanin stalling in the clinch but Jones Jr improves position.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
A short left from Jones Jr.
Jim Jones Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones Jr misses with the head strike.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Dramicanin controls the action.
Dramicanin blocking some punches.
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Dramicanin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch.
Dramicanin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr blocks a body shot from Dramicanin.
Jones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dramicanin.
Dramicanin has a couple of punches blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones Jr working aggressively here.
Jones Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dramicanin avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
Dorde Dramicanin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dramicanin misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jones Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jim Jones Jr!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jim Jones Jr!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jim Jones Jr!
Jim Jones Jr wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Jones Jr retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Jim Jones Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Weudke (ranked 781 p4p, 103 weight class) and Stanley Steele (ranked 132 p4p, 20 weight class). Steele has chosen Manowar - Heart of Steel as his entrance music. Roland Weudke had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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26
204 lbs
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27
185 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanley Steele!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steele lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Steele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weudke. Weudke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele 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.
Steele connects with the punch.
Steele misses with the combination.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weudke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Weudke's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
An inside leg kick from Weudke misses.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
Weudke misses with a right hand
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body.
Weudke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weudke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weudke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weudke.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
Weudke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Weudke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Weudke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Steele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steele rushes Weudke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Weudke is blocking nicely.
Steele landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weudke's elbow.
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!
Weudke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele lands a nice hook to Weudke's body. Weudke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steele throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
A cross from Steele lands.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weudke has time to react.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele pushes Weudke up against the cage in a clinch.
Weudke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Steele.
Roland Weudke's cut is getting worse.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Weudke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weudke's elbow.
Weudke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Weudke managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Weudke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weudke misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weudke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steele can turn it around.
Weudke breaks from the clinch.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stanley Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Steele checks it.
Steele checks a leg kick nicely.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Steele.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weudke.
Steele misses the jab.
A big left from Steele misses.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steele stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Weudke's ribs.
Steele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weudke on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weudkes head.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weudke blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Weudke blocks it.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Weudke controls the action.
Stanley Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by Steele.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Weudke controls the action.
Weudke working aggressively here.
Weudke misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weudke.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weudke.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Weudke takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roland Weudke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Weudke is blocking nicely.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Weudke blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele pushes Weudke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Weudke is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Weudke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weudke misses with a body punch.
Weudke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Weudke blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Steele.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele lands a left hand.
Weudke can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Weudke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Steele 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steele connects with a right hand. Weudke shakes it off.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Steele misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke misses with a two punch combination.
Weudke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Steele was not able to check.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weudke prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Weudke is blocking nicely.
Weudke blocking some punches.
Weudke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Weudke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke throws a big counter combination but Steele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good shot there by Steele.
Steele digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke connects with a single shot there.
Steele staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeez, Roland Weudke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Steele.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke is looking for a counter combo.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Weudke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
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 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stanley Steele!
Stanley Steele is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Stanley Steele 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 50 p4p, 9 weight class) and Professor Xe (ranked 153 p4p, 24 weight class). Aorigele comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. 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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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Xe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aorigele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
Xe scores with a shot to the body.
Xe jabs Aorigele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aorigele fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Xe misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aorigele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aorigele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Xe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xe connects with a single shot there.
Xe thuds a left hand into Aorigele's body.
A left lands for Xe.
A swing and a miss from Xe.
Aorigele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Aorigele throws a hook to the side of Xe's head but Xe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe misses with a body punch
and Aorigele counters with a straight right hand.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Aorigele misses with a double jab.
Aorigele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aorigele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xe shoots in and gets a takedown into Aorigele's guard.
Aorigele is looking to stand back up but Xe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Aorigele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Aorigele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aorigele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aorigele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xe with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aorigele is working hard here to advance position.
Xe wants to pass the guard but Aorigele is keeping the position.
Xe being controlled here momentarily.
Aorigele keeping full guard, as Xe tries to pass.
Aorigele wants to sweep but no luck.
Aorigele wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xe is now in half guard.
Xe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aorigele defending well though.
Aorigele is looking for a sweep. Xe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aorigele.
Xe is working Aorigele over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aorigele pulls Xe in close to prevent any damage.
Aorigele wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xe is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe wants to pass the guard but Aorigele is defending well.
Aorigele trying to control but Xe postures up.
Xe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aorigele is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aorigele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aorigele trying to control here.
Aorigele wants to get back to full guard.
Xe wants to pass the guard but Aorigele is defending well.
Aorigele is trying to maintain the position but Xe is very close to passing his half guard.
Xe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Gym inform me that Xe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aorigele is just riding it out for now. Xe eventually gives up the hold.
Xe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aorigele trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xe takes one on the button.
Xe jabs Aorigele right on the nose. Aorigele blinks but takes it well.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aorigele enables Xe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aorigele manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aorigele is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Xe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Aorigele throws a punch but it's blocked by Xe.
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!
Aorigele lands with a short shot to the head.
Xe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aorigele or not.
A short uppercut from Aorigele.
Aorigele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aorigele misses with a wild combination.
Xe jabs Aorigele right on the nose. Aorigele blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aorigele throws a looping overhand right but Xe ducks down to avoid it.
Xe misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Aorigele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
Aorigele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xe scores with a shot to the body.
Xe stuns Aorigele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aorigele's hands.
Xe swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
Xe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aorigele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele takes one to the chin there.
Xe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xe works Aorigele's body with a nice hook.
Xe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aorigele's head.
Professor Xe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aorigele.
Xe throws a jab when Aorigele was well out of range.
Xe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aorigele.
Xe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xe throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Aorigele misses the target.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Xe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Xe misses.
Xe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aorigele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xe throws a lazy uppercut
and Aorigele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xe connects with a right hand. Aorigele shakes it off.
Aorigele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aorigele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aorigele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aorigele throws a poor cross that misses
and Xe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xe.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xe postures up.
Professor Xe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xe is working Aorigele over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aorigele's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xe throwing strikes from guard but Aorigele blocks nicely.
Xe slips nicely into half guard.
Xe winds up and cracks Aorigele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aorigele is defending against the submission attempts here by Xe.
Xe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aorigele defending well though.
Aorigele is looking to control Xe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aorigele avoid being mounted?
Aorigele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xe lands a nice short elbow.
Aorigele has a hand on Xe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Xe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
A little jabbing left from Xe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xe takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Aorigele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
Xe moves away from the strike by Aorigele.
Xe with the counter takedown but Aorigele avoids it easily.
Aorigele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xe throws a shot to the body.
Aorigele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aorigele on the side of the head.
Xe missing with a left hand there. Aorigele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe moves away from the strike by Aorigele.
Xe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xe throws a hook but Aorigele avoids it easily.
Aorigele ducks right into an uppercut from Xe.
A slow jab from Aorigele misses its intended target.
Xe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aorigele throws a shot from downtown. Xe moves away and avoids it.
Aorigele throws a shot from downtown. Xe moves away and avoids it.
Aorigele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aorigele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xe.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from Aorigele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Aorigele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xe blocks a jab.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aorigele misses the target.
Xe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aorigele defends it well.
Aorigele throws a poor cross that misses
and Xe counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aorigele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xe defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
Xe cracks Aorigele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xe misses with a right hand
and Aorigele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xe scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe lands with a hook. Aorigele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aorigele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aorigele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aorigele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele misses with an uppercut.
Xe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xe cracks a nice hook into Aorigele's ribs.
Aorigele misses with a right hand
and Xe counters with a left to the body.
Xe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xe lands in his opponent's guard.
Aorigele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aorigele's head.
Aorigele is trying to keep Xe in close.
Aorigele has Xe pulled in close to control his posture.
Xe throws a big right hand that misses.
Aorigele is trying to control the position but Xe postures up.
Aorigele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aorigele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aorigele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xe.
Aorigele trying to keep a closed guard but Xe is proving a slippery customer.
Xe lands a couple of elbows.
Aorigele wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xe misses with a straight right.
Xe throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Aorigele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aorigele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xe moves away from the strike by Aorigele.
Xe with the counter takedown but Aorigele avoids it easily.
Aorigele tries to sprawl but Xe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aorigele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aorigele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xe.
Aorigele trying to control but Xe postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe trying to pass the guard but Aorigele defending well.
Xe winds up and cracks Aorigele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aorigele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe is pressing down on Aorigele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aorigele is holding on for now.
Aorigele trying to control from the bottom.
Xe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aorigele tries to get to full guard but Xe has control of the leg.
Aorigele pushes Xe off looking to stand but Xe dives back in and keeps control.
Xe lands with a punch from half guard.
Xe working Aorigele over with strikes.
Aorigele is looking to control Xe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aorigele avoid being mounted?
Aorigele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aorigele trying to keep a closed guard but Xe is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xe is in close to Aorigele's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aorigele controls Xe momentarily but Xe frees himself.
Xe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xe preventing the sweep.
Aorigele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aorigele controlling Xe's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe postures up.
Xe preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aorigele is on top in guard.
Xe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aorigele passes into half guard.
Aorigele escapes and gets back to his feet.
Xe throws a body punch but Aorigele moves out of range.
Aorigele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xe moves away.
Xe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xe misses with a looping right.
Aorigele looks to land a combination but Xe avoids it well.
Xe catches Aorigele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xe lands a body shot.
Xe scores with a nice right hand.
Aorigele misses with a left hand
and Xe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aorigele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aorigele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aorigele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xe on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aorigele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xe counters with a shoot takedown. Aorigele fights it but they end up in guard.
Xe postures up.
Aorigele is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xe preventing the sweep.
Xe postures up.
Xe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aorigele tries to bench press Xe off him but Xe keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aorigele gets back to half guard.
Aorigele wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aorigele!
Aorigele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xe lands a big shot there that rocks Aorigele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Xe with shots to the head and body - Aorigele looks very uncomfortable down there.
A big strike lands for Xe! That's really hurt Aorigele and he's turned his back - Xe keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Xe jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Professor Xe is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Professor Xe 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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