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Lightweight Grand Prix Final! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Durante Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AndersonFedor StPierreDiaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StPierreDiaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's not a game. AndersonFedor StPierreDiaz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Durante Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, AndersonFedor StPierreDiaz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierreDiaz closes the distance and clinches.
StPierreDiaz tightens his grip and picks Durante Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Durante Jr manages to land in guard.
Durante Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
StPierreDiaz drops back looking for a leg! Durante Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durante Jr manages to kick StPierreDiaz off! StPierreDiaz jumps back into Durante Jr's guard.
StPierreDiaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Durante Jr is trying to keep StPierreDiaz in close.
StPierreDiaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
StPierreDiaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and StPierreDiaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StPierreDiaz pushing down on Durante Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
StPierreDiaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durante Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time StPierreDiaz.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Durante Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from StPierreDiaz. StPierreDiaz gets slowly back to his feet.
StPierreDiaz looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durante Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
StPierreDiaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durante Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
StPierreDiaz is in trouble now - Durante Jr has advanced to mount!
StPierreDiaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Durante Jr landing strikes from the mount and StPierreDiaz is in trouble!
Durante Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but StPierreDiaz is holding on tight.
Durante Jr wants to finish this one by submission but StPierreDiaz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Durante Jr.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
StPierreDiaz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durante Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but StPierreDiaz frees his head quite easily.
StPierreDiaz gets back to half guard.
Durante Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durante Jr is trying to work for a kimura but StPierreDiaz is defending well.
Durante Jr is trying to work for a kimura but StPierreDiaz is defending well.
StPierreDiaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durante Jr pulls his head out easily.
Durante Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
StPierreDiaz looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durante Jr uses his free foot to push down on StPierreDiaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for StPierreDiaz.
StPierreDiaz taking shots to the head.
StPierreDiaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Durante Jr working for a submission but StPierreDiaz is keeping him at bay.
StPierreDiaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
StPierreDiaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Durante Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durante Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but StPierreDiaz defends it well.
StPierreDiaz regains half guard.
StPierreDiaz gets back to full guard.
StPierreDiaz has his foot on Durante Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durante Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
StPierreDiaz looking for a guillotine here but Durante Jr defends easily.
Durante Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and StPierreDiaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durante Jr has managed to get both his arms back between StPierreDiaz's legs - danger averted.
StPierreDiaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durante Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durante Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Durante Jr advances to half guard.
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 Ricardo Durante Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Durante Jr tries for a takedown but StPierreDiaz circles away easily
and StPierreDiaz counters with a shoot takedown. Durante Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Durante Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. StPierreDiaz manages to get himself to full guard.
StPierreDiaz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Durante Jr is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. StPierreDiaz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Durante Jr's back instead.
StPierreDiaz looking for the RNC.
Durante Jr breaks StPierreDiaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Durante Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and StPierreDiaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durante Jr has managed to get both his arms back between StPierreDiaz's legs - danger averted.
StPierreDiaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durante Jr wants to pass the guard but StPierreDiaz is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durante Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed StPierreDiaz's guard.
Durante Jr is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, StPierreDiaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierreDiaz gets full guard.
StPierreDiaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durante Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durante Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StPierreDiaz is keeping the position for now.
StPierreDiaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durante Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
StPierreDiaz keeping full guard, as Durante Jr tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
StPierreDiaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durante Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
StPierreDiaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierreDiaz looking for a guillotine here but Durante Jr defends easily.
StPierreDiaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
StPierreDiaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durante Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Durante Jr forces his way into half guard.
StPierreDiaz wants to improve his position but Durante Jr is controlling well.
StPierreDiaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Durante Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and StPierreDiaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durante Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durante Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - StPierreDiaz circles away.
StPierreDiaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
StPierreDiaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Durante Jr. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Durante Jr fails with the takedown
and StPierreDiaz counters by clinching up.
Durante Jr taking a breather.
StPierreDiaz blocks an elbow strike.
StPierreDiaz pulls guard.
StPierreDiaz working for a triangle but Durante Jr defends it easily.
Durante Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. StPierreDiaz is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durante Jr is posturing up here but StPierreDiaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Durante Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Durante Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by StPierreDiaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AndersonFedor StPierreDiaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jakobz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobz has chosen RSP feat. Thomax - Nordaførr as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Smoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jakobz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoot throws a series of punches but Jakobz moves out of range.
Jakobz misses the shot to the body.
Smoot tries to clinch there but Jakobz circles away.
Jakobz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jakobz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Fred Smoot has been cut.
Smoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakobz.
Jakobz moves out of range of the strikes.
Smoot shoots for a takedown but Jakobz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakobz misses with an uppercut. Smoot saw that one coming.
Jakobz cracks Smoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jay Jakobz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakobz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakobz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smoot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakobz misses the body punch
and Smoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smoot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jakobz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smoot somewhat.
Jakobz scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jakobz leaves Smoot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Smoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Smoot catches Jakobz right on the button with a cross.
Jakobz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakobz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakobz defending well as Smoot loads up on a big left hand.
Smoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jakobz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jakobz waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smoot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jakobz.
Smoot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jakobz.
Jakobz takes a swing at Smoot's ribcage but misses.
Jakobz scores with a one two! Smoot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoot misses with a few strikes there.
Smoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jakobz finds it's way round the side to connect with Smoot's head.
The fighters circling - Jakobz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Jakobz misses.
Jakobz looks gassed!
Jakobz throws a jab but it's blocked by Smoot.
Smoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jakobz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Jakobz.
Smoot misses with an uppercut. Jakobz saw that one coming.
Jakobz misses with a body punch
and Smoot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smoot wants to clinch.
Jakobz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smoot lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jakobz misses with a straight left.
Smoot misses with a series of wild punches.
Smoot throws a series of punches but Jakobz avoids them all with ease.
Smoot wants to clinch.
Jakobz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoot.
Jakobz misses with a double jab
and Smoot counters with a good low kick that Jakobz was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Smoot.
Jakobz misses the body punch
so Smoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smoot passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot wants to take a breather but Jakobz is having none of it.
Jakobz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smoot wants to free his trapped foot but Jakobz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoot is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jakobz has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Jakobz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smoot scores with a head kick.
Smoot slips under a jab from Jakobz.
Jay Jakobz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smoot slips under a jab.
Smoot thuds his right hand into Jakobz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jakobz misses with a two punch combination.
Jakobz misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Jakobz misses
and Smoot counters with a head kick that drops Jakobz!
Jakobz is rocked!
Smoot wants to control from the top but Jakobz keeps moving.
Jakobz is still in real trouble! Can Smoot finish him?
Smoot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jakobz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jakobz has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jakobz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakobz seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smoot looking for a guillotine here but Jakobz defends easily.
Jakobz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jakobz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jay Jakobz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smoot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smoot, right into the meat.
Smoot slips under a jab from Jakobz.
Jakobz scores with a punch to the head.
Jakobz falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Smoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Smoot misses with a straight right.
Fred Smoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smoot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakobz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jakobz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jakobz's calf.
Smoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Jakobz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakobz circles away.
Smoot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jakobz throws a nice looking combination but Smoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jakobz misses with a body shot.
Jakobz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smoot tries to clinch up but Jakobz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakobz misses with a series of wild punches.
Smoot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jakobz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smoot somewhat.
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.
Smoot misses with a body kick.
Smoot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakobz looks to throw the jab but Smoot is out of range.
Smoot clinches.
Jakobz working hard to break the clinch.
Smoot tries a knee to the head but Jakobz blocks it.
Smoot fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Smoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakobz managing to block the knees to the body from Smoot.
Jakobz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakobz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Jakobz throws the left hand but Smoot avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Jakobz misses.
Smoot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Smoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Smoot'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smoot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smoot blocks a jab.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jakobz throws a looping overhand right but Smoot ducks down to avoid it.
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakobz circles away.
Jakobz misses with a looping left.
Smoot stalks Jakobz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jakobz's face. Jakobz staggers backwards, shaken.
Smoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jakobz as he avoids it easily.
Smoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jakobz manages to avoid it.
Smoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakobz.
Jakobz connects with a looping right hand.
Smoot throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakobz just misses with a punch to the body.
Smoot thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jakobz.
Smoot scores with a leg kick.
Jakobz thows a leg kick but Smoot checks it
and Smoot makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jakobz really felt that one!
Smoot wants to clinch up but Jakobz keeps it at a distance.
Jakobz throws a combination. Smoot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Jakobz misses.
Smoot has closed the distance and engaged Jakobz in a clinch.
Jakobz takes an elbow to the temple.
Jakobz wants to break free but Smoot has control.
Smoot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smoot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smoot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jakobz's defenses.
Smoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakobz avoids the damage to the body.
Jakobz managing to block the knees to the body from Smoot.
Smoot keeps control of Jakobz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smoot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smoot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smoot landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoot misses with a double jab.
Jakobz throws a hook to the side of Smoot's head but Smoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Jakobz misses.
A head kick misses from Smoot.
Jakobz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smoot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jakobz's knee momentarily.
Jakobz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smoot tries to clinch but Jakobz is having none of it.
Jakobz misses with a wild body shot.
Smoot works Jakobz's body with a nice hook.
Jakobz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakobz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakobz circles away.
Jakobz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz misses with a body punch
and Smoot counters by moving into the clinch.
Jakobz avoids the elbow strike from Smoot, against the ropes.
Jakobz working hard to break the clinch.
Jakobz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smoot pushes Jakobz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Smoot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smoot lands an elbow inside that Jakobz shrugs off.
Jakobz can't break the clinch.
Jakobz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jakobz is trying to break free.
A short right from Smoot.
Smoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakobz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakobz managing to block the knees to the body from Smoot.
Smoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jakobz is defending well for now.
Jakobz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoot tries to land a front kick but Jakobz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smoot moves out of range as Jakobz strikes.
Jakobz stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Smoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jakobz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smoot counters with a single leg into guard. Jakobz didn't expect that.
Smoot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jakobz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smoot, into his guard.
Smoot has a closed guard, preventing Jakobz from standing up.
Smoot working for a triangle but Jakobz defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Smoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smoot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Smoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, down with the sickness. silver has chosen yes as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Xavier Dominguez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Xavier Dominguez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 1, fighting out of London, Xavier Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mr silver!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silver's corner calls for a 1-2. silver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Dominguez wants to clinch.
Dominguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from silver.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from silver.
A slow jab from silver misses its intended target.
A head kick lands from Dominguez that sends silver to the canvas. silver tries to scramble back to his feet but Dominguez brings him back down into side control.
silver is rocked!
It looks like mr silver has been cut.
Dominguez stands up and beckons silver to his feet.
silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Dominguez finish him?
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
silver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dominguez has him pressed against the ropes.
silver seems to have recovered his senses.
Dominguez lands a big knee! That's hurt silver! Oh, he's all over the place! Dominguez lands another knee that sends silver to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between willie maykit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Double J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Double J comes into a darkened arena with his song building. GSP - Im not impressed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! willie maykit looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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135 lbs
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24
146 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, willie maykit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaq Double J!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Double J scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
maykit looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Double J sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. maykit defending well though.
Double J is thwarting maykit's attempts to control the position.
Double J trying to control from half guard but maykit is working away.
Double J lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Double J wants to take a breather but maykit is having none of it.
maykit is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Double J trying to control the action but maykit is working from the bottom.
Double J missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Double J scores with a takedown into maykit's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maykit looking to control.
Double J throwing strikes but missing.
Double J drops back looking for a leg! maykit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and maykit manages to kick Double J off! Double J jumps back into maykit's guard.
Double J stands and throws maykit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Double J in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Double J working the head and body with strikes.
Double J is working maykit over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Double J lands a decent elbow from side control.
Double J scoring with punches from side control.
maykit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Double J.
Double J lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Double J punishing his opponent with strikes.
Double J scores with a couple of good head shots there.
maykit is rocked!
Double J scoring with strikes but maykit is staying in there.
Oh maykit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Double J looking to finish maykit with some ground and pound. This is bad for maykit!
Double J dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Double J with the ground and pound from mount.
Double J looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Double J.
Double J scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish maykit?
Double J raining down shots from the mount!
Double J lands a big shot there that rocks maykit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Double J landing strikes, looking to finish!
maykit seems to have got his legs back now.
Double J with the ground and pound from mount.
Double J working for a submission but maykit is keeping him at bay.
Double J is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. maykit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Double J landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Double J looking to finish maykit with some ground and pound. This is bad for maykit!
Double J lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Double J trying to control but maykit is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Double J cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Double J avoids the attempt from maykit to control.
Double J lands a big shot there that rocks maykit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
maykit tries to hold on but Double J postures up.
maykit is in a horrible position here. Double J smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Double J dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Double J scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Double J landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
maykit seems a little lost for a moment, as Double J dominates the positioning.
maykit is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Double J working the body and head with strikes.
Double J scoring with punches and elbows.
Double J trying to control the position but maykit is working away.
Double J advances to full mount.
Double J lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Double J connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
maykit taking shots to the head.
Double J is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. maykit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Double J lands a nice shot to the head.
Double J lands a big elbow.
Shaq Double J has got the better of the ground game so far.
maykit wants to control but Double J is having none of it.
Double J is going olschool here, as he tries to force maykit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so maykit shrugs it off.
Double J looking to control but maykit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
maykit wants to control but Double J is having none of it.
Double J working the ground and pound effectively.
maykit wants to hold on but Double J pushes him away.
Double J scoring with strikes but maykit is staying in there.
Double J landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Double J cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Double J putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Double J scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Double J content just to control the position here.
Double J prevents maykit from getting the reversal.
Double J scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Double J takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Double J is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but maykit is surviving well by controlling Double J's body position as best he can.
Double J punishing his opponent with strikes.
Double J fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Double J has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
maykit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
maykit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Double J trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Double J looking to finish with strikes here!
Double J with good strikes from the mount here!
Double J with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns maykit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
maykit wants to hold on but Double J pushes him away.
Double J raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Double J cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Double J showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Double J drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
maykit wants to stand up but Double J is controlling him.
Double J postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Double J scoring with some ground and pound.
Double J postures up in maykit's guard and throws a big left but maykit blocks it.
Double J postures up in maykit's guard and throws a big left but maykit blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Double J accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
maykit trying to keep a closed guard but Double J is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
maykit controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Double J fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. maykit sprawls well initially but Double J persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Double J thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed maykit's head.
Double J working over maykit with some ground and pound. maykit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
maykit wants to control but Double J is keeping busy.
Double J lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
maykit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Double J.
Double J lands strikes from half guard.
maykit is trying to get back to full guard.
Double J wants to lay and pray for a moment but maykit keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Double J shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. maykit is trying to defend but Double J finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
maykit trying to control from the bottom.
Double J is trying to control the action in half guard but maykit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
maykit wants to control but Double J is keeping busy.
Double J lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Double J lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Double J seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but maykit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maykit trying to control here.
Double J lands with a punch from half guard.
Double J wants to take a breather but maykit is having none of it.
maykit tries to get to full guard but Double J has control of the leg.
Double J has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Double J is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and maykit defends it well.
Shaq Double J is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
maykit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Double J trying to stand up but can't free himself from maykit's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Double J wants to control from the top but maykit keeps moving.
Double J looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
maykit keeping moving, preventing Double J from controlling successfully.
willie maykit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Double J is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaq Double J comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Double J has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq Double J!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do The Ayatollah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
194 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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189 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Machida!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fails with the takedown.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Wilder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
It looks like Dai Machida has been cut.
Machida connects with a right hand. Wilder shakes it off.
It looks like Van Wilder has been cut.
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machida looks gassed!
Wilder lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Machida is looking to close the distance but Wilder sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Machida crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Machida is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Van Wilder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coby Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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23
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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23
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Coby Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Oleg Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that Castro avoids nicely.
Castro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Osbourne to the mat! Osbourne manages to get full guard.
Castro passes into half guard.
Castro wants to work for an arm triangle but Osbourne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Castro is looking for a kimura but Osbourne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castro to get the leverage.
Osbourne makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Osbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Osbourne moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Osbourne lands a nice shot that snaps Castro's head back.
Osbourne misses with a two punch combination.
Osbourne 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osbourne digs a good hook to Castro's body.
Osbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Castro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castro is rocked!
Castro tries to clinch up but Osbourne circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Osbourne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Castro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castro drops his hands momentarily. Osbourne doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Castro staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Castro doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Osbourne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bosse Stenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenhard comes to the ring accompanied by Blur - Song 2. Couture has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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154 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Stenhard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stenhard.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Stenhard shoots in but no luck this time.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Couture wants to clinch.
Stenhard shoots for a takedown but Couture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Stenhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenhard.
Stenhard checks a leg kick nicely.
Stenhard tries for a takedown but Couture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Stenhard on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stenhard.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenhard moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Couture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stenhard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stenhard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stenhard won't allow Couture to sweep him here.
Stenhard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Couture's guard.
Couture tries to kick Stenhard off but Stenhard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Couture is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stenhard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Couture is trying to stand back up but Stenhard is controlling him
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Couture wants to clinch up but Stenhard keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stenhard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenhard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Couture scores with a jab. Stenhard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Couture misses with a hook.
Couture's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Couture duly obliges.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stenhard's head backwards.
Couture misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture punishes Stenhard's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenhard shoots in but no luck this time.
Stenhard shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture connects with a right hand. Stenhard shakes it off.
Stenhard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Stenhard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couture lands a two punch combo.
Stenhard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown by Stenhard or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture which made him look bad.
Couture throws a jab when Stenhard was well out of range.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Stenhard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Couture sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Stenhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stenhard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stenhard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stenhard ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture connects with a single shot there.
Couture connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenhard's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard slips under a jab.
Stenhard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Couture counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stenhard avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stenhard tries for a takedown but Couture circles away easily
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Couture as he checks the leg kick.
Couture misses with a hook.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenhard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
A big left from Couture misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenhard moves away.
Stenhard closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Stenhard pushes Couture against the ropes but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Stenhard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenhard manages to avoid it.
Stenhard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
Stenhard fails with a takedown attempt.
Stenhard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Stenhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Stenhard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stenhard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stenhard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Stenhard slips a straight right by Couture.
Stenhard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Stenhard. Stenhard gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture misses with a hook. Stenhard ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard blocks a jab.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stenhard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stenhard fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Stenhard moves away and avoids it.
Stenhard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture is controlling Stenhard's posture.
Stenhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenhard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Couture manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stenhard has Couture in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Stenhard tries for a takedown but Couture circles away easily
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenhard avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenhard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture looks to land a combination. Stenhard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stenhard with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenhard manages to avoid it.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenhard manages to avoid it.
Bosse Stenhard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Stenhard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Couture finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenhard's head.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Couture stalks Stenhard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stenhard's face. Stenhard staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Couture throws a right and a left that Stenhard avoids nicely.
Stenhard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stenhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenhard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Stenhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenhard throws a leg kick but Couture checks it.
Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenhard is working for takedown but Couture is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stenhard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture works the jab nicely.
Stenhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Stenhard pushes him off.
Couture misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture connects with the punch.
Stenhard throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenhard.
Stenhard dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Stenhard's head and hops out.
Stenhard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenhard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenhard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Stenhard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenhard circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenhard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Couture scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stenhard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture with a jab.
Couture misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Couture leaves Stenhard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Stenhard pushes him off.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenhard shoots and misses
and Stenhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenhard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenhard swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Brandon Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Stenhard's shoulder, as Stenhard tries to avoid the shot.
Bosse Stenhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Stenhard.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Couture 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hode comes to the ring accompanied by Arkansas Razorback Fight Song. Gomi has chosen Slaap lekker! as his entrance music. Scott Hode could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenny Gomi's chin.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Hode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hode misses the target.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Hode.
Gomi ducks straight into an uppercut from Hode and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gomi maanges to regain guard straight away.
Gomi is rocked!
Gomi keeping full guard, as Hode tries to pass.
Hode postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomi controls Hode momentarily but Hode frees himself.
Hode slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hode trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Hode looking to sit in guard and control but Gomi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hode pulls Gomi in close to prevent any damage.
Hode wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Gomi postures up and lands a big shot to Hode's brow.
Gomi preventing the sweep.
Hode is looking to stand up but Gomi isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Hode keeps moving.
Hode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hode keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi stops Hode from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi moves away from the strike by Hode.
Gomi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hode.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Hode circles away easily
and Hode counters with a shoot takedown. Gomi fights it but they end up in guard.
Hode working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hode tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
Hode wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Hode looking to sit in guard and control but Gomi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Hode keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomi with a nice head shot there.
Hode wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hode dives on top into guard.
Hode slips nicely into half guard.
Gomi is looking to control Hode's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomi avoid being mounted?
Hode frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hode wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely.
Gomi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomi tries to hold on but Hode pushes him away.
Gomi is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomi is bucking up trying to escape but Hode cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hode looking to control but Gomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomi is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hode dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi counters with a right hand to the body.
Gomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hode has a takedown stuffed.
Gomi slips under a jab from Hode.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hode.
Hode misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hode throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Hode counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gomi is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hode is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hode connects with a nice short shot to Gomi's temple.
Gomi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hode wants to free his trapped foot but Gomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hode is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hode performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hode thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomi doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hode counter with a right hand.
Hode thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Hode.
Scott Hode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hode misses.
Hode throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hode closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomi did well to prevent Hode getting side control.
Gomi wants to control but Hode is keeping busy.
Hode moves nicely into side control.
Gomi dodges the ground and pound from Hode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
Gomi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hode missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hode seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hode is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Gomi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hode prevents Gomi from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hode lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Hode trying to pass the guard but Gomi defending well.
Hode is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back.
Gomi won't allow Hode to pass to mount.
Hode is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Hode shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hode dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gomi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomi misses with a head kick.
Hode throws an overhand right that lands on Gomi's shoulder, as Gomi tries to avoid the shot.
Hode waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Hode shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hode trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Hode from controlling successfully.
Gomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hode trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Hode from controlling successfully.
Gomi being controlled here, momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hode lands a jab to the head.
Hode darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to control the action here but instead Hode manages to pass to full mount!
Hode content just to control the position here.
Hode scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomi wants to hold on but Hode pushes him away.
Gomi taking shots to the head.
Hode controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hode seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomi for as long as he can get away with.
Hode working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hode tries to control but Gomi wriggling away.
Gomi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hode with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hode wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely.
Hode controlling the pace for now.
Hode prevents Gomi from getting the reversal.
Gomi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hode connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hode punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hode content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hode clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hode lunges at Gomi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomi's hand.
Hode is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hode misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Hode throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hode misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Hode steps into range and cracks Gomi with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gomi flops backwards and Hode dives into his guard looking to finish!
Gomi is still in real trouble! Can Hode finish him?
Gomi controls Hode momentarily but Hode frees himself.
Hode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hode trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hode is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hode can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hode showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Hode from controlling successfully.
Gomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hode can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hode defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hode trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Scott Hode just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hode lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gomi. Hode pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Hode!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martti Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Esko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Martti Esko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiro Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esko moves out of range as Sakurai strikes.
Esko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakurai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esko checks it well.
Esko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakurai.
Sakurai scores with the left hand. Esko knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakurai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esko doesn't seem bothered though.
Esko has Sakurai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sakurai fails to land.
Esko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Esko lands an elbow inside.
Esko prevents Sakurai from breaking the clinch.
Esko lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Esko throws an elbow but misses.
Esko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esko is leaning against Sakurai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakurai is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sakurai looks gassed!
A short right from Esko on the inside.
Sakurai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the temple.
Esko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Esko avoids it.
Sakurai wants to break free but Esko has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Esko on the inside.
Esko blocks a body shot from Sakurai.
Esko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakurai.
Esko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Sakurai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esko gets underhooks to prevent Sakurai's takedown attempt.
Esko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakurai goes for a takedown attempt but Esko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martti Esko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Sakurai.
Sakurai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Esko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakurai, as that shot connected.
Esko slips a jab from Sakurai.
Sakurai cracks Esko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Esko works over Sakurai's head and body with a nice combination.
Esko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Esko clinches.
Esko blocks an uppercut.
Esko lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esko trying to land knees to the body.
Esko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakurai's defenses.
Sakurai has had enough of the clinch but Esko keeps him there for the moment.
Esko lands a knee to the body.
Esko lands a right hand.
Esko lands an elbow inside that Sakurai shrugs off.
Esko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esko presses Sakurai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esko lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Esko.
Esko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakurai or not.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esko.
Esko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakurai is defending well for now.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
Sakurai throws a punch but it's blocked by Esko.
Esko throws an elbow that misses.
Esko gets through Sakurai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esko trying to land knees to the body.
Esko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakurai managing to block the knees to the body from Esko.
Sakurai can't break the clinch.
Sakurai has Esko pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakurai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Esko tumbling to the mat - Sakurai dives into Esko's guard.
Esko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Esko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakurai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakurai won't allow Esko to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Esko has an active guard here but Sakurai has managed to pass into half guard.
Esko tries to roll over but Sakurai keeps him under control.
Sakurai stalling away here and it's allowed Esko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakurai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Esko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Esko has escaped and now he's on top!
Esko drops back looking for a leg! Sakurai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakurai manages to kick Esko off! Esko jumps back into Sakurai's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Esko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esko has a couple of punches blocked by Sakurai.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
Esko lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai working aggressively here.
Sakurai looking to slow down the pace here.
Esko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakurai tries to score a body lock takedown but Esko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Esko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
Sakurai throws an elbow that misses.
Esko lands an elbow inside.
Sakurai is looking to break free of the clinch but Esko has double underhooks.
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Esko lands an elbow that stopped Sakurai in his tracks for a moment.
Sakurai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sakurai misses with some punches.
Sakurai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esko lands an elbow inside.
Esko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martti Esko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esko lands an elbow just above Sakurai 's eye.
Sakurai managing to block the knees to the body from Esko.
Sakurai avoids a wild elbow strike from Esko.
Esko lands an elbow inside.
Esko dodges an elbow strike from Sakurai.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Esko.
Esko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
Esko lands a nice elbow.
Sakurai misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esko 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.
Esko closes the distance and clinches.
Esko lands an uppercut.
Esko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sakurai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Esko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Esko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esko prevents Sakurai from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakurai wants a takedown.
Martti Esko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Sakurai.
Esko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakurai's defenses.
Esko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sakurai managing to block the knees to the body from Esko.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakurais head.
Esko digs a right hand underneath Sakurai's ribcage. Sakurai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
Esko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esko lands an elbow inside.
Esko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakurai's defenses.
Esko keeps control of Sakurai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Esko lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Esko.
Esko blocks an uppercut.
Esko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esko.
Esko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sakurai has had enough of the clinch but Esko keeps him there for the moment.
Esko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esko presses Sakurai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martti Esko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esko misses with a wild body shot.
Esko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakurai is trying to break free.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esko lands a nice elbow.
Esko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esko lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakurai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakurai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esko tries to throw a body punch but Sakurai avoids it by throwing Esko back against the cage.
Esko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esko throws an elbow but it misses.
Esko throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakurai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esko tries to work over Sakurai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sakurai misses with some punches.
Esko misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esko as Sakurai tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Esko.
Esko swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esko.
Sakurai blocks an elbow strike.
Sakurai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esko prevents the takedown attempt.
Esko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakurai blocks an elbow strike.
Sakurai looking to stall.
Esko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakurai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sakurai scores with a shot to the side of Esko's head.
A short right from Sakurai.
Esko pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakurai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sakurai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Esko has him pressed against the ropes.
Esko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakurai is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Esko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Esko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakurai's defenses.
Esko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakurai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Esko lands an elbow just above Sakurai 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakurai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Esko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Esko dominated that second round.
That's time! Esko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakurai wants to clinch up but Esko keeps it at a distance.
Sakurai tries to clinch up.
Sakurai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martti Esko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakurai.
Sakurai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sakurai is trying to defend but Esko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sakurai is looking to control Esko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakurai avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esko trying to pass the guard but Sakurai defending well.
Sakurai wants to control but Esko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esko seems to be looking for submissions.
Sakurai tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sakurai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakurai throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Esko is looking to advance position but Sakurai won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sakurai moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Esko lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Nice elbow from Esko.
Sakurai can't break the clinch.
Sakurai avoiding damage as Esko throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Esko.
Sakurai blocks an elbow strike.
Sakurai manages to break the clinch.
Sakurai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakurai showed some decent athleticism there.
Esko is trying to maintain the position but Sakurai is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakurai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sakurai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is trying to control. Esko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakurai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esko's head.
Esko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakurai is trying to control. Esko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakurai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sakurai trying to control but Esko is having none of it.
Esko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakurai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Esko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakurai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esko is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hiro Sakurai just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Esko scores a takedown into full mount!
Sakurai is squirming around, avoiding Esko's attempts to control the action.
Sakurai tries to reverse the position but Esko maintains control.
Sakurai is just holding on here. Esko manages to take his back.
Sakurai just trying to survive but Esko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sakurai is really stuck here.
Sakurai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sakurai is defending well though. Esko let's go of the attempt for now.
Esko not allowing Sakurai to control his hands.
Sakurai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Esko.
Esko doesn't have the hooks in and Sakurai manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Esko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Esko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Esko is keeping the position.
Sakurai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai advances position into side control!
Esko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakurai not doing much here.
Sakurai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Esko trying to control here.
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.
Esko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esko is refusing to be controlled, as Sakurai sits in half guard.
Sakurai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Esko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esko wants to get back to full guard but Sakurai has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Esko had his way with Hiro Sakurai in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sakurai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esko fails with the takedown
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakurai tries to clinch up.
Esko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esko.
Esko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esko walks into a stiff left hand from Sakurai.
Esko doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakurai circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Esko shoots and misses
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martti Esko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakurai punishes Esko's body with a nice straight punch.
Esko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esko swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakurai.
Esko walks into a straight right hand from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses.
Esko leaves Sakurai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Esko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Esko tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakurai throws a jab when Esko was well out of range.
Sakurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Esko.
Esko throws a head kick but Sakurai moves out of range.
Esko has a takedown stuffed.
Esko tries to keep at a distance but Sakurai has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakurai trying to control the position but instead, Esko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakurai into the ropes.
Sakurai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sakurai lands a body shot.
Sakurai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eskos head.
Sakurai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esko prevents it.
Sakurai goes for a takedown attempt but Esko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Esko misses with a combination
so Sakurai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Esko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakurai's guard.
Hiro Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esko tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakurai is retaining full guard.
Esko stops Sakurai from standing up.
Sakurai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sakurai is trying to get back to half guard.
Esko has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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.
Sakurai is working to get back to half guard.
Sakurai tries to hold on but Esko pushes him away.
Esko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sakurai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sakurai is trying to control Esko's posture but Esko avoids it.
Martti Esko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai tries to bench press Esko off him but Esko keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Sakurai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esko 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Esko!
Martti Esko retains his middleweight title!
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