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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papa Smurf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddie Mercury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papa Smurf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smurf lands a left and a right that send Mercury crashing to the mat, dazed. Smurf thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mercury is rocked!
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Smurf dances in with a quick combination. Mercury is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smurf snaps Mercury's head back. Mercury stumbles backwards against the cage. Smurf steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Mercury's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Mercury just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Papa Smurf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies-Youre going down. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Cole!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lyle is trying to stand.
Lyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lyle is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lyle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lyle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Lenny Cole has been cut.
Lyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyle.
Cole avoids the body shot from Lyle.
Cole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyle is retaining full guard.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lyle wants to get back to full guard.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyle wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lyle!
Lyle wants to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Lyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.
Lyle is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lyle tries to reverse the position but Cole maintains control.
Lyle is working hard here to advance position.
Cole looking to finish Lyle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lyle!
Cole lands a big shot there that rocks Lyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Cole connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cole landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyle is looking to get to half guard.
Lyle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyle tries to get out of the position.
Lyle is breathing heavily.
Cole landing strikes from the mount and Lyle is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cole raining down shots from the mount!
Lyle is rocked!
It looks like Kyle Lyle has been cut.
A big strike lands for Cole! That's really hurt Lyle and he's turned his back - Cole keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cole Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Cole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bismol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bismol might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here Comes The Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bismol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Bismol swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Bismol throws a big shot that misses.
Bismol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson lands a high kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bismol.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Bismol moves out of range.
Nelson has Bismol up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Bismol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bismol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bismol is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Bismol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bismol taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Bismol is keeping him busy.
Bismol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bismol has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up.
Nelson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bismol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bismol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson tries to clinch but Bismol is having none of it.
Bismol misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Bismol.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Bismol is breathing heavily.
Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bismol's guard.
Bismol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bismol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bismol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Bismol won't let him.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bismol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bismol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Matt Bismol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Bismol avoids it well.
Bismol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bismol cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bismol did well to prevent Nelson getting side control.
Bismol is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Bismol missing with punches from the bottom.
Bismol trying to control here.
Bismol tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bismol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bismol gets back to full guard.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Bismol had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bismol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bismol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bismol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bismol shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Bismol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Bismol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Bismol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bismol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bismol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bismol has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bismol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Bismol does no damage.
Bismol's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bismol duly obliges.
A shot to the body from Bismol misses
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Bismol misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters by clinching up.
Bismol fails to pull guard.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bismol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bismol somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bismol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bismol avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bismol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Bismol was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bismol steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.
Bismol throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bismol is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Bismol dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bismol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bismol is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson stands up from Bismol's guard - Nelson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bismol lands with a right hand.
Bismol shoots in but no luck this time.
Bismol shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Bismol is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Bismol circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Bismol misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bismol really felt that one!
Bismol shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a head kick. That will keep Bismol thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Bismol is blocking nicely.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Bismol pulls guard successfully.
Bismol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bismol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Bismol's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Nelson stands up over Bismol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bismol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bismol's head.
Bismol working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Bismol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Bismol blocks nicely.
Bismol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bismol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Bismol working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Bismol is keeping the position.
Bismol is trying to keep Nelson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bismol dominated that second 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. 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.
Bismol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bismol is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to hold on to Bismol's head to control him but Bismol postures up.
Bismol is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bismol trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson has hold of Bismol's hands but Bismol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Bismol is trying for a kimura here. Nelson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bismol wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Bismol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TikTik Tinkelbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to TikTik Tinkelbery's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, TikTik Tinkelbery!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinkelbery slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinkelbery circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Tinkelbery.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Tinkelbery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Tinkelbery moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Tinkelbery didn't see that one coming.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tinkelbery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tinkelbery avoids the head kick by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinkelbery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Tinkelbery takes it in his stride.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Tinkelbery misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinkelbery lands a jab-cross combination.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tinkelbery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Tinkelbery displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab.
Tinkelbery stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Tinkelbery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Tinkelbery.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tinkelbery throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tinkelbery scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tinkelbery throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tinkelbery throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tinkelbery misses with a series of wild punches.
Tinkelbery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab.
Tinkelbery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinkelbery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Tinkelbery misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TikTik Tinkelbery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
TikTik Tinkelbery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tinkelbery misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Tinkelbery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tinkelbery lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Tinkelbery swinging wilding here.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinkelbery.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses the jab.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
Tinkelbery throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinkelbery.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tinkelbery.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tinkelbery throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Tinkelbery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
Tinkelbery lands a jab-cross combination.
Tinkelbery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tinkelbery fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TikTik Tinkelbery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Tinkelbery misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinkelbery.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Tinkelbery misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Tinkelbery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tinkelbery misses with a series of wild punches.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Rashad Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tinkelbery scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery misses with a few strikes there.
Tinkelbery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinkelbery scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tinkelbery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tinkelbery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Tinkelbery both land. Nice combination.
Tinkelbery throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tinkelbery misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery fails to land with a series of punches.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Tinkelbery looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tinkelbery scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tinkelbery.
A right-left combo lands from Tinkelbery.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinkelbery closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinkelbery tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tinkelbery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
TikTik Tinkelbery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tinkelbery 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 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TikTik Tinkelbery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. Killian Gallagher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny English's chin.
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275 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny English!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
English bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killian Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
English keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
English uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by English.
English bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher missing with a left hand there. English was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher misses with a wild combination.
Gallagher tries to land a front kick but English steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English drops Gallagher with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gallagher looks back up at him and smiles so English waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from English and Gallagher falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by English!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny English!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen Let's Fighting Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Knight!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight works Doyle's body with a nice hook.
Doyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doyle defends it nicely.
Greg Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle lands a high kick!
Knight slips a straight right by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a low kick as Knight jumps back.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Greg Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Knight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doyle throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knight looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Doyle works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doyle defending well though.
Doyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doyle is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Doyle.
Doyle throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doyle. That's going to slow Knight down.
Greg Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doyle throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Doyle feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
Doyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Doyle lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle's corner calls for a 1-2. Doyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Doyle jabs at Knight's body.
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doyle circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Doyle, as that shot connected.
Doyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Knight is rocked!
Nice jab there from Doyle.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Doyle finish him?
Doyle drops Knight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knight! Doyle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Doyle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schindler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lars Vaular - Gi meg noe bass. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fritz Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Taalasmaa lands but Schindler takes it in his stride.
Schindler misses with a series of wild punches.
Schindler misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Schindler misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taalasmaa.
Schindler throws a looping overhand right but Taalasmaa ducks down to avoid it.
Taalasmaa slips a straight right by Schindler.
Taalasmaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schindler lands a nice looking body shot.
Schindler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taalasmaa moves away.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Schindler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa rushes Schindler and presses him up against the cage.
Schindler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the head.
Schindler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taalasmaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
Taalasmaa closes the distance and pushes Schindler back into the cage.
Schindler takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taalasmaa throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
Schindler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schindler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schindler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa misses with a head kick.
Schindler lands a nice shot that snaps Taalasmaa's head back.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schindler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schindler thows a body shot but no joy.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schindler.
Schindler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schindler fails to land with a series of punches.
Schindler throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
Schindler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schindler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Schindler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses.
Schindler misses with a few strikes there.
Schindler avoids the head kick by Taalasmaa.
Schindler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taalasmaa is looking to land body kicks.
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schindler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick but Schindler moves out of range.
Taalasmaa misses with a body kick.
Schindler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taalasmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schindler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up but Schindler circles away and keeps his distance.
Schindler is looking to wear down Taalasmaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taalasmaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Schindler.
Schindler throws a right hand that Taalasmaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Taalasmaa also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taalasmaa's hands.
Schindler wants to clinch up but Taalasmaa keeps it at a distance.
Schindler just misses with a punch to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches.
Schindler takes a shot to the head.
Taalasmaa lands an uppercut.
Taalasmaa looking to throw knees to the head but Schindler is blocking nicely.
Schindler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schindler tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Schindler drops back down to his feet.
Schindler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taalasmaa walks away with a smile on his face. Schindler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schindler misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Schindler's head.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a head kick.
Taalasmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schindler cracks Taalasmaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schindler doesn't manage to clinch there - Taalasmaa circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler misses with a wild body shot.
Schindler just misses with a punch to the body.
Schindler throws a hook but Taalasmaa avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Schindler lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Schindler.
Schindler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa drives through and clinches with Schindler against the cage.
Taalasmaa throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schindler blocks it with crossed arms.
Schindler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schindler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taalasmaa walks away with a smile on his face. Schindler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schindler stuns Taalasmaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schindler scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Schindler misses.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schindler.
Taalasmaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Schindler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schindler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schindler clinches up with Taalasmaa and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Taalasmaa.
Schindler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taalasmaa walks away with a smile on his face. Schindler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taalasmaa.
A combination from Schindler does no damage.
Schindler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schindler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schindler throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schindler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schindler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schindler punishes Taalasmaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schindler.
Schindler swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schindler misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schindler stalling in the clinch but Taalasmaa improves position.
Schindler lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schindler.
Schindler tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Taalasmaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schindler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schindler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taalasmaa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schindler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schindler duly obliges.
Fritz Schindler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taalasmaa dodges the punch combination from Schindler.
Schindler takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.
Fritz Schindler is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schindler.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schindler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Schindler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taalasmaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schindler.
Schindler swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to bum rush Schindler with a series of wild strikes but Schindler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schindler is looking to clinch but Taalasmaa is avoiding it.
Schindler throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa avoids them all with ease.
Taalasmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schindler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taalasmaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schindler misses with a body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taalasmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schindler.
Schindler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taalasmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Schindler.
Schindler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schindler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taalasmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Schindler.
Schindler jabs at Taalasmaa's body.
Schindler takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa needs to keep his hands up - Schindler had a free shot at his head there.
Taalasmaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schindler misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa drives through and clinches with Schindler against the cage.
Schindler throws a punch but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Schindler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taalasmaa walks away with a smile on his face. Schindler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Schindler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schindler misses with an uppercut.
Taalasmaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Taalasmaa lands an uppercut.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee strike.
Schindler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee strike.
Schindler misses with some punches.
Schindler tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Schindler drops back down to his feet.
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but Schindler blocks with his arms.
Taalasmaa blocks an uppercut.
Schindler fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Taalasmaa.
Schindler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taalasmaa walks away with a smile on his face. Schindler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taalasmaa moves away.
Schindler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Schindler throws a body punch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa dodges the punch combination from Schindler.
Taalasmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schindler moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Taalasmaa.
Schindler misses with a wild combination.
Schindler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schindler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Schindler is looking to clinch but Taalasmaa is avoiding it.
Schindler misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schindler thows a body shot but no joy.
Schindler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Taalasmaa scores with a four punch combination!
Taalasmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taalasmaa drives through and clinches with Schindler against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fritz Schindler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schindler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Taalasmaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schindler will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taalasmaa, right into the meat.
Schindler misses with a few strikes there.
Taalasmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schindler.
Schindler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schindler misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa forces Schindler back against the cage and clinches.
Taalasmaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schindler blocks it with crossed arms.
Schindler pulls guard.
Schindler is looking for a triangle but Taalasmaa pushes his legs off easily.
Schindler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taalasmaa stacks Schindler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taalasmaa!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schindler tries to bench press Taalasmaa off him but Taalasmaa keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler is working hard here to advance position.
Schindler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taalasmaa off and has taken his back!
Schindler has his opponent's back but Taalasmaa is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Schindler.
Schindler misses the jab.
Taalasmaa dodges the punch combination from Schindler.
Schindler digs a good hook to Taalasmaa's body.
Schindler looks to land a combination but Taalasmaa avoids it well.
Taalasmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa moves into range and clinches up with Schindler.
Schindler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but Schindler blocks with his arms.
Schindler tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to land a knee to the head but Schindler blocks with his arms.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Schindler won't allow it.
Schindler tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee to the head.
Schindler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taalasmaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schindler jumps guard but Taalasmaa stands there with Schindler around his waist. Schindler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taalasmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taalasmaa misses with a knee to the head.
Schindler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taalasmaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taalasmaa looking to throw knees to the head but Schindler is blocking nicely.
Schindler managing to block the knees to the body from Taalasmaa.
Schindler fails to pull guard.
Schindler pulls guard.
Schindler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schindler has his foot on Taalasmaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taalasmaa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taalasmaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Schindler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taalasmaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schindler has Taalasmaa in his guard.
Schindler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taalasmaa defends well.
Taalasmaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schindler has an active guard here but Taalasmaa has managed to pass into half guard.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fritz Schindler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schindler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schindler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schindler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Taalasmaa.
I think Schindler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fritz Schindler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Wanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norrin Radd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanhanen comes to the cage accompanied by Mina olen by Kotiteollisuus. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Wanhanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norrin Radd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radd throws a jab when Wanhanen was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Radd.
Wanhanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Wanhanen seems content to control.
Wanhanen prevents Radd from standing back up.
Radd tries to roll over but Wanhanen keeps him under control.
Radd controlling the position for now.
Wanhanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wanhanen seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Radd has recovered full guard.
Wanhanen stopping the sweep attempt from Radd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd keeping full guard, as Wanhanen tries to pass.
Radd pulls Wanhanen in close to prevent any damage.
Radd looking for a sweep. Not yet Radd, not yet.
Radd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wanhanen manages to get himself to full guard.
Wanhanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Radd stands and steps away. Wanhanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheers as Radd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wanhanen doesn't seem phased though.
Wanhanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radd.
Wanhanen scores with a jab.
Wanhanen instigates a clinch.
Wanhanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wanhanen prevents Radd from breaking the clinch.
Wanhanen tries to pull guard but Radd holds him up against the cage and eventually Wanhanen drops back down to his feet.
Wanhanen jumps into guard, dragging Radd to the mat.
Radd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wanhanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Radd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wanhanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wanhanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Radd advances position into side control!
Radd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wanhanen is trying to improve his position.
Wanhanen is trying to control Radd's posture but Radd avoids it.
Wanhanen is looking for a sweep.
Radd has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Radd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wanhanen on the side of the head.
Radd swinging wilding here.
A shot to de liver by Radd. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norrin Radd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wanhanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wanhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radd.
Norrin Radd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanhanen has managed to clinch.
Radd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanhanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wanhanen shoots in for a takedown but Radd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Radd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Radd.
Radd looks to land a left hand but Wanhanen moved out of range nicely.
Radd lands a nice hook to Wanhanen's body. Wanhanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Wanhanen.
Radd throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd throws a shot from downtown. Wanhanen moves away and avoids it.
Wanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Radd.
Radd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wanhanen. Wanhanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Radd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Radd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wanhanen is rocked!
Radd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanhanen.
Oh Wanhanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Radd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wanhanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Radd.
Radd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Radd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Radd is just out of range.
Wanhanen digs a good hook to Radd's body.
Norrin Radd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Radd missing with a left hand there. Wanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Radd.
Radd lands with a hook. Wanhanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Radd swings for the body but Wanhanen moves out of range.
Wanhanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radd.
Radd might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wanhanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanhanen.
Radd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanhanen misses with a two punch combination.
Wanhanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wanhanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Radd's guard.
Radd seems keen to control Wanhanen's posture.
Wanhanen wants to pass the guard but Radd is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Radd is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd wants to control from the top but Wanhanen keeps moving.
Wanhanen is controlling Radd's posture.
Radd wanted to stand there but Wanhanen had control of the position.
Radd sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanhanen looking to control.
Radd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wanhanen is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wanhanen is on top in guard.
Wanhanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Radd is keeping the position for now.
Radd wriggles free and stands up.
Radd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wanhanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Radd keeping hold of Wanhanen's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wanhanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norrin Radd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wanhanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wanhanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Radd to the mat! Radd manages to get full guard.
Wanhanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Radd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Radd is going to stand back up.
Radd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wanhanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wanhanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd stopping the sweep attempt from Wanhanen.
Radd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wanhanen's guard.
Radd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wanhanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radd is one step ahead there.
Radd wants to stand but Wanhanen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matti Wanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wanhanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanhanen, not yet.
Radd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wanhanen dives in and grabs Radd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Radd pushes down on Wanhanen's head and hops out.
Radd swats away the attempt to clinch by Wanhanen.
Radd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wanhanen slips a jab from Radd.
Wanhanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Radd circles away.
Wanhanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wanhanen feints and as Radd raises his hands in defense, Wanhanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matti Wanhanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wanhanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Radd is keeping the position for now.
Norrin Radd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen drops back looking for a leg! Radd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Radd manages to kick Wanhanen off! Wanhanen jumps back into Radd's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wanhanen wants to pass the guard but Radd is keeping the position.
Radd is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wanhanen is controlling him.
Wanhanen preventing the sweep.
Radd trying to control the position here.
Radd wants to stand but Wanhanen is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Radd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wanhanen moves out of range as Radd strikes.
Wanhanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Wanhanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wanhanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wanhanen drops his hands momentarily and Radd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wanhanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Radd misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Radd sizes up Wanhanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wanhanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Norrin Radd.
I've got Radd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norrin Radd!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nic ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ola has chosen Disorder by Ice T&Slayer as his entrance music. nic ola will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Howlett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ola moves into the clinch.
ola throws an elbow that misses.
Howlett is trying to break the clinch but ola is controlling him.
Howlett avoids the elbow strike from ola, against the cage.
ola looking to throw knees to the head but Howlett is blocking nicely.
ola scores with a knee to the head.
ola can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by ola.
ola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Howlett's face.
Howlett is trying to break the clinch but ola is controlling him.
ola throws an elbow that misses.
ola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
ola trying to land knees to the body.
ola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howlett avoids it.
ola looking to throw knees to the head but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Howlett wants to break free but ola has control.
ola misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Howlett avoiding damage as ola throws knees to the body.
ola is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howlett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howlett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ola ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
Howlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howlett scores with a one two! ola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like nic ola has been cut.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Howlett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howlett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab from Howlett.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into ola's ribs.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but ola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Howlett throws a body punch but ola moves out of range.
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ola misses with a wild combination.
ola is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
ola lands with a kick to the temple. Howlett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Howlett.
Howlett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
ola is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
ola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
ola dodges the punch combination from Howlett.
Good exchange - Howlett coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett cracks ola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Howlett scores with a jab to the head.
Howlett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ola's head backwards.
ola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
ola is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howlett digs a good body shot into ola's ribs.
ola is still on wobbly legs! Can Howlett finish him?
ola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent ola tumbling to the canvas! Howlett pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! ola was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Howlett!
James Howlett retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tonbridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonbridge comes to the cage accompanied by The Cumshots - I Drink Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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197 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Tonbridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonbridge.
McQueen throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonbridge.
Steve McQueen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonbridge avoids the body shot from McQueen.
McQueen throws a lazy right hand but Tonbridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McQueen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQueen misses with a hook.
Tonbridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McQueen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonbridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQueen tries to avoid it but Tonbridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQueen to the ground. McQueen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonbridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McQueen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonbridge is out of range.
McQueen thows a body shot but no joy.
McQueen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQueen scores with a jab to the head.
Tonbridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McQueen connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonbridge has time to react.
Tonbridge tries for a takedown but McQueen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Tonbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonbridge.
Tonbridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQueen swings for the body but Tonbridge moves out of range.
McQueen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.
McQueen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonbridge.
Tonbridge takes one to the side of the head.
Tonbridge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McQueen's half guard.
Tonbridge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tonbridge seems to be working for a kimura but McQueen defends the submission attempt.
McQueen trying to hold on to Tonbridge's head to control him but Tonbridge postures up.
Tonbridge trying to control the action but McQueen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McQueen sees it coming and defends easily.
McQueen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonbridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tonbridge is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McQueen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tonbridge is looking for a kimura but McQueen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonbridge to get the leverage.
McQueen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonbridge.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tonbridge tries to clinch up but McQueen circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McQueen misses the jab.
Tonbridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McQueen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonbridge fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from McQueen finds it's target.
McQueen misses with a looping left.
McQueen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tonbridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonbridge defending well as McQueen loads up on a big left hand.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Tonbridge moves out of range.
Tonbridge dives in and grabs McQueen's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQueen pushes down on Tonbridge's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Tonbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQueen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McQueen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonbridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McQueen as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge tries to clinch but McQueen is having none of it.
McQueen misses with a body shot.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQueen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQueen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQueen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQueen wants it to stay on the feet.
McQueen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tonbridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQueen circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McQueen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonbridge.
Tonbridge slips a jab from McQueen.
McQueen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from McQueen.
Tonbridge ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.
Tonbridge shoots in for a double leg but McQueen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
McQueen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonbridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McQueen avoids it really well and circles away.
Tonbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McQueen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonbridge moves away.
McQueen throws a jab when Tonbridge was well out of range.
McQueen throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McQueen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonbridge moves away.
McQueen misses with a few strikes there.
Tonbridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to de liver by McQueen. Beautiful body shot.
Tonbridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McQueen misses with a body shot.
McQueen thows a body shot but no joy.
McQueen motions for Tonbridge to come forward. McQueen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonbridge slips under a jab from McQueen.
McQueen misses the shot to the body.
Tonbridge ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.
Tonbridge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McQueen defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McQueen as Tonbridge shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Tonbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQueen misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Tonbridge is trying hard to land a takedown here. McQueen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonbridge defending well as McQueen loads up on a big left hand.
Tonbridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQueen.
Tonbridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonbridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge slips a straight right by McQueen.
A punch combination from McQueen misses.
Steve McQueen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQueen throws a big shot that misses.
McQueen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonbridge manages to avoid it.
Tonbridge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McQueen sprawls well. McQueen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonbridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonbridge moves away from the strike by McQueen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McQueen swinging wilding here.
An inside leg kick lands from McQueen.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Tonbridge moves out of range.
Tonbridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tonbridge trying to control the action but McQueen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonbridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McQueen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McQueen misses with a looping right.
McQueen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McQueen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQueen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonbridge manages to avoid it.
McQueen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McQueen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQueen wants it to stay on the feet.
McQueen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonbridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McQueen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonbridge tries to clinch there but McQueen circles away.
McQueen thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from McQueen does no damage.
Tonbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McQueen.
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.
Tonbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQueen.
McQueen throws a right hand that Tonbridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonbridge also avoids with ease.
Tonbridge slips a straight right by McQueen.
Tonbridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonbridge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McQueen can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonbridge wants to control but McQueen is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McQueen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonbridge circles away quickly and effectively.
McQueen throws a big shot that misses.
McQueen throws a nice looking combination but Tonbridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tonbridge dodges the punch combination from McQueen.
McQueen misses the shot to the body.
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.
A jab lands there for McQueen.
Tonbridge ducks under a wild hook from McQueen.
McQueen throws an overhand right that lands on Tonbridge's shoulder, as Tonbridge tries to avoid the shot.
McQueen throws a head kick that misses.
McQueen throws a series of punches but Tonbridge avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonbridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McQueen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from McQueen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McQueen lands a two punch combo.
McQueen misses the shot to the body.
McQueen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonbridge is out of range.
Some wild striking there from McQueen.
McQueen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQueen looks to throw the jab but Tonbridge is out of range.
McQueen scores with the left hand. Tonbridge knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonbridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQueen.
The fighters circle momentarily. McQueen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McQueen throws a looping overhand right but Tonbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Tonbridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQueen circles away.
McQueen lands a jab to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tonbridge.
McQueen wants to get back to his feet but Tonbridge drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McQueen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonbridge is trying to get an arm triangle but McQueen is defending well.
Tonbridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tonbridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQueen keeps working.
You can see the frustration on McQueen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tonbridge tries for a kimura but McQueen is defending well.
McQueen regains half guard, as Tonbridge was trying to land strikes.
McQueen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A jab from McQueen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonbridge blocks a jab.
McQueen cracks Tonbridge with an open hand slap.
Terry Tonbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McQueen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from McQueen.
McQueen thows a body shot but no joy.
Steve McQueen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonbridge slips a straight right by McQueen.
Tonbridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McQueen pinned against the cage. McQueen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McQueen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonbridge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McQueen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McQueen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McQueen!
Steve McQueen is the new middleweight champion!
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