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VFC 52: Cameo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Rains (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rains has chosen Thunder & Lightning as his entrance music. Kareem al Rashid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kareem al Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vic Rains!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rains is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by al Rashid.
al Rashid staying out of range there.
Rains throws a hook to the side of al Rashid's head but al Rashid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
al Rashid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
al Rashid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rains was well out of range. Poor timing from al Rashid.
al Rashid ducks under a wild hook from Rains.
A jab from Rains finds it's way through al Rashid's defenses.
al Rashid misses with a body shot.
al Rashid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rains's hands.
Rains is on the wrong end of a nice combination from al Rashid.
It looks like Vic Rains has been cut.
Rains connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
al Rashid scores with a hook to the body. Rains takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rains throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and al Rashid counters with a stiff right hand.
al Rashid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
al Rashid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rains in his tracks.
al Rashid slips under a jab from Rains.
al Rashid tries to bum rush Rains with a series of wild strikes but Rains uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Rains.
al Rashid blocks a jab.
al Rashid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rains.
A telegraphed right hand from al Rashid misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rains throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
al Rashid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rains 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.
Nice cross by al Rashid.
Rains throws a shot from downtown. al Rashid moves away and avoids it.
Rains moves out of range of the strikes.
al Rashid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rains.
A slow jab from Rains misses its intended target.
al Rashid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rains moves away.
Rains misses with a straight right.
Rains connects with a nice looking jab.
al Rashid throws a hook but Rains blocks it.
al Rashid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rains with a nice cross.
al Rashid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
al Rashid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rains misses with a hook.
Rains moves out of range as al Rashid strikes.
Rains throws a series of punches but al Rashid moves out of range.
Rains throws a shot from downtown. al Rashid moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rains on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rains moves out of range of the strikes.
al Rashid throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Rains misses.
al Rashid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rains.
al Rashid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
al Rashid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rains throws an uppercut from half a mile away. al Rashid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
al Rashid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rains manages to avoid it.
Rains scores with a jab to the body.
al Rashid misses with a hook.
A jab from Rains misses.
Good exchange - Rains coming out on top.
Rains takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
al Rashid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
al Rashid tries to clinch but Rains moves out of range.
Rains waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract al Rashid.
al Rashid clinches up against the cage.
al Rashid pushes Rains back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rains can't break the clinch.
Rains wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but al Rashid has him pressed against the cage.
al Rashid cracks Rains with a nice body shot.
al Rashid looking to slow down the pace here.
Rains is looking to break free of the clinch but al Rashid has double underhooks.
al Rashid is stalling here.
Rains wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rains wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but al Rashid has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from al Rashid.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
al Rashid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rains or not.
Rains wants to get back to striking at distance but al Rashid won't allow it.
Rains looks gassed!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
al Rashid is leaning against Rains and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
al Rashid is looking to control Rains's arms but Rains gets an underhook and turns him. Now al Rashid has his back to the cage.
Rains wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
al Rashid scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from al Rashid as the two fighters clinch.
al Rashid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from al Rashid.
al Rashid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
al Rashid tries to land a leg kick but Rains saw it coming and moves away.
Rains takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rains on the wrong end of a nice jab.
al Rashid misses with a double jab
and Rains counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
al Rashid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
al Rashid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Rashid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
al Rashid scores with a body shot.
al Rashid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rains.
al Rashid jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
al Rashid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rains doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rains takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
al Rashid throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Rashid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by al Rashid.
Rains walks into a left hand.
Rains is rocked!
al Rashid scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem al Rashid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Rains's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rains leaves his chin hanging out and al Rashid seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rains crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kareem al Rashid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingdom Brunell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunell has chosen Requiem for a Dream as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingdom Brunell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner throws a right and a left that Brunell avoids nicely.
Brunell throws a series of punches but Winner avoids them all with ease.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunell thinking.
Brunell looks to clinch
and Winner counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kingdom Brunell has been cut.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunell misses with a combination
and Winner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brunell misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Winner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brunell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winner.
Brunell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Andre Winner has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brunell fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner keeps the fight on the outside.
Winner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brunell fails with a takedown attempt.
Andre Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingdom Brunell.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunell circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunell circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunell tries to clinch but Winner is having none of it.
Brunell swinging wilding here.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Winner lands a nice hook to Brunell's body. Brunell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brunell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brunell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunell throws a series of strikes that have Winner backpedaling.
Brunell looks gassed!
Winner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Winner as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winner but Winner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Brunell misses.
Brunell has a takedown stuffed.
Brunell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Brunell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Brunell persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Winner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brunell.
Some wild striking there from Winner.
Winner lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner misses with the combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Brunell.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winner counters with a one-two to the body.
Brunell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winner jabs Brunell right on the nose. Brunell blinks but takes it well.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
Brunell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
Horrible takedown by Brunell or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner which made him look bad.
Winner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunell looks to land a combination but Winner avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from Winner both land. Nice combination.
Winner scores with a nice strike.
Winner scores with a hook to the body. Brunell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winner.
Brunell misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunell circles away quickly and effectively.
Winner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Winner just misses with a punch to the body.
Winner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winner.
Brunell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Andre Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunell fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Winner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Winner misses with a double jab
and Brunell counters with a single leg into guard. Winner didn't expect that.
Winner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brunell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brunell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brunell is looking to stand up but Winner won't let him.
Winner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunell wanted to stand there but Winner had control of the position.
Winner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner has his feet on Brunell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winner wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunell looks for a takedown but Winner sprawls well.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winner avoids it really well and circles away.
Andre Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingdom Brunell.
Brunell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner throws a series of punches but Brunell avoids them all with ease.
Winner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brunell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunell shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Brunell shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winner fails to land with a series of punches.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunell dives in and grabs Winner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Winner pushes down on Brunell's head and hops out.
Brunell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunell misses the target.
Brunell shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
A nice combination there by Winner.
Horrible takedown by Brunell or perhaps it was just good defense by Winner which made him look bad.
Andre Winner is winning the standup battle so far.
Winner connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winner to score with a decent uppercut.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunell tries for a takedown but Winner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Winner!
Brunell swinging wilding here.
Brunell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winner but Winner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winner works Brunell's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winner, as that shot connected.
Winner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andre Winner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brunell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winner.
Winner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunell doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunell tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner takes a swing at Brunell's ribcage but misses.
Brunell is looking to clinch.
Winner looks to land a right hand but Brunell moved out of range.
Brunell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brunell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Brunell persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell stuffs the takedown attempt from Winner. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Winner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Brunell.
No luck for Brunell with that takedown attempt.
Winner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winner lands a slapping body shot.
Brunell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brunell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winner tries to avoid it but Brunell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winner to the ground. Winner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to de liver by Winner. Beautiful body shot.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brunell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Brunell on that attempt.
Andre Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingdom Brunell.
Donk. Winner catches Brunell right on the button with a cross.
A right-left combo lands from Winner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winner swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunell misses with a combination
and Winner counters with a three punch combo that has Brunell backing up. Brunell nods at Winner to acknowledge the strikes.
Winner is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Brunell misses.
Winner throws a series of strikes that have Brunell backpedaling.
Winner throws a right hand that Brunell ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunell also avoids with ease.
Winner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winner wants it to stay on the feet.
Winner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunell.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Brunell on that attempt.
Winner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brunell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winner.
Nice body punch from Winner.
No luck for Brunell with that takedown attempt.
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.
Winner throws a combination. Brunell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brunell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Winner lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunell misses with a looping left.
Winner throws a series of punches but Brunell moves out of range.
Brunell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunell somewhat.
Brunell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Winner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Winner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunell somewhat.
Brunell closes the distance but Winner moves to the side
and Winner counters with a series of strikes. Brunell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunell misses with a few strikes there.
Winner looks to land a combination. Brunell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brunell tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Winner dodges the punch combination from Brunell.
Brunell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brunell tries to clinch there but Winner circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Winner. No joy for Brunell on that attempt.
Brunell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brunell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winner scores with a hook to the body. Brunell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winner lands a two punch combo.
Brunell clinches but Winner breaks the clinch
and Winner counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Winner finds it's way through Brunell's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winner scores with a sloppy right hand. Brunell should have avoided that one.
Winner misses with a hook.
Kingdom Brunell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winner as he jumps to the side.
Brunell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winner misses with an uppercut.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Brunell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Brunell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Brunell persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunell lands a jab-cross combination.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner is looking to wear down Brunell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brunell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Winner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Winner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon OFarrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jesus Walks - Kanye West. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon OFarrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Shamrock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow OFarrell down.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and OFarrell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OFarrell lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
OFarrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OFarrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
OFarrell looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
OFarrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
OFarrell throws a head kick that misses
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OFarrell. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OFarrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that OFarrell was not able to check.
OFarrell cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OFarrell throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock defending well as OFarrell loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from OFarrell misses its intended target.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by OFarrell.
Brandon OFarrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OFarrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OFarrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFarrell clobbers Shamrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OFarrell works over Shamrock's head and body with a nice combination.
OFarrell dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Shamrock lands with a nice body kick.
OFarrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
OFarrell is breathing heavily.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
OFarrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OFarrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
Shamrock wants to stall.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into OFarrell's ribcage.
Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but OFarrell blocks with his arms.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
OFarrell wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OFarrell.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on OFarrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OFarrell breaks the clinch.
OFarrell with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OFarrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OFarrell cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
OFarrell swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
OFarrell works the jab nicely.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OFarrell.
OFarrell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind OFarrell 's knee.
OFarrell misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock scores with a push kick.
OFarrell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
OFarrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
OFarrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OFarrell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shamrock rushes OFarrell and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
OFarrell wants to get back to striking at distance but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock lands a knee to the head.
OFarrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OFarrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OFarrell moves out of range of the body kick from Shamrock.
A swing and a miss from OFarrell.
OFarrell throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a head kick.
OFarrell throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind OFarrell 's knee.
OFarrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock clinches.
OFarrell is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but OFarrell blocks with his arms.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OFarrell breaks from the clinch.
OFarrell lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OFarrell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OFarrell throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
OFarrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
OFarrell throws a sloppy head kick
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind OFarrell 's knee.
OFarrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
OFarrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OFarrell misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Shamrock feints and then cracks OFarrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OFarrell down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OFarrell's calf.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OFarrell.
OFarrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Shamrock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shamrock throws and low kick but OFarrell moves out of range easily.
OFarrell looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
OFarrell misses with a few strikes there.
Brandon OFarrell is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from OFarrell misses its intended target.
No joy there for OFarrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
OFarrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OFarrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OFarrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OFarrell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
OFarrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
OFarrell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OFarrell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock counters with a nice body kick.
Shamrock cracks OFarrell with a right hand to the side of the head.
OFarrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFarrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but OFarrell pushes him off.
OFarrell misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
OFarrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily.
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OFarrell blocks it with crossed arms.
OFarrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OFarrell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OFarrell wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. OFarrell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. OFarrell won't want to take too many of those.
OFarrell managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
OFarrell takes a knee to the side of the body.
OFarrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OFarrell swinging wilding here.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by OFarrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OFarrell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OFarrell is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OFarrell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. OFarrell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OFarrell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OFarrell is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shamrock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shamrock prevents OFarrell from breaking the clinch.
OFarrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OFarrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandon OFarrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OFarrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OFarrell tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but OFarrell pushes him off.
OFarrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OFarrell avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
A low kick from OFarrell is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind OFarrell 's knee.
OFarrell lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
OFarrell blocks a low kick nicely.
A left and a right from OFarrell both land. Nice combination.
OFarrell lands a body shot.
OFarrell misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from OFarrell misses.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OFarrell cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
OFarrell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from OFarrell.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OFarrell throws a lazy head kick
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OFarrell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OFarrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws a head kick that half lands.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OFarrell.
OFarrell misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
OFarrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OFarrell.
OFarrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
OFarrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
OFarrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from OFarrell misses
and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind OFarrell 's knee.
OFarrell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shamrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that OFarrell sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a kick to the body.
OFarrell throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shamrock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OFarrell, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OFarrell takes a knee to the side of the body.
OFarrell working hard to break the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OFarrell blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but OFarrell blocks it.
OFarrell tries to circle away but Shamrock has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on OFarrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OFarrell.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OFarrell's efforts to push away.
Shamrock keeps control of OFarrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OFarrell takes a knee right on the jaw!
OFarrell is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling him.
OFarrell breaks from the clinch.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OFarrell throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice body kick.
OFarrell throws a right hand that Shamrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamrock also avoids with ease.
OFarrell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock cracks the inside of OFarrell's front leg.
OFarrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
OFarrell has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but OFarrell avoids the damage to the body.
OFarrell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
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.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OFarrell is defending well for now.
OFarrell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OFarrell is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
OFarrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OFarrell misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock tries to clinch but OFarrell is having none of it.
OFarrell throws a sloppy body shot
and Shamrock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from OFarrell misses.
OFarrell throws a lazy head kick
and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from OFarrell.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OFarrell.
OFarrell throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up with OFarrell, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes OFarrell against the cage but OFarrell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OFarrell misses with a combination
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but OFarrell pushes him off.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OFarrell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
OFarrell checks a leg kick.
Shamrock slips a jab from OFarrell.
Shamrock tries to land a front kick but OFarrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from OFarrell.
OFarrell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
OFarrell looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
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.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from OFarrell.
A low kick from OFarrell misses
and Shamrock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. OFarrell really felt that one!
OFarrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from OFarrell.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but OFarrell moved out of range nicely.
OFarrell throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
OFarrell misses with a looping right.
Brandon OFarrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock scores with a spinning back kick!
Shamrock avoids the body shot from OFarrell.
OFarrell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
Shamrock scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between marco ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ramos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is do it. Clive Simmons has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, marco ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ramos looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Simmons shoots in for a takedown but ramos shows good takedown defense.
ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ramos scores with a jab.
It looks like Clive Simmons has been cut.
ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from ramos.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ramos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from ramos.
Simmons is controlling ramos's trapped leg to prevent ramos from advancing to side control.
ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simmons works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ramos looking to pass the guard.
ramos is working hard here to advance position.
ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simmons controls ramos momentarily but ramos frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ramos shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Simmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
Simmons throws a head kick but ramos moves out of range.
Simmons throws a right hand that ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that ramos also avoids with ease.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but ramos moved out of range.
ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Simmons fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ramos scores with a jab to the head.
Simmons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Simmons with a lazy takedown attempt
and ramos counters with a straight right hand.
marco ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Simmons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ramos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ramos connects with a looping right hand.
ramos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simmons's half guard.
ramos is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ramos.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. ramos connects with a nice short shot to Simmons's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ramos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simmons!
ramos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simmons?
ramos thowing shots but they're missing.
ramos looking to finish with strikes here!
ramos unloads with some shots from mount but Simmons bucks and avoids them well.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by ramos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
ramos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but ramos isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ramos throwing strikes here but Simmons is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Simmons wants to control but ramos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marco ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Simmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ramos lands a jab to the head.
ramos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simmons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons throws a series of punches but ramos avoids them all with ease.
Simmons moves out of range of the strikes.
ramos tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a three punch combo that has ramos backing up. ramos nods at Simmons to acknowledge the strikes.
ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons tests ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from ramos.
ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ramos throws a lazy right hand but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simmons throws the left hand but ramos avoids the punch easily.
ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ramos avoids the body shot from Simmons.
ramos looks to clinch
and ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ramos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Simmons.
Simmons throws a push kick but ramos slaps the foot to one side.
ramos walks into a jab.
ramos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Simmons! ramos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Simmons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valjakkala comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Powerman 5000 - Drop The Bombshell. 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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270 lbs
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283 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valjakkala misses with the combination.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Juha Valjakkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valjakkala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie jabs at Valjakkala's body.
Valjakkala is breathing heavily.
Gracie drops Valjakkala with a right and a left! Gracie comes rushing in but Valjakkala regains his composure and manages to keep Gracie in guard.
Valjakkala is rocked!
It looks like Juha Valjakkala has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Valjakkala keeps moving.
Gracie postures up in Valjakkala's guard and throws a big left but Valjakkala blocks it.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Valjakkala blocks nicely.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie won't allow Valjakkala to sweep him here.
Valjakkala keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Valjakkala wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valjakkala keeps working.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Valjakkala is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Valjakkala is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edzard Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ling's entrance music is Gemüseeintopf. A fine choice. Davis has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Edzard Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Davis!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ling will feel that in the morning.
Davis misses with a hook.
Edzard Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis catches Ling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ling misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis lands a really nice looking cross but Ling seems unphased.
Davis misses with a low kick as Ling jumps back.
Ling slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Ling looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Ling tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Ling misses the jab.
Ling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
Ling slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Ling lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling moves away from the strike by Davis.
Ling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ling misses the jab.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ling misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws a low kick but Ling avoids it.
Ling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis.
Edzard Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis thows a body kick. Ling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Ling catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ling throws out the jab.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ling swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ling moves away.
Ling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Ling is breathing heavily.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
Ling is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to clinch.
Davis lands a big head kick that sends Ling tumbling to the mat! Davis takes a step backwards and waves Ling back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ling is rocked!
It looks like Edzard Ling has been cut.
Ling is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ling to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Davis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Sokka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter. Vincent Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antti Sokka's chin.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Sokka!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov swinging wilding here.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Sokka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Volkov throws a push kick but Sokka slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Antti Sokka has been cut.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Sokka circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov motions for Sokka to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Sokka jumps guard but Volkov stands there with Sokka around his waist. Sokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sokka has clasped his hands together around Volkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sokka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volkov defending against the ground and pound.
Sokka wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Sokka throws an elbow but Volkov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokka working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sokka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sokka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sokka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sokka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Volkov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sokka punching from mount but Volkov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Volkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokka jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Volkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sokka looks gassed!
Sokka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Volkov to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkov thumps Sokka with a low kick.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Sokka pushes him off.
Volkov scores with a takedown into Sokka's guard.
Volkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volkov scoring with punches from side control.
Volkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sokka!
Volkov breaks from Sokka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sokka is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Sokka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Volkov around the waist but Volkov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Volkov is the winner by TKO! Volkov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Volkov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LeBron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Blow Me Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
153 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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164 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel King!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Johnson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can King defend it? Johnson steps over the head and cranks it - King is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). LeBron Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake themuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is adu-kein scherz. themuse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. do it kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
189 lbs
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194 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jake themuse!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
themuse missing with a left hand there. Augusto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Augusto tries to land a front kick but themuse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Augusto throws a right hand that themuse ducks under and follows up with a left that themuse also avoids with ease.
themuse misses with a wild body shot.
Augusto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
themuse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Augusto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
themuse tries to clinch up but Augusto circles away and keeps his distance.
jake themuse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from themuse.
Good work by themuse as he checks the leg kick.
Augusto misses with a wild body shot.
Augusto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from themuse finds it's way round the side to connect with Augusto's head.
themuse misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown by themuse or perhaps it was just good defense by Augusto which made him look bad.
Augusto swats away the attempt to clinch by themuse.
themuse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Augusto but Augusto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by themuse.
themuse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augusto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
themuse lands a slapping body shot.
Augusto loads up on a big right hand but themuse slips the punch.
Augusto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augusto throws a predictable looking body shot
and themuse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
themuse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Augusto in his tracks.
themuse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
themuse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Augusto blocks a jab.
Augusto slips a jab and a cross from themuse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
themuse tries to clinch up but Augusto circles away and keeps his distance.
Augusto blocks a jab.
themuse swings for the body but Augusto moves out of range.
themuse tries to clinch up.
Augusto works over themuse's head and body with a nice combination.
themuse lands a lovely overhand right.
Augusto throws a one two combo.
themuse looks to throw the jab but Augusto is out of range.
Augusto misses with a double jab
enabling themuse to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto lands a head shot.
themuse rushes Augusto and presses him up against the cage.
themuse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
themuse has hold of one of Augusto's legs. Augusto is fighting the takedown attempt but themuse gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells themuse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
themuse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Augusto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Augusto looks to land a strike but themuse avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jake themuse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Augusto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
themuse is looking to clinch but Augusto is avoiding it.
themuse moves in looking to clinch but Augusto pushes him off.
themuse avoids the body shot from Augusto.
themuse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
themuse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Augusto's guard.
themuse preventing the sweep.
themuse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
themuse throws a sloppy strike and Augusto has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! themuse is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Augusto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Augusto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes into the arena with Eminem - Mosh blaring out of the sound system. Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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201 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa lands with an overhand left.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taalasmaa.
Coleman throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taalasmaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman slips a straight right by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa checks a low kick from Coleman.
Taalasmaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Taalasmaa catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Coleman misses
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Taalasmaa.
Tito Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Coleman.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Taalasmaa avoids nicely.
Taalasmaa avoids a kick to the body.
Coleman clobbers Taalasmaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taalasmaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taalasmaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coleman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Coleman misses with a low kick as Taalasmaa jumps back.
Taalasmaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman's hands.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Taalasmaa's shoulder, as Taalasmaa tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taalasmaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Taalasmaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coleman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Coleman walks into a left hand.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taalasmaa ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab to the body.
Taalasmaa has closed the distance and engaged Coleman in a clinch.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Taalasmaa.
Coleman has Taalasmaa pushed against the cage.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Coleman stalls.
Taalasmaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taalasmaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coleman's brow.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taalasmaa lands a left hand.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman controlling the action here for a moment.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Taalasmaa lands a knee to the body.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taalasmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taalasmaa has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kari Taalasmaa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman misses with a looping left.
Coleman loads up on a big right hand but Taalasmaa slips the punch.
Taalasmaa clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taalasmaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coleman gets caught flat footed, as Taalasmaa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Coleman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Coleman lands a nice looking body shot.
Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman connects with a right hand. Taalasmaa shakes it off.
Coleman lands with a hook. Taalasmaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coleman throws the left hand but Taalasmaa avoids the punch easily.
Coleman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Taalasmaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Taalasmaa misses.
Taalasmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice looking body shot.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
Coleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coleman throws a combination that misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman kicks off Taalasmaa and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Coleman.
A telegraphed right hand from Taalasmaa misses the target.
Coleman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Taalasmaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taalasmaa avoids the head kick by Coleman.
Taalasmaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taalasmaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taalasmaa misses with a looping left.
Coleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Taalasmaa off the cage and back into rage.
Coleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut.
Coleman throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa drops his hands momentarily and Coleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taalasmaa closes the distance but Coleman moves to the side
and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Taalasmaa misses.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman throws a front kick aimed at Taalasmaa's knee but Taalasmaa avoids it well.
Taalasmaa lands with a cross.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Taalasmaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taalasmaa avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a double jab
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Taalasmaa avoids them all with ease.
Coleman misses with a looping right.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Coleman throws a jab when Taalasmaa was well out of range.
Coleman swings for the body but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Coleman counters with a thumping low kick.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taalasmaa has time to react.
Coleman slips a straight right by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Taalasmaa knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman tries to land a leg kick but Taalasmaa saw it coming and moves away.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taalasmaa.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1-2. Coleman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coleman connects with a nice looking jab.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Taalasmaa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Taalasmaa moves away and avoids it.
Taalasmaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taalasmaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taalasmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Taalasmaa does no damage.
Coleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taalasmaa is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Taalasmaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taalasmaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
Taalasmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman cracks Taalasmaa with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Coleman!
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