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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Szczevnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hioki has chosen Pussy by Rammstein as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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142 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Szczevnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Hioki!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczevnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hioki.
Szczevnikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hioki counters with a head kick. That will keep Szczevnikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hioki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczevnikov shoots in and bounces Hioki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hioki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szczevnikov is one step ahead there.
Hioki is trying to keep Szczevnikov in close.
Szczevnikov won't allow Hioki to get back to his feet.
Szczevnikov drops back looking for a leg! Hioki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hioki manages to kick Szczevnikov off! Szczevnikov jumps back into Hioki's guard.
Hioki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hatsu Hioki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Szczevnikov tries for a takedown but Hioki circles away easily
and Hioki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hioki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hioki lands in his opponent's guard.
Hioki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Szczevnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Szczevnikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hioki!
Szczevnikov working for a submission but Hioki is keeping him at bay.
Hioki can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioki tries to hold on but Szczevnikov pushes him away.
Szczevnikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hioki is now in Szczevnikov's guard. A big mistake from Szczevnikov there, giving up the dominant position!
Hioki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szczevnikov is trying to control the position but Hioki postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczevnikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Hioki wants to pass the guard but Szczevnikov is keeping the position.
Hioki drops back looking for a leg! Szczevnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Szczevnikov manages to kick Hioki off! Hioki jumps back into Szczevnikov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hioki pushing down on Szczevnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hioki stands up from half guard.
Hioki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczevnikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hioki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szczevnikov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Szczevnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hioki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hioki cracks the inside of Szczevnikov's front leg.
Hatsu Hioki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczevnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Hioki counters with a single leg into guard. Szczevnikov didn't expect that.
Szczevnikov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioki working some strikes from top position.
Hioki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hioki passes Szczevnikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Szczevnikov wants to control but Hioki is keeping busy.
Hioki is looking for a kimura here.
Hioki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hioki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szczevnikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hioki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hioki's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Hioki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hioki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szczevnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jan Szczevnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hioki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hioki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hioki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Szczevnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hioki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Szczevnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hioki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Szczevnikov is pressing down on Hioki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hioki is holding on for now.
Hioki is looking to control Szczevnikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hioki avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szczevnikov prevents Hioki from improving his position.
Hioki pushes Szczevnikov off looking to stand but Szczevnikov dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Szczevnikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hioki trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hioki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Szczevnikov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hioki is trying to stand up here but Szczevnikov is controlling him well.
Szczevnikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Szczevnikov trying to mount his opponent but Hioki defends it.
Szczevnikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hioki sees it coming and defends 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.
Hioki wants to control but Szczevnikov is keeping busy.
Szczevnikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Szczevnikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hioki is trying to maintain the position but Szczevnikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Szczevnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Hioki defends the submission attempt.
Hioki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Szczevnikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Szczevnikov's back!
Szczevnikov trying to control the hands but Hioki breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hioki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hioki is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Szczevnikov is defending well though. Hioki let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hioki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hioki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hioki is trying to stick to Szczevnikov's back but Szczevnikov is turning into Hioki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hioki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Szczevnikov.
Szczevnikov looking to pass the guard.
Szczevnikov has gone for a leg lock! Hioki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Szczevnikov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Szczevnikov is on top in guard.
Hioki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szczevnikov defends it easily.
Szczevnikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hioki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szczevnikov has Hioki in his guard.
Hioki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczevnikov is keeping the position for now.
Hioki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hatsu Hioki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hioki lands with a slapping head kick.
Szczevnikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hioki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Szczevnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Hioki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hioki looking to throw knees to the head but Szczevnikov is blocking nicely.
Hioki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Szczevnikov uses from the top position.
Hioki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szczevnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szczevnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Szczevnikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hioki pulls Szczevnikov in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szczevnikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hioki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Szczevnikov has Hioki in his guard.
Hioki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hioki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hioki trying to control but Szczevnikov is working from the bottom.
Szczevnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Szczevnikov, not yet.
Hatsu Hioki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szczevnikov is trying to keep Hioki in close.
Hioki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szczevnikov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hioki connects with a decent elbow.
Hioki works to advance to full mount. Szczevnikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Szczevnikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Szczevnikov has given up his back here. Will Hioki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Szczevnikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hioki's guard. Nice work there by Szczevnikov.
Szczevnikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hioki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hioki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hioki!
Szczevnikov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hioki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hioki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Szczevnikov is surviving well by controlling Hioki's body position as best he can.
Hioki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczevnikov can't escape the position.
Hioki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Szczevnikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hioki prevents Szczevnikov from getting the reversal.
Hioki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szczevnikov is looking to escape.
Szczevnikov is controlling an arm, preventing Hioki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Szczevnikov is trying to escape the mount.
Hioki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Hioki wants to control the pace but Szczevnikov is squirming around nicely.
Hatsu Hioki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczevnikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hioki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szczevnikov keeps working.
Szczevnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jan Szczevnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hioki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatsu Hioki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hioki 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatsu Hioki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat. 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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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lao counters with a nice uppercut.
Lao doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Lao scores with a jab to the body.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Lao counters with a nice leg kick.
Lao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kung Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Lao.
A left and a right from Lao both land. Nice combination.
Lao scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao throws a one two combo.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lao dances in with a quick combination. Jones is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Lao snaps Jones's head back. Jones stumbles backwards against the cage. Lao steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jones'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. Jones just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kung Lao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joni Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joni Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Johnsson's head.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnsson has had enough of the clinch but Durden keeps him there for the moment.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden can't get the takedown.
Durden lands a right hand.
Johnsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnsson blocks a head kick by Durden.
Johnsson throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden digs a good body shot into Johnsson's ribs.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Durden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden wants to clinch up but Johnsson keeps it at a distance.
Johnsson throws a head kick that Durden semi-blocks.
Johnsson slips a straight right by Durden.
Johnsson throws a lazy head kick
and Durden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnsson won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Johnsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Durden dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durden just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Durden is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnsson being controlled for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyler Durden wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Johnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Johnsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Durden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnsson looks gassed!
Johnsson throws a right hand that misses
and Durden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Johnsson moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnsson's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden jabs Johnsson right on the nose. Johnsson blinks but takes it well.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Durden.
Johnsson throws a leg kick
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden drops Johnsson with a right and a left! Durden comes rushing in but Johnsson regains his composure and manages to keep Durden in guard.
Johnsson is rocked!
It looks like Joni Johnsson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnsson is keeping the position for now.
Johnsson is still in real trouble! Can Durden finish him?
Durden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnsson on the side of the head.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Johnsson to the floor! Durden dives in looking for the finish!
Durden content to control rather than advance.
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!
Durden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnsson for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Durden stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durden tries to clinch up but Johnsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joni Johnsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Johnsson's head back.
Johnsson forces Durden back against the cage and clinches.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durden blocks a body shot from Johnsson.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnsson can do to turn this around?
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnsson.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Durden content to control rather than advance.
Johnsson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is looking to advance position but Johnsson won't allow it.
Durden is thwarting Johnsson's attempts to control the position.
Durden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyler Durden wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Durden has taken the fight to the clinch.
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.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Johnsson's head.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Johnsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden blocking some punches.
Johnsson stops a takedown attempt from Durden.
Durden gets through Johnsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson misses with some punches.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnsson is trying to break the clinch but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Durden.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
A short right from Durden on the inside.
Johnsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durden.
A frustrated look appears on Johnsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durden lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Johnsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden lands a nice shot to the body.
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Johnsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durden scores with a shoulder strike.
Durden lands a right hand.
Durden landing knees to the head.
Durden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnsson.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
Durden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden is leaning against Johnsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durden gets through Johnsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsson is defending well for now.
Johnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.
Johnsson tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durden scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnsson should have avoided that one.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Durden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnsson throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Durden is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Johnsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
Johnsson rushes Durden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden lands a body shot.
Johnsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durden lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Durden.
Durden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnsson or not.
Durden landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Durden.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
Durden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnsson takes a shot to the head.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Durden lands an uppercut.
Durden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnsson or not.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Johnsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durden.
Johnsson presses Durden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joni Johnsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden blocks a head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden clobbers Johnsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden misses with a head kick.
Johnsson blocks a head kick by Durden.
A head kick misses from Durden.
Durden fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnsson in the body.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Durden is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson blocks a head kick by Durden.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden tries to clinch up but Johnsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Durden scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Johnsson avoids the head kick by Durden.
Good leg kick by Durden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Durden lands a jab to the head.
Johnsson walks into a jab.
Durden works Johnsson's body with a nice hook.
Durden takes the fight into the clinch.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durden pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Durden.
Durden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnsson tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Durden prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.
Durden pushes Johnsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnsson.
Durden prevents a body shot from Johnsson.
Tyler Durden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden has Johnsson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Durden looking for a takedown.
Johnsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnsson misses with a punch to the body.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnsson.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Johnsson's head.
Johnsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnsson tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Johnsson back against the cage.
Durden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnsson.
Johnsson tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden cracks Johnsson with a nice body shot.
Durden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Durden.
Johnsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnsson misses with a body punch.
Johnsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Johnsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnsson tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Durden.
Durden blocks a body shot from Johnsson.
Joni Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Durden works on Johnsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden with a knee to the head.
Durden has Johnsson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Johnsson tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Johnsson back against the cage.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
Durden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnsson prevents it.
Johnsson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Johnsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ric Sparkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gzrel Mephistopheles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparkler comes to the cage accompanied by You Better Get Up. Mephistopheles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: -. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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22
199 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Great elbows
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ric Sparkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gzrel Mephistopheles!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparkler. Mephistopheles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparkler misses with a jab to the body
and Mephistopheles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparkler slips a straight right by Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparkler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mephistopheles was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparkler.
Mephistopheles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparkler misses with a double jab
and Mephistopheles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparkler is defended easily by Mephistopheles.
Sparkler wants to clinch up but Mephistopheles keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Sparkler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Sparkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparkler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparkler. Mephistopheles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparkler throws a shot to the body.
Mephistopheles misses with a wild body shot.
Mephistopheles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparkler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparkler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparkler misses with a body shot
and Mephistopheles counters with a nice body shot.
Sparkler works over Mephistopheles's head and body with a nice combination.
Sparkler wants to clinch.
Sparkler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mephistopheles manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparkler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mephistopheles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mephistopheles scores with a nice strike.
Sparkler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Mephistopheles as Sparkler shoots in.
Ric Sparkler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparkler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparkler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparkler misses with a wild body shot.
Sparkler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mephistopheles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparkler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparkler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sparkler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparkler throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mephistopheles to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparkler thows a body shot but no joy.
Sparkler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparkler misses the body punch
and Mephistopheles counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Sparkler misses
and Mephistopheles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparkler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mephistopheles avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparkler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparkler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mephistopheles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mephistopheles misses with an uppercut. Sparkler saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparkler shoots in for a double leg but Mephistopheles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparkler tries to clinch but Mephistopheles moves out of range.
Sparkler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mephistopheles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mephistopheles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gzrel Mephistopheles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Sparkler misses
and Mephistopheles counters with a right hand to the body.
Sparkler misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mephistopheles to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparkler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mephistopheles is just out of range.
Mephistopheles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mephistopheles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparkler manages to avoid it.
Sparkler wants to clinch.
Sparkler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mephistopheles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gzrel Mephistopheles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mephistopheles throws an overhand right that lands on Sparkler's shoulder, as Sparkler tries to avoid the shot.
Sparkler throws a jab when Mephistopheles was well out of range.
Sparkler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mephistopheles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gzrel Mephistopheles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparkler looks for a takedown but Mephistopheles sprawls well.
Sparkler tries to clinch up but Mephistopheles circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparkler is defended easily by Mephistopheles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sparkler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sparkler throws a combination that misses
and Mephistopheles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sparkler misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mephistopheles counter with a right hand.
Sparkler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mephistopheles is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Sparkler misses
and Mephistopheles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparkler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mephistopheles was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparkler.
Sparkler shoots for a takedown but Mephistopheles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Sparkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparkler looks to score with a jab to the body but Mephistopheles is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mephistopheles. No joy for Sparkler on that attempt.
Sparkler looks to land a combination but Mephistopheles avoids it well.
Mephistopheles just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparkler tries to clinch but Mephistopheles is having none of it.
Sparkler lands a jab to Mephistopheles's midsection.
Sparkler moves in looking to clinch but Mephistopheles pushes him off.
Mephistopheles stuns Sparkler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mephistopheles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mephistopheles wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparkler misses with a body punch
and Mephistopheles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparkler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sparkler misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Sparkler crashes against the mat.
Sparkler 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.
Sparkler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparkler wants to control but Mephistopheles is keeping him busy.
Sparkler tries to score with some ground and pound. Mephistopheles controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Mephistopheles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparkler throws an elbow but Mephistopheles slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sparkler throwing strikes but Mephistopheles manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mephistopheles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparkler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparkler wants to control but Mephistopheles postures up.
Sparkler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mephistopheles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sparkler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparkler moves into full guard.
Mephistopheles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparkler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mephistopheles has managed to get both his arms back between Sparkler's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparkler wants to sweep here but Mephistopheles controlling him for the moment.
Sparkler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mephistopheles!
Sparkler working Mephistopheles over with strikes here.
Mephistopheles wants to control but Sparkler is having none of it.
Sparkler landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mephistopheles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sparkler breaks from Mephistopheles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mephistopheles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sparkler looking to ground and pound but Mephistopheles is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparkler is landing with some decent strikes but Mephistopheles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sparkler is landing with some decent strikes but Mephistopheles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sparkler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sparkler lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparkler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mephistopheles is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sparkler working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Gzrel Mephistopheles has been cut.
Sparkler looking to finish Mephistopheles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mephistopheles!
Mephistopheles is rocked!
Sparkler lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparkler working Mephistopheles over with strikes here.
Mephistopheles is still in real trouble! Can Sparkler finish him?
A nice elbow there by Sparkler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparkler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mephistopheles covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Sparkler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fifo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fifo Ortiz enters the cage!
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26
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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23
210 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva misses with a leg kick
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva throws a lazy head kick
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from DeSilva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demarcus DeSilva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Miike has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
142 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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22
141 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takeshi Miike!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Miike fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Howlett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Howlett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Howlett swings widly with a right hand
and Miike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett misses the body punch
and Miike counters with a single leg into guard. Howlett didn't expect that.
Howlett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miike works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howlett tries to roll over but Miike keeps him under control.
Howlett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howlett.
Miike postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miike pushes down on Howlett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miike is looking to advance position but Howlett won't allow it.
Miike sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howlett defending well though.
Ground and pound from Miike.
Miike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet.
Miike lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Miike there.
Miike is looking for a kimura but Howlett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miike to get the leverage.
Howlett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miike.
Miike wants to pass the guard but Howlett is defending well.
Howlett has hold of Miike's hands but Miike slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miike wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howlett trying to control here.
Howlett is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Howlett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miike.
Miike thows a huge punch but Howlett dodges it nicely.
Howlett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miike on the ground.
Howlett keeping hold of Miike's head, controlling as best he can.
Miike thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howlett's head.
Miike wants to free his trapped foot but Howlett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howlett is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howlett won't allow Miike to pass to mount.
Miike not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miike thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howlett's head.
Miike slips a nice elbow through Howlett's hands, connecting with Howlett's forehead.
Howlett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howlett tries to roll over but Miike keeps him under control.
Miike working Howlett over with strikes.
Miike looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howlett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miike is working away from the top position though.
Miike is looking to advance position but Howlett won't allow it.
Howlett tries to roll over but Miike keeps him under control.
Miike trying to control from half guard but Howlett is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miike not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Howlett is trying to stand back up but Miike is controlling him
Miike missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miike is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Howlett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miike wants to take a breather but Howlett is having none of it.
Miike thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Howlett to regain full guard.
Miike tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett pulls Miike in close to his closed guard and prevents Miike from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miike is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Miike dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Howlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miike has time to react.
Miike looks to land a combination. Howlett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Howlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Miike. Miike gets slowly back to his feet.
Howlett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett misses with a hook
and Miike counters with a takedown into side control.
Miike working away.
Miike has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miike tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miike has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Howlett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miike is looking to control Howlett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miike avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett is just content to waste time from the top position. Miike takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Miike throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miike looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Howlett trying to control but Miike is working from the bottom.
Miike throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miike looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howlett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miike is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miike is pressing down on Howlett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howlett is holding on for now.
Howlett pushes Miike off looking to stand but Miike dives back in and keeps control.
Miike is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Howlett reverses the position - he's now on top in Miike's guard.
Miike pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takeshi Miike has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miike working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howlett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miike has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Miike's legs - danger averted.
Miike trying to control the position here.
Miike has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howlett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miike trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Miike might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howlett kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four 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.
Miike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miike keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Howlett.
Howlett wants to clinch
and Miike counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Howlett!
Miike throws a wild left hand from mount and Howlett manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Miike is pressing down on Howlett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howlett is holding on for now.
Howlett wants to get back to full guard.
Howlett is trying is best to control the position here.
Miike seems to be looking for submissions.
Howlett works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Miike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Miike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howlett's waist but Howlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miike off to one side.
Howlett throws an off balance right hand
and Miike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Miike.
Miike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miike was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Howlett throws a combination that misses
and Miike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miike counters with a nice uppercut.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miike.
Miike thumps Howlett with a low kick.
Miike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howlett.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Miike is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett throws a lazy uppercut
and Miike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Howlett lands with a hook. Miike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howlett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Miike circles away.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Miike keeps it at a distance.
Miike scores with a shot to the body.
Miike lands a nice hook to Howlett's body. Howlett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miike connects with a body shot that sends Howlett's belly button to the back.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miike throws out the jab.
Miike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett throws a right hand that misses
and Miike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miike at a distance.
Howlett misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett swings widly with a right hand
and Miike makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howlett misses with a lunging right hand
and Miike counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Howlett!
Miike scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miike is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Howlett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett is bucking up trying to escape but Miike cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miike looking to control but Howlett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miike throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Howlett because Miike loaded up on that one.
Miike throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miike tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howlett wants to hold on but Miike pushes him away.
Howlett is squirming around, avoiding Miike's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike goes for an armbar but Howlett turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Howlett.
Miike is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Miike has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Howlett doesn't defend quickly enough and Miike has managed to lock this one up! Can Howlett escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Miike on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeshi Miike!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Gulag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gulag's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, без души. Rogers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ready or Not - Fugees. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grizzly Gulag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Rogers!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gulag throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rogers slips under a jab from Gulag.
Gulag lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grizzly Gulag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulag is looking to chop away at Rogers's legs.
A head kick from Gulag lands but Rogers takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gulag.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Gulag throws out a leg kick but Rogers moves out of range and Gulag only half commits.
Gulag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulag checks a leg kick.
Rogers digs a good hook to Gulag's body.
Gulag takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gulag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gulag misses with a right hand
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Gulag throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gulag is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
Gulag goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulag throws a lazy body kick
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Gulag tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rogers is able to avoid easily.
Gulag keeps Rogers at a distance using the push kick.
Rogers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Gulag.
Gulag is looking to land body kicks.
Gulag bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rogers looks gassed!
Rogers avoids the head kick by Gulag.
Gulag misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gulag walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rogers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulag throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
Gulag scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulag lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gulag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulag lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Gulag.
Gulag thumps Rogers with a low kick.
Gulag is looking to score with low kicks.
Gulag misses with a body kick.
Gulag pushes Rogers away with a front kick.
Gulag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gulag unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gulag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gulag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rogers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gulag tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Gulag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gulag with a knee to the head.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Gulag.
Gulag crunches a lovely knee into Rogers's ribcage.
Gulag connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rogers's face.
Gulag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gulag looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulag crunches a lovely knee into Rogers's ribcage.
Gulag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gulag tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Gulag looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Gulag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gulag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gulag throws a head punch that misses.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.
Gulag missing with knees to the body.
Gulag tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers managing to block the knees to the body from Gulag.
Gulag missing with knees to the body.
Rogers lands with a right to the head.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gulag on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Gulag misses.
Rogers scores with a one two! Gulag had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a swing at Gulag's ribcage but misses.
Rogers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gulag tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Gulag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gulag throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with an inside leg kick.
Rogers thuds his right hand into Gulag's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Gulag throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gulag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gulag tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gulag scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grizzly Gulag dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gulag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gulag misses with a head kick.
Grizzly Gulag is winning the standup battle so far.
Gulag throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gulag throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gulag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gulag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gulag throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gulag doesn't seem bothered though.
Gulag throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gulag. That one must have hurt.
Rogers jabs Gulag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gulag.
Gulag misses with a looping right.
Gulag misses with a kick to the body
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Grizzly Gulag has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulag chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gulag misses with an uppercut
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gulag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Gulag misses
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gulag fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogers in the body.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Gulag.
Gulag thows a leg kick but Rogers checks it
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Gulag misses
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers punishes Gulag's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulag takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rogers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gulag tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Gulag throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers tests Gulag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gulag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulag misses with a low kick.
Rogers checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gulag. That's going to slow Rogers down.
Gulag throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Gulag
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Gulag gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Gulag checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulag throws a leg kick
and Gulag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Rogers.
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers with a hook.
Gulag misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Gulag misses
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body.
Gulag throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rogers connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gulag throws a lazy head kick
and Gulag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulag throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a hook. Gulag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gulag throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Gulag takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gulag momentarily.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gulag walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rogers stuns Gulag with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers takes a swing at Gulag's ribcage but misses.
Gulag is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Rogers catches Gulag right on the button with a cross.
Gulag throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grizzly Gulag's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gulag avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Gulag throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a left to the body.
Gulag moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gulag obliges.
Rogers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogers misses with some punches.
Gulag looking to throw knees to the head but Rogers is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Rogers.
Gulag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gulag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gulag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers digs a good hook to Gulag's body.
Rogers cracks Gulag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Gulag steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Gulag's body.
Rogers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gulag doesn't seem bothered though.
Gulag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Rogers.
Gulag takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gulag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers lands a really nice looking cross but Gulag seems unphased.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.
Gulag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers lands a jab to Gulag's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Rogers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogers walks into a stiff left hand from Gulag.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Gulag takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gulag looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Rogers as he checks the leg kick.
Rogers stuns Gulag with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rogers lunges at Gulag with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulag's hand.
Gulag walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Gulag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Gulag wants to clinch
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Gulag takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick by Gulag misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gulag goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gulag momentarily.
Gulag connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gulag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulag.
Gulag lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Rogers swings for the body but Gulag moves out of range.
Gulag throws a leg kick
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gulag thinking.
Gulag throws a head kick that misses
and Gulag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulag.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gulag has time to react.
Rogers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rogers tries to bum rush Gulag with a series of wild strikes but Gulag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulag manages to avoid it.
Rogers misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers sizes up Gulag with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gulag.
Gulag throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Rogers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austenite Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rua's choice of entrance music: Metallica- Loverman. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Austenite Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Rua!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron misses with a combination
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Austenite Iron has been cut.
Iron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Austenite Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rua - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Iron is predictable there
and Rua counters by clinching up.
Rua misses with some punches.
Rua has Iron pressed against the cage.
Iron takes an elbow to the temple.
Iron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Iron shrugs off.
Rua has Iron pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Austenite Iron's cut is getting worse.
Iron is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Rua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iron avoids it.
Rua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rua breaks from the clinch.
Rua thows a body kick. Iron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rua's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rua duly obliges.
Iron misses with an uppercut
and Rua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Iron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iron is breathing heavily.
Iron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Iron's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands an elbow just above Iron 's eye.
Rua is stalling here.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Iron's face.
Austenite Iron's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Rua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Iron avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iron's defenses.
Jeez, Austenite Iron's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A left hand lands to the body for Rua.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Iron in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Austenite Iron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mario Rua!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sb Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Sub-Mission. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sb Killa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Killa throws a leg kick which misses Mir's front leg but catches the back leg as Mir tries to avoid it.
Mir misses with a head kick.
Mir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Killa keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killa looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killa counters with a head kick.
Mir throws a lazy uppercut
and Killa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killa blocks a head kick by Mir.
A shot to the liver by Killa. Beautiful body shot.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Mir misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir connects with a body shot that sends Killa's belly button to the back.
Killa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mir working away.
Mir tries to advance position but instead Killa slips a leg back in to half guard.
Killa trying to hold on to Mir's head to control him but Mir postures up.
Killa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mir kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to take a breather but Killa is having none of it.
Killa tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
Mir is trying to control. Killa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sb Killa.
Mir scores with a hook.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir throws a head kick but Killa moves out of range.
Mir blocks a low kick nicely.
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.
Mir cracks Killa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mir connects with a right hand. Killa shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from Mir
and Killa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killa avoids it really well and circles away.
Mir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mir throws a lazy head kick
and Killa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir misses with a double jab
and Killa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sb Killa 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.
Mir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killa moves out of range as Mir throws a body kick.
Killa throws a leg kick
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Killa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
Killa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killa.
Mir throws a strike but Killa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killa passes into side control.
Mir tries to buck Killa off but Killa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
Mir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mir is trying to control Killa's posture but Killa avoids it.
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mir is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to control but Killa passes into side control!
Mir is looking for a sweep.
Mir is working hard here to advance position.
Mir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Killa's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mir is looking to improve his position.
Mir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Killa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Killa's back!
Even with his hooks in, Mir manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Killa holding both Mir 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mir working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Killa avoids the body shot from Mir.
Both fighters circling a little - Killa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mir misses with a hook to the body
and Killa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killa is trying to defend but Mir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killa keeps working.
Mir slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir prevents Killa from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killa defending well though.
Killa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mir throws a body kick the misses
and Killa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killa throws out the jab.
Killa throws a lazy right hand but Mir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mir scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killa.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mir throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa with a jab.
Mir throws out a leg kick but Killa moves out of range and Mir only half commits.
Mir missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killa lands a jab.
Killa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mir works Killa's body with a nice hook.
Mir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killa.
Killa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cain Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Killa scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy body kick from Mir
and Killa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick
and Killa counters with a nice leg kick.
Mir throws a sloppy body shot
and Killa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killa defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir throws a combination that misses
and Mir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Mir. That snapped Killa's head back.
Killa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mir throws a leg kick but Killa checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir has his takedown stuffed
and Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mir is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sb Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Groote comes to the cage accompanied by Bas' Theme. Griffin has chosen Bag of Weed as his entrance music. 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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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for De Groote with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Groote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Groote tries a head kick but it misses.
De Groote shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the body from De Groote misses
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
De Groote misses with a left hand
and Griffin counters with a head kick.
De Groote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Groote gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas De Groote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Groote doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Groote.
Griffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffin cracks De Groote with an open hand slap.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for De Groote. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Groote missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Groote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Griffin swings for the body but De Groote moves out of range.
De Groote on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Groote's sensitive parts.
Brian Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and De Groote makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Groote misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Groote is breathing heavily.
Griffin sizes up De Groote with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Groote misses with a shot to the body
and Griffin counters with a nice leg kick.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Griffin.
Bas De Groote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. De Groote looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Groote defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Griffin with a jab.
It looks like Bas De Groote has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Groote throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Groote's knee momentarily.
Griffin thumps De Groote with a low kick.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes a swing at De Groote's ribcage but misses.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin misses with a leg kick.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin stuns De Groote with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and De Groote moves out of range easily.
A low kick from De Groote is predictable there
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Griffin lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Groote tries to clinch up.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. De Groote backs away looking to recover.
De Groote gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a good low kick that De Groote was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas De Groote's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Groote takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Groote on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
De Groote tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brian Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
De Groote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
Griffin scores with a hook.
Griffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffin - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Groote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin with a hook.
De Groote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote checks a leg kick.
De Groote takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Groote might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a nice hook to De Groote's body. De Groote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Griffin.
Griffin takes a swing at De Groote's ribcage but misses.
De Groote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffin.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin cracks De Groote with an open hand slap.
De Groote misses with a hook
and Griffin counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Groote's knee momentarily.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin throws a series of punches but De Groote moves out of range.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from De Groote misses
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
De Groote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Griffin.
Donk. Griffin catches De Groote right on the button with a cross.
Griffin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De Groote sprawling to the canvas! De Groote rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Griffin finish him?!
De Groote is rocked!
Griffin works De Groote's body with a nice hook.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin.
De Groote checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Griffin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Griffin coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groote shoots and misses
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Groote doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Griffin misses with a hook
and De Groote counters with a single leg into guard. Griffin didn't expect that.
De Groote stopping the sweep attempt from Griffin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bas De Groote's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Griffin lands with a right hand.
De Groote fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
De Groote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin scores with a kick to the body.
Griffin swings for the body but De Groote moves out of range.
De Groote misses with a takedown
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Groote misses with a takedown attempt
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas De Groote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Groote there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Groote.
Griffin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and De Groote counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin keeping full guard, as De Groote tries to pass.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Groote. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Groote trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Groote landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groote won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
De Groote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing De Groote from controlling successfully.
De Groote thows a big elbow that misses.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing De Groote from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Groote sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffin's guard.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Groote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffin is not content to let De Groote control the position.
De Groote is looking to advance position but Griffin won't allow it.
De Groote trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bas De Groote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bas De Groote.
De Groote misses with a left hand
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffin is looking to slow De Groote down with leg kicks.
De Groote swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Groote throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Brian Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Groote on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Groote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groote misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a nice leg kick.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Griffin!
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