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CFL 142: Super-Card 2! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Cornwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons comes to the cage accompanied by Call Me The Breeze. Cornwall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Lucky Bullets "Folsom Prison Blues". Charlie Parsons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Cornwall!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parsons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cornwall throws a poor cross that misses
and Parsons counters with a takedown into side control.
Cornwall tries to buck Parsons off but Parsons is having none of it.
Cornwall is trying to control Parsons's posture but Parsons avoids it.
Cornwall tries to buck Parsons off but Parsons is having none of it.
Cornwall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cornwall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parsons's best efforts.
Cornwall is looking to improve his position.
Cornwall is trying to control but can't.
Cornwall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Parsons has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cornwall is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Cornwall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cornwall looking for submissions off his back.
Cornwall wants to improve his position but Parsons is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cornwall tries to get to full guard but Parsons has control of the leg.
Cornwall wants to control the action here but instead Parsons manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cornwall is trying to escape the mount.
Parsons wants to take Cornwall's back but he can't do it this time.
Parsons prevents Cornwall from getting the reversal.
Cornwall wants to hold on but Parsons pushes him away.
Cornwall working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Parsons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parsons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cornwall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parsons somewhat.
Cornwall misses with a combination
and Parsons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cornwall's guard.
Cornwall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parsons defends it easily.
Cornwall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall controls Parsons momentarily but Parsons frees himself.
Cornwall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cornwall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parsons passes into half guard.
Well, if Parsons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cornwall tries to get to full guard but Parsons has control of the leg.
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.
Cornwall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cornwall.
Parsons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cornwall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parsons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cornwall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cornwall is looking for a triangle but Parsons pushes his legs off easily.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons stopping the sweep attempt from Cornwall.
Cornwall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cornwall wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Cornwall is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornwall wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Parsons is now in half guard.
Parsons content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Parsons dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cornwall throws a right hand that misses
and Parsons counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cornwall won't be happy with that.
Cornwall tries to improve position but can't.
Parsons controlling from side mount.
Cornwall struggling a bit here.
Parsons is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cornwall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cornwall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parsons is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall is working to get back to half guard.
Parsons controlling from mount.
Cornwall tries to hold on but Parsons pushes him away.
Cornwall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parsons content just to control the position here.
Cornwall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parsons wants to take Cornwall's back here but Cornwall is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cornwall is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cornwall is trying to reverse the position but instead Parsons has taken his back - oops!
Cornwall tries to roll but Parsons sticks to his back.
Cornwall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Parsons.
Cornwall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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.
Cornwall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Parsons has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cornwall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ken Cornwall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Parsons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parsons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Parsons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tonbridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hastings comes to the cage accompanied by Blazin Hazen - Avarage Homeboy. Tonbridge has chosen The Cumshots - I Drink Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaze Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Tonbridge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hastings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hastings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hastings gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonbridge is staying active underneath Hastings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hastings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonbridge keeps working.
Hastings is working for a kimura but Tonbridge is defending it quite comfortably.
Hastings throwing shots but Tonbridge is blocking nicely.
Hastings wants to control but Tonbridge is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tonbridge defends it well.
Tonbridge actively working from the bottom here.
Tonbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Hastings.
Hastings is looking for a kimura here.
Tonbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hastings pulls his head out easily.
Tonbridge actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hastings trying to control the action but Tonbridge is working from the bottom.
Hastings is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonbridge looking for subs from the bottom but Hastings mounts him!
Hastings is landing with some decent strikes but Tonbridge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hastings is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tonbridge is in real trouble.
Hastings is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hastings gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hastings gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hastings apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Tonbridge wants to clinch
and Hastings counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tonbridge won't be happy with that.
Tonbridge is rocked!
Hastings grinds an elbow into Tonbridge's temple.
Tonbridge is still in real trouble! Can Hastings finish him?
Tonbridge wants to control but Hastings postures up.
Hastings tries for a kimura but Tonbridge is defending well.
Tonbridge seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings trying to control the position but Tonbridge is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hastings tries to advance to mount but Tonbridge denies him.
Tonbridge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hastings works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tonbridge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tonbridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tonbridge thows a huge punch but Hastings dodges it nicely.
Tonbridge looks gassed!
Hastings gets full guard.
Hastings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonbridge 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge trying to control but Hastings is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tonbridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonbridge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hastings is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tonbridge, into his guard.
Hastings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hastings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tonbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hastings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hastings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hastings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tonbridge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Hastings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tonbridge looks to clinch
and Hastings counters with a shoot takedown. Tonbridge fights it but they end up in guard.
Hastings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hastings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonbridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hastings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hastings advances to half guard.
Hastings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hastings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonbridge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hastings seems to be working for a kimura but Tonbridge defends the submission attempt.
Tonbridge gets back to full guard.
Hastings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tonbridge keeping moving, preventing Hastings from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hastings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hastings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonbridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hastings has managed to get both his arms back between Tonbridge's legs - danger averted.
Tonbridge is breathing heavily.
Hastings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonbridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hastings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hastings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonbridge is keeping the position for now.
Blaze Hastings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonbridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hastings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hastings passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hastings pulls his head out easily.
Hastings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonbridge is just riding it out for now. Hastings eventually gives up the hold.
Tonbridge looking for submissions off his back.
Tonbridge tries to roll over but Hastings keeps him under control.
Hastings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hastings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hastings drops an elbow to the side of Tonbridge's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tonbridge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hastings.
Hastings slips a nice elbow through Tonbridge's hands, connecting with Tonbridge's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hastings connects with a nice short shot to Tonbridge's temple.
Tonbridge looking for submissions off his back.
Tonbridge is not content to let Hastings control the position.
Tonbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hastings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hastings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonbridge keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonbridge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hastings wants to pass to mount but Tonbridge is defending the position.
Tonbridge is in trouble now - Hastings has advanced to mount!
Hastings prevents Tonbridge from getting the reversal.
Hastings working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tonbridge looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hastings! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Blaze Hastings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Punahilkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Kuze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punahilkka comes into the arena with Mäihä Show feat. Punahilkka blaring out of the sound system. Kuze has chosen Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg as his entrance music. Hideo Kuze will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Punahilkka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hideo Kuze!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punahilkka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuze checks it well.
Punahilkka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Punahilkka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punahilkka throws a body punch but Kuze moves out of range.
Kuze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuze walks into a left hand.
Punahilkka takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Punahilkka misses
and Kuze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuze scores with a hook to the body. Punahilkka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Punahilkka blocks the low kick.
Kuze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuze throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Punahilkka stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kuze follows into mount!
Punahilkka is rocked!
Punahilkka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kuze.
Oh Punahilkka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuze postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Punahilkka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kuze around the waist but Kuze pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kuze is the winner by TKO! Kuze jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Kuze!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lex Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Titan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lex Titan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titan scoring well with a low kick there.
Titan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titan throws out the jab.
Titan gets caught flat footed, as Wenger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wenger has gone for a leg lock! Titan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wenger's guard.
Titan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Titan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Titan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wenger is retaining full guard.
Titan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wenger shoots and misses
and Titan counters with a straight right hand.
Wenger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Titan quickly recovers to half guard.
Wenger seems to be working for a kimura but Titan defends the submission attempt.
Wenger working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Titan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Titan finds it's way round the side to connect with Wenger's head.
Wenger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Titan misses with a two punch combination.
Wenger misses with a takedown attempt
and Titan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wenger has his takedown stuffed
and Titan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lex Titan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsene Wenger.
Titan tries to bum rush Wenger with a series of wild strikes but Wenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Titan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Titan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wenger.
Titan throws a hook but Wenger avoids it easily.
Wenger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wenger slips under a jab from Titan.
Wenger has his takedown stuffed
and Titan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titan lands a right hook to the body.
Wenger looks gassed!
Wenger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Titan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titan lands a jab to Wenger's midsection.
Titan connects with a right hand. Wenger shakes it off.
Titan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wenger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Titan misses the shot to the body.
Titan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger misses with a takedown attempt
and Titan counters with a straight right hand.
Wenger walks into a left hand.
Titan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wenger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Titan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wenger on the side of the head.
Titan's corner calls for a 1-2. Titan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Titan misses.
Titan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Titan digs a good hook to Wenger's body.
Titan scores with a decent looking hook.
Titan cracks Wenger with a good jab.
Titan lands a leg kick that knocks Wenger off balance momentarily.
Lex Titan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titan jabs Wenger right on the nose. Wenger blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wenger. Wenger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Titan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Titan lands with a kick to the temple. Wenger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Titan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Titan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Titan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wenger.
Wenger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Titan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Titan misses with a head kick.
Wenger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Titan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Titan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Titan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wenger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wenger shoots and misses
and Titan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Titan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Titan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wenger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Titan lands with an uppercut that bounces Wenger off the cage and back into rage.
Lex Titan is winning the standup battle so far.
Titan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wenger under the eye.
Titan jabs at Wenger's body.
Nice straight punches there by Titan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Titan.
Titan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titan throws a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Titan.
Wenger is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Titan counter with a right hand.
Titan throws a looping overhand right but Wenger ducks down to avoid it.
Wenger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Titan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Titan duly obliges.
Titan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wenger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Titan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lex Titan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsene Wenger.
Titan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wenger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wenger ducks right into an uppercut from Titan.
Wenger misses with a takedown
and Titan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger walks into a left hand.
Wenger has his takedown stuffed
and Titan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wenger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Titan.
Wenger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Titan digs a good body shot into Wenger's ribs.
A jab lands there for Titan.
Titan tries a head kick but it misses.
Titan throws an off balance right hand
and Wenger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Titan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wenger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Titan trying to control here.
Titan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger preventing the sweep.
Wenger throwing strikes from guard but Titan blocks nicely.
Titan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wenger postures up in Titan's guard and throws a big left but Titan blocks it.
Wenger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Titan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Titan pushes Wenger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab by Titan.
Titan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wenger can do to turn this around?
Titan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wenger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titan thows a body shot but no joy.
Wenger has his takedown stuffed
and Titan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wenger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Titan counters with a thumping low kick.
Titan tests Wenger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Titan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Titan misses with the combination.
Titan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Titan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wenger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Titan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Titan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titan can't do much from the bottom here.
Titan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wenger is trying to get an arm triangle but Titan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wenger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Titan wants to improve his position but Wenger is controlling well.
Wenger wants to work for an arm triangle but Titan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan is trying to control but can't.
Titan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wenger stands up over Titan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Titan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wenger manages to get himself to full guard.
Wenger looking for a guillotine here but Titan defends easily.
Titan advances position into side control!
Titan misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wenger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Titan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wenger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wenger tries to bench press Titan off him but Titan keeps the position.
Titan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wenger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Titan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Titan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wenger misses with a takedown
and Wenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wenger has time to react.
Titan tries to bum rush Wenger with a series of wild strikes but Wenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Titan.
Wenger misses with a takedown attempt
and Wenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wenger has his takedown stuffed
and Titan counters with a straight right hand.
Lex Titan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsene Wenger.
Titan lands with a good body shot.
Titan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wenger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Titan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Titan.
Wenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Titan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arsene Wenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lex Titan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Titan lands a nice shot that snaps Wenger's head back.
Wenger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wenger tries for a takedown but Titan circles away easily
and Titan counters with a left to the body.
Wenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titan lands the left hand.
Wenger throws an off balance right hand
enabling Titan to counter with a crisp jab.
Titan clobbers Wenger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Titan lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Titan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wenger doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Titan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Titan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Hujoppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hujoppi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cockney Rejects - Fighting In The Streets. Shamrock has chosen The Notorious B.I.G.'s Going Back to Cali as his entrance music. Hemmo Hujoppi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
141 lbs
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141 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hemmo Hujoppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Hujoppi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hujoppi avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Hujoppi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hujoppi misses with a body kick.
Shamrock fails with the takedown.
Hujoppi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hujoppi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hujoppi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hujoppi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Hujoppi counters with an inside leg kick.
Hujoppi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hujoppi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hujoppi scores with a spinning back kick!
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Hujoppi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Hujoppi counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check.
Hujoppi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hujoppi scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hujoppi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hujoppi.
Shamrock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shamrock goes for an armbar but Hujoppi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hujoppi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hujoppi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shamrock is on top in guard.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamrock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hujoppi!
Shamrock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hujoppi because Shamrock loaded up on that one.
Shamrock breaks from Hujoppi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shamrock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shamrock thowing shots but they're missing.
Shamrock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hujoppi is now in Shamrock's guard. A big mistake from Shamrock there, giving up the dominant position!
Shamrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shamrock has his foot on Hujoppi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hujoppi works his way back into a safe position though.
Hujoppi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi stands up from Shamrock's guard - Hujoppi perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shamrock blocks a leg kick.
Hujoppi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
Hujoppi scores with a head kick. Shamrock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hujoppi throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hujoppi.
Both fighters circling a little - Hujoppi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Hujoppi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shamrock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Hujoppi counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Hujoppi.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Hujoppi counters with a big head kick but Shamrock shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Hujoppi lands a nice looking body kick.
Hujoppi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hujoppi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that Shamrock semi-blocks.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Hujoppi counters with a nice leg kick.
Hemmo Hujoppi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Hujoppi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hujoppi with a hook.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Hujoppi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Hujoppi counters with a head kick. That will keep Shamrock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hujoppi lands with a kick to the temple. Shamrock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shamrock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hujoppi's half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock trying to mount his opponent but Hujoppi defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hemmo Hujoppi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Hujoppi counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Hujoppi counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hujoppi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hujoppi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Hujoppi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
Hujoppi throws a nice head kick!
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Hujoppi throws a nice head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hujoppi, as that shot connected.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hujoppi. Hujoppi obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hujoppi counters with an outside leg kick.
Shamrock shoots in but no luck this time.
Hujoppi feints a jab promting Shamrock to slip. Hujoppi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shamrock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shamrock with a jab.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hujoppi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hujoppi.
Shamrock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hemmo Hujoppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Shamrock.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to land a body kick
and Hujoppi counters with an inside leg kick.
Hujoppi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hujoppi lands a head kick. Shamrock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Hujoppi counters with a good low kick that Shamrock was not able to check.
Hujoppi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Hujoppi counters with a big head kick but Shamrock shrugs it off.
Shamrock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hujoppi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Hujoppi counters with a thumping low kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Hujoppi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hujoppi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Shamrock or perhaps it was just good defense by Hujoppi which made him look bad.
Hujoppi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hujoppi lands a head kick!
Hujoppi scores with a push kick.
Shamrock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hujoppi.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Hujoppi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Hujoppi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hujoppi circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shamrock.
Hujoppi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
Hujoppi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hujoppi fakes the leg kick and cracks Shamrock in the body.
Shamrock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hujoppi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shamrock's head.
Hujoppi lands with a slapping head kick.
Shamrock is rocked!
A head kick from Hujoppi lands but Shamrock takes it in his stride.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Hujoppi finish him?
Hujoppi pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
Hemmo Hujoppi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hujoppi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hujoppi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hujoppi is pawing at Shamrock, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Shamrock's nose. Shamrock is badly hurt! Hujoppi pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Shamrock tries desperately to hold on but Hujoppi is relentless in his assault! As Shamrock receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hujoppi away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Hujoppi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley comes to the cage accompanied by Alice in Chains - No Excuses. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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29
257 lbs
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23
241 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Layne Staley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McTrigger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Staley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Staley struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Staley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McTrigger trying to control the action but Staley is working from the bottom.
McTrigger lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McTrigger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Staley keeps working.
Well, if McTrigger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George McTrigger.
Crunch! McTrigger slams his shin into Staley's torso.
McTrigger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Layne Staley has been cut.
Staley misses with a wild combination.
Staley staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTrigger lands a right hook to the body.
McTrigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staley was well out of range. Poor timing from McTrigger.
Staley misses with a body shot
and McTrigger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McTrigger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Staley's sensitive parts.
Staley is breathing heavily.
McTrigger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Staley's calf.
McTrigger looks to land a body kick but Staley moved away.
McTrigger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! McTrigger has knocked Staley down with a huge combo! McTrigger steps away and waves a wobbly Staley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Staley throws a combination that misses
and McTrigger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTrigger.
Staley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTrigger. That's going to slow Staley down.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTrigger.
Staley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTrigger throws a low kick but Staley moves out of range easily.
McTrigger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Staley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McTrigger drops Staley with a big left hand! Staley is injured, injured bad! McTrigger jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George McTrigger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy-E - Real Mothafuckin' G'z . Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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28
194 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McQueen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa wants to clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a left hand
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQueen blocks a jab.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa connects with a body shot.
McQueen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taalasmaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McQueen connects with a leg kick. Taalasmaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McQueen swings widly with a right hand
and Taalasmaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from McQueen.
McQueen ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
McQueen misses with a left hand
and Taalasmaa counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa gets the takedown into side control.
Taalasmaa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes but McQueen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep.
Taalasmaa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McQueen off and has taken his back!
Taalasmaa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Taalasmaa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Taalasmaa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Taalasmaa apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQueen was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
McQueen misses with a wild body shot.
McQueen misses with a left hand
and Taalasmaa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McQueen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McQueen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the guard.
McQueen wants to sweep but no luck.
Taalasmaa wants to pass the guard but McQueen is keeping the position.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but McQueen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa wants to pass the guard but McQueen is keeping the position.
McQueen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taalasmaa on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but McQueen keeps moving.
Taalasmaa stopping the sweep attempt from McQueen.
Taalasmaa passes McQueen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taalasmaa works his way into full mount!
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.
Taalasmaa lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Taalasmaa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McQueen is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taalasmaa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McQueen is squirming around, avoiding Taalasmaa's attempts to control the action.
Taalasmaa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McQueen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taalasmaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McQueen throws a lazy uppercut
and Taalasmaa counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa working away.
McQueen is looking to reverse the position.
Taalasmaa works to advance to full mount. McQueen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taalasmaa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Taalasmaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Steve McQueen has been cut.
Taalasmaa thowing shots but they're missing.
McQueen wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taalasmaa controlling from mount.
Taalasmaa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McQueen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taalasmaa is pressing down on McQueen's thigh, looking to free his foot. McQueen is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taalasmaa controlling the action here.
Taalasmaa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McQueen won't allow Taalasmaa to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but McQueen dodges it nicely.
McQueen tries to kick Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taalasmaa seems to be working for a kimura but McQueen defends the submission attempt.
Taalasmaa stalling.
Taalasmaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Taalasmaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McQueen is refusing to be controlled, as Taalasmaa sits in half guard.
McQueen trying to control here.
Taalasmaa wants to take a breather but McQueen is having none of it.
Taalasmaa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taalasmaa lands a right hook to the body.
McQueen circles away from the clinch attempt.
McQueen cracks Taalasmaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McQueen takes one to the chin there.
McQueen circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but McQueen moves out of range.
McQueen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQueen was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McQueen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McQueen thinking.
McQueen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
McQueen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McQueen.
McQueen tries to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa moves his leg out of the way.
McQueen drops his hands momentarily and Taalasmaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
McQueen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McQueen takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQueen counters with a stiff right hand.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but McQueen avoids the punch easily.
Taalasmaa moves out of range as McQueen strikes.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQueen moves away.
McQueen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taalasmaa lands with an overhand left.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQueen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McQueen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQueen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McQueen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Taalasmaa. That snapped McQueen's head back.
McQueen tries to keep at a distance but Taalasmaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQueen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by McQueen.
Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQueen takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild combination.
Taalasmaa lands with a cross.
McQueen swats away the attempt to clinch by Taalasmaa.
McQueen is looking to score with low kicks.
McQueen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taalasmaa looks to land a right hand but McQueen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taalasmaa lands a jab to McQueen's midsection.
McQueen is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McQueen.
McQueen with a nice cross.
Taalasmaa misses with a right hand
and McQueen counters with a stiff right hand.
Taalasmaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McQueen swats away the attempt to clinch by Taalasmaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taalasmaa throws a looping overhand right but McQueen ducks down to avoid it.
McQueen is looking to score with low kicks.
Taalasmaa misses with a combination
and McQueen counters with a good, hard body kick but Taalasmaa shrugs it off.
Taalasmaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQueen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McQueen missing with a left hand there. Taalasmaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decent striking displayed by Taalasmaa there.
McQueen misses with a right hand
and Taalasmaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQueen slips under a jab.
Taalasmaa walks forward, straight into a front kick from McQueen.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. McQueen saw that one coming.
Taalasmaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch up.
Jab by Taalasmaa.
Sloppy strikes from McQueen. Those never looked like landing.
McQueen misses with a right hand
letting Taalasmaa counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McQueen.
McQueen throws a head kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
A jab from Taalasmaa finds it's way through McQueen's defenses.
Taalasmaa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taalasmaa is defended easily by McQueen.
Steve McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa slips a straight right by McQueen.
McQueen wants to slow Taalasmaa down by chopping away at his legs.
McQueen scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but McQueen avoids it easily.
McQueen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McQueen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve McQueen is winning the standup battle so far.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that McQueen avoids nicely.
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQueen misses with a hook
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McQueen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taalasmaa finds it's way round the side to connect with McQueen's head.
McQueen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQueen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen had his way with Kari Taalasmaa in that round.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen's cut.
That's time! McQueen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McQueen tries to score with a low kick but Taalasmaa moves his leg out of the way.
McQueen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taalasmaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taalasmaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taalasmaa thuds a left hand into McQueen's body.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook
and McQueen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McQueen tries a head kick but it misses.
McQueen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from McQueen as Taalasmaa shoots in.
McQueen misses with a shot to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a three punch combo that has McQueen backing up. McQueen nods at Taalasmaa to acknowledge the strikes.
Taalasmaa misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
McQueen ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
McQueen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taalasmaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McQueen did well to prevent Taalasmaa getting side control.
Taalasmaa moves into full mount! McQueen won't be happy about that!
Taalasmaa avoids the attempt from McQueen to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Taalasmaa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but McQueen is squirming around nicely.
McQueen tries to hold on but Taalasmaa postures up.
McQueen wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but McQueen is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kari Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taalasmaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McQueen really wants to buck Taalasmaa off and get back to his feet.
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.
Taalasmaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kari Taalasmaa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQueen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Taalasmaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taalasmaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Taalasmaa!
Kari Taalasmaa is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norrin Radd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radd comes to the cage accompanied by Starrider. Stark comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cmon Feel The Noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norrin Radd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Stark!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Radd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Radd counters with a nice body shot.
Radd looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Radd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stark moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
Stark tries to work over Radd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark looking to stall.
Radd takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Stark.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Radd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stark.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Radd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries a body shot but Radd blocks it.
Radd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Radd working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Nice elbow from Stark.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radd up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Radd.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radd blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Radd avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Radd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
Stark working aggressively here.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Radd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stark.
Radd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Radd counters with a body kick.
Stark throws a low kick, looking for Radd's leg but Radd calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Radd.
Radd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Radd counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Radd misses with a low kick.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radd thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Nice cross by Radd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Radd - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radd misses with a right hand
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark cracks Radd with a good jab.
Radd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.
Radd blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick from Radd.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radd feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norrin Radd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Radd misses with an uppercut
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark moves out of range as Radd throws a body kick.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Radd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Radd thows a leg kick but Stark checks it
and Stark counters with a left to the body.
Radd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radd.
Radd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Radd misses
and Stark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Radd misses with a hook to the body
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark throws the left hand but Radd avoids the punch easily.
Radd throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Radd looks to land a body kick but Stark moved away.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick from Radd.
Thomas Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radd looks to throw a body kick
and Stark makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Radd really felt that one!
Norrin Radd is winning the standup battle so far.
Radd cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
and Radd counters with a low kick, right behind Stark 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Radd can pounce on him.
Radd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Radd's brow.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stark pushes Radd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radd manages to break the clinch.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Radd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radd manages to avoid it.
Radd avoids the head kick by Stark.
Radd lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Radd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stark counters with a series of strikes. Radd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark wants to clinch.
Radd throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Radd misses with a wild body shot.
Radd blocks a jab.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Radd counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stark lands a nice looking body shot.
Stark connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Radd is predictable there
and Stark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stark slips under a jab from Radd.
A low kick from Radd misses
and Radd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark cracks Radd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norrin Radd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Radd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark digs a good body shot into Radd's ribs.
Radd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Radd misses with a looping right.
Stark misses with a hook
and Radd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stark really felt that one!
Radd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Radd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Radd to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark misses with a hook
enabling Radd to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Radd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Radd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Radd, right into the meat.
Radd just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Radd throws a head kick that misses
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Radd.
Radd misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Radd. That's going to slow Stark down.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Radd misses.
Radd throws a leg kick
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark thows a leg kick but Radd checks it
and Radd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Radd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Radd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radd throws a leg kick
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radd. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark misses with a hook
and Radd counters with a straight right hand.
Radd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Radd down.
Radd moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Radd misses with a body shot
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Radd misses
and Stark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Stark misses
letting Radd counter with a right hand.
Stark moves to clinch but Radd breaks away
and Radd counters with an outside leg kick.
Radd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Radd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark looks to throw the jab but Radd is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norrin Radd clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark thuds a left hand into Radd's body.
Stark takes a swing at Radd's ribcage but misses.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Radd counters with a left to the body.
Radd throws a front kick that sends Stark stumbling back into the cage.
Radd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Radd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stark tries to clinch but Radd is having none of it.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Radd is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
Radd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Radd counters with a nice body shot.
Radd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stark is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A low kick from Radd misses
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark checks a low kick from Radd.
Radd scores with a body shot.
Radd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Radd takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radd circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Radd is predictable there
and Stark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Radd throws a front kick aimed at Stark's knee but Stark avoids it well.
Radd looks to throw a body kick
and Stark counters with a low kick, right behind Radd 's knee.
Stark checks a low kick from Radd.
Radd staying out of range there.
Radd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Radd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stark throws a body kick the misses
and Radd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Radd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Radd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Radd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stark is out of range and Radd settles back down.
Radd swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Radd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Radd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Radd thows a leg kick but Stark checks it
and Stark counters with a head kick. That will keep Radd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Radd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Radd throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Radd counters with a nice body kick.
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Radd tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark is struggling to control the position.
Radd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norrin Radd had his way with Thomas Stark in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Radd throws a poor cross that misses
and Stark counters with a left to the body.
Radd tries to score with a low kick but Stark moves his leg out of the way.
Stark throws a combination. Radd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radd tries to land a body kick
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Radd avoids the head kick by Stark.
Radd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stark counters with a nice body shot.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Radd counters with a nice uppercut.
Radd throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Radd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Radd throws a leg kick
and Radd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radd throws out the jab.
Stark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Radd counters with a nice body kick.
Stark tries to clinch there but Radd circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a body punch
and Radd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a push kick but Radd slaps the foot to one side.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Radd throws a leg kick
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Stark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Radd.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
Radd walks into a stiff left hand from Stark.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Radd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norrin Radd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and Radd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radd misses with a wild body shot.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Radd.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark misses the jab.
Radd throws a leg kick
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark misses with a body punch
and Radd counters with an outside leg kick.
Radd digs a good body shot into Stark's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Radd misses with a leg kick.
Radd lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into rage.
Radd wants to slow Stark down by chopping away at his legs.
Radd is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Radd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Radd counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Stark.
I think Radd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norrin Radd!
Norrin Radd is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessard comes to the cage accompanied by Dexter - Intruder. Tuhkasaari has chosen Proteus - Full Metal Jacket 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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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhkasaari with a poor takedown
and Lessard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lessard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range of the body kick from Lessard.
Lessard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tuhkasaari counters with a nice leg kick.
Tuhkasaari 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.
Lessard avoids a kick to the body.
Lessard throws a right and a left that Tuhkasaari avoids nicely.
Tuhkasaari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tuhkasaari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Lessard.
Lessard misses with a left hand
and Tuhkasaari counters with a takedown into side control.
Lessard is not content to let Tuhkasaari control the position.
Lessard prevents Tuhkasaari from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard is not content to let Tuhkasaari control the position.
Lessard is looking to reverse the position.
Tuhkasaari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tuhkasaari controls the position from side control.
Tuhkasaari landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lessard is looking to regain half guard here but Tuhkasaari keeps moving and retains side control.
Lessard is not content to let Tuhkasaari control the position.
Tuhkasaari advances to mount.
Tuhkasaari controlling from the full mount.
Tuhkasaari cracks Lessard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lessard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessard is squirming around, avoiding Tuhkasaari's attempts to control the action.
Tuhkasaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuhkasaari cracks Lessard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tuhkasaari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lessard tries to reverse the position but Tuhkasaari maintains control.
Lessard is working hard here to advance position.
Tuhkasaari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lessard is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuhkasaari is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lessard is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lessard flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tuhkasaari anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lessard and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tuhkasaari slips an arm under Lessard chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tuhkasaari has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tuhkasaari is squeezing on Lessard like an anaconda would it's prey. Lessard fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teppo Tuhkasaari! Teppo Tuhkasaari retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Han!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Karev.
Han doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karev thows a body shot but no joy.
Han uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karev.
Karev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Von Han has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karev misses with a looping left.
Han throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Han misses with a leg kick
and Karev counters with a nice body shot.
Han is breathing heavily.
Han takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Karev finds it's way through Han's defenses.
Han closes the distance but Karev moves to the side
letting Karev counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Karev.
Karev misses with a leg kick.
Karev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Karev. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Han takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Han ducks under a wild hook from Karev.
Han on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karev connects with a leg kick. Han looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Han on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karev. Karev obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karev.
Karev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Han has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karev cracks a nice hook into Han's ribs.
Han is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Han steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karev.
Karev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karev throws a leg kick but Han moved away.
Karev drops Han with a beautiful combination! Han stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karev is looking for the KO!
Von Han's cut is getting worse.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karev.
Karev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Han has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karev.
Han moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Han takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karev throws a nice looking combination but Han bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karev tries to land a body kick
enabling Han to counter with a crisp jab.
Karev misses with a wild body shot.
Karev connects with a body shot.
Karev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Han's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Han blocks the low kick.
Karev scores with a punch to the head.
Von Han's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karev works the jab nicely.
Han throws a leg kick
and Karev counters with a good low kick that Han was not able to check.
Karev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Han rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karev lands a big head kick that sends Han tumbling to the mat! Karev takes a step backwards and waves Han back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Han avoids the head kick by Karev.
Karev closes the distance and clinches.
Karev lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karev - that landed with a thud.
Karev is leaning against Han and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karev manages to break the clinch.
Karev scores with a hook.
Jeez, Von Han's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Karev does it's job there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Von Han's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oleg Karev!
Oleg Karev is the new heavyweight champion!
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