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EMPIRE London.12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lundgren moves into the clinch.
Lundgren prevents Browne from breaking the clinch.
Browne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robert Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren misses with a straight right.
Browne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lundgren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lundgren somewhat.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne lands a nice looking body kick.
Lundgren looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Browne.
Browne lands a big head kick that sends Lundgren tumbling to the mat! Browne takes a step backwards and waves Lundgren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Browne.
Browne lands a big head kick that sends Lundgren tumbling to the mat! Browne takes a step backwards and waves Lundgren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lundgren is rocked!
It looks like Bo Lundgren has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Browne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Browne throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lundgren crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Browne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes to the ring accompanied by Lava Lava . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jimmy Quim enters the ring!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Quim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Quim misses with a hook
and Rage counters with a left and a right that stings Quim.
Rage clinches with his opponent.
Quim manages to break the clinch.
Quim misses with an uppercut
and Rage counters with a three punch combo that has Quim backing up. Quim nods at Rage to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quim.
It looks like Chris Rage has been cut.
Quim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Rage scores with a nice right hand.
Quim throws a right hand that misses
and Rage counters with a two punch combo.
Quim throws a lazy uppercut
and Quim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage walks into a jab.
Quim throws a right hand that misses
and Rage counters with a three punch combo that has Quim backing up. Quim nods at Rage to acknowledge the strikes.
Quim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quim counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Rage! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Quim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Quim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Duditz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Christian Igali has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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207 lbs
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Duditz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duditz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Duditz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Igali slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Duditz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igali has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duditz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Igali actively working from the bottom here.
Duditz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igali keeps working.
Duditz wants to pass the guard but Igali is defending well.
Duditz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Igali tries to roll over but Duditz keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duditz.
Igali trying to control but Duditz postures up.
Duditz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duditz trying to control the action but Igali is working from the bottom.
Igali trying to control from the bottom.
Duditz winds up and cracks Igali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Igali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duditz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duditz wants to control from the top but Igali keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duditz postures up in Igali's guard and throws a big left but Igali blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Duditz wants to control from the top but Igali keeps moving.
Igali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Igali had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duditz defends it easily.
Duditz advances position into side control!
Igali is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duditz connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Duditz crashes against the mat.
Duditz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duditz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igali, who protects the arm well.
Duditz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Igali tries to buck Duditz off but Duditz is having none of it.
Duditz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Igali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duditz looking to control but instead Igali has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Duditz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igali keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duditz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Igali really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Duditz looking to secure an arm triangle but Igali defends it well.
Duditz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Igali has worked his arm free - good work by Igali!
Igali wants to control but Duditz postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Igali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duditz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Igali is trying to control but Duditz manages to pass to mount!
Igali 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duditz lands a nice short elbow.
Igali trying to control but Duditz postures up.
Igali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duditz preventing the sweep.
Duditz throws a strike but Igali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Igali trying to control but Duditz is working from the bottom.
Igali thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duditz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Igali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Igali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duditz trying to strike off his back.
Igali lands a couple of elbows.
Igali is sitting in close to Duditz's body. Duditz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Igali is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Igali is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Duditz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Duditz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy the fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy the fist!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the fist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and the fist duly obliges.
the fist misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by the fist.
the fist gets the takedown into side control.
the fist trying to control the action but Muller is working from the bottom.
the fist decides to stand up, so the ref orders Muller to his feet.
the fist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muller was covering up waiting for the punch and the fist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
the fist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
the fist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
the fist prevents Muller from getting back to his feet.
the fist trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the fist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller is looking to stand up but the fist isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the fist wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
the fist gets to his feet. Muller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown by the fist or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller which made him look bad.
Muller throws a jab when the fist was well out of range.
Muller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
the fist swinging wildly here.
the fist shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
the fist misses with a wild combination.
the fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the fist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
the fist trying to control the action but Muller is working from the bottom.
Muller is trying to stand back up but the fist is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the fist lands a nice short elbow.
the fist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
the fist wants to stand up but Muller is controlling the position.
the fist looks gassed!
Muller is trying to stand back up but the fist is controlling him
the fist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muller is trying to stand up here but the fist is controlling him well.
Muller trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
the fist is trying to control the action in half guard but Muller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muller pushes the fist off looking to stand but the fist dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the fist throwing shots but Muller is blocking nicely.
the fist is keen to just control but Muller is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
the fist stops Muller from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
the fist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jimmy the fist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Muller clobbers the fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jimmy the fist has been cut.
the fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Muller! the fist is out on his feet! Muller rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - the fist is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! the fist is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Muller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banoch Brae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Banoch Brae!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brae's waist but Brae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side.
Ortiz misses with a takedown
and Brae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brae lands a right hook to the body.
Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brae lands with a nice body punch.
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brae scores with a punch to the head.
Brae connects with a body shot.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Brae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
Brae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ortiz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brae lands an overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Brae.
Brae lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brae.
Brae connects with a body shot.
Brae's corner calls for a 1-2. Brae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Brae.
Ortiz takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brae.
Brae is working Ortiz over against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brae stalling against the ropes.
Brae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Brae as the two fighters clinch.
Brae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz tries to keep at a distance but Brae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
Brae lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Brae.
Brae pushes Ortiz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Brae lands a body shot.
Brae digs a right hand into Ortiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortiz's gas tank.
Brae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ortiz ducks right into an uppercut from Brae.
Brae closes the distance and clinches.
Brae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Brae - just one landing.
Brae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brae lands a nice shot to the body.
Brae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brae takes the fight into the clinch.
Brae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brae lands a body punch.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brae sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Brae has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brae goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banoch Brae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Brae.
Nice straight punches there by Brae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brae.
Brae lands a slapping body shot.
Brae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brae is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortiz eats them both and turns towards Brae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brae scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Brae.
Brae scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brae stalks Ortiz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ortiz's face. Ortiz staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brae.
Brae connects with a right hand. Ortiz shakes it off.
Brae stuns Ortiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortiz throws a wild hook but Brae just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Ortiz gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Brae raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banoch Brae!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the ring accompanied by Comfortably Numb. Merik Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunt trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Hunt passes Gustafsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt stops Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
Hunt is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson is looking to stand up but Hunt isn't so interested in that idea.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
That's two 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.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hunt dives into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunt taking a break here but Gustafsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt breaks from Gustafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Gustafsson is in trouble!
Gustafsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Hunt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt breaks from Gustafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Gustafsson is in trouble!
Hunt with good strikes from the mount here!
Hunt tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Hunt with good strikes from the mount here!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hunt landing strikes from the mount and Gustafsson is in trouble!
Hunt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gustafsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt with the ground and pound from mount.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Hunt looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gustafsson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merik Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Kaeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson has chosen Volbeat - Evelyn Live feat Petrov as his entrance music. Al Kaeda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arnold Jacksson's chin.
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Kaeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson misses with a wild body shot.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Jacksson with that takedown attempt.
Kaeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacksson's head.
It looks like Arnold Jacksson has been cut.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kaeda is refusing to be controlled, as Jacksson sits in half guard.
Kaeda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacksson on the ground.
Kaeda is trying to maintain the position but Jacksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacksson is trying to control. Kaeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaeda trying to control but Jacksson postures up.
Jacksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacksson is trying to control. Kaeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaeda wants to control but Jacksson is keeping busy.
Jacksson wants to pass to mount but Kaeda is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Kaeda is looking to improve his position.
Jacksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacksson.
Jacksson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacksson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaeda is looking to improve his position.
Jacksson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jacksson is working for a kimura here but Kaeda manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jacksson's guard.
Kaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaeda looking to sit in guard and control but Jacksson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Jacksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaeda is keeping the position for now.
Jacksson won't allow Kaeda to sweep him here.
Jacksson advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kaeda tries to get to full guard but Jacksson has control of the leg.
Jacksson wants to free his trapped foot but Kaeda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jacksson is trying to work for a kimura but Kaeda is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda wants to control but Jacksson is keeping busy.
Kaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacksson works his way into side control.
Kaeda is not content to let Jacksson control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaeda wants to control but Jacksson postures up.
Jacksson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacksson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaeda, who protects the arm well.
Jacksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaeda is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaeda tries to improve position but can't.
Jacksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaeda can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacksson wants to control but Kaeda is keeping him busy.
Kaeda is trying to improve his position.
Kaeda is not content to let Jacksson control the position.
Kaeda tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaeda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jacksson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jacksson is trying to work for a kimura but Kaeda is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacksson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Jacksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Jacksson's cut.
That's time! Kaeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacksson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaeda!
Kaeda is trying to escape the mount.
Jacksson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaeda turns into him and now he's in Jacksson's guard.
Kaeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacksson is retaining full guard.
Kaeda trying to control but Jacksson is working from the bottom.
Kaeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacksson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacksson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeda 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.
Jacksson has gone for a leg lock! Kaeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacksson's guard.
Kaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacksson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaeda looking to pass the guard.
Kaeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaeda won't allow Jacksson to sweep him here.
Jacksson keeping moving, preventing Kaeda from controlling successfully.
Kaeda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jacksson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jacksson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Al Kaeda just wasn't active enough.
Jacksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda throws a head kick but Jacksson moves out of range.
No luck for Jacksson with that takedown attempt.
Kaeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacksson's head.
Kaeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Jacksson moves out of range easily.
Kaeda connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaeda avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Kaeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaeda closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Jacksson blocks it.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacksson avoids it.
Kaeda missing with knees to the body.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Jacksson avoids the damage to the body.
Jacksson avoiding damage as Kaeda throws knees to the body.
Jacksson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaeda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Al Kaeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Jacksson.
Kaeda looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksson is blocking nicely.
Kaeda lands a nice knee to the body.
Jacksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaeda looking to throw knees to the head but Jacksson is blocking nicely.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacksson has had enough of the clinch but Kaeda keeps him there for the moment.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Jacksson blocks it.
Jacksson can't get the takedown.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaeda lands a good knee to the midsection. Jacksson won't want to take too many of those.
Kaeda trying to land knees to the body.
Jacksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Kaeda.
Kaeda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaeda lands with a kick to the temple. Jacksson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaeda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Kaeda misses
and Jacksson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacksson is thwarting Kaeda's attempts to control the position.
Jacksson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaeda defends it well.
Jacksson is looking for submissions but instead, Kaeda has regained full guard.
Kaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson postures up.
Jacksson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kaeda dives on top into guard.
Kaeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaeda preventing the sweep.
That's eight 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.
Kaeda trying to control but Jacksson is working from the bottom.
Jacksson pushes Kaeda off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kaeda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaeda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaeda lands a head kick!
Jacksson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaeda.
Kaeda thuds his shin into the meat of Jacksson's side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaeda.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jacksson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Jacksson moves out of range easily.
Jacksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaeda is fending him off so far but Jacksson persists. Nope, Kaeda circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaeda, right into the meat.
Kaeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Kaeda working Jacksson over with knees to the body.
Kaeda crunches a lovely knee into Jacksson's ribcage.
Kaeda missing with knees to the body.
Jacksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacksson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaeda.
Jacksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Kaeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Al Kaeda!
Al Kaeda wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grave Digga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grave Digga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster looks to score with a jab to the body but Digga is just out of range.
Foster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Digga digs a good hook to Foster's body.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Digga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Digga throws a right hand that misses
and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Digga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Digga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Digga's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foster wants to control from the top but Digga keeps moving.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Digga has wrist control.
Digga will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Foster passes Digga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digga tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Digga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Digga is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Digga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
Digga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster is pushing down on Digga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Digga is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foster content to control rather than advance.
Digga is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard.
Foster seems to be looking for submissions.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Digga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Digga wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Digga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster blocks the strikes from Digga.
Foster wants to control but Digga is keeping him busy.
Digga tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Digga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Digga tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Digga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Digga looking for submissions off his back.
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Digga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Digga is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Digga is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Digga is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Digga is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
Digga tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Digga looking for submissions off his back.
Foster is working for a kimura but Digga is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Digga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foster lands a nice short elbow.
Foster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's six 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.
Foster is thwarting Digga's attempts to control the position.
Digga looking for submissions off his back.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Digga looking for submissions off his back.
Foster is pressing down on Digga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Digga is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Digga keeps working.
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Digga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Digga wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Digga's head.
Foster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Digga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Digga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster is thwarting Digga's attempts to control the position.
That's eight 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.
Digga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Digga.
Digga looks gassed!
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foster 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.
Digga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Digga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster trying to control but Digga is working from the bottom.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Foster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Digga is working an open guard so Foster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Digga tries to clinch
and Foster counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Digga!
Digga has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carling Foster 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. This is the final round!
Digga looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Digga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foster just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Foster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Digga postures up.
Foster has his hands on Digga's head, controlling the position.
Foster is trying to control the position but Digga postures up.
Carling Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Digga!
Foster looking to ground and pound but Digga is blocking nicely.
Digga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digga is fighting to break Foster's control of his arms but Foster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foster is looking for a triangle but Digga pushes his legs off easily.
Digga trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster pulls Digga in close to prevent any damage.
Digga trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Digga looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Digga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Digga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Digga's legs - danger averted.
Digga is breathing heavily.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Digga's brow.
Foster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Foster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Digga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Foster trying to control the action but Digga is working from the bottom.
Digga is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Digga wants to control but Foster postures up.
Digga being controlled for a moment.
Digga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Digga takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Digga is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Digga manages to get back to half guard.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Digga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Digga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Digga trying to control here.
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Digga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Digga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Digga working for submissions but it's allowed Foster to get to half guard.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Digga defending well though.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Digga is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Digga avoid being mounted?
Foster not doing much here.
Digga tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Digga defends the submission attempt.
That's six 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.
Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Digga sees it coming and defends easily.
Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Digga tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Digga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Digga wants to get back to full guard.
Digga keeping hold of Foster's head, controlling as best he can.
Digga wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Digga with the active half guard here but Foster passes nicely into side control.
Foster in side control lands a decent elbow.
Digga wants to control but Foster postures up.
Foster tries to move to mount but Digga blocks the move with his legs.
Digga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Foster is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Digga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Digga looking for a kimura from the bottom but Foster passes into side control!
Foster working the ground and pound.
Grave Digga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Digga, who protects the arm well.
Digga can't do much from the bottom here.
Foster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Digga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Digga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Digga seems content to control.
Digga is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carling Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foster 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Carling Foster wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Myers!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myers tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 Myers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Myers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a good, hard body kick but Myers shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
Diaz cracks the inside of Myers's front leg.
Myers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Myers scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myers.
A left hand lands to the body for Myers.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.
Myers lands a right hand.
Diaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Myers lands a body punch.
Diaz being controlled against the ropes.
Myers presses Diaz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Myers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Myers or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz pushes Myers back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Myers blocking some punches.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
Myers digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Myers slowing the pace effectively.
Myers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Myers lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Myers's head.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Myers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Myers tries to tie him up.
Diaz tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Myers pushes Diaz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Myers managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers wants to stall.
Diaz is trying to push Myers away but Myers has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Myers digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Myers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the ropes.
Myers lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Myers - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Myers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short left from Diaz.
Myers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Myers is controlling him.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Myers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Myers scores with a hook to the body.
Myers prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz pushes Myers back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Myers to work.
Diaz is looking to control Myers's arms but Myers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Myers digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Myers is stalling here.
Myers is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myers is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diaz can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A body shot lands from Myers.
Myers holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Myers digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Myers works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Myers lands a left hand.
Myers blocking some punches.
Myers works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Myers.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Myers misses.
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Myers as he jumps to the side.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
A cross from Myers lands.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Myers staying out of range there.
Myers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Myers's knee momentarily.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Myers lands an overhand right.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Diaz misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myers stuffs the takedown.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Myers's body.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caesar Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Myers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Myers misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Myers was not able to check.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caesar Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Myers cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Diaz falls to his knees and Myers doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Myers!
Jason Myers is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Hardmeat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansikka comes into the arena with Icepick - Born to Crush You blaring out of the sound system. Hardmeat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Take The A Train kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Mansikka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Hardmeat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansikka thows a leg kick but Hardmeat checks it
and Hardmeat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mansikka throws a hook to the side of Hardmeat's head but Hardmeat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mansikka tries to clinch up but Hardmeat circles away and keeps his distance.
Mansikka swings for the body but Hardmeat moves out of range.
Hardmeat throws a lazy head kick
and Mansikka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mansikka throws a hook but Hardmeat blocks it.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardmeat tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansikka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardmeat lunges at Mansikka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mansikka's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikka. Hardmeat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka thows a leg kick but Hardmeat checks it
and Hardmeat counters with a stiff right hand.
Mansikka falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mansikka
and Hardmeat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardmeat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardmeat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansikka avoids it.
Mansikka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mansikka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardmeat has him pressed against the ropes.
Hardmeat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardmeat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mansikka is trying to break the clinch but Hardmeat is controlling him.
Hardmeat looking for a takedown.
Mansikka lands a left hand.
Hardmeat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansikka avoids it.
Mansikka wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardmeat won't allow it.
Mansikka digs a right hand into Hardmeat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardmeat's gas tank.
Hardmeat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansikka avoids it.
Hardmeat misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikka.
Mansikka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A body shot lands from Mansikka.
Mansikka blocks the elbow strike.
Hardmeat misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Mansikka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mansikka.
Mansikka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mansikka is trying to push Hardmeat away but Hardmeat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mansikka can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka misses with an uppercut
and Hardmeat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mansikka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Hardmeat lands but Mansikka takes it in his stride.
Mansikka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardmeat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardmeat tries a head kick but it misses.
Mansikka looks to land a left hand but Hardmeat moved out of range nicely.
Hardmeat lands a head kick. Mansikka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka lands with a shot to the body.
Hardmeat throws a head kick that misses.
Mansikka throws a right hand that misses
and Hardmeat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mansikka connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka swings widly with a right hand
and Hardmeat moves into the clinch.
Mansikka avoiding damage as Hardmeat throws knees to the body.
Hardmeat trying to land knees to the body.
Mansikka wants to break free but Hardmeat has control.
Mansikka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardmeat has him pressed against the ropes.
Mansikka gets underhooks to prevent Hardmeat's takedown attempt.
Hardmeat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mansikka managing to block the knees to the body from Hardmeat.
Mansikka managing to block the knees to the body from Hardmeat.
Mansikka avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardmeat.
Mansikka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansikka is trying to break the clinch but Hardmeat has him pressed against the ropes.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mansikka lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Hardmeat.
Mansikka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardmeat looks gassed!
Mansikka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardmeat is just out of range.
Mansikka connects with a body shot that sends Hardmeat's belly button to the back.
Hardmeat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mansikka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka misses with a two punch combination.
Mansikka throws a solid leg kick but Hardmeat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mansikka.
Mansikka jabs at Hardmeat's body.
Hardmeat throws a sloppy head kick
and Mansikka counters with a leg kick.
Hardmeat avoids the head kick by Mansikka.
Mansikka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mansikka tries to circle away but Hardmeat has him pinned against the ropes.
Hardmeat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mansikka avoids it.
Mansikka lands a left hand.
Hardmeat lands an elbow inside.
Hardmeat lands an elbow inside that Mansikka shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansikka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mansikka.
Mansikka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mansikka swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Mansikka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka throws an off balance right hand
and Hardmeat counters with a nice body kick.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansikka wants to clinch but Hardmeat slips to the side
and Hardmeat counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hardmeat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mansikka.
Mansikka keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansikka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardmeat. Hardmeat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Mansikka.
Mansikka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardmeat ducks under a wild hook from Mansikka.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka throws a body punch but Hardmeat moves out of range.
Mansikka looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardmeat is just out of range.
Hardmeat avoids the body shot from Mansikka.
Hardmeat throws a push kick but Mansikka slaps the foot to one side.
Hardmeat dodges the punch combination from Mansikka.
Mansikka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardmeat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mansikka's knee momentarily.
Mansikka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardmeat throws a head kick that misses.
Hardmeat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mansikka tests Hardmeat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardmeat throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mansikka counter with a right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka jabs Hardmeat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mansikka avoids the head kick by Hardmeat.
Mansikka misses the body punch
and Hardmeat counters with a nice leg kick.
Mansikka misses with the combination.
Mansikka misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardmeat counters with a nice body kick.
Hardmeat lands with a kick to the temple. Mansikka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mansikka throws a lazy head kick
and Hardmeat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mansikka misses with a wild body shot.
Mansikka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mansikka thows a body shot but no joy.
Hardmeat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardmeat has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardmeat or not.
Hardmeat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mansikka tries to break the clinch but Hardmeat is controlling the position.
Hardmeat blocking some punches.
Hardmeat prevents a body shot from Mansikka.
Mansikka blocks an elbow strike from Hardmeat.
Mansikka looking to stall.
Hardmeat blocks an uppercut.
Hardmeat throws an elbow that misses.
Hardmeat misses with an elbow strike.
Hardmeat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mansikka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mansikka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mansikka cracks Hardmeat with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansikka stalling in the clinch.
Mansikka is trying to break free.
Hardmeat lands an elbow inside.
Mansikka takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardmeat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mansikka is working Hardmeat over against the ropes.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardmeat's elbow.
Hardmeat lands a nice elbow.
Mansikka blocks the elbow strike.
Mansikka blocks the elbow strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka has had enough of the clinch but Hardmeat keeps him there for the moment.
Mansikka lands a shot to the body.
Hardmeat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mansikka.
Mansikka blocks an elbow strike from Hardmeat.
Hardmeat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mansikka.
Hardmeat blocking some punches.
Mansikka avoiding damage as Hardmeat throws knees to the body.
Mansikka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardmeat.
Mansikka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mansikka effectively controlling the action here.
Hardmeat has Mansikka pressed against the ropes, preventing Mansikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mansikka manages to break the clinch.
Mansikka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mansikka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mansikka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mansikka misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansikka gets a clinch.
Mansikka managing to block the knees to the body from Hardmeat.
Hardmeat takes a shot to the head.
Mansikka is working Hardmeat over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardmeat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardmeat avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick by Hardmeat misses
and Mansikka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mansikka stuns Hardmeat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardmeat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mansikka digs a good hook to Hardmeat's body.
Mansikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Mansikka misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardmeat blocks the leg kick.
Mansikka is looking to wear down Hardmeat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardmeat darts in trying to clinch
and Mansikka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardmeat is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mansikka misses with a double jab
and Hardmeat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mansikka misses with a hook to the body
and Hardmeat counters with an outside leg kick.
Mansikka misses with a leg kick.
Hardmeat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Mansikka.
Mansikka tries to clinch but Hardmeat moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Mansikka
and Hardmeat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardmeat.
Mansikka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mansikka digs a right hand underneath Hardmeat's ribcage. Hardmeat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mansikka.
Mansikka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardmeat backwards.
Mansikka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mansikka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardmeat throws a head kick that misses
and Mansikka counters with a straight right hand.
Hardmeat avoids the body shot from Mansikka.
A lazy body kick from Hardmeat
and Mansikka counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Mansikka - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Hardmeat.
Hardmeat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from Mansikka both land. Nice combination.
Hardmeat is rocked!
Mansikka cracks Hardmeat with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Hardmeat falls to his knees and Mansikka doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka retains his middleweight title!
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