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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bennyilmari Haitarila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naza has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bennyilmari Haitarila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gio Naza's chin.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bennyilmari Haitarila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Gio Naza!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haitarila throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gio Naza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haitarila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naza.
Naza shoots for a double leg takedown but Haitarila sprawls well. He's pushed Naza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haitarila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naza checks a low kick from Haitarila.
Haitarila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naza throws a right hand that misses
and Haitarila counters with a straight right hand.
Haitarila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haitarila avoids it really well and circles away.
Naza scores with a takedown into Haitarila's guard.
Naza throws a strike but Haitarila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Naza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila wants to control from the top but Naza keeps moving.
Naza is looking to stand up but Haitarila isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bennyilmari Haitarila has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Naza misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haitarila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haitarila throws a looping overhand right but Naza ducks down to avoid it.
Bennyilmari Haitarila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haitarila lands a right hook to the body.
Naza looking to score a takedown here. Haitarila is defending well but Naza drives through and ends up in Haitarila's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza postures up in Haitarila's guard and throws a big left but Haitarila blocks it.
Naza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naza wants to control from the top but Haitarila keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naza is looking to work some ground and pound but Haitarila has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haitarila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Naza throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennyilmari Haitarila dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haitarila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Naza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haitarila swinging wildly here.
No luck for Naza with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haitarila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haitarila throws out the jab.
Naza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haitarila as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Haitarila finds it's target.
Naza thows a leg kick but Haitarila checks it
and Haitarila counters with a nice body shot.
Haitarila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naza throws a sloppy body shot
and Haitarila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haitarila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haitarila takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haitarila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naza.
Haitarila's jab looks to have found its range, popping Naza under the eye.
Naza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haitarila to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bennyilmari Haitarila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gio Naza.
Naza fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Haitarila.
Naza checks a leg kick.
Naza missing with a left hand there. Haitarila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haitarila missing with a left hand there. Naza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Haitarila misses.
Naza closes the distance and clinches up with Haitarila, looking for a takedown. Naza pushes Haitarila against the cage but Haitarila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Naza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haitarila as he avoids it easily.
Naza shoots for a double leg takedown but Haitarila sprawls well. He's pushed Naza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naza shoots for a takedown but Haitarila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennyilmari Haitarila dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Naza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haitarila feints and then cracks Naza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naza down.
Naza fails to land the takedown.
Haitarila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haitarila wants it to stay on the feet.
Haitarila lands with an uppercut that bounces Naza off the cage and back into rage.
Naza throws a head kick that misses
and Haitarila counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haitarila stuffs the takedown.
Bennyilmari Haitarila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gio Naza.
Haitarila leaves Naza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naza shoots for a double leg takedown but Haitarila sprawls well. He's pushed Naza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haitarila.
Haitarila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haitarila looks to land a combination. Naza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Naza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Naza ducks under a wild hook from Haitarila.
Naza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haitarila pinned against the cage. Haitarila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naza swats away the attempt to clinch by Haitarila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haitarila swings for the body but Naza moves out of range.
Naza misses with a left hand
and Haitarila counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Haitarila looks to land a combination. Naza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gio Naza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Haitarila coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Naza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Naza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haitarila sprawls well. Haitarila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Naza gets slowly back to his feet.
Naza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haitarila moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haitarila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naza dodges an elbow strike from Haitarila.
Naza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bennyilmari Haitarila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haitarila, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bennyilmari Haitarila!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoire Lefevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lai comes to the cage accompanied by KoRn - Twisted Transistor. Lefevre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. 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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208 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregoire Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefevre misses with a hook
and Lai counters with a low kick, right behind Lefevre 's knee.
Lefevre misses with a hook
enabling Lai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lefevre misses with a right hand
and Lai counters with a thumping low kick.
Lefevre misses the body punch
and Lai counters with a low kick, right behind Lefevre 's knee.
Lefevre throws a lazy uppercut
and Lai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lefevre throws a poor cross that misses
and Lai counters with a thumping low kick.
Lefevre throws an off balance right hand
and Lai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lefevre wants to clinch.
Lai lands a lovely overhand right.
Lefevre avoids the head kick by Lai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefevre darts in trying to clinch
and Lai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lefevre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lefevre lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lai.
Lefevre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lefevre swings widly with a right hand
and Lai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lefevre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lefevre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lai counters with a head kick. That will keep Lefevre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lefevre blocks a head kick by Lai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lai. That one must have hurt.
Lefevre misses with a lunging right hand
and Lai counters with a body kick.
Lefevre throws a sloppy body shot
and Lai counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Lai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lefevre misses with a hook
and Lai counters with a straight right hand.
Lefevre throws a combination that misses
and Lai counters with a low kick, right behind Lefevre 's knee.
Lefevre misses with a left hand
enabling Lai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lefevre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lai.
Lefevre misses with a right hand
and Lai counters with an outside leg kick.
Lefevre looks gassed!
Lefevre misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gregoire Lefevre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lefevre misses with an uppercut
and Lai counters with a straight right hand.
Lai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre swings widly with a right hand
and Lai counters with an outside leg kick.
Lefevre misses with a hook
and Lai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lai connects with a solid leg kick.
Lai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch but Lai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lefevre misses with a jab to the body
and Lai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick and Lefevre moves out of range easily.
Lai lands a head kick!
Lefevre throws an off balance right hand
and Lai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lefevre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lefevre misses with a shot to the body
and Lai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lefevre misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lefevre misses with a shot to the body
and Lai counters with a three punch combo that has Lefevre backing up. Lefevre nods at Lai to acknowledge the strikes.
Lefevre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lai. Lefevre shrugs it off though.
Lai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lai cracks the inside of Lefevre's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Lai.
A head kick from Lai lands but Lefevre takes it in his stride.
Lai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Lai.
Lai misses with a series of wild punches.
Lefevre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lai throws a head kick but Lefevre moves out of range.
Lefevre misses with an uppercut
and Lai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lefevre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lefevre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lefevre throws a poor cross that misses
and Lai counters with a two punch combo.
Lefevre misses with a combination
and Lai counters with an inside leg kick.
Lefevre misses with an uppercut
enabling Lai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Lai scoring well with a low kick there.
Lefevre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lefevre throws a poor cross that misses
and Lai counters with an outside leg kick.
Lai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lefevre scores with a jab. Lai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lefevre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lai counters with a one-two to the body.
Lefevre misses with a right hand
and Lai counters with a head kick. That will keep Lefevre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lefevre is rocked!
Lai lands a brutal head kick. Lefevre looks out on his feet and Lai throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kung Lai!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Rammell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes into the arena with All Along The Watchtower blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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246 lbs
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283 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Rammell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Duke misses.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Rammell is just out of range.
Duke connects with a right hand. Rammell shakes it off.
Rammell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duke napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duke manages to get back to half guard.
Rammell is looking to take a break and control but Duke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duke regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rammell.
Duke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke controlling his opponent.
Duke avoids the attempt from Rammell to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke controlling from the full mount.
Rammell is trying desperately to improve position.
Duke controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Rammell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Duke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries to control but Rammell wriggling away.
Rammell tries to lock up and control but Duke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rammell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duke looking to finish Rammell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rammell!
Rammell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rammell is looking to get to half guard.
Rammell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rammell wants to hold on but Duke pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Duke dominating with strikes here.
Duke dominating with strikes here.
Duke is landing with some decent strikes but Rammell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Duke cracks Rammell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Duke.
Duke lands a big shot to the head and Rammell winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raoul Duke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Tsushima has chosen Eminem - Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 lbs
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216 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Tsushima pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsushima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsushima counters with a straight right hand.
Tsushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsushima counters with a nice leg kick.
Tsushima throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsushima connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsushima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Barnes looks to throw a body kick
and Tsushima counters with a thumping low kick.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsushima counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsushima doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Tsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Tsushima counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes 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.
Tsushima cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Tsushima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsushima throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsushima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsushima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Tsushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsushima is one step ahead there.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lewis Tsushima hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barnes swings for the body but Tsushima moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
enabling Tsushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsushima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Tsushima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Tsushima prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Tsushima keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Tsushima.
Barnes wants to break free but Tsushima has control.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes wants to stall.
Tsushima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsushima's elbow.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Tsushima avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsushima has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tsushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsushima takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Tsushima tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Tsushima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Tsushima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tsushima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsushima stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Tsushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Barnes just wasn't active enough.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsushima doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsushima throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Tsushima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima misses with a body punch
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Tsushima counters with an inside leg kick.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsushima blocks the leg kick.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Tsushima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Tsushima controlling from the top position.
Tsushima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsushima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Tsushima controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tsushima connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
Barnes is not content to let Tsushima control the position.
Tsushima taking a breather here.
Tsushima scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima staying calm.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsushima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Tsushima stalls from top position.
Barnes is holding Tsushima down, trying to stall.
Barnes misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lewis Tsushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Tsushima drags him back down.
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.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsushima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Tsushima has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mike Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsushima is working away from the top position though.
Tsushima slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Tsushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsushima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 18:20
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 18:20
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Tsushima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRiot comes to the cage accompanied by None. Ahma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power - Kanye West. Max McRiot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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214 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Max McRiot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Ahma!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRiot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
McRiot slips a jab from Ahma.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
and McRiot counters with a left to the body.
McRiot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jussi Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McRiot doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRiot was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma punishes McRiot's body with a nice straight punch.
McRiot with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max McRiot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but McRiot ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRiot has his takedown stuffed
and Ahma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McRiot blocks a jab.
McRiot gets the takedown into side control.
McRiot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ahma sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ahma is looking for a sweep.
McRiot lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRiot scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRiot working the ground and pound but Ahma is defending the strikes.
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McRiot 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.
McRiot throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McRiot moves into full mount!
McRiot thowing shots but they're missing.
McRiot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ahma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRiot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahma is looking to escape.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
McRiot throws some wild stikes that Ahma manages to avoid easily.
Ahma is trying to escape the mount.
McRiot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRiot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ahma is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for McRiot! Ahma is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max McRiot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna. Bomb has chosen Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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212 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Arne Georgsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bomb defends it nicely.
Georgsen 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.
Georgsen shoots in for a double leg but Bomb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Georgsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Georgsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Arne Georgsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgsen dives in and grabs Bomb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bomb pushes down on Georgsen's head and hops out.
A low kick from Georgsen misses
and Georgsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Hans Arne Georgsen has been cut.
Georgsen tries to clinch up
and Bomb counters with a body kick.
Georgsen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bomb seems to be stalking Georgsen here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Georgsen drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Bomb!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by . Baeng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring the noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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282 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vik Baeng!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Baeng counters with an outside leg kick.
Baeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooh!!! Baeng has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Baeng steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Marcelo Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Baeng lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Baeng counters with a leg kick.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Baeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baeng scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Baeng counters with a big left hand that crumples Gracie! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vik Baeng!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes has chosen Body Count - Necessary Evil as his entrance music. Pentti Pena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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320 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Pentti Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauro Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena looks for a takedown but Gomes sprawls well.
Pena shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pena shoots and misses
and Gomes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pentti Pena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes misses the body punch
and Pena counters with a single leg into guard. Gomes didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pena is one step ahead there.
Pena 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.
Pena trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes 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.
Pena trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pena throwing strikes from guard but Gomes blocks nicely.
Pena trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're going to have a standup here because Pentti Pena wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pena has his takedown stuffed
and Gomes counters with an outside leg kick.
Gomes darts in and clinches Pena up against the cage.
Gomes breaks the clinch.
Pena doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pena is breathing heavily.
Gomes throws a leg kick which misses Pena's front leg but catches the back leg as Pena tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomes lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes stuns Pena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Gomes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pena has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomes.
Gomes works over Pena's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomes lands with a cross.
Gomes tries to clinch up but Pena circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomes works Pena's body with a nice hook.
Gomes connects with a combination that backs up Pena into the cage. Gomes lands a flurry of punches that gets past Pena's guard. Pena is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Gomes bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Gomes!
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