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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pressley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kannegaard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannegaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pressley.
Kannegaard lands a right hook to the body.
Kannegaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pressley fails with a takedown attempt.
Kannegaard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kannegaard rushes Pressley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard working aggressively here.
Pressley prevents a body shot from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard misses with a punch to the body.
Kannegaard prevents Pressley from breaking the clinch.
Pressley blocking some punches.
Pressley blocks an uppercut.
Kannegaard working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard can't find room to land a body shot as Pressley controls the action.
Kannegaard tries a body shot but Pressley blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kannegaard throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kannegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pressley's brow.
Kannegaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kannegaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Kannegaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Pressley avoids a wild elbow strike from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard stops a takedown attempt from Pressley.
Pressley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kannegaard tries a body shot but Pressley blocks it.
Kannegaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Pressley controls his hands.
Kannegaard misses with an elbow over the top.
Kannegaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pressley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pressley connects with a right hand. Kannegaard shakes it off.
Kannegaard lands with a shot to the body.
Kannegaard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pressley rather than just go for the knockout.
Pressley swats away the attempt to clinch by Kannegaard.
Pressley avoids the body shot from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard misses with a hook. Pressley ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannegaard swinging wildly here.
Kannegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Pressley is just out of range.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Pressley is having none of it.
Pressley throws a series of punches but Kannegaard moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pressley. Those never looked like landing.
Darren Pressley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keast Kannegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kannegaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pressley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard thuds a left hand into Pressley's body.
Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pressley moves away.
Pressley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kannegaard walks into a stiff left hand from Pressley.
Pressley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kannegaard sprawls well. Kannegaard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pressley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Pressley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kannegaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kannegaard misses with an uppercut. Pressley saw that one coming.
Pressley shoots in looking for a takedown but Kannegaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pressley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pressley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kannegaard as he avoids it easily.
Pressley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pressley fails to land the takedown.
Pressley fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to clinch up but Pressley circles away and keeps his distance.
Pressley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kannegaard sprawls well. Kannegaard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pressley gets slowly back to his feet.
Kannegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pressley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kannegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pressley manages to avoid it.
Pressley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kannegaard swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannegaard. Pressley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannegaard throws a front kick aimed at Pressley's knee but Pressley avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pressley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kannegaard lunges at Pressley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pressley's hand.
Pressley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kannegaard tries to bum rush Pressley with a series of wild strikes but Pressley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kannegaard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kannegaard connects with a jab.
Kannegaard lands with a good body shot.
Kannegaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pressley doesn't seem bothered though.
Pressley tests Kannegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kannegaard moves in looking to clinch but Pressley pushes him off.
Pressley avoids the body shot from Kannegaard.
Pressley defending well as Kannegaard loads up on a big left hand.
Kannegaard digs a good hook to Pressley's body.
Kannegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pressley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kannegaard swings for the body but Pressley moves out of range.
Kannegaard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pressley.
Pressley misses with a two punch combination.
Kannegaard wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kannegaard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pressley under the eye.
Kannegaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keast Kannegaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pressley throws a nice looking combination but Kannegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darren Pressley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Pressley misses.
Kannegaard tries to clinch there but Pressley circles away.
A shot to the body from Kannegaard misses
and Pressley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kannegaard's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pressley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pressley thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressley postures up in Kannegaard's guard and throws a big left but Kannegaard blocks it.
Pressley lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pressley won't allow Kannegaard to sweep him here.
Kannegaard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pressley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kannegaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kannegaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kannegaard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Pressley from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kannegaard jabs at Pressley's body.
Pressley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pressley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Pressley with that takedown attempt.
Pressley tries for a takedown but Kannegaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Pressley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kannegaard looks to clinch
and Pressley counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kannegaard is not content to let Pressley control the position.
Pressley working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kannegaard can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pressley lands an elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Pressley dominated that second 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!
Pressley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pressley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kannegaards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kannegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Pressley is just out of range.
Pressley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kannegaard tries to avoid it but Pressley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kannegaard to the ground. Kannegaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pressley tries for a takedown but Kannegaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pressley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kannegaard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pressley back to the cage. Kannegaard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pressley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kannegaard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Pressley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kannegaard lands a body shot.
Kannegaard wants to clinch up but Pressley keeps it at a distance.
Kannegaard swinging wildly here.
Pressley fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pressley shoots for a double leg takedown but Kannegaard sprawls well. He's pushed Pressley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kannegaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Pressley is having none of it.
Kannegaard lands a right hook to the body.
Kannegaard tries to clinch but Pressley is having none of it.
Kannegaard has Pressley up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kannegaard.
Pressley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kannegaard tries to work over Pressley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pressley blocks the elbow strike.
Kannegaard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kannegaard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kannegaard tries to work over Pressley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pressley dodges an elbow strike from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kannegaard lands an elbow that stopped Pressley in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannegaard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pressley is defending well for now.
Pressley tries to break free but Kannegaard pushes him back against the cage.
Kannegaard pushes off an throws an elbow but Pressley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kannegaard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kannegaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kannegaard missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kannegaard throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pressley blocks the elbow strike.
Kannegaard tries to throw a body punch but Pressley avoids it by throwing Kannegaard back against the cage.
Pressley breaks from the clinch.
Pressley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kannegaard is trying to defend but Pressley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kannegaard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pressley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kannegaard's head.
Kannegaard is trying to stand back up but Pressley is controlling him
Pressley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kannegaard defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressley stalling away here and it's allowed Kannegaard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pressley thows a big elbow that misses.
Darren Pressley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pressley wants to control from the top but Kannegaard keeps moving.
Kannegaard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pressley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pressley trying to control but Kannegaard is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keast Kannegaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kannegaard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keast Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hodger Gracie (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 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Hodger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Po.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Po is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Po is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hodger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus's entrance music is Eye of the tiger. A fine choice. Belfort is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Architect. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lotus.
Belfort misses with a body punch
and Lotus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lotus is looking to stand up but Belfort won't let him.
Lotus wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.
Belfort looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus wants to get up but he can't break Belfort's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belfort seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lotus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lotus shoots in looking for a takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl out of it but Lotus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belfort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belfort at a distance.
Belfort is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lotus.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belfort as he jumps to the side.
Belfort shoots for a takedown but Lotus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belfort avoids the body shot from Lotus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lotus circles away.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown but Lotus shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Lotus misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lotus. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belfort napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort is trying to improve his position.
Belfort is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to advance to mount but Belfort denies him.
Belfort tries to buck Lotus off but Lotus is having none of it.
Lotus trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
Lotus decides to stand back up. Lotus steps back and let's Belfort get back to his feet.
Lotus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lotus is in Belfort's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belfort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lotus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lotus won't allow Belfort to sweep him here.
Belfort managing to control the position.
Lotus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lotus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belfort defends it nicely.
Belfort shoots in but no luck this time.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belfort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lotus somewhat.
Lotus swings for the body but Belfort moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus lands with a good body shot.
Belfort throws a nice looking combination but Lotus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lotus tries to move into range but Belfort moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lotus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lotus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lotus wanted to stand there but Belfort had control of the position.
Belfort is looking for a triangle but Lotus pushes his legs off easily.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Belfort avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lotus preventing the sweep.
Lotus stands up from Belfort's guard - Lotus perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lotus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus misses with a looping left.
Lotus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lotus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lotus.
Sloppy strikes from Belfort. Those never looked like landing.
Belfort takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown by Belfort or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotus which made him look bad.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lotus defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belfort shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belfort showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Belfort there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort is looking for a kimura here.
Lotus trying to control here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Belfort has a takedown stuffed.
Lotus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lotus tries to clinch up
and Belfort counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lotus keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
Lotus keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus wants to get back to his feet but Belfort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belfort works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lotus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belfort wants to work for an arm triangle but Lotus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lotus is pressing down on Belfort's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belfort stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lotus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lotus looking to control.
Lotus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belfort won't allow Lotus to sweep him here.
Belfort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lotus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lotus's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to control but Lotus is keeping him busy.
Lotus trying to hold on to Belfort's head to control him but Belfort postures up.
Lotus wants to get back to full guard.
Belfort content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lotus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lotus.
Belfort postures up in Lotus's guard and throws a big left but Lotus blocks it.
Lotus is trying to keep Belfort in close.
Belfort looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus wants to sweep but no luck.
Belfort passes Lotus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belfort is just content to waste time from the top position. Lotus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Belfort drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lotus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belfort has Lotus in his guard.
Tommy Lotus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belfort looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyson Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Lotus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lotus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lotus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iam Getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milovan Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
205 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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26
220 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Iam Getcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Milovan Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getcha wants to clinch.
Getcha tries to clinch up but Rakic circles away and keeps his distance.
Rakic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Getcha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Getcha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rakic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Getcha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakic's waist but Rakic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Getcha off to one side.
Getcha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rakic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rakic moves out of range of the body kick from Getcha.
Getcha looks to land a combination but Rakic avoids it well.
Rakic has Getcha up against the cage in a clinch.
Rakic decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rakic controlling Getcha's posture.
Getcha preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getcha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rakic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rakic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rakic!
Rakic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Getcha is trying to improve his position.
Rakic tries for a kimura but Getcha is defending well.
Rakic scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic grinds an elbow into Getcha's temple.
Getcha is trying to get back to half guard.
Rakic in side control, throwing shots but Getcha defends.
Rakic landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getcha tries to bench press Rakic off him but Rakic keeps the position.
Rakic controls the position from side control.
Rakic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rakic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rakic trying to control the position but Getcha is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Getcha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Getcha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rakic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rakic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Getcha regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Rakic.
Rakic is thwarting Getcha's attempts to control the position.
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard.
Rakic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Getcha is just riding it out for now. Rakic eventually gives up the hold.
Rakic throwing shots but Getcha is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakic prevents Getcha from standing back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rakic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Getcha is desperately trying to improve his position but Rakic has a good base and remains in mount.
Rakic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rakic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rakic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Getcha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rakic with shots to the head and body - Getcha looks very uncomfortable down there.
Getcha tries to hold on but Rakic pushes him away.
Getcha tries to reverse the position but Rakic maintains control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Rakic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Getcha slips a jab and a cross from Rakic.
Sloppy strikes from Getcha. Those never looked like landing.
Getcha fails with the takedown.
Rakic slaps away a takedown attempt from Getcha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Getcha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iam Getcha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Getcha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rakic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Getcha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Getcha moves into range and clinches up with Rakic.
Rakic pulls guard successfully.
Getcha has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rakic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Getcha is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rakic pulls down on the head and he's put Getcha to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milovan Rakic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rosa Helikopter. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
223 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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30
202 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker feints and as Bundy raises his hands in defense, Breaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Breaker trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Breaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breaker wants to stand but Bundy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bundy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Breaker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy.
Breaker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bundy manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bundy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Trevor Breaker has been cut.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Bundy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Breaker is rocked!
Trevor Breaker's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy looking to finish with strikes here!
Bundy with shots to the head and body - Breaker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Breaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bundy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Breaker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Breaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Bundy controlling from mount.
Breaker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breaker squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bundy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Breaker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
Bundy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jeez, Trevor Breaker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trevor Breaker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Bundy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Up Again. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
166 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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22
163 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao throws an off balance right hand
and TheMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paquiao swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
Paquiao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paquiao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
Paquiao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and TheMan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
TheMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paquiao looks to land a left hand but TheMan moved out of range nicely.
Paquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheMan.
Paquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquiao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
TheMan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
TheMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TheMan lands a glancing blow to the side of Paquiao's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Paquiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Paquiao is just out of range.
TheMan moves out of range of the strikes.
Paquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TheMan.
TheMan misses with a looping right.
TheMan throws a hook to the side of Paquiao's head but Paquiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TheMan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but TheMan is just out of range.
Paquiao scores with a jab to the head.
Paquiao misses with a straight right.
Paquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TheMan.
Paquiao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheMan.
TheMan shoots in for a double leg but Paquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paquiao slips under a jab.
TheMan dodges the punch combination from Paquiao.
TheMan connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Paquiao misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Paquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paquiao throws a hook but TheMan blocks it.
Paquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of TheMan's head.
A jab from TheMan misses.
TheMan throws a sloppy body shot
and Paquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Paquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paquiao swinging wildly here.
TheMan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel Paquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan TheMan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by TheMan.
TheMan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paquiao.
TheMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan scores with a body shot.
Paquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from TheMan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
TheMan lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TheMan lands with a cross.
TheMan takes a swing at Paquiao's ribcage but misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paquiao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
TheMan shoots in and bounces Paquiao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
TheMan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paquiao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
TheMan preventing the sweep.
TheMan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao has TheMan pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manuel Paquiao just wasn't active enough.
TheMan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paquiao, as that shot connected.
TheMan fails with a takedown attempt.
TheMan throws a right hand that misses
and TheMan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paquiao scores with a decent looking hook.
TheMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
TheMan connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheMan throws out the jab.
TheMan throws an overhand right that lands on Paquiao's shoulder, as Paquiao tries to avoid the shot.
TheMan throws a jab but it's blocked by Paquiao.
Paquiao lands with an uppercut that bounces TheMan off the cage and back into range.
Paquiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paquiao ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Paquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan throws a hook but Paquiao avoids it easily.
Paquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Paquiao saw that one coming.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao blocks a jab.
Paquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paquiao slips under a jab from TheMan.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paquiao manages to avoid it.
TheMan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by TheMan there.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Paquiao saw that one coming.
TheMan takes a swing at Paquiao's ribcage but misses.
Paquiao jabs TheMan right on the nose. TheMan blinks but takes it well.
Paquiao moves away from the strike by TheMan.
TheMan throws an off balance right hand
and Paquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
TheMan moves out of range of the strikes.
TheMan throws a hook but Paquiao blocks it.
TheMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paquiao moves away.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
Paquiao avoids the body shot from TheMan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheMan connects with a body shot that sends Paquiao's belly button to the back.
Paquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquiao staying out of range there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
TheMan has a takedown stuffed.
Stan TheMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TheMan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Paquiao.
TheMan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
TheMan misses with a right hand
and Paquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
TheMan throws out a loose jab but Paquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paquiao throws out the jab.
Paquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paquiao lands a jab.
Paquiao misses with a hook.
A jab from Paquiao misses.
TheMan misses with a straight left.
Paquiao connects with a nice looking jab.
TheMan lands an overhand right.
Paquiao misses with a hook.
TheMan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paquiao.
Paquiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheMan.
Manuel Paquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
TheMan throws a shot from downtown. Paquiao moves away and avoids it.
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paquiao digs a good body shot into TheMan's ribs.
Paquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paquiao lands with a nice body punch.
Paquiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Paquiao blocks a jab.
Paquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stan TheMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
TheMan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paquiao tries to kick TheMan off but TheMan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TheMan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
TheMan wants to pass to mount but Paquiao is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheMan stops Paquiao from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paquiao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
TheMan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stan TheMan.
TheMan scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan TheMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well TheMan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan TheMan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen 2Pac - All Eyes On Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
177 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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27
180 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Okita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz scores with a leg kick.
Okita misses with an uppercut.
Okita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Forrest Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortiz is looking to slow Okita down with leg kicks.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Okita off balance momentarily.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Okita does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Okita misses
and Ortiz counters with a body kick that stops Okita in his tracks momentarily.
Okita takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortiz lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortiz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okita takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Okita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okita throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Forrest Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Okita.
Ortiz misses with a kick to the body.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okita has time to react.
Okita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Okita's front leg but catches the back leg as Okita tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a front kick.
Okita thuds a left hand into Ortiz's body.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Okita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortiz's waist but Ortiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okita off to one side.
Good exchange - Ortiz coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ortiz scores with a push kick.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortiz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okita.
Okita shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Okita. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okita is defended easily by Ortiz.
Okita lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okita misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okita slips a jab from Ortiz.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okita in his tracks.
Okita cracks Ortiz with a good jab.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
No luck for Okita with that takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Okita takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz scores with a leg kick.
Okita is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okita blocks a jab.
Crunch! Ortiz slams his shin into Okita's torso.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Okita might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ortiz tries to work over Okita's front leg with a kick but Okita checks it.
Okita checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortiz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okita.
Okita 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.
Ortiz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okita checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a leg kick.
Ortiz lands with a nice body kick.
Okita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortiz can pounce on him.
Okita throws a lazy right hand but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okita moves away.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okita misses with a looping right.
Ortiz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okita's calf.
Nice body kick there by Ortiz.
Okita blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz with a hook.
Forrest Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okita checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okita.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ortiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Okita counter with a right hand.
Ortiz feints and then cracks Okita's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okita down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Okita closes the distance and clinches up with Ortiz, looking for a takedown. Okita pushes Ortiz against the cage but Ortiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortiz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz connects with a leg kick. Okita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okita checks a leg kick nicely.
Okita will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okita throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okita.
Ortiz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortiz throws out a loose jab but Okita uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortiz.
Okita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ortiz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz cracks the inside of Okita's front leg.
A head kick misses from Ortiz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Okita shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz leaves Okita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Okita sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Ortiz.
Okita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz motions for Okita to come forward. Ortiz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okita gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okita working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okita throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ortiz holding on.
Okita wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ortiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Ortiz wants to control but Okita postures up.
Okita tries to advance to mount but can't.
Okita tries for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
Okita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortiz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Okita wants to free his trapped foot but Ortiz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okita is looking to pass Ortiz's guard but actually Ortiz recovers to full guard.
Ortiz controls Okita momentarily but Okita frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Okita from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortiz is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita has a closed guard, preventing Ortiz from standing up.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but instead Okita has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Okita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Okita distracts Ortiz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okita looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz is trying to keep Okita in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Ortiz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Okita takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Okita moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Forrest Ortiz just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Okita moves out of range.
Okita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Okita is having none of it.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Okita is just out of range.
Ortiz connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Okita. Okita gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okita's calf.
Ortiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okita manages to avoid it.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Okita saw that one coming.
Ortiz thows a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Okita moves out of range.
Ortiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okita throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Okita saw that one coming.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okita's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Okita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
Ortiz looks to land a left hand but Okita moved out of range nicely.
Ortiz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okita on the side of the head.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Okita moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a front kick aimed at Okita's knee but Okita avoids it well.
Ortiz pushes Okita up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Okita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okita or not.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okita backwards.
Okita is working for takedown but Ortiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz tries to work over Okita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ortiz stalling the fight.
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Ortiz cracks Okita with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okita misses with a left hand
and Ortiz counters with a nice body shot.
Ortiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okita dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
Okita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
Ortiz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Okita sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita checks a low kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Okita's front leg but catches the back leg as Okita tries to avoid it.
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Okita circles away and keeps his distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Ortiz dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Okita.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okita lands with a nice body punch.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Okita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz defending well as Okita loads up on a big left hand.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Okita off balance momentarily.
Okita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ortiz wants to control but Okita is keeping busy.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Okita keeps him under control.
Ortiz controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okita passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ortiz wants to hold on but Okita pushes him away.
Okita landing shots from mount.
Okita wants to control the pace but Ortiz is squirming around nicely.
Ortiz is trying desperately to improve position.
Okita looking for a guillotine from mount but Ortiz is having none of it.
Mikio Okita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is bucking up trying to escape but Okita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okita looking to ground and pound but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Okita misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Okita.
Ortiz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Forrest Ortiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortiz tries to hold on but Okita postures up.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
Okita throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Okita dominating with strikes here.
Ortiz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Okita tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita fails to move to back control.
Okita misses with a head shot.
Okita working for a submission but Ortiz is keeping him at bay.
Okita prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Ortiz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ortiz tries to hold on but Okita postures up.
Okita prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.
Ortiz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Okita prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita has control of Ortiz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ortiz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Okita 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.
Okita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Okita prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.
Okita landing punches.
Okita misses with a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okita has hold of Ortiz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ortiz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ortiz wants to hold on but Okita pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikio Okita showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Ortiz!
Forrest Ortiz is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Wojarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zilla Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Wojarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Zilla Kong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojarski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Wojarski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wojarski misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Wojarski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wojarski lands a jab.
Wojarski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wojarski showed some decent athleticism there.
Wojarski wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojarski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wojarski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wojarski is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong wants to control but Wojarski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojarski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Wojarski wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Wojarski trying to control from Kong's half guard. Kong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kong trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wojarski has passed into side control.
Kong is trying to escape the position but Wojarski is controlling the position.
Kong taking a bit of punishment here - Wojarski scoring with strikes.
It looks like Zilla Kong has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wojarski controls the position.
Wojarski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kong is avoiding damage well.
Wojarski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wojarski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wojarski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Wojarski crashes against the mat.
Wojarski advances to full mount.
Wojarski misses with a head shot.
Kong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski is trying to control here but Kong has managed to regain half guard.
Wojarski controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Wojarski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Wojarski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zilla Kong's cut.
That's time! Wojarski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wojarski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Wojarski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojarski.
Wojarski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Wojarski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wojarski misses with a body shot.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wojarski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wojarski throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojarski moves away.
Wojarski throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wojarski lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
A big left from Wojarski misses.
Kong avoids the body shot from Wojarski.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Wojarski moved out of range nicely.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Wojarski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Wojarski throws the kick towards the body but Kong avoids it.
Wojarski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojarski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wojarski scores with a jab.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wojarski manages to avoid it.
Kong tries to bum rush Wojarski with a series of wild strikes but Wojarski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wojarski avoids the head kick by Kong.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Wojarski.
Wojarski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Kong misses.
Wojarski misses with a hook.
Wojarski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wojarski misses with a looping right.
Kong throws a body punch but Wojarski moves out of range.
Kong misses with a hook to the body
and Wojarski counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Wojarski.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wojarski circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojarski defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Wojarski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Wojarski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Wojarski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wojarski thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojarski misses with a hook
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wojarski's knee momentarily.
Wojarski misses with an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Wojarski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zilla Kong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wojarski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong slips a straight right by Wojarski.
Wojarski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michal Wojarski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wojarski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wojarski wants to slow Kong down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong fails to land the takedown.
Wojarski slips under a jab from Kong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wojarski finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
A big right from Wojarski misses.
Wojarski thows a body shot but no joy.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Wojarski.
Wojarski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Kong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wojarski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Zilla Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojarski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kong on his heels. He'll look to pass Kong's guard now, I'm sure.
Kong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wojarski content to stall in guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojarski forces his way into half guard.
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wojarski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wojarski's back!
Kong loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wojarski hold on?
Kong struggling to land strikes to the head as Wojarski covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a series of strikes and Wojarski wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Kong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wojarski hang on?
Kong lands a big elbow.
Kong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wojarski because Kong loaded up on that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojarski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kong.
Kong lands a big elbow.
Michal Wojarski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wojarski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee warns Wojarski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wojarski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong throws some wild stikes that Wojarski manages to avoid easily.
Wojarski holds on for dear life, controlling Kong's posture momentarily.
Kong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wojarski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wojarski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zilla Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wojarski 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Wojarski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocko Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayer - Jesus Saves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jesus Sanchez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knocko Blocko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blocko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blocko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blocko slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blocko.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
A slow jab from Blocko misses its intended target.
A jab from Blocko misses.
Blocko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Blocko moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Sanchez lands.
Blocko is looking to score with low kicks.
Blocko slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Knocko Blocko has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blocko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blocko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blocko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Blocko keeps moving.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blocko keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Blocko keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blocko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Blocko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesus Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blocko throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blocko with a jab.
Blocko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Blocko sprawls well.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Blocko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Blocko throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blocko's waist but Blocko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Knocko Blocko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blocko slips a jab from Sanchez.
Knocko Blocko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blocko clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Blocko moves out of range.
Blocko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blocko.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Blocko circles away and keeps his distance.
Blocko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knocko Blocko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blocko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blocko throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blocko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blocko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Blocko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blocko lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blocko misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a hook but Blocko avoids it easily.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Blocko ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a combination. Blocko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blocko doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Blocko moves out of range.
Blocko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Blocko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blocko was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez postures up and lands a big shot to Blocko's brow.
Blocko wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Blocko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blocko is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blocko looking for a sweep. Not yet Blocko, not yet.
Sanchez trying to control but Blocko is working from the bottom.
Blocko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blocko wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Blocko is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jesus Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blocko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knocko Blocko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Blocko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blocko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Blocko.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blocko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knocko Blocko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blocko.
Blocko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blocko fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Blocko checks the leg kick.
A big right from Blocko misses.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab lands there for Blocko.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blocko finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko with a jab.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Blocko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Blocko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Blocko.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Blocko moves out of range.
Blocko dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sanchez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Blocko misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blocko throws out the jab.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Blocko swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Blocko circles away and keeps his distance.
Blocko stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Knocko Blocko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Blocko lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blocko misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Blocko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blocko moves into the clinch successfully.
Blocko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blocko or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Blocko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blocko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocko manages to break the clinch.
Blocko throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Blocko.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blocko scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Blocko as he checks the leg kick.
Blocko lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blocko scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blocko lands a head shot.
Blocko lands with an overhand left.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocko Blocko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Knocko Blocko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Blocko sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blocko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Blocko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blocko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Blocko lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Blocko throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Blocko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Blocko as Sanchez shoots in.
Knocko Blocko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blocko lands a body shot.
Blocko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blocko cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Blocko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blocko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blocko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blocko works the jab nicely.
Blocko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blocko misses the shot to the body.
Blocko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Blocko lands with a left to the head.
Blocko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blocko lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Blocko.
Blocko lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blocko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blocko is struggling to control the position.
Blocko pushes Sanchez against the cage. Blocko is working some dirty boxing. Blocko pushes off with a quick right hook! Sanchez goes down! Sanchez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Blocko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knocko Blocko!
Knocko Blocko retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Who - Baba O'Riley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schilt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruanti is looking to slow Schilt down with leg kicks.
Schilt throws an off balance right hand
and Ruanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Schilt.
Schilt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses.
Ruanti throws a low kick, looking for Schilt's leg but Schilt calmly moves out of range.
Schilt throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
Ruanti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schilt at a distance.
Schilt misses with a straight right.
Ruanti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruanti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schilt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruanti. Ruanti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schilt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Schilt - just one landing.
Schilt misses with a shot to the body
and Ruanti counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti thows a leg kick but Schilt checks it
and Schilt counters with a nice body shot.
Ruanti moves away from the strike by Schilt.
Ruanti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schilt takes a step back to recover.
Ruanti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schilt can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Schilt finds it's target.
Schilt misses with the combination.
Schilt scores with a leg kick.
Schilt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schilt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schilt throws a head kick but Ruanti moves out of range.
Ruanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schilt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruanti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruanti is looking to chop away at Schilt's legs.
Ruanti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schilt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt moves out of range as Ruanti throws a body kick.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses
letting Schilt counter with a right hand.
Ruanti tries to score with a low kick but Schilt moves his leg out of the way.
Schilt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilt lands a nice shot that snaps Ruanti's head back.
Schilt moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruanti.
Schilt misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruanti.
Schilt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruanti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruanti lands a front kick.
Schilt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruanti blocks the body kick.
Ruanti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schilt checks a leg kick.
Schilt misses with a head kick.
Ruanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ruanti misses.
Schilt is looking to clinch but Ruanti is avoiding it.
Schilt avoids the body shot from Ruanti.
Schilt throws a combination that misses
and Ruanti counters with a left to the body.
Ruanti misses with an uppercut. Schilt saw that one coming.
Schilt lands a jab-cross combination.
Schilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruanti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Schilt misses with a straight left.
Ruanti ducks under a wild hook from Schilt.
Ruanti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruanti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
Schilt moves out of range as Ruanti throws a body kick.
Schilt looks to land a right hand but Ruanti moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt avoids the body shot from Ruanti.
Ruanti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schilt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ruanti lands a heavy elbow.
Ruanti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ruanti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schilt is looking to escape.
Schilt is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruanti controlling from the full mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti dominated that round.
That's time! Ruanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schilt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruanti in his tracks.
Ruanti closes the distance and clinches up with Schilt, looking for a takedown. Ruanti pushes Schilt against the cage but Schilt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruanti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schilt throws a big shot that misses.
Schilt misses with a looping left.
Ruanti misses with a body shot.
Ruanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Schilt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruanti.
Gilbert Schilt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilt looks to land a body kick but Ruanti moved away.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schilt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schilt.
Ruanti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Schilt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruanti doesn't seem phased though.
Ruanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schilt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schilt as he jumps to the side.
Ruanti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schilt misses with a straight left.
Schilt checks a low kick from Ruanti.
Nice body punch from Schilt.
Schilt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilt.
Ruanti blocks a head kick by Schilt.
Schilt checks the leg kick.
Ruanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schilt. That did some damage!
Ruanti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruanti tries to land a front kick but Schilt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruanti throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruanti 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 Schilt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schilt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruanti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruanti misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Schilt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruanti throws a series of punches but Schilt avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Schilt finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruanti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schilt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schilt - that will leave a mark!
Ruanti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ruanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schilt lands with a hook. Ruanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schilt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti ducks under a wild hook from Schilt.
Schilt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruanti is looking to land body kicks.
Schilt thuds his right hand into Ruanti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schilt just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Schilt misses the target.
Ruanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Schilt misses.
Ruanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schilt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruanti's head backwards.
Ruanti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruanti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruanti ducks under a wild hook from Schilt.
Schilt avoids the head kick by Ruanti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt swings for the body but Ruanti moves out of range.
Ruanti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruanti wants to land a leg kick but Schilt is out of range.
Schilt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruanti swivels and escapes.
Gilbert Schilt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Schilt blocks the low kick.
Schilt just misses with a punch to the body.
Schilt throws a looping overhand right but Ruanti ducks down to avoid it.
Schilt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruanti. Schilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Ruanti tenderised Schilt's leg. Schilt is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schilt moves out of range as Ruanti throws a body kick.
Gilbert Schilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Schilt is just out of range.
Ruanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gilbert Schilt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Ruanti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schilt.
Schilt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schilt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schilt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Schilt does no damage.
A jab from Schilt does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Schilt. Beautiful body shot.
Schilt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruanti throws a hook but Schilt avoids it easily.
Ruanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schilt. That's going to slow Ruanti down.
Ruanti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruanti looks to score with a jab to the body but Schilt is just out of range.
Schilt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruanti. Schilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruanti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schilt scores with a nice strike.
Ruanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schilt connects with a right hand. Ruanti shakes it off.
Ruanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruanti throws a leg kick but Schilt checks it.
Ruanti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schilt avoids it really well and circles away.
Schilt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schilt.
Ruanti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruanti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilt misses with an uppercut.
Schilt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruanti moves away.
Ruanti lands a leg kick that knocks Schilt off balance momentarily.
Ruanti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruanti keeps Schilt at a distance using the push kick.
Schilt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruanti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schilt thows a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruanti.
Ruanti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruanti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruanti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schilt!
Ruanti looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti with a couple of short strikes.
Schilt working to try and regain half guard.
Ruanti controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schilt is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Ruanti wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ruanti takes a swing at Schilt's ribcage but misses.
Schilt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruanti connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruanti looks for a takedown but Schilt sprawls well.
Schilt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruanti will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Ruanti.
Schilt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruanti.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schilt misses with a wild body shot.
Schilt is looking to slow Ruanti down with leg kicks.
That kick from Ruanti tenderised Schilt's leg. Schilt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schilt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruanti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schilt controlling Ruanti's posture.
Ruanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schilt is trying to keep Ruanti in close.
Schilt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ruanti kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gilbert Schilt.
Ruanti cracks the inside of Schilt's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti is looking to slow Schilt down with leg kicks.
Schilt throws a body punch but Ruanti moves out of range.
Ruanti throws a leg kick which misses Schilt's front leg but catches the back leg as Schilt tries to avoid it.
Ruanti tries to work over Schilt's front leg with a kick but Schilt checks it.
Ruanti throws a body punch but Schilt moves out of range.
Ruanti staying out of range there.
A low kick from Ruanti misses
and Schilt counters with a nice body shot.
Ruanti throws a body kick that misses.
Ruanti shoots in but Schilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruanti is looking to chop away at Schilt's legs.
Ruanti misses with a leg kick
and Schilt counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruanti tries to land a front kick but Schilt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Schilt. Those never looked like landing.
Schilt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruanti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schilt connects with a looping right hand.
Ruanti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schilt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruanti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schilt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruanti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schilt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ruanti stuns Schilt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruanti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schilt avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a leg kick.
Ruanti checks a leg kick.
Schilt missing with a left hand there. Ruanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schilt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruanti misses with a leg kick.
Ruanti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schilt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Schilt.
Schilt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schilt thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruanti dives in and scores a takedown into Schilt's guard.
Schilt working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti wants to control from the top but Schilt keeps moving.
Schilt is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruanti advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruanti wants to take a breather but Schilt is having none of it.
Schilt wants to control but Ruanti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schilt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruanti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schilt looks for the body kick but Ruanti saw that one coming.
Schilt blocks a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti had his way with Gilbert Schilt in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruanti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruanti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruanti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schilt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruanti scrambles back to his feet.
Ruanti fails with the takedown.
Schilt throws a shot from downtown. Ruanti moves away and avoids it.
Schilt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ruanti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ruanti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schilt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruanti.
Schilt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruanti is just out of range.
Schilt cracks Ruanti with a good jab.
Schilt lands a jab to the head.
Ruanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schilt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti throws a leg kick but Schilt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schilt throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ruanti. No joy for Schilt on that attempt.
Ruanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schilt.
Ruanti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruanti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruanti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schilt defends it nicely.
Schilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schilt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
Schilt digs a good body shot into Ruanti's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt moves out of range of the body kick from Ruanti.
Ruanti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schilt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruanti tries a low kick but Schilt avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ruanti.
Ruanti blocks a head kick by Schilt.
Ruanti looks to land a body kick but Schilt moved away.
Schilt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schilt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruanti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schilt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruanti tries to land a front kick but Schilt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gilbert Schilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruanti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schilt. Ruanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt lands a body shot.
Schilt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruanti throws a low kick but Schilt avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Ruanti misses.
Schilt scores with a jab.
Schilt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruanti.
Schilt throws an off balance right hand
and Ruanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilt 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.
Ruanti moves forwards but Schilt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruanti throws a leg kick but Schilt checks it.
Ruanti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ruanti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt misses with a looping left.
Ruanti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruanti fakes the leg kick and cracks Schilt in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schilt misses with a body punch
and Ruanti counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Ruanti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruanti.
Ruanti slips a jab from Schilt.
Ruanti cracks Schilt with an open hand slap.
Schilt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilt.
Ruanti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schilt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ruanti.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilt dodges the punch combination from Ruanti.
Ruanti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schilt if he has to take too many more of those.
Schilt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ruanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruanti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Ruanti!
Daniel Ruanti retains his light heavyweight title!
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