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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Paquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Paquiao!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paquiao misses with a straight right.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Paquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson shoots and misses
enabling Paquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sambo Robinson has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Paquiao circles away easily
enabling Paquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Paquiao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paquiao wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paquiao dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paquiao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Paquiao tries to pass.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Paquiao postures up.
Paquiao is looking to stand up but Robinson won't let him.
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Paquiao from controlling successfully.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paquiao defends it easily.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Paquiao from controlling successfully.
Paquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Manuel Paquiao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Paquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Manuel Paquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Paquiao as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Paquiao sprawls well.
Paquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Paquiao scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Paquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson shoots in but Paquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Paquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Sambo Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Paquiao scores with a hook.
A left lands for Paquiao.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Paquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Paquiao cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Paquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paquiao, who protects the arm well.
Robinson working the strikes but Paquiao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Paquiao is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
Paquiao tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paquiao defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paquiao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson'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.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Paquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Paquiao scores with the left hand. Robinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Paquiao coming out on top.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robinson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paquiao lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson walks into a straight right hand from Paquiao.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paquiao lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Robinson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Paquiao and Robinson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Paquiao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Paquiao!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manuel Paquiao waved his t-shirt featuring Crippler's Corner's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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174 lbs
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183 lbs
15 - 21 - 1 |
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan Eastmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus blocks a head kick by Eastmond.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Eastmond catches Lotus right on the button with a cross.
Lotus scores with a shot to the body.
Eastmond shoots in looking for a takedown but Lotus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eastmond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lotus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eastmond.
Eastmond drives through with a takedown into Lotus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lotus wants to sweep but no luck.
Eastmond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lotus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eastmond manages to get himself to full guard.
Lotus tries to free his leg and advance position but Eastmond is retaining full guard.
Lotus passes Eastmond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lotus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus stopping the sweep attempt from Eastmond.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Eastmond keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tommy Lotus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Eastmond takes one to the chin there.
Lotus stuns Eastmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eastmond scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lotus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lotus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eastmond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lotus.
Lotus misses with a double jab
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lotus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lotus looks to land a combination but Eastmond avoids it well.
Lotus slips under a jab.
Eastmond takes a swing at Lotus's ribcage but misses.
Eastmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Lotus counters with a series of strikes. Eastmond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lotus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lotus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lotus counters with a left to the body.
Lotus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus throws a body punch but Eastmond moves out of range.
Lotus throws a sloppy body shot
and Eastmond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lotus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lotus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lotus throws out a loose jab but Eastmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lotus misses with a left hand
and Eastmond makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lotus really felt that one!
Tommy Lotus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lotus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastmond.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Lotus.
Eastmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Eastmond will probably get the nod.
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 fighters circling - Eastmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lotus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lotus misses with a combination
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Eastmond there.
Eastmond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lotus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eastmond throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Lotus misses.
A slow jab from Eastmond misses its intended target.
Eastmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastmond is just out of range.
Lotus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lotus eats them both and turns towards Eastmond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lotus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lotus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eastmond shoots in looking for a takedown. Lotus tries to sprawl out of it but Eastmond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lotus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lotus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eastmond manages to avoid it.
Eastmond takes a swing at Lotus's ribcage but misses.
Eastmond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eastmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lotus. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus lands a nice shot that snaps Eastmond's head back.
Ryan Eastmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Lotus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lotus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lotus.
Lotus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eastmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Lotus.
Eastmond throws a sloppy head kick and Lotus moves out of range easily.
Lotus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Eastmond. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Lotus misses.
Lotus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lotus misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond 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.
Eastmond throws a looping overhand right but Lotus ducks down to avoid it.
Lotus misses with a double jab.
Eastmond dives in and grabs Lotus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lotus pushes down on Eastmond's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Lotus misses.
Sloppy strikes from Eastmond. Those never looked like landing.
Eastmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lotus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lotus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lotus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lotus.
Eastmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lotus moves away.
Lotus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eastmond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lotus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Eastmond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eastmond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lotus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eastmond.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eastmond misses with a low kick.
Lotus throws a right hand that Eastmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Eastmond also avoids with ease.
Lotus with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus jabs at Eastmond's body.
A punch lands to the side of Lotus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lotus lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Lotus 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. This is the final round!
Eastmond misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Lotus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lotus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Lotus there.
Lotus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lotus. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Lotus misses.
Lotus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eastmond throws a looping overhand right but Lotus ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Lotus misses.
Eastmond misses with the combination.
Eastmond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lotus but Lotus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus misses with a body shot.
Lotus blocks a jab.
Lotus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eastmond moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Eastmond walks into a stiff left hand from Lotus.
Eastmond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastmond is just out of range.
Lotus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eastmond's head backwards.
Lotus misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eastmond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Eastmond.
Eastmond throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lotus's waist but Lotus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eastmond off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Eastmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastmond slips a jab and a cross from Lotus.
Lotus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lotus tries to bum rush Eastmond with a series of wild strikes but Eastmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lotus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eastmond counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lotus's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus keeping full guard, as Eastmond tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eastmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus trying to keep a closed guard but Eastmond is proving a slippery customer.
Lotus looking for subs off his back but Eastmond has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lotus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eastmond winds up and cracks Lotus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lotus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eastmond.
Lotus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eastmond.
Eastmond looks to land a strike but Lotus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eastmond 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus looking to control.
Lotus tries to strike from the bottom.
Eastmond throws a big elbow that misses.
Lotus is looking to stand up but Eastmond isn't so interested in that idea.
Eastmond postures up in Lotus's guard and throws a big left but Lotus blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eastmond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eastmond wants to stand but Lotus is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eastmond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Eastmond!
Ryan Eastmond tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Young will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Young with an uppercut!
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Aldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo slips a straight right by Young.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Aldo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Young eats them both and turns towards Aldo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Nice shot lands for Aldo.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young misses with a head kick.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Young might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Young blocks a jab.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Young.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a nice body shot.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Young is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Young throws a low kick, looking for Aldo's leg but Aldo calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Aldo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young misses with a looping right.
Aldo lands a body shot.
Young slips a straight right by Aldo.
Aldo lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
A big left from Aldo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Aldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aldo lands a jab.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aldo lands with a nice body punch.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Young throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Young throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Aldo slips a straight right by Young.
Young slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Young to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a head kick.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo.
Young misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Young throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young cracks Aldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo checks the leg kick.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young avoids the body shot from Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Young swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Aldo does it's job there.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Aldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Young is rocked!
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo connects with a nice cross there... Young is looking wobbly and Aldo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Young to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Aldo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Moye acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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202 lbs
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Bundy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bundy throws a low kick but Moye moves out of range easily.
Moye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moye checks a leg kick nicely.
Bundy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moye shoots in and drives through. Bundy sprawls well.
Bundy throws a leg kick that misses.
Moye misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Moye misses the target.
Derek Moye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moye works Bundy's body with a nice hook.
Bundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bundy tries to avoid it but Moye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bundy to the ground. Bundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Bundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy tries to land a front kick but Moye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Moye cracks a nice hook into Bundy's ribs.
Moye misses with a shot to the body
and Bundy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moye checks a leg kick.
Moye misses with a body shot.
Moye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moye throws a hook but Bundy blocks it.
Moye misses with a body shot.
Moye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bundy.
Moye misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moye swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bundy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bundy rather than just go for the knockout.
Moye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Moye.
Moye throws out a powerful jab.
Moye checks a low kick from Bundy.
Bundy is looking to chop away at Moye's legs.
Bundy throws a leg kick but Moye sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bundy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moye lands a nice hook to Bundy's body. Bundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moye.
Bundy misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moye. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moye misses with a body shot.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moye.
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moye missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moye throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
Moye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Moye catches Bundy right on the button with a cross.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moye checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moye lands with a shot to the body.
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moye.
Moye blocks a head kick by Bundy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bundy as he jumps to the side.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Moye missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Moye dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bundy throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Bundy.
Moye connects with the punch.
Moye looks to throw the jab but Bundy is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bundy.
Moye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moye checks a leg kick.
Bundy throws a low kick but Moye moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moye swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Moye.
Moye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moye missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moye wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Moye.
Moye misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bundy. No joy for Moye on that attempt.
Bundy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moye checks it well.
Moye throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy blocks a jab.
Moye thows a body shot but no joy.
Moye lands a glancing blow to the side of Bundy's head.
The fighters circling - Moye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moye misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moye throws out the jab.
Moye takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moye checks a leg kick.
Bundy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bundy throws a leg kick but Moye moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Bundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bundy takes one on the button.
Moye punishes Bundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Moye blocks a low kick nicely.
Moye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy tries to land a leg kick but Moye saw it coming and moves away.
Bundy throws a leg kick but Moye moved away.
Moye avoids the head kick by Bundy.
Bundy throws a body kick that misses.
Bundy throws a leg kick but Moye checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bundy swivels and escapes.
Moye cracks Bundy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bundy staying out of range there.
Moye's corner calls for a 1-2. Moye obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Derek Moye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moye looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely.
Moye moves out of range of the body kick from Bundy.
Moye moves out of range of the leg kick from Bundy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Moye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bundy wants it to stay on the feet.
Moye misses with an uppercut.
Bundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moye shoots for a takedown but Bundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moye just misses with a punch to the body.
Moye checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moye misses with a body shot.
Moye throws a hook but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moye to score with a decent uppercut.
Bundy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moye misses the jab.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses.
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy throws out a leg kick but Moye moves out of range and Bundy only half commits.
Moye throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
Bundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Bundy walks into a left hand.
Moye shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundy but Bundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Bundy cracks the inside of Moye's front leg.
Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bundy's head backwards.
Bundy misses with a body kick.
Bundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moye. That did some damage!
Moye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bundy throws a head kick that half lands.
Moye throws a good cross that connects.
Bundy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundy throws a solid leg kick but Moye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moye, as that shot connected.
Moye connects with a right hand. Bundy shakes it off.
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moye checks a low kick from Bundy.
A swing and a miss from Moye.
Moye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moye shoots in and gets a takedown into Bundy's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moye tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
Bundy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bundy throws some wild stikes that Moye manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moye gets back to half guard.
Moye manages to get to full guard.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Moye is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moye trying to control the position.
Bundy throws an elbow that misses. Moye uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Moye!
Moyeis looking to pass into half guard but Bundy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bundy is in guard.
Moye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moye controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.
Moye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Moye.
Well Moye 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Moye!
Derek Moye took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crippler's Corner for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keat Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cullen comes to the cage accompanied by My way - Sid Vicious . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29
184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Keat Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Cullen misses.
Bravado throws an off balance right hand
and Cullen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bravado 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.
Bravado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cullen misses the jab.
Bravado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravado looks to throw the jab but Cullen is out of range.
Cullen misses with a shot to the body
and Bravado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cullen thinking.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bravado.
Cullen scores with the left hand. Bravado knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cullen.
Bravado throws a shot from downtown. Cullen moves away and avoids it.
Cullen takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Cullen. Beautiful body shot.
Keat Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cullen.
Bravado throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
Cullen lands with a nice body punch.
Cullen throws a body punch but Bravado moves out of range.
Cullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravado.
Bravado takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cullen with a nice cross.
Cullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravado throws a jab when Cullen was well out of range.
Cullen throws a body punch but Bravado moves out of range.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cullen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cullen wants it to stay on the feet.
Keat Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravado.
Cullen misses with an uppercut. Bravado saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen tries to bum rush Bravado with a series of wild strikes but Bravado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cullen is looking to wear down Bravado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bravado looks to land a left hand but Cullen moved out of range nicely.
Bravado throws a jab but it's blocked by Cullen.
Cullen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravado takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses.
Cullen ducks under a wild hook from Bravado.
Bravado misses with a lunging right hand
and Cullen counters with a good low kick that Bravado was not able to check.
Bravado avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Cullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravado throws out the jab.
Bravado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cullen pinned against the cage. Cullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravado throws a shot from downtown. Cullen moves away and avoids it.
Cullen sizes up Bravado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bravado fails with a takedown attempt.
Cullen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravado was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Bravado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cullen but Cullen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keat Cullen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bravado gets tackled into the cage by Cullen. Cullen maintains the clinch.
Cullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Cullen.
Bravado throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bravado throws a big shot that misses.
Bravado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cullen.
Cullen misses with a body shot.
Bravado throws out a loose jab but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravado misses the target.
Cullen pushes Bravado up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen manages to break the clinch.
Bravado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bravado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cullen punishes Bravado's body with a nice straight punch.
Cullen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bravado is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cullen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bravado.
Cullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravado throws a looping overhand right but Cullen ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Bravado misses.
A big right from Bravado misses.
Bravado looks for a takedown but Cullen sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bravado is defended easily by Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Bravado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravado throws a lazy uppercut
and Cullen counters with a straight right hand.
Cullen lands a nice shot that snaps Bravado's head back.
Cullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bravado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bravado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cullen tries to roll over but Bravado keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is pressing down on Bravado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bravado has passed into side control.
Bravado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravado on the ground.
Bravado goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cullen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bravado's guard! Nice work there by Cullen!
Bravado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bravado has his foot on Cullen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cullen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is pushing down on Bravado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bravado is fighting to maintain full guard but Cullen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cullen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cullen tries to pass to full mount but Bravado defends it.
Bravado is pressing down on Cullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Cullen looking to pass the guard.
Bravado working for submissions but it's allowed Cullen to get to half guard.
Bravado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravado is trying to maintain the position but Cullen is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Keat Cullen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Bravado.
Cullen clinches.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravado tries to break free but Cullen pushes him back against the cage.
Cullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cullen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cullen lands with a light punch inside.
Cullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cullen with a knee to the head.
It looks like Eddie Bravado has been cut.
Bravado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Cullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cullen is leaning against Bravado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A knee to the head by Cullen.
Cullen landing knees to the head.
Cullen scores with a knee to the head.
Bravado is rocked!
Cullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bravado is still on wobbly legs! Can Cullen finish him?
Cullen landing knees to the head.
Cullen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bravado - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cullen, and another! Bravado is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Keat Cullen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Keat Cullen thanked Crippler's Corner for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sephiroth Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Handelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handelman has chosen Hammer Time as his entrance music. Kevin Handelman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sephiroth Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Handelman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handelman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooper.
Handelman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handelman.
Handelman misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Handelman looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Handelman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sephiroth Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper fails with the takedown
letting Handelman counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handelman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper dives in and grabs Handelman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handelman pushes down on Cooper's head and hops out.
Cooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Handelman counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Cooper has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Handelman!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Handelman gave a big smile as he said 'HA HA HA... WHOO! ~Handelman winks at the ring girls~ Have they scraped Cooper off the mat yet? Yo medic we may need a stretcher up in here. That clown thought he would walk into this cage and SUB me, well he was wrong and... YOU JUST GOT KNOCKED THE F OUT COOPER! Im the HAMMER don't forget it!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaylee Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rannanjarvi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stonehenge by Spinal Tap. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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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
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Rannanjarvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaylee Frye!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rannanjarvi misses.
Rannanjarvi throws a sloppy head kick and Frye moves out of range easily.
Rannanjarvi missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rannanjarvi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frye was well out of range. Poor timing from Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frye throws a push kick but Rannanjarvi slaps the foot to one side.
Frye checks a leg kick nicely.
Rannanjarvi digs a good hook to Frye's body.
Rannanjarvi sizes up Frye with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rannanjarvi works over Frye's head and body with a nice combination.
Rannanjarvi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi cracks Frye with an open hand slap.
Rannanjarvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Antti Rannanjarvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rannanjarvi lands a slapping body shot.
Rannanjarvi cracks Frye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rannanjarvi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rannanjarvi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rannanjarvi avoids the head kick by Frye.
Rannanjarvi swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye blocks a low kick nicely.
Rannanjarvi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Frye on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rannanjarvi. That's going to slow Frye down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rannanjarvi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frye. Rannanjarvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye tries for a takedown but Rannanjarvi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rannanjarvi throws a solid leg kick but Frye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rannanjarvi.
Rannanjarvi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antti Rannanjarvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frye throws a leg kick but Rannanjarvi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid it.
Frye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rannanjarvi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frye scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frye.
Rannanjarvi scores with a body shot.
Rannanjarvi digs a good body shot into Frye's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rannanjarvi. Rannanjarvi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frye takes one to the chin there.
Rannanjarvi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rannanjarvi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frye shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rannanjarvi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frye in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rannanjarvi regains half guard.
Frye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frye prevents Rannanjarvi from improving his position.
Rannanjarvi wants to get back to full guard but Frye has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Rannanjarvi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rannanjarvi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rannanjarvi throws the kick towards the body but Frye avoids it.
A jab lands there for Rannanjarvi.
Sloppy strikes from Rannanjarvi. Those never looked like landing.
Rannanjarvi missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rannanjarvi slaps away a takedown attempt from Frye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice shot that snaps Frye's head back.
Frye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frye.
An inside leg kick from Rannanjarvi misses.
Rannanjarvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frye at a distance.
Frye tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rannanjarvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Frye.
Rannanjarvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frye manages to avoid it.
Rannanjarvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frye counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Rannanjarvi misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick but Frye moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rannanjarvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Antti Rannanjarvi is winning the standup battle so far.
Frye closes the distance and clinches up with Rannanjarvi, looking for a takedown. Frye pushes Rannanjarvi against the cage but Rannanjarvi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antti Rannanjarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaylee Frye.
Frye takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rannanjarvi blocks the body kick.
Rannanjarvi cracks the inside of Frye's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rannanjarvi as Frye shoots in.
Rannanjarvi connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Rannanjarvi misses.
Rannanjarvi misses with a low kick.
Frye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rannanjarvi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rannanjarvi misses with a wild body shot.
Rannanjarvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frye looks to throw a body kick
and Rannanjarvi counters with a good low kick that Frye was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rannanjarvi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick from Rannanjarvi lands but Frye takes it in his stride.
Rannanjarvi lands a slapping body shot.
Rannanjarvi misses the shot to the body.
Frye lands with a good body shot.
Rannanjarvi throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frye takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Rannanjarvi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rannanjarvi throws a low kick, looking for Frye's leg but Frye calmly moves out of range.
Rannanjarvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frye's sensitive parts.
Rannanjarvi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frye. That did some damage!
Rannanjarvi takes a swing at Frye's ribcage but misses.
Rannanjarvi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rannanjarvi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frye.
Rannanjarvi lands a high kick!
Frye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rannanjarvi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frye scrambles back to his feet.
Frye ducks under a wild hook from Rannanjarvi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi checks the leg kick.
Rannanjarvi feints and then cracks Frye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frye down.
Frye takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Rannanjarvi misses
and Frye counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rannanjarvi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frye wants to control from the top but Rannanjarvi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rannanjarvi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frye has passed into side control.
Frye lands a few punches from side control.
Rannanjarvi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frye's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Frye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frye working Rannanjarvi over with strikes.
Frye trying to control from half guard but Rannanjarvi is working away.
Antti Rannanjarvi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye is looking for a kimura but Rannanjarvi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frye to get the leverage.
Rannanjarvi is refusing to be controlled, as Frye sits in half guard.
Rannanjarvi tries to get to full guard but Frye has control of the leg.
Kaylee Frye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frye is trying to control. Rannanjarvi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rannanjarvi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rannanjarvi.
Frye advances position into side control!
Rannanjarvi is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye throws an elbow but Rannanjarvi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Frye is looking to take a break and control but Rannanjarvi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rannanjarvi is trying to get back to half guard.
Frye is trying to get an arm triangle but Rannanjarvi is defending well.
Frye trying to control the action but Rannanjarvi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frye scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaylee Frye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rannanjarvi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Rannanjarvi!
In his post fight interview, Antti Rannanjarvi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rojer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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28
190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rojer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojer misses with a body shot.
A big left from Rojer misses.
Rojer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko.
Kukko slips under a jab from Rojer.
Kukko cracks Rojer with a good jab.
Rojer throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojer. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Rojer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukko.
A low kick from Rojer is predictable there
and Kukko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kukko has a takedown stuffed.
Rojer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rojer lands a nice shot that snaps Kukko's head back.
Kukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojer.
Kukko thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray Rojer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukko blocks a head kick by Rojer.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Rojer.
Rojer lands a head kick. Kukko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Rojer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojer.
Kukko takes one to the side of the head.
Kukko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rojer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojer throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Jab by Kukko.
Rojer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kukko.
Rojer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Kukko there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojer. That's going to slow Kukko down.
Rojer misses with the combination.
Kukko throws a series of punches but Rojer avoids them all with ease.
Rojer sizes up Kukko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rojer throws a push kick but Kukko slaps the foot to one side.
Rojer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a body kick.
Ray Rojer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko throws a shot from downtown. Rojer moves away and avoids it.
Kukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojer.
Rojer is looking to chop away at Kukko's legs.
A swing and a miss from Rojer.
Kukko missing with a left hand there. Rojer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojer swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko throws a body punch but Rojer moves out of range.
Rojer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rojer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Kukko blocks the leg kick.
Rojer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rojer looks to land a right hand but Kukko moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojer scores with a nice strike.
Rojer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukko throws a chopping leg kick but Rojer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kukko's calf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojer 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 Kukko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kukko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rojer throws a head kick that misses.
Rojer tries a low kick but Kukko avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rojer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kukko misses with a body shot.
Kukko misses with a straight left.
Rojer throws a solid leg kick but Kukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojer.
Kukko misses with a hook.
Kukko shoots in but no luck this time.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojer.
Rojer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kukko moves into the clinch.
Rojer has Kukko pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kukko.
Kukko stalling the fight.
Rojer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojer working aggressively here.
Kukko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kukko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rojer up against the cage.
Rojer tries a body shot but Kukko blocks it.
Rojer throws a head punch that misses.
Kukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojer throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Ray Rojer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kukko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rojer circles away.
Kukko slips under a jab from Rojer.
Rojer misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojer counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojer misses with a low kick.
Rojer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukko.
Rojer throws a low kick but Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko throws a body punch but Rojer moves out of range.
Kukko throws out a loose jab but Rojer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Kukko.
Kukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukko tries to bum rush Rojer with a series of wild strikes but Rojer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kukko counters with a left and a right that stings Rojer.
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 big right from Rojer misses.
A good leg kick by Rojer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojer, pushing him back against the cage.
Rojer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kukko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojer has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
Kukko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojer gets underhooks to prevent Kukko's takedown attempt.
Rojer breaks the clinch.
Rojer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko shoots in for a double leg but Rojer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rojer lands with a good body shot.
Rojer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kukko throws a shot from downtown. Rojer moves away and avoids it.
Rojer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rojer avoids the body shot from Kukko.
Rojer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kukko clinches up with Rojer and pushes him back against the cage.
Kukko looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko working aggressively here.
Kukko blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Rojer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Kukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rojer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kukko's sensitive parts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kukko.
Rojer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
A swing and a miss from Rojer.
Rojer misses with an uppercut.
Kukko throws a body punch but Rojer moves out of range.
Kukko looks for the body kick but Rojer saw that one coming.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Rojer misses with an uppercut.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but Rojer slips the punch.
Kukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojer.
Donk. Rojer catches Kukko right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko lands with a nice body punch.
Rojer scores with a kick to the body.
Kukko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rojer is looking for a sweep.
Kukko lands a few punches from side control.
Rojer taking a bit of punishment here - Kukko scoring with strikes.
Kukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kukko trying to control the position but Rojer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rojer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kukko 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.
Rojer manages to get back to half guard.
Rojer is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rojer avoid being mounted?
Kukko wants to free his trapped foot but Rojer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rojer!
Kukko trying to control but Rojer is having none of it.
Lasi Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojer blocking the ground and pound.
Kukko throws some wild stikes that Rojer manages to avoid easily.
Kukko looking to ground and pound but Rojer is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kukko with good strikes from the mount here!
Kukko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kukko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kukko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Ray Rojer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko looking to ground and pound but Rojer is blocking nicely.
Kukko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko punching from mount but Rojer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rojer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Kukko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rojer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray Rojer!
Ray Rojer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z has chosen New York as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Z!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a body punch but Z moves out of range.
Z misses the jab.
Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Z is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Z wants to get back to his feet.
Z is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Z works his way to full guard. Good work.
Z trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Z is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Z is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Z is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Z is keeping the position.
Z is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn 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.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Z is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jay Z hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Z.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Z connects with a right hand. Penn shakes it off.
Penn avoids the body shot from Z.
Penn takes a swing at Z's ribcage but misses.
Z throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Z stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Z.
Z misses with a looping left.
Z moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Z. That snapped Penn's head back.
Z ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
A big left from Penn misses.
Z lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Z moves away.
Nice cross by Z.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn is rocked!
Penn moves away from the strike by Z.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Z looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Z waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn takes a swing at Z's ribcage but misses.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Penn misses with a jab to the body
and Z counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Z as he avoids it easily.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Z at a distance.
Z swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Z misses with a double jab.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn moves away from the strike by Z.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn thuds a left hand into Z's body.
Jab from Z.
Z pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Z swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Z tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Penn is in Z's guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Z is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Z has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Z's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Z wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.
Z controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Z 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.
Z shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Penn throws a jab when Z was well out of range.
Z throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Z throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Z's guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Z dives on top into guard.
Z postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Z, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Z looking for a sweep. Not yet Z, not yet.
Z working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Z has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Z's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Z is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Z is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn won't allow Z to sweep him here.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Z trying to control the position.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Z's guard.
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Z's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Z.
Z is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Bj Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Z wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Z can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Z wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets his hands free as Z looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Penn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Z tries to escape the position.
Penn connects with a big shot to the side of Z's head.
Z looking very determined here, making life difficult for Penn.
Z rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Z is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Z gets back to full guard.
Z wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Z has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Z's legs - danger averted.
Z wants to sweep but no luck.
Z had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Z wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Z manages to avoid it.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Z sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jay Z seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Z does it's job there.
Z displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Z throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Z looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Z's head.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
Z swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Z ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Z lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Z throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Z makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Z with a hook.
Z throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn moves away from the strike by Z.
Z thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Z sprawls well.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn misses the jab.
Jay Z seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Z throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoids the body shot from Z.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Z is just out of range.
Z displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Z is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Z moves away.
Z thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Z connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Penn avoids the body shot from Z.
Z ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Z has time to react.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Z.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Z.
Z misses with an uppercut.
Penn defending well as Z loads up on a big left hand.
Z swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Z's head but Z sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Z misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Z does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Z moves away.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Z makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Z keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Z staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Z will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Z comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Z has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Z!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Z thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ruanti avoids the punch easily.
Ruanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Ruanti scores with a leg kick.
Ruanti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Ruanti jabs at Jackson's body.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ruanti.
Ruanti takes one to the chin there.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruanti counters with a leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Ruanti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti is trying to control but can't.
Ruanti manages to get to full guard.
Ruanti is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Ruanti keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Ruanti trying to control the position.
Ruanti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Ruanti tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson pulls Ruanti in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ruanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Quinton Jackson.
Ruanti scores with a head kick.
Daniel Ruanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruanti looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Ruanti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Ruanti misses with a body kick.
Ruanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a hook. Ruanti ducked under it nicely.
Ruanti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson throws a body punch but Ruanti moves out of range.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ruanti with a series of wild strikes but Ruanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruanti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruanti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruanti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruanti cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruanti throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Ruanti thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruanti is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Ruanti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ruanti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruanti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruanti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruanti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ruanti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ruanti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson tests Ruanti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Ruanti misses with a leg kick
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruanti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruanti is trying to keep Jackson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ruanti keeps moving.
Ruanti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ruanti keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruanti is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Ruanti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ruanti is keeping the position.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruanti has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to control but instead Ruanti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ruanti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruanti trying to control here.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruanti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Ruanti tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Ruanti thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ruanti controlling the positon.
Ruanti tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruanti's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Ruanti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Ruanti just wasn't active enough.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Ruanti's head but Ruanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruanti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruanti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruanti looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Ruanti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruanti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Ruanti, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Ruanti against the cage but Ruanti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruanti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruanti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruanti throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Daniel Ruanti is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Ruanti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Ruanti misses.
Ruanti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruanti on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruanti's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruanti managing to control the position.
Ruanti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Ruanti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Ruanti is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Ruanti tries to improve position but can't.
Ruanti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruanti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruanti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Ruanti is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ruanti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruanti to regain full guard.
Ruanti is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruanti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Ruanti's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruanti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Ruanti blocks nicely.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruanti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruanti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruanti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ruanti is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruanti controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Ruanti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Jackson is working Ruanti over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruanti some visible discomfort.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson cracks Ruanti with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jackson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ruanti is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Quinton Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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