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Bloodlust 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Stglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stglitz comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer frei!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Bhuda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Bhuda scores with a four punch combination!
Bhuda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bhuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stglitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stglitz scores with a punch to the head.
Bhuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Stglitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bhuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Bhuda throws a body punch but Stglitz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bhuda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Stglitz does no damage.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bhuda sprawls well. Bhuda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stglitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Stglitz connects with a body shot.
Stglitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bhuda scores with a punch to the head.
Stglitz is rocked!
It looks like Hugo Stglitz has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhuda sizes up Stglitz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Stglitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stglitz moves in looking to clinch but Bhuda pushes him off.
Bhuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stglitz.
Stglitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Stglitz ducks right into an uppercut from Bhuda.
Bhuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stglitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bhuda is fending him off so far but Stglitz persists. Nope, Bhuda circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Stglitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda misses the shot to the body.
Hugo Stglitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Bhuda coming out on top.
Stglitz slips under a jab from Bhuda.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stglitz shoots in and bounces Bhuda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhuda wants to sweep but no luck.
Stglitz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bhuda, up you get!
Stglitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz lands with a right hand.
Stglitz moves away from the strike by Bhuda.
Bhuda throws a lazy head kick
and Stglitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stglitz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stglitz moves in looking to clinch but Bhuda pushes him off.
Bhuda ducks under a wild hook from Stglitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Bhuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Stglitz'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.
Stglitz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bhuda's head backwards.
Jab by Stglitz.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bhuda as he jumps to the side.
Bhuda throws a right hand that misses
letting Stglitz counter with a right hand.
Bhuda stuffs the takedown.
Stglitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bhuda looks to throw the jab but Stglitz is out of range.
Stglitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bhuda but Bhuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Stglitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhuda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuda gets caught flat footed, as Stglitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bhuda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stglitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stglitz won't allow Bhuda to get back to his feet.
Bhuda has his foot on Stglitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stglitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhuda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stglitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Stglitz has his foot on Bhuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bhuda works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stglitz, up you get!
Bhuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stglitz blocks a head kick by Bhuda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stglitz throws a lazy right hand but Bhuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stglitz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stglitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bhuda tries to move into range but Stglitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz fails with the takedown.
Stglitz moves away from the strike by Bhuda.
Stglitz with a poor takedown
and Bhuda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stglitz wants to clinch but Bhuda slips to the side
and Bhuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stglitz tries for a takedown but Bhuda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stglitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stglitz is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stglitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhuda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stglitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bhuda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bhuda tries to kick Stglitz off but Stglitz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Stglitz seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Bhuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hugo Stglitz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Bhuda. No joy for Stglitz on that attempt.
Bhuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Stglitz counter with a right hand.
Bhuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danga de danga de dang - Bhuda scores with a four punch combination!
Stglitz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bhuda counters with a head kick. That will keep Stglitz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Horrible takedown by Stglitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bhuda which made him look bad.
Stglitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bhuda avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Stglitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stglitz throws a jab when Bhuda was well out of range.
Stglitz missing with a left hand there. Bhuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stglitz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stglitz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bhuda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stglitz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bhuda wants to improve his position but Stglitz is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stglitz prevents Bhuda from standing back up.
Bhuda manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bhuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stglitz.
Stglitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bhuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stglitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bhuda counters with a big head kick but Stglitz shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda misses with a kick to the body.
Stglitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bhuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stglitz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bhuda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stglitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bhuda misses with a straight right.
Stglitz has a takedown stuffed.
A good leg kick by Bhuda.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhuda throws a head kick that misses
and Stglitz counters with a two punch combo.
Stglitz tries for a takedown but Bhuda circles away easily
and Bhuda counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Bhuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bhuda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Sammy Bhuda!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Sammy Bhuda!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Sammy Bhuda!
Sammy Bhuda wins by unanimous decision!
Sammy Bhuda made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cody Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Flower Of Scotland - Red Hot Chilli Pipers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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158 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
Wynn cracks the inside of Willis's front leg.
Willis misses with a right hand
and Wynn counters with a nice leg kick.
Wynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willis.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Wynn tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn missing with a left hand there. Willis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Willis misses with a double jab.
Wynn tries to clinch there but Willis circles away.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Wynn scores with a one two! Willis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willis.
Willis throws the left hand but Wynn avoids the punch easily.
Willis moves away from the strike by Wynn.
Cody Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wynn tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wynn throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Willis connects with a body shot.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Willis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wynn doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Willie Wynn has been cut.
Willis drops his hands momentarily and Wynn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Willis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wynn to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Wynn'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.
Wynn walks into a straight right hand from Willis.
Wynn tries to clinch up
and Willis counters with a left to the body.
Willis misses the jab.
Oooooh!!! Willis has knocked Wynn down with a huge combo! Willis steps away and waves a wobbly Wynn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wynn is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Willis finish him?
Willis throws a poor cross that misses
and Wynn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wynn throws a right hand that Willis ducks under and follows up with a left that Willis also avoids with ease.
Willis misses with a wild body shot.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wynn seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Wynn finds it's way through Willis's defenses.
Wynn moves in looking to clinch but Willis pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn slips under a jab from Willis.
Wynn tries to clinch but Willis moves out of range.
Wynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wynn misses with a wild combination.
Willis lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throws a leg kick
and Wynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wynn misses with a two punch combination.
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wynn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willis is trying to break the clinch but Wynn is controlling him.
Wynn breaks the clinch.
Wynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willis misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Willis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willie Wynn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wynn throws a lazy right hand but Willis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wynn. That's going to slow Willis down.
Willis lands a nice hook to Wynn's body. Wynn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wynn manages to avoid it.
Cody Willis is winning the standup battle so far.
Wynn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Wynn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Willis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wynn pushes Willis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Willis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wynn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willis swinging wildly here.
Willis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wynn.
Willis throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wynn.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wynn.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Wynn.
Willis staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Willis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willis throws a poor cross that misses
and Wynn counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wynn tries to clinch there but Willis circles away.
The fighters circling - Willis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cody Willis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Willis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Cody Willis!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Cody Willis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Cody Willis!
Cody Willis wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Cody Willis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karel Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gil might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Papa Roach - Last Resort. Yodsuwan has chosen LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Karel Gil had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Karel Gil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yodsuwan pushes Gil off and gets back to his feet.
Gil changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yodsuwan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Gil seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yodsuwan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gil asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yodsuwan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yodsuwan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gil tries to score with some ground and pound. Yodsuwan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Gil crashes against the mat.
Gil 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.
Yodsuwan is pushing Gil's head away, looking to escape. Gil manages to hold on to the position though.
Gil in side control, throwing shots but Yodsuwan defends.
Yodsuwan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yodsuwan, who protects the arm well.
Gil swings around for an armbar but Yodsuwan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gil's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yodsuwan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gil with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Tham Boon Yodsuwan has been cut.
Gil lands a heavy elbow.
Gil working for a submission but Yodsuwan is keeping him at bay.
Gil goes for an armbar but Yodsuwan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yodsuwan.
Gil is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan wanted to stand there but Gil had control of the position.
Gil has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gil wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gil is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a takedown. Gil tries to sprawl out of it but Yodsuwan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gil shoots in for a takedown but Yodsuwan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gil lands in his opponent's guard.
Gil lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Gil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tham Boon Yodsuwan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yodsuwan misses with a left hand
and Gil counters with a shoot takedown. Yodsuwan fights it but they end up in guard.
Gil works over Yodsuwan with some ground and pound from guard.
That has opened up Tham Boon Yodsuwan's cut even more.
Gil prevents Yodsuwan from getting back to his feet.
Yodsuwan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gil with a nice head shot there.
Gil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gil postures up and lands a big shot to Yodsuwan's brow.
Karel Gil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gil throws a big right hand that misses.
Gil is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gil throws an elbow that misses. Yodsuwan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gil's guard. Nice move by Yodsuwan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yodsuwan wants to stand but Gil is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yodsuwan stopping the sweep attempt from Gil.
Yodsuwan wants to stand but Gil is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is pushing down on Gil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gil is fighting to maintain full guard but Yodsuwan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gil regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yodsuwan preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil has his hands on Yodsuwan's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Karel Gil just wasn't active enough.
Yodsuwan rushes Gil and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan wants a takedown but no success here.
Gil breaks from the clinch.
Gil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yodsuwan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yodsuwan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yodsuwan is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gil trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gil has his hands clasped together around Yodsuwan's back. He's all about the action.
Gil's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Gil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tham Boon Yodsuwan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gil.
Gil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yodsuwan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yodsuwan but Yodsuwan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karel Gil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gil shoots for a double leg takedown but Yodsuwan sprawls well. He's pushed Gil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Yodsuwan as he connects with a hook.
Yodsuwan throws a looping overhand right but Gil ducks down to avoid it.
Gil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yodsuwan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yodsuwan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gil wants it to stay on the feet.
Gil slips a straight right by Yodsuwan.
Gil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yodsuwan avoids it really well and circles away.
Yodsuwan slaps away a takedown attempt from Gil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yodsuwan's waist but Yodsuwan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gil off to one side.
Gil shoots for a double leg takedown but Yodsuwan sprawls well. He's pushed Gil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Yodsuwan with that takedown attempt.
Karel Gil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gil misses with a takedown attempt
and Yodsuwan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gil wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Yodsuwan as Gil shoots in.
Karel Gil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gil has his takedown stuffed
and Gil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yodsuwan avoids it really well and circles away.
Gil shoots in and drives through. Yodsuwan sprawls well.
Gil checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yodsuwan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yodsuwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gil was well out of range. Poor timing from Yodsuwan.
Gil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yodsuwan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yodsuwan won't allow Gil to sweep him here.
Yodsuwan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsuwan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gil is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gil is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yodsuwan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gil is looking to work some ground and pound but Yodsuwan has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet but Gil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yodsuwan dives on top into guard.
Yodsuwan throws an elbow that misses. Gil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yodsuwan's guard. Nice move by Gil!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tham Boon Yodsuwan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gil 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Karel Gil!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Karel Gil!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Karel Gil!
Karel Gil wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Apaga mas năo bate. Sepp Maier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
192 lbs
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200 lbs
12 - 14 - 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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a right hand that misses
and Maier counters with a single leg into guard. Caldwell didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maier stands up over Caldwell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caldwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caldwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maier pushes down on Caldwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maier is working for a kimura but Caldwell is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldwell tries to get to full guard but Maier has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caldwell defends it well.
Caldwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura but Caldwell is defending well.
Maier seems to be working for a kimura but Caldwell defends the submission attempt.
Maier throws a strike but Caldwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Caldwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Caldwell, not yet.
Maier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caldwell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caldwell has escaped and now he's on top!
Maier wants to improve his position but instead Caldwell has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Maier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caldwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maier is working hard here to advance position.
Caldwell trying to mount his opponent but Maier defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldwell pulls his head out easily.
Maier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maier wants to sweep but Caldwell has passed to side control!
Maier regains half guard.
Maier is trying to get back to full guard.
Maier kicks off Caldwell and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Caldwell as Maier shoots in.
Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Maier.
Caldwell misses with a straight right.
Caldwell looks to land a left hand but Maier moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell scores with the left hand. Maier knows he should have avoided that one.
Maier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caldwell misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier 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.
Caldwell misses with the combination.
Maier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caldwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maier moves away.
Caldwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maier avoids the body shot from Caldwell.
Caldwell looks to land a left hand but Maier moved out of range nicely.
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Caldwell!
Caldwell is looking to get to half guard.
Maier cracks Caldwell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Caldwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Caldwell is now in Maier's guard. A big mistake from Maier there, giving up the dominant position!
Caldwell wants to pass the guard but Maier is keeping the position.
Maier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caldwell's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier stands and throws Caldwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maier is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldwell is defending well.
Caldwell is looking for a sweep.
Maier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maier working the head and body with strikes.
Caldwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maier's best efforts.
Caldwell wants to control but Maier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maier lands with some strikes.
Maier working for a submission but Caldwell is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to lock up and control but Maier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maier lands with some strikes.
Maier raining down shots from the mount!
Maier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Caldwell is rocked!
Maier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Caldwell is still in real trouble! Can Maier finish him?
Maier working for a guillotine from mount but Caldwell is in no mood to give up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Maier landing strikes from the mount.
Maier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Caldwell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maier working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier is trying to get an arm triangle but Caldwell is defending well.
Caldwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maier's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caldwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maier is working away from the top position though.
Caldwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Maier 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.
Maier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caldwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maier wants to free his trapped foot but Caldwell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caldwell is trying to stand back up but Maier is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maier doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Caldwell counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Caldwell.
A big right from Caldwell misses.
Caldwell lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Caldwell.
Caldwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maier momentarily.
Caldwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caldwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caldwell throws a looping overhand right but Maier ducks down to avoid it.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt - Caldwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caldwell digs a good hook to Maier's body.
Maier blocks a jab.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Caldwell pushes him off.
Caldwell throws a right hand that Maier ducks under and follows up with a left that Maier also avoids with ease.
Caldwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Caldwell misses.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
Caldwell lands the left hand.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Caldwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell throws a shot from downtown. Maier moves away and avoids it.
Jimmy Caldwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caldwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Caldwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Caldwell, not yet.
Maier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caldwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caldwell's head.
Caldwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier pushing down on Caldwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maier is thwarting Caldwell's attempts to control the position.
Maier thows a huge punch but Caldwell dodges it nicely.
Jimmy Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caldwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maier.
Caldwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier is looking for a kimura but Caldwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caldwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maier.
Caldwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Maier.
Caldwell wants to improve his position but Maier is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caldwell defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Caldwell.
I think Maier 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sepp Maier thanked Bushido Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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135 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sprockit Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Wallace finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sprockit Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sprockit Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wallace doesn't defend quickly enough and Sprockit Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Wallace escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sprockit Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terry Sprockit Jr!
Terry Sprockit Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
186 lbs
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32
196 lbs
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Lehtonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lehtonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Lehtonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lehtonen manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Lehtonen's guard.
Lehtonen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lehtonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lehtonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Lehtonen.
Lehtonen manages to break the clinch.
Lehtonen closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehtonen has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lehtonen throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lehtonen wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lehtonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen is trying to improve his position.
Miller trying to control the position but Lehtonen is working away.
Lehtonen tries to escape but Miller is in control.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Lehtonen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehtonen keeps working.
Lehtonen tries to escape but Miller is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lehtonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Lehtonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehtonen pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Miller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lehtonen to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehtonen digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Lehtonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Miller 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.
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller avoids the body shot from Lehtonen.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lehtonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lehtonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lehtonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehtonen cracks Miller with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Lehtonen tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Lehtonen cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehtonen, as that shot connected.
Lehtonen throws out a powerful jab.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up.
Lehtonen throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Lehtonen tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Lehtonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller slips a straight right by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lehtonen stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller looks to land a combination but Lehtonen avoids it well.
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lehtonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jari Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Miller.
Lehtonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Jari Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Lehtonen has the dominant position.
Lehtonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehtonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtonen gets a clinch.
Lehtonen lands a shoulder strike.
Miller has Lehtonen pressed against the cage, preventing Lehtonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen misses with a knee strike.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jari Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lehtonen tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Lehtonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lehtonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lehtonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lehtonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Lehtonen tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Lehtonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehtonen.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lehtonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Lehtonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Lehtonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehtonen breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Lehtonen misses.
Jari Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehtonen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehtonen misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Lehtonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lehtonen tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lehtonen to the ground. Lehtonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lehtonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jari Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Miller.
Lehtonen scores with a hook.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lehtonen as Miller shoots in.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Lehtonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Lehtonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lehtonen tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Lehtonen tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lehtonen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Jari Lehtonen!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jari Lehtonen!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jari Lehtonen!
Jari Lehtonen wins by unanimous decision!
Jari Lehtonen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ĄFFĄKĘTIΘN, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife clinches up with Vlad and pushes him back against the cage.
Strife is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vlad has clasped his hands together around Strife's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Strife tries to bench press Vlad off him but Vlad keeps the position.
Vlad is looking to take a break and control but Strife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strife is looking to reverse the position.
Strife taking a bit of punishment here - Vlad scoring with strikes.
Vlad is putting a hurting on Strife here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Strife to see if he's OK.
Strife defending against the ground and pound.
Vlad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Vlad.
Strife can't do much from the bottom here.
Strife tries to bench press Vlad off him but Vlad keeps the position.
Strife is trying to buck Vlad off.
Strife tries to bench press Vlad off him but Vlad keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vlad is controlling him well.
Vlad in side control, just content to control the action for now.
An elbow from Vlad crashes against the mat.
Strife is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vlad tries to score with some ground and pound. Strife controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vlad trying to control the action but Strife is working from the bottom.
Strife taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife regains half guard.
Vlad stops Strife from getting back to his feet.
Vlad lands strikes from half guard.
Vlad is looking to take a break and control but Strife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants to work for an arm triangle but Strife is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vlad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strife's head.
Vlad is keen to just control but Strife is a slippery customer.
Vlad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vlad lands with a punch from half guard.
Vlad trying to mount his opponent but Strife defends it.
Strife is looking to escape.
Vlad is trying to control. Strife wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strife pushes Vlad off looking to stand but Vlad dives back in and keeps control.
Vlad trying to control from half guard but Strife is working away.
Vlad wants to free his trapped foot but Strife is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strife has hold of Vlad's hands but Vlad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strife actively working from the bottom here.
Vlad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife wants to get back to his feet.
Vlad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vlad connects with a nice short shot to Strife's temple.
Strife wants to get back to his feet.
Vlad moves nicely into side control.
Vlad wants to control but Strife is keeping him busy.
Vlad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strife is trying to buck Vlad off.
Vlad grinds an elbow into Strife's temple.
Vlad scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Strife is trying to control Vlad's posture but Vlad avoids it.
Vlad is looking to take a break and control but Strife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad working away.
Strife is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Strife manages to get back to half guard.
Vlad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Vlad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strife kicks off Vlad and gets to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strife looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
Strife moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strife fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strife just misses with a punch to the body.
Strife has closed the distance and engaged Vlad in a clinch.
Strife gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vlad.
Strife has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vlad clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Strife's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vlad trying to control the position but Strife manages to sink in the hooks.
Vlad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vlad gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vlad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Strife wants to hold on but Vlad pushes him away.
Strife is looking to improve his position but Vlad isn't that keen on the idea.
Strife tries to hold on but Vlad pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strife throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vlad cracks Strife with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vlad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strife hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife is trying to escape the mount.
Strife is squirming around, avoiding Vlad's attempts to control the action.
Vlad controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife is trying to stand.
Vlad is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Vlad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gibki Vlad!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart of a Champion. O Brien has chosen Rocky Road to Dublin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Royce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a body shot.
O Brien looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
O Brien swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
O Brien shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but O Brien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien .
Gracie missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie throws a left that rocks O Brien and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gracie dives into side control, looking to finish! Can O Brien regain composure!
O Brien is rocked!
It looks like Donnie O Brien has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh O Brien is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gracie can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
Royce Gracie 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Ruhmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruhmann has chosen Like Toy Soldiers as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikkel Ruhmann!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruhmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruhmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Aziz moves in looking to clinch but Ruhmann pushes him off.
Ruhmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Aziz tries to clinch up but Ruhmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruhmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Aziz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Aziz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruhmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruhmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan Al Aziz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikkel Ruhmann.
Al Aziz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Aziz closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Al Aziz fails to land.
Al Aziz can't find room to land a body shot as Ruhmann controls the action.
Ruhmann tries for a takedown but Al Aziz manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruhmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Aziz after a bit of a struggle.
Ruhmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al Aziz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Mikkel Ruhmann has been cut.
Ruhmann jumps guard but Al Aziz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruhmann.
Al Aziz pushes Ruhmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruhmann looks gassed!
Al Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Al Aziz - that landed with a thud.
Al Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Al Aziz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Aziz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Aziz lands a left hand.
Al Aziz throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Aziz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruhmann controls his hands.
Al Aziz gets through Ruhmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Aziz is muscling Ruhmann up against the cage and as Ruhmann bounces back off, Al Aziz cracks him with a huge right hand! Ruhmann crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hassan Al Aziz!
Hassan Al Aziz retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hassan Al Aziz thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire 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 Owen Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmitt comes to the cage accompanied by In God We Trust - Stryper. Silva has chosen Thunderstruck by AC/DC as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Schmitt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Schmitt down.
Schmitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schmitt blocks a head kick by Silva.
A jab from Schmitt misses.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schmitt misses with a body kick.
Schmitt blocks a low kick nicely.
Schmitt scores with a decent looking hook.
Schmitt misses the jab.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schmitt 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.
Schmitt throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a low kick but Schmitt moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Schmitt's side.
Schmitt throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schmitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmitt manages to avoid it.
Schmitt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schmitt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schmitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Schmitt misses the shot to the body.
Schmitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Schmitt throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva avoids the body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to move into range but Schmitt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva has Schmitt up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Schmitt wants to break free but Silva has control.
Schmitt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva avoiding damage.
Schmitt can't break the clinch.
Schmitt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Schmitt.
Schmitt can't break the clinch.
Silva stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Schmitt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schmitt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schmitt takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schmitt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitt 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.
Schmitt tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Schmitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmitt throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Schmitt moves out of range easily.
Silva cracks Schmitt with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva connects with a leg kick. Schmitt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Andy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schmitt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Schmitt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Schmitt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schmitt is breathing heavily.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schmitt is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Schmitt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Owen Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmitt looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Schmitt misses with a body shot.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmitt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schmitt.
Schmitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Schmitt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva looks for the body kick but Schmitt saw that one coming.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmitt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schmitt slips a jab from Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schmitt is out of range.
Schmitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmitt checks a leg kick.
Schmitt digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Schmitt throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva avoids the body shot from Schmitt.
Good exchange - Schmitt coming out on top.
Schmitt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva throws a head kick but Schmitt moves out of range.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Schmitt is out of range.
Andy Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmitt throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Schmitt avoids it.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt blocks a leg kick.
Silva scores with a head kick. Schmitt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Schmitt shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmitt throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Schmitt misses with a straight left.
Schmitt tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Schmitt misses the jab.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Schmitt moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schmitt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Schmitt blocks the body kick.
Schmitt lands a slapping body shot.
Schmitt avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Schmitt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmitt misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Schmitt misses with a looping left.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva punishes Schmitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Schmitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schmitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva lands a high kick!
Schmitt is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Silva.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmitt misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Schmitt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Schmitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Schmitt throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schmitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmitt misses with a straight right.
Silva lands a high kick!
Oh Schmitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Schmitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schmitt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva stalling.
Silva working the clinch nicely. Schmitt is working for position but Silva cracks him with a big knee to the head! Schmitt crumples up against the cage and Silva lands two more shots before the ref can save Schmitt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Andy Silva!
Andy Silva is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Andy Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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