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VERSUS - Wednesday Wipeout 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fergus McRedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRedd comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not a Winner. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergus McRedd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRedd moves out of range of the strikes.
McRedd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McRedd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hopkins is in McRedd's guard.
McRedd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopkins defends it easily.
McRedd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McRedd is controlling Hopkins's posture.
McRedd keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopkins stands and throws McRedd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hopkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hopkins swings around for an armbar but McRedd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McRedd defends it easily.
McRedd postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins controlling McRedd's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but instead McRedd has moved into half guard.
McRedd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hopkins trying to hold on to McRedd's head to control him but McRedd postures up.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McRedd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McRedd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRedd thows a huge punch but Hopkins dodges it nicely.
McRedd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRedd wants to pass to mount but Hopkins is defending the position.
McRedd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McRedd throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Hopkins gets back to full guard.
Hopkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McRedd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McRedd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
McRedd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McRedd has Hopkins in his guard.
Hopkins postures up in McRedd's guard and throws a big left but McRedd blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRedd 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.
Hopkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRedd is keeping the position for now.
McRedd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hopkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRedd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McRedd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRedd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McRedd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hopkins!
Hopkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Malcolm Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hopkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McRedd defends it easily.
Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but McRedd is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as McRedd tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd is working Hopkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McRedd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins can't keep his opponent in guard - McRedd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McRedd is working away from the top position though.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but McRedd is controlling well.
Hopkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hopkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hopkins gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McRedd stands and throws Hopkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McRedd is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McRedd throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McRedd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
McRedd scoring with punches and elbows.
McRedd trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McRedd misses with a head shot. Hopkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopkins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McRedd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRedd is one step ahead there.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as McRedd tries to pass.
Hopkins trying to control the position.
Hopkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to control but McRedd wriggling away.
Hopkins misses with a head shot.
McRedd is looking to improve his position but Hopkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Hopkins throwing strikes but McRedd uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hopkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. McRedd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Fergus McRedd 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but McRedd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McRedd wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from McRedd.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and McRedd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRedd stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
McRedd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd lands a few punches from side control.
Hopkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McRedd off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Hopkins manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hopkins looking for the RNC.
McRedd is trapped and Hopkins is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McRedd wants to get back to his feet.
McRedd tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looking to break McRedd's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McRedd remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hopkins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins avoiding McRedd 's attempts to control his hands.
Hopkins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hopkins is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McRedd has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hopkins has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McRedd taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hopkins doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malcolm Hopkins!
A victorious Malcolm Hopkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In The Morning. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Smith!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Michael Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a right hand that Backman ducks under and follows up with a left that Backman also avoids with ease.
Oooooh!!! Backman has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Backman steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a jab.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backman takes one on the button.
Backman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Smith dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Backman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Backman moves out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Backman.
Backman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Backman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith clobbers Backman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Backman moves away.
Backman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith slips a straight right by Backman.
Backman swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Backman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Backman ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Backman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith works Backman's body with a nice hook.
Backman slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Backman moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Backman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman slips under a jab from Smith.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Smith moves away from the strike by Backman.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith slips a jab from Backman.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Backman misses the jab.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Backman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Backman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Backman walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Backman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
A cross from Backman lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Backman's belly button to the back.
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a hook. Backman ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Backman dominated that round.
That's time! Backman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Backman.
Backman throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
Backman throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Backman.
Smith wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman misses with a double jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ben Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ben Backman has been cut.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Backman, pushing him back against the cage.
Backman blocks a body shot from Smith.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Backman controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Backman prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Backman is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Backman.
Backman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Backman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Backman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman blocks a jab.
Smith dives in and grabs Backman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backman pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith cracks Backman with an open hand slap.
Backman throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Backman throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Backman misses with the combination.
Backman slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Backman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Backman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Backman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Backman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Smith catches Backman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backman takes one on the button.
Backman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fakes the body blow, causing Backman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Backman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Smith!
Michael Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher has chosen Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti as his entrance music. Max Bear could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Killian Gallagher's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear is just out of range.
Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gallagher defends it nicely.
Bear has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gallagher.
Bear is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gallagher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bear to the mat. Bear regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gallagher drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gallagher jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Bear has his hands on Gallagher's head, controlling the position.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Killian Gallagher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bear feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bear controlling Gallagher's posture.
Gallagher looking to sit in guard and control but Bear gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear won't allow Gallagher to sweep him here.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher working a defensive guard here.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.
Gallagher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gallagher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bear defends well.
Bear pushing down on Gallagher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bear is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Bear wants to take a breather but Gallagher is having none of it.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bear stalling away here and it's allowed Gallagher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bear lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gallagher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
Bear throws a strike but Gallagher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bear working for a triangle but Gallagher defends it easily.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gallagher lands a two punch combo.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown.
Bear looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gallagher is fending him off so far but Bear persists. Nope, Gallagher circles away and we're back to standing.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bear as he jumps to the side.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear drives through and clinches with Gallagher against the cage.
Gallagher pulls guard.
Gallagher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Gallagher has wrist control.
Gallagher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher wants to control the position but Bear says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bear with the ground and pound but Gallagher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bear has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gallagher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bear puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gallagher tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bear lands a nice short elbow.
Bear is looking for a kimura but Gallagher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bear to get the leverage.
Bear trying to control the pace.
Gallagher trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Bear seems to be looking for submissions.
Max Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gallagher!
Gallagher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bear wants to stand up but Gallagher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bear is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Gallagher's temple.
Gallagher is trying to control but Bear passes into side control!
Bear working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gallagher dodges the ground and pound from Bear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Bear stalls from top position.
Gallagher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bear wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gallagher stops Bear from passing to mount.
Bear working away.
An elbow from Bear crashes against the mat.
Gallagher regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bear's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bear dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gallagher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bear throws a head kick that misses.
Bear drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bear tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallagher's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bear trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
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!
Gallagher is looking to regain half guard here but Bear keeps moving and retains side control.
Gallagher is not content to let Bear control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher is trying to control Bear's posture but Bear avoids it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gallagher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bear slows the pace down.
Bear in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bear taking a break here but Gallagher is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bear tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gallagher controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to advance to full mount but Gallagher doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bear passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gallagher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bear not doing much here.
Gallagher wants to control but Bear is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bear there.
Bear is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Gallagher gets back to full guard.
Bear stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher tries to buck Bear off but Bear is having none of it.
Killian Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bear in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gallagher taking a bit of punishment here - Bear scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gallagher parries the strikes from Bear easily there. Bear is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gallagher to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bear, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Bear!
Our winner, Max Bear, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's entrance music is I shot the Sheriff. A fine choice. Ray Hardy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sun Ra!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Ra's ribs.
Ra throws a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Ra moves away and avoids it.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ra with a nice cross.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Ra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick from Hardy lands but Ra takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ra.
Ra lands a nice elbow.
Ra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy is rocked!
Ra lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ra is trying to stall.
Ra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy tries for a takedown but Ra manages to get underhooks.
Ra scores a nice knee to the body.
Ra tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Ra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ra gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ra scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.
Hardy tries a body shot but Ra blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy stalling the fight.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ra backwards.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Ra manages to break the clinch.
Hardy rushes Ra and presses him up against the cage.
Ra blocks an uppercut.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Ra is blocking nicely.
Hardy wants a takedown.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Ra blocks it.
Ra prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Ra is pushing Hardy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ra as the two fighters clinch.
Ra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy wants to stall.
Hardy tries to work over Ra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Ra in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ra.
Ra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Nice elbow from Ra.
Ra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Ra off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ra lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Ra in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ra avoids it.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
Ra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ra.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ra landing knees to the head.
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ra throws an elbow but misses.
Ra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ra tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ray Hardy has been cut.
Ra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ra is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ra has his back to the cage.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Ra takes an elbow to the temple.
Sun Ra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ra lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ra walks away with a smile on his face. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardy pushes Ra up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ra as the two fighters clinch.
Ra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ra in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ra avoids it.
Ra avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Ra landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ra tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Ra controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ra as Hardy tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Ra.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Ra avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Ra looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Ra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy is pushing Ra up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Ra.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Ra blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Ra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Ra scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Ra shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Ra landing knees to the head.
Ra blocks an elbow strike.
Ra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardy's face.
Ra lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Ra.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ra tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Ra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy is trying to stall.
Ra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Ra backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy tries to stall but Ra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ra missing with knees to the body.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ra is keeping busy.
Ra trying to land knees to the body.
Ra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Ra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ra scores with a hook to the body.
Ra landing knees to the body.
Ra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ra connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ra.
Ra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Hardy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ra stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Ra.
Ra thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Ra tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.
A jab from Ra misses.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Ra looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Ra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ra.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ra prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Ra lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ra lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Ray Hardy's cut is getting worse.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ra.
Ra crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Hardy being controlled against the cage.
Ra misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to score with a low kick but Ra moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra checks a leg kick.
Ray Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ra. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ra. That's going to slow Hardy down.
Ra rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ra.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ra crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardy.
Ra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Ra tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Ra lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ra's brow.
Ra can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Ra 's eye.
Ra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ra.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
Ra slows down the pace here.
Ray Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Ra.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ra is keeping busy.
Ra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy stalls.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Ra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ra 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Ra!
A very excited looking Sun Ra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrikari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - Forty Six & 2 . 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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199 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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193 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Harrikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrikari ducks right into an uppercut from Chrome.
Harrikari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chrome cracks Harrikari with an open hand slap.
Harrikari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chrome connects with a body shot that sends Harrikari's belly button to the back.
Chrome slips a straight right by Harrikari.
Harrikari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chrome is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Harrikari like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Harrikari from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Chrome!
After the big win, Mr Chrome made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Girlfriend. Gusi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ekipa- BGD Syndicate. Jake Ryan 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasa Gusi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusi misses the shot to the body.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusi.
Danga de danga de dang - Gusi scores with a four punch combination!
Gusi scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Gusi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gusi trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sasa Gusi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Gusi's shoulder, as Gusi tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gusi. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusi throws out the jab.
Gusi dives in and scores a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Gusi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Gusi from controlling successfully.
Gusi pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gusi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gusi in particular looking to stall.
Gusi wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gusi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to roll over but Gusi keeps him under control.
Gusi wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gusi controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Gusi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sasa Gusi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gusi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gusi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusi.
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Gusi.
Gusi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Gusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gusi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Gusi postures up.
Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Gusi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gusi.
Ryan cracks Gusi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gusi looks to land a combination. Ryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gusi misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Gusi lands with a good body shot.
Gusi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Gusi avoids it well.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Gusi misses with a straight left.
Gusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Gusi persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Gusi lands with an overhand left.
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gusi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gusi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gusi misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Ryan misses.
Gusi throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Jake Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gusi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gusi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gusi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gusi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryan - the referee stops the clock and Gusi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryan. Gusi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gusi throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Gusi misses with a body shot.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Gusi.
A slow jab from Gusi misses its intended target.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusi moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Ryan catches Gusi right on the button with a cross.
Gusi checks a leg kick.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusi is just out of range.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusi.
Ryan sizes up Gusi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gusi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Gusi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gusi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan tries to stall but Gusi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusi.
Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gusi pulls Ryan into guard.
Gusi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gusi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gusi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gusi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryan has picked Gusi up and slammed him! Gusi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Ryan stands up and beckons Gusi to his feet.
Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gusi shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan punishes Gusi's body with a nice straight punch.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gusi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusi.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Gusi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan lands a right hook to the body.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Gusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ryan's guard now, I'm sure.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi'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. This is the final round!
Ryan closes the distance and pushes Gusi back into the cage.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Gusi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Gusi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gusi can't get the takedown.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gusi.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusi goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi.
Ryan cracks Gusi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gusi throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusi misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Ryan lands.
Ryan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryan digs a good body shot into Gusi's ribs.
Gusi lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
Gusi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusi throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gusi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gusi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Gusi's head.
Gusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Gusi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusi.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan lands a jab to Gusi's midsection.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryan gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Ryan is trying to stall.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusi controls his hands.
Gusi letting Ryan take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Gusi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Ryan 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.
Gusi passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gusi throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Gusi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ryan!
Jake Ryan very nearly forgot to thank RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soloman van der Vaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Vaart has chosen Nah Mean as his entrance music. 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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28
180 lbs
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27
178 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Soloman van der Vaart!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van der Vaart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strikes moves away.
Strikes throws a low kick but van der Vaart moves out of range easily.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from van der Vaart misses the target.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but van der Vaart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Strikes catches van der Vaart right on the button with a cross.
van der Vaart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but van der Vaart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - van der Vaart scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Strikes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
van der Vaart misses with a shot to the body
and Strikes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. van der Vaart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strikes tries to bum rush van der Vaart with a series of wild strikes but van der Vaart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
van der Vaart misses with a wild combination.
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes tries to stall but van der Vaart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Vaart is working Strikes over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strikes wants to stall.
van der Vaart can't find room to land a body shot as Strikes controls the action.
van der Vaart pushes Strikes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes tries to clinch up
and van der Vaart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
van der Vaart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strikes slips under a jab.
Strikes blocks a jab.
Nice body kick there by Strikes.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van der Vaart jabs at Strikes's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from van der Vaart.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - van der Vaart circles away.
Strikes gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strikes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with van der Vaart's elbow.
A right hand to the body from van der Vaart.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
van der Vaart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strikes lets loose with a powerful body kick. van der Vaart will feel that in the morning.
Strikes fails to land with a series of punches.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes tries a head kick but it misses.
van der Vaart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
van der Vaart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strikes drives through and clinches with van der Vaart against the cage.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. van der Vaart is defending well for now.
van der Vaart scores with a shoulder strike.
van der Vaart tries a body shot but Strikes blocks it.
van der Vaart lands a left hand.
van der Vaart misses with the head strike.
Strikes scores with a shot to the side of van der Vaart's head.
Strikes takes a shot to the head.
van der Vaart can't find room to land a body shot as Strikes controls the action.
van der Vaart misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from van der Vaart.
Strikes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from van der Vaart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
van der Vaart breaks from the clinch.
Strikes misses with a series of wild punches.
Strikes tries to clinch but van der Vaart moves away
and van der Vaart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
van der Vaart throws a jab when Strikes was well out of range.
Strikes ducks under a wild hook from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart throws a hook but Strikes blocks it.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - van der Vaart circles away.
van der Vaart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strikes looks to score with a jab to the body but van der Vaart is just out of range.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but van der Vaart pushes him off.
Strikes throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soloman van der Vaart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strikes is looking to clinch but van der Vaart is avoiding it.
It looks like Soloman van der Vaart has been cut.
van der Vaart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strikes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
van der Vaart tries to bum rush Strikes with a series of wild strikes but Strikes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strikes scoring well with a low kick there.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
van der Vaart lands with a good body shot.
Strikes looks to throw the jab but van der Vaart is out of range.
Strikes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
van der Vaart misses with a wild body shot.
van der Vaart lands an overhand right.
Strikes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but van der Vaart manages to avoid it.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes has closed the distance and engaged van der Vaart in a clinch.
van der Vaart takes an elbow to the temple.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. van der Vaart is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart misses with some punches.
Strikes looking to stall.
van der Vaart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
van der Vaart tries to throw a body punch but Strikes avoids it by throwing van der Vaart back against the cage.
Strikes tries to break free but van der Vaart pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from van der Vaart.
Strikes trying to land knees to the body.
Strikes tries to land knees in the clinch but van der Vaart avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strikes just misses with a elbow thrown towards van der Vaart's brow.
van der Vaart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strikes's elbow.
van der Vaart lands with a right to the head.
Strikes prevents a body shot from van der Vaart.
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 right hand to the body from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart gets through Strikes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from van der Vaart.
A head punch on the inside from van der Vaart fails to land.
Soloman van der Vaart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strikes missing with knees to the body.
Strikes tries to circle away but van der Vaart has him pinned against the cage.
van der Vaart pushes Strikes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, van der Vaart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carlos Strikes's cut is getting worse.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. van der Vaart is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from van der Vaart.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
van der Vaart gets through Strikes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for van der Vaart.
Good body shot from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart lands a left hand.
van der Vaart lands with a right to the head.
van der Vaart lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
van der Vaart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes is trying to break the clinch but van der Vaart has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from van der Vaart.
Strikes is trying to break the clinch but van der Vaart has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart stalling the fight.
van der Vaart pushes Strikes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carlos Strikes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strikes looking to slow down the pace here.
Strikes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but van der Vaart blocks it with crossed arms.
van der Vaart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Strikes does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strikes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
van der Vaart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes staying out of range there.
Strikes misses with a body kick.
Strikes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from van der Vaart. Strikes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strikes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strikes wants to clinch
and van der Vaart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
van der Vaart throws a nice looking combination but Strikes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Strikes misses.
van der Vaart throws a series of punches but Strikes moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman van der Vaart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Strikes walks into a straight right hand from van der Vaart.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
van der Vaart tries to stall but Strikes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Strikes.
Strikes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from van der Vaart.
van der Vaart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
van der Vaart is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
van der Vaart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strikes obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
van der Vaart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
van der Vaart swings wildly with an uppercut but Strikes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Vaart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strikes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strikes tries to clinch but van der Vaart is having none of it.
Strikes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strikes swings widly with a right hand
and van der Vaart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strikes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van der Vaart ducks right into an uppercut from Strikes.
van der Vaart swings for the body but Strikes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as van der Vaart throws out the jab.
van der Vaart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strikes was well out of range. Poor timing from van der Vaart.
Strikes tries to clinch up
and van der Vaart counters with a nice body shot.
Strikes scores with a hook to the body. van der Vaart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes rushes van der Vaart and presses him up against the cage.
van der Vaart taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
van der Vaart scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Carlos Strikes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
van der Vaart prevents a body shot from Strikes.
Strikes lands an elbow just above van der Vaart 's eye.
van der Vaart is leaning against Strikes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
van der Vaart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strikes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der Vaart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has van der Vaart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
van der Vaart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for van der Vaart.
van der Vaart scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Strikes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Soloman van der Vaart!
Post fight, Soloman van der Vaart took to the microphone: '*Straps on the belt* "Damn this feels good!"'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes into the arena with lets dance blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Professor Green - Monster . 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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31
146 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Marciano scores with a jab to the head.
Jones moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Marciano off the cage and back into range.
Jones moves out of range as Marciano strikes.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano 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.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Michael Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Marciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a combination
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones cracks Marciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Marciano checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
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 jab from Marciano does it's job there.
Jones cracks Marciano with a good jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Marciano checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a head kick. Marciano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Marciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones with a jab.
Marciano lands a jab to the nose.
Marciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones tries to move into range but Marciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Marciano moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Marciano saw it coming and moves away.
Jones jabs Marciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Marciano's torso.
Marciano slips a straight right by Jones.
Marciano lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Jones 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!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marciano.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones parries the strikes from Marciano easily there. Marciano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marciano is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Marciano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marciano in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Marciano.
Marciano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marciano 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.
Marciano fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marciano in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marciano here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marciano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Marciano wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marciano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Marciano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marciano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Marciano's face as Jones controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano is trying to get back to half guard.
Marciano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Marciano is controlling the position.
Marciano tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marciano is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Marciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jones!
Michael Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Popeda - Mä elän vieläkin. Black has chosen yes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black with a hook.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio scores with a nice right hand.
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Partio wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio counters with an inside leg kick.
Black lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Black has closed the distance and engaged Partio in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Partio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black gets back to full guard.
Black keeping full guard, as Partio tries to pass.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Partio is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Partio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Partio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black working for a triangle but Partio defends it easily.
Black working for a triangle but Partio defends it easily.
Black 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Partio off! Partio jumps back into Black's guard.
Partio tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Partio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to control.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Partio 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.
Black trying to pass the guard but Partio defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Black misses with a straight left.
Black throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Partio lands a head shot.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Partio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Partio. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is trying to keep Partio in close.
Partio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Partio manages to get himself to full guard.
Partio keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Partio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Partio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Partio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Partio!
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Partio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Partio stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Partio has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Partio has locked up a guillotine! Partio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Black is holding on here and Partio must be using up a lot of energy. Black has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Partio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kauko Partio!
Kauko Partio retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kauko Partio thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) 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 Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . 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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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
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puska. Skywalker shrugs it off though.
Puska misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker shoots in for a double leg but Puska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Puska.
Puska slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Puska moves out of range.
Skywalker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skywalker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Puska misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Puska.
Puska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skywalker.
Puska avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Puska slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puska counters with a left to the body.
Skywalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skywalker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skywalker lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska is working hard here to advance position.
Skywalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skywalker has managed to get both his arms back between Puska's legs - danger averted.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Puska has wrist control.
Puska is controlling Skywalker's posture.
Skywalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puska lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skywalker!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puska misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puska content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is working for a guillotine from mount but Skywalker frees his head quite easily.
Skywalker is controlling an arm, preventing Puska from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puska has control of Skywalker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skywalker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Puska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska goes for an armbar but Skywalker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Skywalker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skywalker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Puska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puska wants to sweep but no luck.
Skywalker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skywalker working some strikes from top position.
Skywalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker won't allow Puska to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska has momentary wrist control but Skywalker slips an elbow through the middle.
Skywalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skywalker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skywalker landing with the ground and pound.
Puska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skywalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skywalker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skywalker stands up over Puska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skywalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skywalker has managed to get both his arms back between Puska's legs - danger averted.
Skywalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skywalker defends it easily.
Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round.
That's time! Puska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puska moves out of range of the body kick from Skywalker.
Puska looks to land a right hand but Skywalker moved out of range.
A slow jab from Puska misses its intended target.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puska lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Puska lands with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Skywalker slams his shin into Puska's torso.
Puska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Puska.
Puska looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puska moves out of range of the body kick.
Skywalker moves out of range as Puska strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska scores with a punch to the head.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puska on the side of the head.
Puska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Mike Puska is winning the standup battle so far.
Puska throws a jab when Skywalker was well out of range.
Puska avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings for the body but Puska moves out of range.
Skywalker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puska misses with a wild combination.
Puska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puska passes into half guard.
Puska is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skywalker sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is keen to just control but Skywalker is a slippery customer.
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!
Puska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skywalker's head.
Puska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skywalker is just riding it out for now. Puska eventually gives up the hold.
Puska seems to be working for a kimura but Skywalker defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Puska is stalling here. Skywalker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puska seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Skywalker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Puska manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puska regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skywalker throws a strike but Puska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Puska postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skywalker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Puska, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puska is keeping the position for now.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
Puska has his foot on Skywalker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skywalker works his way back into a safe position though.
Skywalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker chips away with some ground and pound.
Skywalker working some strikes from top position.
Skywalker is in close to Puska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Puska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skywalker checks it well.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puska.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puska.
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Puska moves out of range.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puska moves away.
Skywalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skywalker throws out a powerful jab.
Puska avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puska misses the jab.
Skywalker throws a body kick that misses.
Skywalker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Puska.
Puska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Puska.
Puska is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skywalker's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska 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.
Skywalker is defending against the submission attempts here by Puska.
Puska frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Skywalker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Puska fails to move to back control.
Puska goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Skywalker turns into him and now he's in Puska's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skywalker looking to pass the guard.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mike Puska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
Puska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skywalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skywalker is working Puska over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker landing some decent shots from guard.
Puska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puska trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skywalker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puska is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker misses with a head shot. Puska uses the momentum to regain guard.
Skywalker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puska's head.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skywalker is posturing up here but Puska has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Skywalker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Skywalker has to tap! Slick submission there by Puska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Puska!
Mike Puska took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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