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HEROES 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Skrzypczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrzypczak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kasabian - Goodbye Kiss. Giorgio Rossi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Skrzypczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Rossi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Rossi goes for a takedown attempt but Skrzypczak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skrzypczak throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Krzysztof Skrzypczak has been cut.
Skrzypczak gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Skrzypczak working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi tries to buck Skrzypczak off but Skrzypczak is having none of it.
Rossi is not content to let Skrzypczak control the position.
Skrzypczak lands an elbow.
Skrzypczak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rossi to see if he's OK.
Skrzypczak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi parries the strikes from Skrzypczak easily there. Skrzypczak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rossi to escape.
Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rossi trying to hold on to Skrzypczak's head to control him but Skrzypczak postures up.
Skrzypczak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossi keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rossi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skrzypczak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skrzypczak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
Skrzypczak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skrzypczak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skrzypczak with the ground and pound but Rossi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrzypczak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rossi pulls Skrzypczak in to control the position.
Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skrzypczak.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rossi is on top in guard.
Rossi stops Skrzypczak from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rossi passes Skrzypczak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi is looking for a kimura here.
Rossi is thwarting Skrzypczak's attempts to control the position.
Rossi throws a strike but Skrzypczak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skrzypczak kicks Rossi off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skrzypczak counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rossi!
Skrzypczak lands a big shot there that rocks Rossi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skrzypczak.
Skrzypczak raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rossi tries to hold on but Skrzypczak postures up.
Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrzypczak lands with some strikes.
Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skrzypczak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rossi is looking to escape.
Skrzypczak landing punches.
Skrzypczak looking to finish Rossi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rossi!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skrzypczak.
Skrzypczak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Skrzypczak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Skrzypczak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rossi shoots in looking for a takedown. Skrzypczak tries to sprawl out of it but Rossi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skrzypczak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi dives in and scores a takedown into Skrzypczak's guard.
Rossi pushes down on Skrzypczak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skrzypczak tries to roll over but Rossi keeps him under control.
Rossi works his way into side control.
Rossi decides to stand back up.
Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Skrzypczak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skrzypczak slaps away a takedown attempt from Rossi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrzypczak leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Skrzypczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Rossi.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Skrzypczak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rossi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Skrzypczak from controlling successfully.
Skrzypczak looking to pass the guard.
Rossi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Giorgio Rossi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Skrzypczak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Skrzypczak.
Rossi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rossi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skrzypczak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rossi wants to sweep here but Skrzypczak controlling him for the moment.
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!
Skrzypczak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skrzypczak cracks Rossi with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrzypczak tries to free his leg and advance position but Rossi is retaining full guard.
Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skrzypczak defends it easily.
Skrzypczak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrzypczak is looking to work some ground and pound but Rossi has wrist control.
Skrzypczak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skrzypczak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rossi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Skrzypczak trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rossi stops Skrzypczak from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Skrzypczak missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Rossi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skrzypczak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rossi on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skrzypczak wants to control but Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rossi shoots in but Skrzypczak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rossi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giorgio Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Skrzypczak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rossi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skrzypczak pinned against the cage. Skrzypczak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skrzypczak.
Rossi tries to clinch but Skrzypczak is having none of it.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skrzypczak looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Skrzypczak slaps away a takedown attempt from Rossi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skrzypczak keeps the fight on the outside.
Krzysztof Skrzypczak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skrzypczak drives through with a takedown into Rossi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rossi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skrzypczak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rossi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi wants to stand but Skrzypczak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrzypczak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skrzypczak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rossi drops back looking for a leg! Skrzypczak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skrzypczak manages to kick Rossi off! Rossi jumps back into Skrzypczak's guard.
Krzysztof Skrzypczak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rossi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skrzypczak is retaining full guard.
Skrzypczak has a closed guard, preventing Rossi from standing up.
Rossi drops back looking for a leg! Skrzypczak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skrzypczak manages to kick Rossi off! Rossi jumps back into Skrzypczak's guard.
Skrzypczak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi prevents Skrzypczak from getting back to his feet.
Rossi landing with the ground and pound.
Rossi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Skrzypczak, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes Skrzypczak against the cage but Skrzypczak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krzysztof Skrzypczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Rossi.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Skrzypczak circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rossi.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skrzypczak keeps working.
Skrzypczak is looking for a sweep.
Rossi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Skrzypczak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skrzypczak wants it to stay on the feet.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt
and Skrzypczak counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Skrzypczak is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrzypczak landing strikes.
Skrzypczak working away.
Rossi regains half guard, as Skrzypczak was trying to land strikes.
Rossi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rossi wants to stand but Skrzypczak is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skrzypczak tries to free his leg and advance position but Rossi is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giorgio Rossi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case is looking to clinch but Rico is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Case.
Case tries to clinch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico lands a really nice looking cross but Case seems unphased.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Rico loads up on a big right hand but Case slips the punch.
Rico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rico throws a head kick but Case moves out of range.
Rico throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Case forces Rico back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Case's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rico is trying to break free.
Rico is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case is looking to control Rico's arms but Rico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Case has his back to the cage.
Rico is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Rico working hard to break the clinch.
Case prevents a body shot from Rico.
Rico wants to break free but Case has control.
Rico is trying to break free.
Case's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Case thumps Rico with a low kick.
Rico misses with a looping left.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case moves to clinch but Rico breaks away
and Rico counters with a nice uppercut.
Rico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Case wants to clinch but Rico slips to the side
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Rico misses.
Case feints and then cracks Rico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rico down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case scores with a leg kick.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Case is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Case tries to clinch up.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case clinches up with Rico and pushes him back against the cage.
Case is trying to stall.
Case has Rico pressed against the cage, preventing Rico from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case working Rico over with knees to the body.
Case keeps control of Rico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rico tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
Rico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rico blocking some punches.
Case is trying to maintain a safe position but Rico gets an underhook and turns Case into the cage.
Case throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricos head.
Rico takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rico working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Rico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage.
Case tries to land knees in the clinch but Rico avoids the damage to the body.
Rico lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rico is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Rico can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Case will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rico misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rico as he jumps to the side.
Rico throws a series of punches but Case avoids them all with ease.
Rico jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Case tries to clinch but Rico is having none of it.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Case.
Rico throws a leg kick that misses.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Case connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Case.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Case moves in looking to clinch but Rico pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Case.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rico counters with a three punch combo that has Case backing up. Case nods at Rico to acknowledge the strikes.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Case avoids the head kick by Rico.
Case tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case fails with a takedown attempt.
Case is looking to clinch but Rico is avoiding it.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case wants to clinch but Rico slips to the side
and Rico counters with a right hand to the body.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Johnny Rico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rico fails to land with a series of punches.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Case closes the distance but Rico moves to the side
and Rico counters with a right hand to the body.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Case throws a head kick that half lands.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin Case is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Case wants to clinch.
Rico throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Case.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case is looking to slow Rico down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case lands a nice looking body kick.
Case is looking to clinch but Rico is avoiding it.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rico scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case tries to clinch up.
Rico swinging wildly here.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Case throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rico's waist but Rico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Case off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case tries to clinch there but Rico circles away.
Case drops his hands momentarily and Rico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Case tries to clinch up but Rico circles away and keeps his distance.
Rico throws a big shot that misses.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case moves in looking to clinch but Rico pushes him off.
Case is looking to clinch.
Case is looking to clinch but Rico is avoiding it.
Rico throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
Rico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Case.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Case slips under a jab.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rico throws a head kick but Case moves out of range.
Case thuds his shin into the meat of Rico's side.
Rico lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case tries to clinch up.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case'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!
Case wants to clinch up but Rico keeps it at a distance.
Case defending well as Rico loads up on a big left hand.
Rico takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Case darts in trying to clinch
and Rico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Case wants to clinch up but Rico keeps it at a distance.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rico lands a really nice looking cross but Case seems unphased.
Rico misses with a looping left.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rico throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Case wants to clinch.
Case is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico misses with a left hand
and Case counters with a thumping low kick.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rico throws a wild body kick that Case sees coming a mile off.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Rico throws a one two combo.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rico counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Rico misses.
Rico takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Case tries to clinch up.
Case tries to clinch up but Rico circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses the shot to the body.
Rico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Case is out of range.
Case shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Case scores with a head kick. Rico tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Case avoids the body shot from Rico.
Case wants to clinch
and Rico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case moves into the clinch.
Rico prevents Case from breaking the clinch.
Case tries to land a knee to the head but Rico blocks with his arms.
Case looking to stall.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rico's efforts to push away.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with a knee to the head.
Case stalls.
Case wants to get back to striking at distance but Rico won't allow it.
Case tries a knee to the head but Rico blocks it.
Rico looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rico is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rico's face.
Case landing knees to the body.
Case tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rico avoids it.
Case taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Justin Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Case tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Case misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rico.
Rico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Case showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Case has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Case!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lu Kuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Title Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lu Kuan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Title Shot!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuan throws a leg kick
and Shot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kuan wants to sweep here but Shot controlling him for the moment.
Shot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shot wants to control from the top but Kuan keeps moving.
Shot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuan trying to keep a closed guard but Shot is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuan delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shot wants to clinch
and Kuan counters with a low kick, right behind Shot 's knee.
Kuan with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Title Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuan throws a leg kick which misses Shot's front leg but catches the back leg as Shot tries to avoid it.
Kuan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shot wants to clinch.
Kuan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shot looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuan. Kuan obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuan thumps Shot with a low kick.
Lu Kuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuan throws a leg kick which misses Shot's front leg but catches the back leg as Shot tries to avoid it.
Kuan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuan can pounce on him.
Kuan connects with a crisp jab.
Shot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuan. Kuan obviously looking to wear him down.
Shot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuan.
Kuan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shot in his tracks.
Shot fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuan feints a jab and as Shot dips his head, Kuan unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Shot right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Shot falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kuan smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lu Kuan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaako Sakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka has chosen Superfly by Curtis Mayfield as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jaako Sakko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaako Sakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka throws a hook to the side of Sakko's head but Sakko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snuka. Sakko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakko has his takedown stuffed
and Snuka counters by moving into the clinch.
Sakko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sakko is trying to break the clinch but Snuka has him pressed against the cage.
Snuka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakkos head.
Snuka misses with an elbow strike.
Sakko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snuka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaako Sakko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakko feints and then cracks Snuka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snuka down.
Sakko walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snuka lands a big uppercut and Sakko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sakko looks OK. Snuka waves Sakko back to his feet!
Sakko is rocked!
Sakko tries to clinch but Snuka moves away
and Snuka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Sakko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakko throws a head punch that misses.
Sakko seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka stalls.
Snuka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakko backwards.
Snuka lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snuka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakko's brow.
Snuka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snuka lands a left hand.
Snuka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sakko backwards.
Snuka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Snuka.
Snuka breaks from the clinch.
Sakko misses with a takedown
and Snuka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakko shoots and misses
and Snuka counters with a crisp right that sends Sakko to the canvas! Snuka follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Snuka!
Post fight, Jimmy Snuka stared into the camera and said 'They call me... SUPERFLY! And anyone who thinks they can soar with me is bound to crash down!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zawistowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Zawistowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula throws a jab but it's blocked by Zawistowski.
Kalle Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zawistowski wants to clinch.
Kula scores with a body shot.
Zawistowski looks to land a right hand but Kula moved out of range.
Kula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zawistowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kula misses with a looping left.
Kula lands a nice looking body shot.
Zawistowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zawistowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zawistowski avoids the body shot from Kula.
Kula throws a jab when Zawistowski was well out of range.
Zawistowski moves away from the strike by Kula.
Kula throws a hook but Zawistowski avoids it easily.
Zawistowski slips under a jab from Kula.
Zawistowski forces Kula back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawistowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Kula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Zawistowski.
Kula takes a shot to the head.
Zawistowski manages to break the clinch.
Kula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zawistowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zawistowski staying out of range there.
Zawistowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kula misses
and Zawistowski counters with a good, hard body kick but Kula shrugs it off.
Kula throws a jab when Zawistowski was well out of range.
Kula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zawistowski.
Zawistowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski slips under a jab.
Zawistowski tries to clinch but Kula is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zawistowski digs a good hook to Kula's body.
Kula looks to land a right hand but Zawistowski moved out of range.
Kula throws a poor cross that misses
and Zawistowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kula really felt that one!
Zawistowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Zawistowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kula will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zawistowski.
Kula thows a body shot but no joy.
Zawistowski feints and then cracks Kula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kula down.
Zawistowski thuds his shin into the meat of Kula's side.
Zawistowski scores with a jab. Kula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kula looks to score with a jab to the body but Zawistowski is just out of range.
Kula takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zawistowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Zawistowski lunges at Kula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kula's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula misses with a body shot
and Zawistowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Zawistowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kula throws out the jab.
Kula has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zawistowski.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zawistowski.
Kula misses with a straight right.
Kula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zawistowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A combination from Kula does no damage.
Kula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zawistowski.
Kula throws a lazy uppercut
and Zawistowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Zawistowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zawistowski wants to clinch.
Zawistowski misses with a head kick.
Zawistowski cracks Kula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kula walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zawistowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zawistowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kula.
Kula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zawistowski.
Kula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kula misses the body punch
and Zawistowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zawistowski tries to clinch up but Kula circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kula.
Kula just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kula swats away the attempt to clinch by Zawistowski.
Kula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zawistowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zawistowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kula throws an overhand right that lands on Zawistowski's shoulder, as Zawistowski tries to avoid the shot.
Zawistowski clinches with his opponent.
Zawistowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zawistowski wants to stall.
Kula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kula misses with a body punch.
Kula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kula.
Kula has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zawistowski.
Zawistowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zawistowski breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zawistowski!
Kula scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kula.
Jan Zawistowski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula scores with a shot to the body.
Zawistowski misses the shot to the body.
Kula misses with a hook. Zawistowski ducked under it nicely.
Zawistowski connects with a right hand. Kula shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zawistowski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zawistowski.
Zawistowski slips a straight right by Kula.
Zawistowski feints and then cracks Kula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kula down.
Kula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zawistowski connects with a leg kick. Kula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zawistowski darts in trying to clinch
and Kula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zawistowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zawistowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zawistowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zawistowski slips under a jab.
Zawistowski lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Kula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zawistowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zawistowski avoids the body shot from Kula.
Zawistowski lands with a nice body kick.
Zawistowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kula throws a series of punches but Zawistowski avoids them all with ease.
Zawistowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Zawistowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Zawistowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski connects with a high kick.
Zawistowski is looking to clinch.
Zawistowski tries to clinch there but Kula circles away.
Zawistowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kula lands a nice hook to Zawistowski's body. Zawistowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kula throws a body punch but Zawistowski moves out of range.
Good shot there by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zawistowski has managed to clinch.
Kula blocking some punches.
Zawistowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kula misses with a body punch.
Kula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Zawistowski on the inside.
Zawistowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zawistowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zawistowski backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula lands with a right to the head.
Kula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kula struggles to land a body shot inside as Zawistowski controls his hands.
Zawistowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kula.
Zawistowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zawistowski misses with some punches.
Zawistowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kula. Zawistowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zawistowski wants to clinch.
Kula blocks a head kick by Zawistowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zawistowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zawistowski, right into the meat.
Kula defending well as Zawistowski loads up on a big left hand.
Zawistowski tries to clinch up but Kula circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zawistowski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kula misses with a body punch
and Zawistowski counters with a body kick.
Zawistowski thumps Kula with a low kick.
Kula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zawistowski cracks Kula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kula throws a big shot that misses.
Kula swings widly with a right hand
and Zawistowski counters with a leg kick.
Zawistowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zawistowski avoids the head kick by Kula.
A big right from Kula misses.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kula.
Zawistowski cracks a nice hook into Kula's ribs.
Kula connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kula throws a jab when Zawistowski was well out of range.
A cross from Kula lands.
Zawistowski lands a leg kick that knocks Kula off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zawistowski.
Zawistowski scores with a head kick. Kula tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zawistowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zawistowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kula lands with a nice body punch.
Zawistowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zawistowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kula missing with a left hand there. Zawistowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zawistowski lands with a cross.
Kula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zawistowski manages to avoid it.
Kula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zawistowski throws out the jab.
Zawistowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Zawistowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kula misses with a body shot
and Zawistowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Kula throws a series of punches but Zawistowski avoids them all with ease.
Zawistowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kula swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zawistowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zawistowski!
Kula tests Zawistowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kula swings widly with a right hand
and Zawistowski counters with a nice body kick.
Kula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kula throws out a loose jab but Zawistowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zawistowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zawistowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Zawistowski finds it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalle Kula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula lands an uppercut.
Jan Zawistowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Kula fails to land.
Zawistowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zawistowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kula.
Kula tries to throw a body punch but Zawistowski avoids it by throwing Kula back against the cage.
Zawistowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zawistowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kula tries to work over Zawistowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kula tries to throw a body punch but Zawistowski avoids it by throwing Kula back against the cage.
Kula scores with a shot to the side of Zawistowski's head.
Kula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kula misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski has a couple of punches blocked by Kula.
Kula struggles to land a body shot inside as Zawistowski controls his hands.
Zawistowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kula.
Jan Zawistowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zawistowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kula misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kula.
Kula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kula can't find room to land a body shot as Zawistowski controls the action.
Zawistowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kula just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Zawistowski slams his shin into Kula's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kula takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kula takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Zawistowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zawistowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Zawistowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qwerty Asdfgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Buczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Qwerty Asdfgh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Buczynski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdfgh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jan Buczynski has been cut.
Buczynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asdfgh connects with a body shot that sends Buczynski's belly button to the back.
Asdfgh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buczynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asdfgh is fending him off so far but Buczynski persists. Nope, Asdfgh circles away and we're back to standing.
Asdfgh tries to clinch up but Buczynski circles away and keeps his distance.
Asdfgh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buczynski misses with a takedown attempt - Asdfgh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buczynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Asdfgh.
Asdfgh tries to clinch
and Buczynski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Asdfgh!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buczynski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Asdfgh is trying to stand up.
Buczynski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asdfgh is surviving well by controlling Buczynski's body position as best he can.
Buczynski is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Asdfgh is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Asdfgh flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Buczynski anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Asdfgh and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Buczynski slips an arm under Asdfgh chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Buczynski has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Buczynski is squeezing on Asdfgh like an anaconda would it's prey. Asdfgh fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Buczynski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane comes to the cage accompanied by Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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261 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidane wants to clinch.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers counters with a head kick.
Kidane avoids the head kick by Powers.
Kidane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kidane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Powers counters with a nice body kick.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidane darts in trying to clinch
and Powers counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidane wants to clinch
and Powers counters with a good, hard body kick but Kidane shrugs it off.
Max Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Powers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Powers lands a head kick. Kidane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Powers misses
and Kidane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Powers throws an elbow but misses.
Powers throws an elbow but it misses.
Kidane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Powers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kidane is defending well for now.
Kidane avoiding damage as Powers throws knees to the body.
Powers is looking to control Kidane's arms but Kidane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Powers is trying to break free.
Powers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kidane is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kidane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kidane's face.
Powers tries a knee to the head but Kidane blocks it.
Powers trying to land knees to the body.
Powers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers lands an elbow just above Kidane 's eye.
Kidane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Powers or not.
Powers tries to stall but Kidane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kidane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powerss head.
Kidane tries a knee to the head but Powers blocks it.
Powers trying to land knees to the body.
Powers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kidane blocks it with crossed arms.
Kidane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kidane lands a good knee to the midsection. Powers won't want to take too many of those.
Kidane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powers backwards.
Kidane has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Powers goes down! Kidane pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
It looks like Max Powers has been cut.
A big shot lands for Kidane! That's hurt Powers! Will he recover? Kidane fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kinfe Kidane!
A very excited looking Kinfe Kidane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bard Palawszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palawszewski comes to the cage accompanied by Type 0 Negative Kill you tonight . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bard Palawszewski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palawszewski is looking to clinch.
Belt blocks a head kick by Palawszewski .
Palawszewski throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Palawszewski .
It looks like Red Belt has been cut.
Belt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palawszewski defends it nicely.
Belt blocks a head kick by Palawszewski .
Palawszewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palawszewski throws a combination that misses
and Belt counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palawszewski tries to clinch but Belt moves out of range.
Belt looking to score a takedown here. Palawszewski is defending well but Belt drives through and ends up in Palawszewski 's guard.
Belt scoring with some ground and pound.
Belt is in close to Palawszewski 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palawszewski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palawszewski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belt is controlling him.
Belt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palawszewski wants to stand up but Belt is controlling him.
Belt lands a couple of digs.
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Palawszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belt is looking to work some ground and pound but Palawszewski has wrist control.
Belt is in close to Palawszewski 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palawszewski wants to get back to his feet but Belt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belt stops Palawszewski from standing up.
Belt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt pushing down on Palawszewski 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palawszewski defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Palawszewski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Belt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Belt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Red Belt made sure he mentioned Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Mattenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Aggot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew Mattenbauer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Mattenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklin Aggot!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aggot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aggot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aggot wants it to stay on the feet.
Mattenbauer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aggots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mattenbauer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aggot fails with the takedown
letting Mattenbauer counter with a right hand.
Aggot feints and then cracks Mattenbauer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mattenbauer down.
Mattenbauer wants to clinch.
Mattenbauer throws the left hand but Aggot avoids the punch easily.
Aggot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mattenbauer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mattenbauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mattenbauer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mattenbauer scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattenbauer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mattenbauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mattenbauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aggot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mattenbauer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mattenbauer trying to control but Aggot is working from the bottom.
Mattenbauer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aggot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mattenbauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mattenbauer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mattenbauer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mattenbauer throwing strikes from guard but Aggot blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattenbauer throwing strikes but missing.
Mattenbauer slips nicely into half guard.
Mattenbauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aggot defending well though.
Mattenbauer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aggot keeps working.
Aggot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattenbauer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mattenbauer trying to control the pace.
Mattenbauer wants to pass to mount but Aggot is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aggot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mattenbauer content to control rather than advance.
Mattenbauer is looking to take a break and control but Aggot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aggot pushes Mattenbauer off looking to stand but Mattenbauer dives back in and keeps control.
Mattenbauer is trying to control the action in half guard but Aggot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mattenbauer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattenbauer winds up and cracks Aggot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mattenbauer thows a huge punch but Aggot dodges it nicely.
Mattenbauer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mattenbauer is looking for a kimura but Aggot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mattenbauer to get the leverage.
Mattenbauer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aggot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mattenbauer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aggot's head.
Mattenbauer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mattenbauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Mattenbauer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mattenbauer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aggot shoots in for a takedown but Mattenbauer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mattenbauer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mattenbauer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aggot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mattenbauer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Mattenbauer lands.
Aggot tries to clinch up.
Aggot throws a right and a left that Mattenbauer avoids nicely.
Mattenbauer throws a hook but Aggot avoids it easily.
Aggot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mattenbauer.
Aggot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mattenbauer swings for the body but Aggot moves out of range.
Aggot moves away from the strike by Mattenbauer.
Aggot throws a series of punches but Mattenbauer avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattenbauer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mattenbauer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aggot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aggot.
Mattenbauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Aggot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mathew Mattenbauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Aggot.
Mattenbauer slips a jab and a cross from Aggot.
Aggot throws a one two combo.
Aggot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mattenbauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mattenbauer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aggot tries to stand but Mattenbauer is controlling from the bottom.
Aggot stopping the sweep attempt from Mattenbauer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mattenbauer controlling Aggot's posture.
Mattenbauer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aggot!
Mattenbauer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mattenbauer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Aggot is rocked!
Mattenbauer cracks Aggot with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Mattenbauer!
Mathew Mattenbauer took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Voychenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray comes to the cage accompanied by The Leprechan Song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seth Wray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Voychenko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray throws a jab when Voychenko was well out of range.
Wray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voychenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wray throws out the jab.
Voychenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wray.
Wray throws the left hand but Voychenko avoids the punch easily.
Wray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voychenko has a takedown stuffed.
Wray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voychenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voychenko tried to score with a low kick but Wray checks it.
Wray misses with an uppercut.
Vladimir Voychenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wray takes a swing at Voychenko's ribcage but misses.
Wray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Voychenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voychenko walks into a left hand.
Wray throws a hook but Voychenko blocks it.
Wray blocks a low kick nicely.
Wray moves out of range of the leg kick from Voychenko.
A swing and a miss from Voychenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voychenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wray lands with a straight right. Voychenko didn't see that one coming.
Voychenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Wray throws a jab but it's blocked by Voychenko.
Voychenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Voychenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voychenko.
Voychenko wants to take a breather but Wray is having none of it.
Voychenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Voychenko is stalling here. Wray is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Voychenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wray has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Wray politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wray prefers to stall for the moment though.
Voychenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wray's best efforts.
Wray is trying to control the action in half guard but Voychenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wray prevents Voychenko from improving his position.
Wray wants to control but Voychenko is keeping him busy.
Voychenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wray in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Wray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Voychenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wray as he jumps to the side.
Voychenko throws a leg kick
and Wray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Voychenko blocks a leg kick.
Wray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voychenko gets the takedown into side control.
Voychenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wray!
Wray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Voychenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wray manages to get himself to full guard.
Voychenko preventing the sweep.
Voychenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Wray is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voychenko advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko controls the position from side control.
Voychenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voychenko gets to mount! Wray was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Voychenko goes for an armbar but Wray turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wray.
Wray stopping the sweep attempt from Voychenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voychenko keeping moving, preventing Wray from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seth Wray will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Voychenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Wray misses its intended target.
Wray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voychenko manages to avoid it.
Voychenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Voychenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Voychenko tries to clinch but Wray moves out of range.
A punch combination from Wray misses.
Wray takes a swing at Voychenko's ribcage but misses.
Voychenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Voychenko tries to clinch up but Wray circles away and keeps his distance.
Wray throws a looping overhand right but Voychenko ducks down to avoid it.
Voychenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wray.
Voychenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Wray throws a shot from downtown. Voychenko moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voychenko throws a head kick that misses.
Wray avoids the head kick by Voychenko.
Voychenko is looking to chop away at Wray's legs.
Voychenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wray misses the jab.
Wray blocks a leg kick.
Wray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voychenko. Voychenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Voychenko walks into a stiff left hand from Wray.
Wray blocks a leg kick.
Wray misses with an uppercut.
Voychenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Wray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voychenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voychenko throws a leg kick but Wray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wray lands a nice hook to Voychenko's body. Voychenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wray scores with a jab to the body.
Voychenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voychenko.
Voychenko tried to score with a low kick but Wray checks it.
Voychenko throws out a loose jab but Wray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seth Wray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voychenko throws a leg kick but Wray checks it.
Voychenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wray is out of range and Voychenko settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Wray misses the target.
Voychenko slips under a jab.
Wray throws a big shot that misses.
Voychenko shoots in but Wray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wray connects with a body shot that sends Voychenko's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko throws a leg kick but Wray checks it.
Voychenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wray.
Good exchange - Wray coming out on top.
Seth Wray is winning the standup battle so far.
Voychenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Voychenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voychenko moves away from the strike by Wray.
Voychenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wray ducks under a wild hook from Voychenko.
Wray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Voychenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Wray misses.
Voychenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seth Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Voychenko.
Wray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wray missing with a left hand there. Voychenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wray is not content to let Voychenko control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voychenko wants to pass to mount but Wray is defending the position.
Voychenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wray defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wray 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.
Voychenko pushing down on Wray's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Wray dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Voychenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Wray misses.
Wray takes a kick to the side of the head.
Voychenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voychenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wray.
Voychenko throws a solid leg kick but Wray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voychenko.
Voychenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Voychenko slips a straight right by Wray.
Voychenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voychenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wray is able to avoid easily.
Wray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Voychenko throws out a leg kick but Wray moves out of range and Voychenko only half commits.
Wray avoids the head kick by Voychenko.
Voychenko scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Voychenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voychenko tries to clinch up.
Wray lands with an uppercut that bounces Voychenko off the cage and back into range.
Wray keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Wray misses its intended target.
Voychenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Voychenko.
Wray scores with a shot to the body.
Wray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Voychenko checks it well.
Voychenko misses with a low kick.
Donk. Wray catches Voychenko right on the button with a cross.
Voychenko defending well as Wray loads up on a big left hand.
Wray looks to throw the jab but Voychenko is out of range.
Voychenko misses with a low kick.
Voychenko throws a leg kick which misses Wray's front leg but catches the back leg as Wray tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voychenko is looking to chop away at Wray's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko tries to clinch up.
Wray connects with a single shot there.
Wray lands a head shot.
Voychenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wray avoids it really well and circles away.
Voychenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Voychenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Voychenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Wray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seth Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Voychenko.
Voychenko throws a solid leg kick but Wray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voychenko.
Voychenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Voychenko slips under a jab from Wray.
Voychenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voychenko misses with a low kick.
Wray slips a jab from Voychenko.
Voychenko throws a chopping leg kick but Wray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray throws an overhand right that lands on Voychenko's shoulder, as Voychenko tries to avoid the shot.
Wray misses with an uppercut.
Voychenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wray.
Wray moves out of range of the body kick from Voychenko.
Wray moves out of range as Voychenko strikes.
Voychenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Voychenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voychenko.
Voychenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voychenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voychenko tries to clinch but Wray is having none of it.
Wray looks to land a right hand but Voychenko moved out of range.
A jab from Wray does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray lands a nice shot to the body.
Voychenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wray lands with a nice body punch.
Voychenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wray throws a jab but it's blocked by Voychenko.
Voychenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Wray.
Wray scores with a jab to the body.
Voychenko throws out a leg kick but Wray moves out of range and Voychenko only half commits.
Voychenko ducks under a wild hook from Wray.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voychenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voychenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voychenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Wray clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wray works the jab nicely.
Voychenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voychenko manages to avoid it.
Wray misses the shot to the body.
Wray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voychenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voychenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wray moves out of range of the leg kick from Voychenko.
Voychenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wray scores with a hook.
Voychenko misses with a leg kick.
Wray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voychenko throws a leg kick which misses Wray's front leg but catches the back leg as Wray tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray blocks the body kick.
Voychenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wray throws out the jab.
Voychenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voychenko somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Wray. Beautiful body shot.
Voychenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Voychenko slips a jab from Wray.
Voychenko cracks the inside of Wray's front leg.
Good shot there by Wray.
Wray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voychenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Voychenko shoots in for a takedown but Wray shows good takedown defense.
Voychenko throws a hook but Wray avoids it easily.
Voychenko slips a jab and a cross from Wray.
Wray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voychenko manages to avoid it.
Wray misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray looks to throw the jab but Voychenko is out of range.
Wray checks a leg kick.
Voychenko ducks under a wild hook from Wray.
Voychenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voychenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voychenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voychenko fails to land the takedown.
Seth Wray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Voychenko.
Wray takes a swing at Voychenko's ribcage but misses.
Voychenko defending well as Wray loads up on a big left hand.
Voychenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wray.
Voychenko throws a leg kick but Wray checks it.
Wray throws a leg kick but Voychenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray thows a body shot but no joy.
Voychenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Voychenko tries for a takedown but Wray circles away easily
letting Wray counter with a right hand.
Wray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voychenko moves away.
Wray throws a jab when Voychenko was well out of range.
Voychenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voychenko can pounce on him.
Voychenko wants to clinch up but Wray keeps it at a distance.
Wray checks a low kick from Voychenko.
Voychenko cracks the inside of Wray's front leg.
Voychenko drops his hands momentarily and Wray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voychenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wray connects with the punch.
Wray connects with a body shot.
Voychenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voychenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wray looks to score with a jab to the body but Voychenko is just out of range.
A combination from Wray does no damage.
Voychenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voychenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Wray digs a good body shot into Voychenko's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wray, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wray clobbers Voychenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Wray.
Voychenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Wray had his way with Vladimir Voychenko in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Voychenko slips under a jab from Wray.
Wray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voychenko moves away.
Wray swats away the attempt to clinch by Voychenko.
Wray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wray takes a swing at Voychenko's ribcage but misses.
Wray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Voychenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Wray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voychenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Voychenko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Wray to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Wray misses.
Wray throws a lazy right hand but Voychenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voychenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wray.
Voychenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voychenko.
Voychenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wray. Those never looked like landing.
Voychenko is looking to chop away at Wray's legs.
Wray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voychenko.
Wray moves out of range of the body kick from Voychenko.
Wray swings for the body but Voychenko moves out of range.
Voychenko throws a hook but Wray avoids it easily.
Wray checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Wray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voychenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wray throws a big shot that misses.
Wray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voychenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Wray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voychenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wray.
Wray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Voychenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voychenko momentarily.
Wray connects with a crisp jab.
Wray cracks Voychenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voychenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Wray misses.
Voychenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voychenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wray works Voychenko's body with a nice hook.
Voychenko tries to land a leg kick but Wray saw it coming and moves away.
Voychenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voychenko slips under a jab from Wray.
Voychenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voychenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Wray is trying to get back to full guard.
Voychenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Wray trying to control but Voychenko postures up.
Wray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voychenko on the ground.
Voychenko is pressing down on Wray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wray is holding on for now.
Seth Wray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voychenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voychenko's back!
Voychenko staying busy and making it hard for Wray to control.
Voychenko is in bad spot here.
Wray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wray is looking to control Voychenko but Voychenko is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vladimir Voychenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voychenko turns into Wray and is now in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Voychenko throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voychenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wray dives on top into guard.
Voychenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Wray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wray, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Wray!
Seth Wray retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Seth Wray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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