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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booth comes to the cage accompanied by Living Colour- Cult of personality. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Booth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Booth throws a big right hand that misses.
Booth postures up in Kenzie's guard and throws a big left but Kenzie blocks it.
Booth wants to control from the top but Kenzie keeps moving.
Booth passes Kenzie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kenzie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth throwing shots but Kenzie is blocking nicely.
Kenzie is staying active underneath Booth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenzie wants to get back to full guard.
Booth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenzie is trying to maintain the position but Booth is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booth lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ground and pound from Booth.
Booth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booth lands a nice short elbow.
Booth passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kenzie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Booth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kenzie tries to lock up and control but Booth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth with the ground and pound from mount.
Kenzie is squirming around, avoiding Booth's attempts to control the action.
Booth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Booth controlling from mount.
Kenzie taking shots to the head.
Kenzie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Booth landing shots from mount.
Booth 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.
Booth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kenzie is bucking up trying to escape but Booth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kenzie is trying to escape the mount.
Kenzie looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Booth.
Booth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Booth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kenzie looks a forlorn figure.
Kenzie is rocked!
Kenzie tries to reverse the position but Booth maintains control.
Booth is landing with some decent strikes but Kenzie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenzie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Booth.
Kenzie is still in real trouble! Can Booth finish him?
Booth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kenzie tries to buck Booth off but he can't manage it.
Booth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Booth tries to control but Kenzie wriggling away.
Booth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kenzie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kenzie's face.
Booth with good strikes from the mount here!
Booth softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Kenzie is out cold! Booth jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Booth!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Booth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane has chosen Goodbye as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clegane.
Clegane is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Clegane blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dos Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Dos Santos wants to advance to full mount but Clegane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dos Santos controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Clegane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Clegane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Dos Santos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clegane tries for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away easily
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Clegane backing up. Clegane nods at Dos Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Clegane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clegane wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clegane defending well though.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clegane keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cain Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clegane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clegane shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clegane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clegane backs up against the cage.
It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Clegane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Clegane shoots in and gets a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos pulls Clegane in close to his closed guard and prevents Clegane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clegane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clegane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clegane doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clegane.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Clegane moves out of range.
Good shot there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clegane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard.
Clegane is fighting to break Dos Santos's control of his arms but Dos Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clegane throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clegane manages to get himself to full guard.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Dos Santos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos feints a jab promting Clegane to slip. Dos Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clegane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clegane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cain Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Clegane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Clegane's shoulder, as Clegane tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos gets a double leg takedown into Clegane's guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Clegane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clegane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clegane keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
We're going to have a standup here because Cain Dos Santos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Clegane moves out of range.
Clegane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clegane is refusing to be controlled, as Dos Santos sits in half guard.
Dos Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dos Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clegane hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is in a horrible position here. Dos Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos looking to control but Clegane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut.
That's time! Dos Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clegane's half guard.
Clegane is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Santos thows a huge punch but Clegane dodges it nicely.
Cain Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but Clegane defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clegane avoid being mounted?
Dos Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clegane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clegane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Clegane. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sandor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos gets a clinch.
Dos Santos pulls guard.
Clegane wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clegane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is controlling Clegane's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Clegane defends easily.
Clegane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clegane is looking to advance position but Dos Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dos Santos controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos tries to control but Clegane wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clegane looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Dos Santos!
Cain Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with War is my destiny blaring out of the sound system. Yuri CoxX will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Alarcon Ramirez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CoxX closes the distance but Ramirez moves to the side
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but CoxX is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
CoxX is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but CoxX is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CoxX has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ramirez but great work by CoxX.
CoxX working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CoxX goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ramirez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for CoxX but great work by Ramirez .
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX is trying to control Ramirez 's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
CoxX is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez trying to control the position but CoxX is working away.
CoxX is trying to control Ramirez 's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
CoxX is pushing Ramirez 's head away, looking to escape. Ramirez manages to hold on to the position though.
CoxX sneaks back into half guard.
CoxX wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
CoxX is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
CoxX looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but CoxX is one step ahead there.
CoxX is sitting in close to Ramirez 's body. Ramirez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! CoxX is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, CoxX is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ramirez .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alarcon Ramirez !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seany Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scholes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wonderwall - Oasis kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Seany Scholes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scholes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scholes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scholes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scholes.
Scholes wants a takedown.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Scholes, against the cage.
Scholes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Scholes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Scholes. Scholes maintains the clinch.
Scholes breaks from the clinch.
Scholes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scholes, pushing him back against the cage.
Scholes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scholes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scholes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Scholes's legs - danger averted.
Scholes working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith stands up and waves to Scholes to follow him.
Scholes fails with a takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seany Scholes.
Smith looks to land a combination but Scholes avoids it well.
Scholes checks a leg kick.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Scholes misses.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scholes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A big right from Scholes misses.
Scholes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scholes somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scholes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scholes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scholes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Scholes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looking for a triangle here. Scholes is fighting it but it looks tight! Smith pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Scholes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Smith!
In his post fight interview, John Smith gave a big smile as he said 'DONT STICK DICK IN CRAZY'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Zjawin - Głosy W Mojej Głowie. Black Belt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Belt misses.
Bukovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belt's waist but Belt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bukovsky off to one side.
Bukovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Bukovsky gets caught flat footed, as Belt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bukovsky trying to control the position.
Bukovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belt defends it easily.
Belt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belt wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
Belt stopping the sweep attempt from Bukovsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belt blocking the ground and pound.
Bukovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bukovsky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Belt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Belt and Bukovsky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukovsky cracks Belt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Belt defending against the ground and pound.
Bukovsky lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukovsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bukovsky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bukovsky but great work by Belt.
Bukovsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Belt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bukovsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Bukovsky is looking for a sweep.
Belt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bukovsky keeps working.
Bukovsky regains half guard there - taking advantage of Belt's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Belt trying to pass the guard but Bukovsky defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky trying to hold on to Belt's head to control him but Belt postures up.
Belt is pressing down on Bukovsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bukovsky is holding on for now.
It looks like Belt is going to stand back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belt lands a nice short elbow.
Bukovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belt pulls his head out easily.
Bukovsky is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bukovsky trying to control here.
Belt trying to mount his opponent but Bukovsky defends it.
Bukovsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belt is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Bukovsky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belt gets a takedown into half guard.
Belt is looking to take a break and control but Bukovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukovsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Belt from controlling successfully.
Belt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bukovsky striking from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belt is one step ahead there.
Belt advances position into side control!
Bukovsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bukovsky punching from the bottom.
Bukovsky wants to improve his position but Belt is controlling well.
Bukovsky wants to sweep but Belt has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is looking to reverse the position.
Belt trying to control the position but Bukovsky is working away.
Bukovsky manages to get back to half guard.
Belt trying to control the action but Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky is looking to improve his position.
Belt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bukovsky wants to improve his position but Belt is controlling well.
Bukovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bukovsky.
Belt looking to pass the guard.
Belt is looking to stand up but Bukovsky won't let him.
Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Belt from controlling successfully.
Tommy Bukovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black Belt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Belt lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Bukovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Belt.
Bukovsky throws a looping overhand right but Belt ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Bukovsky as Belt shoots in.
Bukovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belt pinned against the cage. Belt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belt but Belt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belt throws a right hand that Bukovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Bukovsky also avoids with ease.
Bukovsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Belt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Black Belt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bukovsky is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Bukovsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bukovsky is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Bukovsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Belt just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky dives in and scores a takedown into Belt's guard.
Belt keeping full guard, as Bukovsky tries to pass.
Bukovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bukovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bukovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Belt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belt wants to sweep here but Bukovsky controlling him for the moment.
Bukovsky trying to control but Belt is working from the bottom.
Bukovsky stands up from Belt's guard - Bukovsky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Belt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bukovsky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bukovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belt wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky wants to hit a switch here but Belt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bukovsky there!
Bukovsky tries to hold on but Belt pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bukovsky?
Belt get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt leaves Bukovsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Belt as Bukovsky shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukovsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bukovsky back to the cage. Belt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bukovsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belt defends it nicely.
Belt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Belt.
Bukovsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four 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!
Bukovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belt stuns Bukovsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belt misses with the combination.
Belt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black Belt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Belt tries to clinch up but Bukovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Belt. Those never looked like landing.
Belt misses with a body shot.
Bukovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Belt sprawls well. He's pushed Bukovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Belt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belt 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Belt!
After the big win, Black Belt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ardian Shiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beam's choice of entrance music: Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. Jim Beam told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardian Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beam.
Shiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shiba tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body.
Shiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shiba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beam's face.
Beam tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Beam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shiba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beam's efforts to push away.
Shiba trying to land knees to the body.
Beam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shiba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shiba tries a knee to the head but Beam blocks it.
Shiba breaks the clinch.
Shiba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiba moves to clinch but Beam breaks away
and Beam counters with a good low kick that Shiba was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam drives through and clinches with Shiba against the cage.
Shiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shiba wants to clinch up but Beam keeps it at a distance.
Jim Beam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shiba tries a knee to the head but Beam blocks it.
Shiba tightens his grip and picks Beam up, before dumping him to the ground. Beam manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beam is looking to stand up but Shiba isn't so interested in that idea.
Beam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shiba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Beam is retaining full guard.
Beam wants to stand but Shiba is controlling the position.
Shiba trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shiba wants to control from the top but Beam keeps moving.
Beam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shiba trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
Ardian Shiba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Beam scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shiba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shiba shoots in and gets a takedown into Beam's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba trying to control but Beam is working from the bottom.
Beam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shiba controls the pace.
Beam wants to get back to his feet but Shiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shiba passes Beam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beam keeps working.
Shiba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shiba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shiba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beam is just riding it out for now. Shiba eventually gives up the hold.
Beam tries to kick Shiba off but Shiba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ardian Shiba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beam tries to clinch but Shiba is having none of it.
Beam gets tackled into the cage by Shiba. Shiba maintains the clinch.
Shiba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beam blocks it with crossed arms.
Shiba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beam.
Shiba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beam avoids it.
Shiba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beam's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beam obliges.
Shiba tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Beam.
A nice left hand lands by Beam.
Beam managing to block the knees to the body from Shiba.
Shiba wants to take the fight to the mat but Beam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beam can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Beam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiba tries a knee to the head but Beam blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Beam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shiba misses with a knee strike.
Shiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shiba misses with a knee to the head.
Beam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shiba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shiba takes an elbow to the temple.
Beam scores a nice knee to the body.
Beam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beam breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beam doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiba circles away.
Shiba tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shiba blocks a head kick by Beam.
Shiba avoids the head kick by Beam.
Shiba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beam counters with a head kick. That will keep Shiba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Shiba drives through and clinches with Beam against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Beam.
Beam looking to slow down the pace here.
Beam missing with knees to the body.
Shiba keeps control of Beam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiba scores a nice knee to the body.
Shiba missing with knees to the body.
Beam wants to stall.
Beam managing to block the knees to the body from Shiba.
Shiba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beam is defending well for now.
Beam wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiba won't allow it.
Beam managing to block the knees to the body from Shiba.
Beam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shiba missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Beam.
Beam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shiba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shiba prevents Beam from breaking the clinch.
Jim Beam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beam wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiba won't allow it.
Beam landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beam wants to break free but Shiba has control.
Shiba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Beam pushes Shiba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shiba misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beam crunches a lovely knee into Shiba's ribcage.
Beam scores a nice knee to the body.
Beam has had enough of the clinch but Shiba keeps him there for the moment.
Beam lands a good knee to the midsection. Shiba won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Beam.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beam.
Beam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Beam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shiba's defenses.
Beam avoiding damage as Shiba throws knees to the body.
Shiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beam breaks from the clinch.
Shiba is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it.
Beam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shiba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beam doesn't manage to clinch there - Shiba circles away.
Beam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Beam.
Beam rushes Shiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Beam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beam!
Shiba wants to clinch.
Beam swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiba.
Shiba wants to clinch.
Shiba tries to clinch
and Beam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beam.
Shiba tries a knee to the head but Beam blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shiba missing with knees to the body.
Beam lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ardian Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam keeps Shiba at a distance using the push kick.
Beam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam moves into range and clinches up with Shiba.
Beam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beam takes the fight into the clinch.
Beam managing to block the knees to the body from Shiba.
Beam struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiba controls his hands.
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
Beam moves into the clinch.
Shiba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shiba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beam is defending well for now.
Beam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiba tries to land knees in the clinch but Beam avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Beam.
Shiba with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Beam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shiba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beam lands an elbow inside.
Beam is looking to control Shiba's arms but Shiba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beam has his back to the cage.
Shiba trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beam.
Beam manages to break the clinch.
Beam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiba has time to react.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beam!
Shiba keeps the fight on the outside.
Shiba tries to close the distance and clinch but Beam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shiba's head.
Jim Beam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Shiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Beam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beam breaks the clinch.
Shiba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shiba takes a shot to the head.
Beam wants to stall.
Shiba missing with knees to the body.
Shiba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beam is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a good knee to the midsection. Shiba won't want to take too many of those.
Beam crunches a lovely knee into Shiba's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shiba keeps control of Beam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Beam utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Beam - that landed with a thud.
Beam lands a hook that snaps the head of Shiba backwards.
Beam landing knees to the body.
Shiba takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ardian Shiba has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Beam.
Beam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam misses with a knee to the head.
Beam lands a good knee to the midsection. Shiba won't want to take too many of those.
Shiba trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beam 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 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beam!
As Jim Beam got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thx for this Chance. I wanna win this fast. Thx my fans, sponsor and Gilop for give me a chance!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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World class MT
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Retsu Kaioh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jurij Vitalenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaioh manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaioh.
Kaioh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vitalenko throws a front kick aimed at Kaioh's knee but Kaioh avoids it well.
Kaioh misses with a wild body shot.
Kaioh jabs Vitalenko right on the nose. Vitalenko blinks but takes it well.
Vitalenko wants to slow Kaioh down by chopping away at his legs.
Vitalenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kaioh. That one must have hurt.
Kaioh instigates a clinch.
Kaioh keeps control of Vitalenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vitalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaioh misses with a knee to the head.
Kaioh prevents Vitalenko from breaking the clinch.
Kaioh misses with an elbow strike.
Kaioh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaioh tries a body shot but Vitalenko blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaioh.
Vitalenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaioh won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaioh misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitalenko is trying to break the clinch but Kaioh is controlling him.
Kaioh looking to throw knees to the head but Vitalenko is blocking nicely.
Kaioh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vitalenko is keeping busy.
Kaioh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vitalenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaioh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vitalenko is trying to break the clinch but Kaioh has him pressed against the cage.
Vitalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaioh misses with a low kick as Vitalenko jumps back.
Kaioh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vitalenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaioh slips a jab from Vitalenko.
Kaioh throws a low kick but Vitalenko moves out of range easily.
Kaioh staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaioh slips under a jab.
Vitalenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaioh moves away from the strike by Vitalenko.
Retsu Kaioh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitalenko misses with a hook.
Kaioh throws a leg kick which misses Vitalenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Vitalenko tries to avoid it.
Kaioh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitalenko.
Kaioh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaioh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaioh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Kaioh.
Vitalenko misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Kaioh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaioh takes the fight into the clinch.
Vitalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vitalenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaioh lands a head kick. Vitalenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vitalenko misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vitalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaioh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaioh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vitalenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaioh throws a leg kick but Vitalenko checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vitalenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Vitalenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaioh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vitalenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vitalenko throws a head kick but Kaioh moves out of range.
Kaioh thumps Vitalenko with a low kick.
Vitalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaioh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitalenko.
Vitalenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaioh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaioh misses with a body kick.
Vitalenko loads up on a big right hand but Kaioh slips the punch.
Kaioh ducks under a wild hook from Vitalenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Retsu Kaioh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaioh throws a low kick but Vitalenko moves out of range easily.
Vitalenko throws a lazy body kick
and Kaioh counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaioh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jurij Vitalenko has been cut.
Vitalenko tries to break the clinch but Kaioh is controlling the position.
Vitalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaioh. That's going to slow Vitalenko down.
Kaioh throws out a powerful jab.
Vitalenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vitalenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaioh ducks under a wild hook from Vitalenko.
Kaioh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vitalenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaioh lands with a nice body kick.
Vitalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaioh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaioh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kaioh tries to clinch up but Vitalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitalenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vitalenko. That's going to slow Kaioh down.
Vitalenko lands a body shot.
Vitalenko throws a combination that misses
and Kaioh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kaioh throws a leg kick but Vitalenko moved away.
Kaioh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitalenko throws a big shot that misses.
Kaioh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vitalenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Vitalenko blocks the low kick.
Vitalenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaioh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vitalenko's knee momentarily.
Vitalenko misses with a few strikes there.
Kaioh looks to throw the jab but Vitalenko is out of range.
Kaioh blocks a jab.
Vitalenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaioh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vitalenko scores with a nice right hand.
Vitalenko thuds his right hand into Kaioh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaioh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kaioh lands a jab.
Vitalenko misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh misses with a low kick.
Kaioh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Retsu Kaioh is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitalenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vitalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaioh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitalenko.
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalenko scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vitalenko.
Vitalenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaioh off the cage and back into range.
Kaioh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalenko throws a push kick but Kaioh slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh misses with a leg kick.
Vitalenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaioh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vitalenko is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Vitalenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaioh doesn't seem phased though.
Vitalenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaiohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Vitalenko slams his shin into Kaioh's torso.
Kaioh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vitalenko in his tracks.
Vitalenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaioh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaioh takes a swing at Vitalenko's ribcage but misses.
Vitalenko digs a good hook to Kaioh's body.
Vitalenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurij Vitalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jurij Vitalenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kaioh moves into the clinch.
Vitalenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaioh backwards.
Vitalenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaioh has him pressed against the cage.
Kaioh tries to land knees in the clinch but Vitalenko avoids the damage to the body.
Kaioh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vitalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vitalenko is trying to break free.
Kaioh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vitalenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaioh lands an elbow inside that Vitalenko shrugs off.
Vitalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitalenko misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Vitalenko scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitalenko takes a swing at Kaioh's ribcage but misses.
Kaioh is looking to clinch.
Kaioh moves out of range as Vitalenko strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vitalenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaioh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vitalenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaioh.
Vitalenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaioh.
Vitalenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vitalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vitalenko throws out a loose jab but Kaioh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaioh connects with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Vitalenko blocks the low kick.
Vitalenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaioh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitalenko misses with a right hand
and Kaioh counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh pushes Vitalenko away with a front kick.
Vitalenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaioh thumps Vitalenko with a low kick.
Kaioh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaioh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vitalenko's calf.
Vitalenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaioh.
Kaioh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaioh has Vitalenko pressed against the cage, preventing Vitalenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vitalenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaioh lands a good knee to the midsection. Vitalenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kaioh lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kaioh as the two fighters clinch.
Kaioh has Vitalenko pressed against the cage, preventing Vitalenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaioh scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Kaioh.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaioh.
Vitalenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaioh.
Vitalenko tries to break free but Kaioh pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kaioh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vitalenko is rocked!
Kaioh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vitalenko with a big uppercut! Vitalenko tries to clinch up but Kaioh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vitalenko to the mat! Vitalenko covers up and Kaioh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Retsu Kaioh!
Retsu Kaioh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansen.
Niaz misses with a body shot.
Hansen lands with a shot to the body.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niaz.
Niaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Chris Hansen has been cut.
Niaz gets caught flat footed, as Hansen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hansen looking to improve position, pressing down on Niaz's thigh with his hand. Niaz seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hansen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hansen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Niaz picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Niaz!
Our winner, Dick Niaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Krigare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigare has chosen Achtung Pantzer by Raubtier as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daniel Krigare has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Machin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Machin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Krigare!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krigare wants to clinch.
Machin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machin misses the shot to the body.
Machin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krigare quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Krigare is defending against the submission attempts here by Machin.
Krigare works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krigare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krigare looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machin is aware though and is defending well.
Krigare managing to control the position.
Machin throws an elbow that misses. Krigare uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machin's guard. Nice move by Krigare!
Machin can't keep his opponent in guard - Krigare advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krigare lands strikes from half guard.
Machin wants to improve his position but Krigare is controlling well.
Machin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krigare.
Machin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krigare is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krigare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krigare's back!
Machin looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Krigare right now.
Krigare defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machin's arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Machin 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.
Krigare covers up after that shot from Machin.
Krigare breaks Machin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Krigare trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krigare defends it easily.
Machin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigare working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krigare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krigare postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Krigare's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machin trying to control the position.
Krigare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krigare tries to free his leg and advance position but Machin is retaining full guard.
Krigare throwing strikes from guard but Machin blocks nicely.
Machin is looking for a triangle but Krigare pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krigare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krigare controlling from the top position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Krigare from controlling successfully.
Machin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krigare trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krigare lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krigare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krigare wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Krigare with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Jack Machin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krigare misses with an uppercut. Machin saw that one coming.
Machin moves to clinch but Krigare breaks away
and Machin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krigare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown. Krigare tries to sprawl out of it but Machin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krigare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krigare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin looks to score with a jab to the body but Krigare is just out of range.
Krigare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krigare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krigare jabs Machin right on the nose. Machin blinks but takes it well.
Krigare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krigare loads up on a big right hand but Machin slips the punch.
Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krigare defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krigare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machin under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Krigare!
Krigare sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Krigare manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machin trying to control but Krigare is working from the bottom.
Krigare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machin postures up in Krigare's guard and throws a big left but Krigare blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krigare is trying to keep Machin in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machin wants to control from the top but Krigare keeps moving.
Machin landing some decent shots from guard.
Machin throws a strike but Krigare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krigare trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krigare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to control the pace but Krigare is squirming around nicely.
Krigare working to try and regain half guard.
Machin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Krigare tries to hold on but Machin postures up.
Machin unloading with bombs!
Machin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin punching from mount but Krigare doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Krigare is trying to escape the mount.
Machin avoids the attempt from Krigare to control.
Machin goes for an armbar but Krigare turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Krigare.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Krigare stacks Machin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Krigare!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Machin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Krigare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krigare moves away.
A big right from Krigare misses.
Krigare throws a right hand that Machin ducks under and follows up with a left that Machin also avoids with ease.
Krigare keeps the fight on the outside.
Krigare swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Krigare misses with a straight right.
Jack Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krigare misses the shot to the body.
Machin slips a straight right by Krigare.
Krigare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.
Machin shoots and misses
and Krigare counters with a nice uppercut.
Machin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jack Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krigare connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigare misses with a looping left.
Machin throws a right hand that Krigare ducks under and follows up with a left that Krigare also avoids with ease.
Machin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krigare manages to get to full guard.
Krigare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machin is aware though and is defending well.
Krigare looking for a guillotine here but Machin defends easily.
Machin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krigare struggling a bit here.
Krigare manages to get back to half guard.
Krigare gets back to full guard.
Machin trying to control but Krigare is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krigare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigare is trying to control the position but Machin postures up.
Machin postures up and lands a big shot to Krigare's brow.
Daniel Krigare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machin is pushing down on Krigare's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krigare is fighting to maintain full guard but Machin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krigare has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machin looks to land a strike but Krigare avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Machin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krigare wants to sweep here but Machin controlling him for the moment.
Krigare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack Machin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Krigare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Krigare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machin, into his guard.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Krigare from controlling successfully.
Machin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krigare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machin's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Krigare.
I think Machin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Machin!
Jack Machin made sure to mention his sponsor, Fighters First Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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