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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pott comes to the cage accompanied by Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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181 lbs
19 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anton shoots in and bounces Pott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anton preventing the sweep.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Anton scoring with some ground and pound.
Anton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anton has managed to get both his arms back between Pott's legs - danger averted.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Anton from controlling successfully.
Anton throwing strikes from guard but Pott blocks nicely.
Anton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pott!
Pott decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott thows a body shot but no joy.
Jack Pott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anton shoots for a double leg takedown but Pott sprawls well. He's pushed Anton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pott.
Pott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Pott.
Pott rushes Anton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pott with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pott connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anton's face.
Pott lands with a right to the head.
Pott misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anton drags the fight down to the ground.
Pott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pott pushing down on Anton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pott is trying to control. Anton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pott controlling from mount.
Anton is squirming around, avoiding Pott's attempts to control the action.
Pott fails to move to back control.
Pott controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anton is looking to escape.
Anton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pott is trying to control. Anton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Pott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pott slaps away a takedown attempt from Anton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Pott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephan Anton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pott throws a right and a left that Anton avoids nicely.
Anton shoots for a takedown but Pott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anton shoots in for a double leg but Pott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pott dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anton is defended easily by Pott.
Pott cracks Anton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pott lands a glancing blow to the side of Anton's head.
Pott is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pott scores with a body shot.
Pott leaves Anton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Pott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephan Anton.
Anton gets tackled into the cage by Pott. Pott maintains the clinch.
Anton tries for a takedown but Pott manages to get underhooks.
Pott misses with an elbow strike.
Pott cracks Anton with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Pott.
Anton is breathing heavily.
Pott can't find room to land a body shot as Anton controls the action.
Pott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott scores with a hook to the body.
Pott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pott lands an elbow just above Anton 's eye.
It looks like Stephan Anton has been cut.
Anton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anton backwards.
Pott lands an uppercut.
Pott scores with a shot to the side of Anton's head.
Pott gets through Anton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anton is rocked!
Pott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anton is still on wobbly legs! Can Pott finish him?
Pott lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pott.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anton blocks a body shot from Pott.
Anton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pott misses with a body shot.
Anton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott thuds a left hand into Anton's body.
Pott throws a good cross that connects.
Jack Pott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anton fails to land the takedown.
Anton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pott jabs at Anton's body.
Pott forces Anton back against the cage and clinches.
Pott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pott tries a body shot but Anton blocks it.
Anton takes a shot to the head.
Pott presses Anton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anton blocks a body shot from Pott.
Jack Pott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pott.
Anton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pott works on Anton's body with a couple of short punches.
Pott lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pott.
Pott lands a nice shot to the body.
Pott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anton can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pott scores with a shot to the side of Anton's head.
Pott digs a right hand into Anton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anton's gas tank.
Pott gets through Anton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pott.
Pott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anton's elbow.
Pott lands a right hand.
Pott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anton backwards.
Anton is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Pott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anton takes a shot to the head.
Pott misses with a body punch.
Pott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pott unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Anton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pott is unloading with more strikes now! Anton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Pott!
Jack Pott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hilo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agaton Piaskun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welsh National Anthem. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Agaton Piaskun!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farr is looking to clinch.
Piaskun scores with a jab.
Farr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piaskun.
Piaskun misses with a kick to the body.
Farr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Tommy Farr has been cut.
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!
Piaskun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farr defends it nicely.
Farr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piaskun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr throws a series of punches but Piaskun moves out of range.
Piaskun swings widly with a right hand
and Farr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Piaskun back to the cage. Farr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Agaton Piaskun has been cut.
Piaskun misses with an uppercut
and Farr counters with a three punch combo that has Piaskun backing up. Piaskun nods at Farr to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Farr has knocked Piaskun down with a huge combo! Farr steps away and waves a wobbly Piaskun back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Farr thows a body shot but no joy.
Piaskun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farr looks to land a combination but Piaskun avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Farr has knocked Piaskun down with a huge combo! Farr steps away and waves a wobbly Piaskun back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Piaskun is rocked!
Farr lands a brutal uppercut that launches Piaskun off his feet! Piaskun tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Farr!
A very excited looking Tommy Farr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Happy Gilmore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23 - 16 - 1 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Gilmore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilmore 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.
Gilmore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.
Gilmore pushes Hanma off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore catches Hanma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanma moves away from the strike by Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Hanma tries for a takedown but Gilmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gilmore connects with a looping right hand.
Gilmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gilmore avoids it really well and circles away.
Gilmore dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Gilmore. No joy for Hanma on that attempt.
Happy Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilmore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice jab there from Gilmore.
Gilmore stuffs the takedown.
Gilmore misses with a straight right.
Gilmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Happy Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilmore but Gilmore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gilmore throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilmore throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Gilmore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma shoots for a takedown but Gilmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gilmore looks for the body kick but Hanma saw that one coming.
Gilmore lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Gilmore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Happy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Gilmore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gilmore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gilmore!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gilmore jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilmore's waist but Gilmore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanma off to one side.
Gilmore 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.
Gilmore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gilmore cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Gilmore throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilmore.
Hanma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.
Hanma looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gilmore works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gilmore throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Gilmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanma.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilmore lands with a good body shot.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with a two punch combination.
Gilmore throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gilmore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gilmore throws a shot to the body.
Happy Gilmore is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilmore scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilmore can pounce on him.
Gilmore missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
Gilmore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanma.
Gilmore misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baki Hanma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Gilmore with a jab.
Gilmore with a jab.
The fighters circling - Gilmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gilmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gilmore misses with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gilmore misses the jab.
Hanma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gilmore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanma scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Gilmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanma checks a low kick from Gilmore.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Gilmore throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Happy Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Gilmore throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gilmore, right into the meat.
Gilmore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gilmore throws a right hand that Hanma ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanma also avoids with ease.
Gilmore misses the jab.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gilmore cracks the inside of Hanma's front leg.
Jab by Gilmore.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore connects with a high kick.
Gilmore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left and a right from Gilmore both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma slips under a jab.
Gilmore looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilmore scores with a nice strike.
Gilmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gilmore. Gilmore obviously looking to wear him down.
Gilmore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Gilmore slams his shin into Hanma's torso.
Gilmore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gilmore misses with a jab to the body
and Hanma counters with a takedown into side control.
Gilmore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hanma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hanma working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gilmore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Gilmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gilmore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hanma is pressing down on Gilmore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gilmore is holding on for now.
Hanma is keen to just control but Gilmore is a slippery customer.
Gilmore is trying to stand back up but Hanma is controlling him
Hanma wants to take a breather but Gilmore is having none of it.
Gilmore actively working from the bottom here.
Gilmore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma slips a nice elbow through Gilmore's hands, connecting with Gilmore's forehead.
Gilmore is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
Gilmore has hold of Hanma's hands but Hanma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Gilmore dodges it nicely.
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gilmore is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma not doing much here.
Hanma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilmore keeps working.
Gilmore is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore pushes Hanma off looking to stand but Hanma dives back in and keeps control.
Hanma is trying to control. Gilmore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Gilmore gets full guard.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilmore wants to stand up but Hanma is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gilmore's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilmore 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Gilmore!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bro Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Dragon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bro Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Machin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a front kick.
Machin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Machin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Machin settles back down.
Lee cracks Machin with an open hand slap.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Machin really felt that one!
Machin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machin works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Machin throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Machin shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bro Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Machin.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Machin checks a low kick from Lee.
Machin looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Machin on that attempt.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Machin blocks the low kick.
Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Machin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Machin's defenses.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Machin is looking to clinch.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Machin. Machin maintains the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machin avoids it.
Lee is working Machin over against the cage.
Machin has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Machin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Machin dives into Lee's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
Machin stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Machin is working to tighten is grip on Lee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Machin is really squeezing tight and eventually Lee passes out! Machin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Machin!
Jack Machin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skank comes to the cage accompanied by The Professionals. Billy Skank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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223 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Skank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie McCaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCaw throws an overhand right that lands on Skank's shoulder, as Skank tries to avoid the shot.
Skank swings for the body but McCaw moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McCaw. Those never looked like landing.
McCaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCaw looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richie McCaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skank!
Skank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skank scores with a leg kick.
Skank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skank is looking to slow McCaw down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skank scores with a jab to the body.
Skank connects with a solid leg kick.
Skank lands a head kick that stumbles McCaw and the fighters go to the mat.
McCaw is rocked!
It looks like Richie McCaw has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skank gets to his feet - McCaw follows without any prompting.
McCaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Skank finish him?
McCaw bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Skank comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McCaw falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McCaw was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Skank!
An out of breath Billy Skank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aaron Edwards enters the cage!
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209 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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartholemeaux scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Bartholemeaux.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bartholemeaux pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has Bartholemeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Bartholemeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bartholemeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartholemeaux wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Bartholemeaux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edwards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bartholemeaux!
Bartholemeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bartholemeaux holds on for dear life.
Bartholemeaux is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Bartholemeaux really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bartholemeaux wants to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Bartholemeaux is trying to stand.
Bartholemeaux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bartholemeaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bartholemeaux's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Edwards controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemeaux wants to control but Edwards is having none of it.
Bartholemeaux is looking to improve his position but Edwards isn't that keen on the idea.
Edwards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bartholemeaux is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bartholemeaux is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards controlling from the full mount.
Bartholemeaux tries to reverse the position but Edwards maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Bartholemeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bartholemeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Bartholemeaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Bartholemeaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bartholemeaux throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Edwards moves out of range as Bartholemeaux strikes.
Bartholemeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Bartholemeaux thuds his right hand into Edwards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bartholemeaux has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartholemeaux.
It looks like Kingston Bartholemeaux has been cut.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartholemeaux's sensitive parts.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Bartholemeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartholemeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartholemeaux's sensitive parts.
Bartholemeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Bartholemeaux avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a low kick, looking for Bartholemeaux's leg but Bartholemeaux calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Bartholemeaux cracks Edwards with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bartholemeaux throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartholemeaux throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartholemeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartholemeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartholemeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edwards pinned against the cage. Edwards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingston Bartholemeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bartholemeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bartholemeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bartholemeaux closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Bartholemeaux pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bartholemeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartholemeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartholemeaux checks the leg kick.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Bartholemeaux avoids it.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bartholemeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a cross.
Edwards lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartholemeaux misses the target.
Bartholemeaux throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Aaron Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartholemeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Bartholemeaux as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingston Bartholemeaux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Bartholemeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but Bartholemeaux moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
Bartholemeaux shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bartholemeaux trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Edwards manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bartholemeaux working a defensive guard but Edwards passes into half guard.
Bartholemeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Bartholemeaux scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Edwards manages to mount him!
Bartholemeaux tries to hold on but Edwards postures up.
Kingston Bartholemeaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bartholemeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Edwards content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Bartholemeaux tries to hold on but Edwards pushes him away.
Bartholemeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
Edwards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bartholemeaux is looking to escape.
Bartholemeaux tries to reverse the position but Edwards maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux regains half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edwards is pressing down on Bartholemeaux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartholemeaux is holding on for now.
Bartholemeaux tries to kick Edwards off in order to stand up. Edwards Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Bartholemeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bartholemeaux trying to control from the bottom.
Bartholemeaux tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Bartholemeaux looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartholemeaux trying to control but Edwards postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingston Bartholemeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bartholemeaux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingston Bartholemeaux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball's entrance music is Hammer Smashed Face. A fine choice. Joe Ball could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Adams's chin.
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280 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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270 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 London, Joe Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Adams!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball misses with a body shot.
Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
Ball moves into the clinch.
Adams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ball regains guard.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ball holds on and takes a little breather.
Ball working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball has control of Adams's left arm, preventing Adams from doing any damage.
Joe Ball has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Joe Ball has been cut.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ball counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Ball will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Ball sits in half guard.
Adams is looking to control Ball's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Ball not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Ball has control of the leg.
Ball seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Adams is defending well.
Ball wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ball scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ball throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ball 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.
Ball lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws a strike but Adams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ball trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Ball cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Ball lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ball passes Adams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ball slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Adams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ball working some strikes from top position.
Ball wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Ball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ball gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ball preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ball's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams tries to clinch but Ball is having none of it.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Ball slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Ball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is working for a kimura but Ball is defending it quite comfortably.
Adams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ball controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Ball pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Ball looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Ball manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Ball lands a big shot there that rocks Adams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.
Ball lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams tries to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ball cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ball working Adams over with strikes here.
Ball has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball looking to finish Adams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adams!
Ball cracks Adams 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 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Ball!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krwawy Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschenbreaker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feuer Frei. Lopez has chosen DJ Kronic feat. Bombs Away - Looking For Some Girls as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Krwawy Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Aschenbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Aschenbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Lopez throws a head kick but Aschenbreaker moves out of range.
Lopez is looking to slow Aschenbreaker down with leg kicks.
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez is keen to just control but Aschenbreaker is a slippery customer.
Aschenbreaker is controlling Lopez's trapped leg to prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Aschenbreaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aschenbreaker defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez prevents Aschenbreaker from improving his position.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Aschenbreaker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aschenbreaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez trying to control but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez controlling from the top position.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Aschenbreaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Aschenbreaker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Aschenbreaker blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aschenbreaker looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Aschenbreaker is keeping the position.
Aschenbreaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Aschenbreaker keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aschenbreaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krwawy Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aschenbreaker misses with a low kick.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Aschenbreaker. Aschenbreaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Aschenbreaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Aschenbreaker delivers a nice body kick.
Aschenbreaker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aschenbreaker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Aschenbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Aschenbreaker.
A left lands for Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Lopez staying out of range there.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aschenbreaker has time to react.
Aschenbreaker throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Aschenbreaker throws a head kick that misses.
Aschenbreaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lopez swivels and escapes.
Aschenbreaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aschenbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Aschenbreaker slips under a jab.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Aschenbreaker counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that.
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!
Aschenbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lopez slaps away a takedown attempt from Aschenbreaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aschenbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Aschenbreaker checks it.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aschenbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez tries to bum rush Aschenbreaker with a series of wild strikes but Aschenbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aschenbreaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aschenbreaker lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Krwawy Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aschenbreaker fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Aschenbreaker.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Aschenbreaker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Aschenbreaker avoids nicely.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Aschenbreaker counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Aschenbreaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aschenbreaker looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Aschenbreaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aschenbreaker avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Aschenbreaker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lopez, as that shot connected.
Lopez sizes up Aschenbreaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krwawy Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aschenbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez tries to sprawl but Aschenbreaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aschenbreaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aschenbreaker's back!
I would not like to be Aschenbreaker right now.
Aschenbreaker rolls, trying to escape but Lopez keeps control of the position.
Aschenbreaker is working hard here to advance position.
Aschenbreaker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lopez.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lopez's guard. Nice work there by Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oleg Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aschenbreaker quickly recovers to half guard.
Oleg Aschenbreaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Lopez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aschenbreaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aschenbreaker.
Lopez is in close to Aschenbreaker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lopez won't allow Aschenbreaker to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a triangle here but Lopez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lopez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krwawy Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looks up at the clock and then as Aschenbreaker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lopez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aschenbreaker is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopez controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aschenbreaker manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krwawy Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krwawy Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Krwawy Lopez 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo comes to the cage accompanied by Yö - Likaiset Legendat. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stroud's choice of entrance music: Septic Flesh - Pyramid God. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
175 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Yo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yo slaps away a takedown attempt from Stroud, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stroud rushes Yo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stroud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yo lands a nice uppercut.
Yo blocks the elbow strike.
Yo lands with a light punch inside.
Yo avoids the elbow strike from Stroud, against the cage.
Yo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yo misses with a punch on the inside.
Stroud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stroud blocking some punches.
Stroud lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stroud trying to control the position from guard on top but Yo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroud throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroud postures up in Yo's guard and throws a big left but Yo blocks it.
Yo working a defensive guard here.
Yo wants to sweep here but Stroud controlling him for the moment.
Stroud wants to control from the top but Yo keeps moving.
Yo looking for a sweep. Not yet Yo, not yet.
Stroud has gone for a leg lock! Yo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stroud's guard.
Stroud looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo throws a big right hand that misses.
Stroud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroud looking to control.
Yo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yo is looking to work some ground and pound but Stroud has wrist control.
Stroud wants to sweep here but Yo controlling him for the moment.
Yo throws a strike but Stroud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroud is one step ahead there.
Stroud wants to control from the top but Yo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud preventing the sweep.
Stroud trying to control the position from guard on top but Yo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stroud tries to stand but Yo is controlling from the bottom.
Stroud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Glenn Stroud wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yo avoids the body shot from Stroud.
Yo fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Stroud dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yo throws a looping overhand right but Stroud ducks down to avoid it.
Stroud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Yo as Stroud shoots in.
Yo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yo lands a nice forearm strike.
Stroud pushes Yo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stroud is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yo off and has taken his back!
Stroud trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yo doesn't escape.
Stroud is trying to stick to Yo's back but Yo is turning into Stroud. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stroud's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yo.
Yo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud working a defensive guard here.
Yo wants to control from the top but Stroud keeps moving.
Stroud is looking for a triangle but Yo pushes his legs off easily.
Yo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stroud holds on and takes a little breather.
Yo is working Stroud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is trying to control the position but Yo postures up.
Yo looking to sit in guard and control but Stroud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yo looking for a sweep. Not yet Yo, not yet.
Stroud looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroud tries to free his leg and advance position but Yo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stroud postures up in Yo's guard and throws a big left but Yo blocks it.
Yo keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Yo working a defensive guard here.
Yo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stroud.
Yo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Yo.
Yo looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroud is just out of range.
Stroud looks for a takedown but Yo sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo scores with a jab. Stroud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yo looks to land a combination. Stroud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud wants to clinch but Yo slips to the side
and Yo counters with a nice right hand that sends Stroud toppling to the canvas! Stroud scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yo finish him?!
Stroud is rocked!
Stroud gets tackled into the cage by Yo. Yo maintains the clinch.
Stroud is still on wobbly legs! Can Yo finish him?
Stroud tries to land knees in the clinch but Yo avoids the damage to the body.
Yo is trying to push Stroud away but Stroud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stroud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stroud seems to have recovered his senses.
Stroud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stroud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yo wants to get back to striking at distance but Stroud won't allow it.
Stroud tries to stall but Yo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Yo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yo moves away from the strike by Stroud.
Stroud throws out a leg kick but Yo moves out of range and Stroud only half commits.
Stroud tries to clinch but Yo moves out of range.
Timo Yo is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroud is looking to clinch but Yo is avoiding it.
Yo throws a good cross that connects.
Stroud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yo has closed the distance and engaged Stroud in a clinch.
A short right from Yo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stroud.
Yo avoiding damage as Stroud throws knees to the body.
Yo scores with a hook to the body.
Stroud blocks a body shot from Yo.
Yo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yo can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yo fails to land.
Yo lands with a light punch inside.
Yo lands an uppercut.
Stroud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stroud.
Yo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Yo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stroud as Yo tries to tie him up.
Yo has a couple of punches blocked by Stroud.
Stroud is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stroud blocks an uppercut.
Stroud can't get the takedown.
Yo can't find room to land a body shot as Stroud controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Yo fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Yo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timo Yo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yo lands with a left to the head.
Yo tries a body shot but Stroud blocks it.
Yo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Yo wants to stall.
Stroud has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yo regains guard immediately.
Yo wants to sweep but no luck.
Stroud throws an elbow that misses. Yo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stroud's guard. Nice move by Yo!
Stroud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stroud working for a triangle but Yo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo throwing strikes but missing.
Yo trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
Yo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yo prevents Stroud from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stroud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stroud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stroud throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yo is pressing down on Stroud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yo keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Stroud distracts Yo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Glenn Stroud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Yo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Yo!
Timo Yo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
210 lbs
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220 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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirijenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Kirijenko tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Kirijenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kirijenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kirijenko trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kirijenko misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirijenko's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirijenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirijenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes tries to clinch but Kirijenko is having none of it.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirijenko wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Nate Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Kirijenko's knee but Kirijenko avoids it well.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Kirijenko saw it coming and moves away.
Kirijenko lands the left hand.
Kirijenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Kirijenko misses with a straight right.
Kirijenko thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kirijenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirijenko.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirijenko lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirijenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kirijenko scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Kirijenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirijenko is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirijenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Kirijenko moved away.
Barnes cracks Kirijenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barnes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kirijenko to stand back up!
Kirijenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes defending well as Kirijenko loads up on a big left hand.
Kirijenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes swings for the body but Kirijenko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirijenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirijenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kirijenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kirijenko.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kirijenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Kirijenko's shoulder, as Kirijenko tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Kirijenko moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Kirijenko scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Kirijenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirijenko in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirijenko is out of range.
Barnes defending well as Kirijenko loads up on a big left hand.
Kirijenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirijenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Kirijenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Kirijenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyov Kirijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirijenko shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirijenko manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirijenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Kirijenko scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Kirijenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a right hand that Kirijenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirijenko also avoids with ease.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nate Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirijenko is out of range.
Kirijenko avoids the head kick by Barnes.
A big left from Kirijenko misses.
Kirijenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kirijenko prevents Barnes from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is staying active underneath Kirijenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lyov Kirijenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kirijenko misses with a straight right.
Barnes tests Kirijenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirijenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyov Kirijenko.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Barnes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nate Barnes!
Our winner, Nate Barnes, 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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