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Galaxy 10: London Calling PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Aanenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aanenson comes to the cage accompanied by Ramones - Beat On The Brat. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Aanenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martello clinches up against the cage.
Aanenson is trying to pull guard but Martello has him pressed against the cage.
Martello gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Martello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aanenson is just riding it out for now. Martello eventually gives up the hold.
Martello seems to be looking for submissions.
Aanenson trying to control but Martello postures up.
Aanenson keeping hold of Martello's head, controlling as best he can.
Martello wants to work for an arm triangle but Aanenson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Aanenson has recovered full guard.
Martello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aanenson has his feet on Martello's thighs here. He's pushed Martello off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martello screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Aanenson!
After the fight, Sven Aanenson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Youri Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Youri Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantana moves in looking to clinch but Antonio pushes him off.
Fantana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Antonio.
Antonio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonio gets a clinch.
Fantana missing with knees to the body.
Antonio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Antonio's defenses.
Antonio misses with the head strike.
Fantana lands a nice elbow.
Fantana missing with knees to the body.
Antonio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantana lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fantana.
Antonio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fantana walks away with a smile on his face. Antonio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youri Antonio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fantana.
Fantana lands an elbow just above Antonio 's eye.
Antonio is rocked!
Fantana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Antonio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Antonio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fantana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Antonio avoids it.
Nice elbow from Fantana.
Antonio is trying to force a seperation but Fantana has the dominant position.
Fantana lands an elbow that stopped Antonio in his tracks for a moment.
Fantana has Antonio pressed against the cage. He pushes Antonio back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Fantana throws a beautiful elbow that sends Antonio crashing to the floor! Fantana piles on the pressure with more strikes! Antonio is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Fantana!
A victorious Zack Fantana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coke Poep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music. Jason Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Coke Poep's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poep dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poep fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee tests Poep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Poep decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poep perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee manages to get to full 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!
Lee controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poep is one step ahead there.
Poep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Poep wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Poep's head but Poep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poep scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee wants to control but Poep postures up.
The referee asks Poep politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Poep prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lee is not content to let Poep control the position.
Poep is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Poep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poep off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Lee.
Poep fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Lee is hanging on to Poep's back as he tries to escape.
Poep has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lee.
Lee somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Poep staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control.
Poep trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poep manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Poep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poep advances position into side control!
Poep thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Lee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Poep has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Poep's head.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Poep slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poep's hands.
Poep ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Poep gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poep shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poep bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Jab by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Poep.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Poep blocks with his arms.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Poep wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poep or not.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Poep's ribcage. Poep let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Poep's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poep takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Coke Poep has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Poep shrugs off.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Poep's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coke Poep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Poep improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep is looking for a takedown.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Poep gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poep is looking for a kimura here.
Lee wants to improve his position but Poep is controlling well.
Poep works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Poep isn't that keen on the idea.
Poep looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee has given up his back.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Poep has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Poep gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poep controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poep is looking to control Lee but Lee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Poep misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Coke Poep's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Poep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poep takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poep misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Poep takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee throws a hook but Poep avoids it easily.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Poep counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Poep crashes against the mat.
Poep is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Poep wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Poep content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Poep wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Poep wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to control but Poep postures up.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Poep looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee is looking to control Poep's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to get back to full guard but Poep takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Poep has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee's face.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Poep maintains control.
Poep wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Poep.
Poep controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Poep maintains control.
Poep looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee holds on for dear life, controlling Poep's posture momentarily.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Poep's attempts to control the action.
Lee can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poep landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Coke Poep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coke Poep showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Zummi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zummi's entrance music is Die.. A fine choice. 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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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Zummi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Koltun there.
Zummi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koltun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koltun defending well as Zummi loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Zummi circles away easily
and Zummi counters with a nice body shot.
Koltun drives through with a takedown into Zummi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Koltun pushes down on Zummi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zummi is looking to escape.
Koltun is pressing down on Zummi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zummi is holding on for now.
Koltun controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Zummi dodges it nicely.
Koltun trying to control the pace.
Koltun wants to control but Zummi is keeping him busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marek Koltun hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zummi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zummi cracks Koltun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koltun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zummi.
A combination from Zummi does no damage.
Koltun misses with a hook. Zummi ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Zummi.
Koltun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zummi doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve Zummi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zummi misses with a few strikes there.
Koltun throws out a loose jab but Zummi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun thuds his shin into the meat of Zummi's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zummi. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Zummi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively.
Zummi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zummi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zummi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koltun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zummi throws a nice looking combination but Koltun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zummi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koltun moves into the clinch successfully.
Koltun cracks Zummi with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Koltun.
Koltun lands with a light punch inside.
Koltun leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zummis head.
Koltun keeps control of Zummi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koltun gets through Zummi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun breaks the clinch.
A jab from Zummi misses.
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up with Zummi, looking for a takedown. Koltun pushes Zummi against the cage but Zummi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zummi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koltun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zummi lands a nice hook to Koltun's body. Koltun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zummi misses with a straight right.
Zummi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zummi is trying to stand up here but Koltun is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun is stalling here. Zummi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koltun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zummi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zummi moves out of range as Koltun strikes.
No joy there for Zummi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zummi moves out of range as Koltun throws a body kick.
Koltun has Zummi up against the cage in a clinch.
Koltun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zummi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Koltun.
Koltun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun has a couple of punches blocked by Zummi.
Zummi is trying to break the clinch but Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zummi is trying to break the clinch but Koltun has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun has Zummi pressed against the cage.
Koltun lands with a light punch inside.
Koltun lands with a right to the head.
Koltun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koltun keeps control of Zummi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zummi is trying to break free.
Koltun effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koltun.
Koltun throws a head punch that misses.
Zummi is trying to break the clinch but Koltun is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zummi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koltun scores with a shoulder strike.
Koltun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Steve Zummi has been cut.
Koltun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zummi.
Zummi working hard to break the clinch.
Koltun breaks the clinch.
Zummi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Zummi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zummi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Zummi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zummi throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zummi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zummi looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Zummi. Those never looked like landing.
Zummi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zummi connects with a looping right hand.
Zummi misses with a hook.
Zummi throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Zummi lands with a cross.
Zummi jabs at Koltun's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koltun checks a leg kick.
Zummi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Zummi.
Zummi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zummi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koltun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zummi swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zummi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koltun.
Koltun throws a shot to the body.
Koltun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zummi throws a series of punches but Koltun moves out of range.
Zummi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Zummi.
Zummi looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Zummi misses with a leg kick.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zummi avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Zummi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Nice uppercut lands for Zummi. That snapped Koltun's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Koltun throws a looping overhand right but Zummi ducks down to avoid it.
Koltun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Zummi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zummi misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Zummi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koltun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Zummi scores with a jab to the body.
Zummi misses with a double jab.
Zummi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koltun throws a hook but Zummi blocks it.
Zummi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koltun circles away quickly and effectively.
Zummi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zummi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve Zummi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun swinging wildly here.
Zummi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koltun's head.
Zummi lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zummi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zummi lands an overhand right.
Zummi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
A telegraphed right hand from Zummi misses the target.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Zummi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zummi tries to bum rush Koltun with a series of wild strikes but Koltun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koltun slips a jab and a cross from Zummi.
Koltun misses with a two punch combination.
Koltun moves forwards but Zummi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koltun lands a body shot.
Zummi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koltun. Koltun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zummi just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun gets a clinch.
Koltun working aggressively here.
Zummi is looking to break free of the clinch but Koltun has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zummi working hard to break the clinch.
Koltun manages to break the clinch.
Koltun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zummi avoids the body shot from Koltun.
Koltun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zummi pinned against the cage. Zummi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zummi moves away from the strike by Koltun.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Zummi misses the jab.
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Zummi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zummi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koltun backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zummi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Zummi saw that one coming.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Zummi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Zummi misses.
Koltun takes one to the side of the head.
Steve Zummi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Zummi.
Zummi looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Zummi ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koltun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koltun checks a low kick from Zummi.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zummi connects with a nice looking jab.
Zummi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun slips under a jab from Zummi.
Koltun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve Zummi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zummi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Koltun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun keeps control of Zummi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zummi can't break the clinch.
Zummi missing with knees to the body.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun lands a nice uppercut.
Koltun lands with a short shot to the head.
Marek Koltun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zummi blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zummi blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Zummi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koltun 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Koltun!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Burneika (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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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Burneika!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burneika clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Burneika.
Burneika gets through Phoenix 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burneika.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burneika's elbow.
Burneika tries to work over Phoenix 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burneika cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burneika scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix 's head.
Burneika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burneika using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burneika manages to break the clinch.
Burneika is looking to clinch.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burneika tries to clinch up.
Burneika misses with a double jab
and Phoenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burneika throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Burneika looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix swats away the attempt to clinch by Burneika.
Burneika tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burneika slips a jab from Phoenix .
The fight stays on the outside here - Burneika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burneika moves away.
Phoenix swinging wildly here.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Burneika's head but Burneika sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burneika slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix .
Burneika lands a head shot.
Burneika tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Burneika is just out of range.
Burneika lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burneika.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burneika takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burneika tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Burneika tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burneika scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burneika throws a head kick that misses.
Robert Burneika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Burneika.
Burneika defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Burneika drops Phoenix with a left and a right! Oh, Phoenix is hurt - Burneika dives into side control looking to finish!
Phoenix is rocked!
It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burneika happy to just control the position for now.
Oh Phoenix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix is trying to improve his position.
Burneika tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Phoenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Burneika controls the position.
Burneika fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Phoenix is trying to get back to his feet.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burneika off and has taken his back!
Burneika wants to control his opponent's hands but Phoenix gets his hands free.
Phoenix is hanging on to Burneika's back as he tries to escape.
Burneika trying to control the action but Phoenix just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Burneika trying to control but not successfully.
Phoenix decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Burneika tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Burneika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burneika misses with a two punch combination.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Burneika moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burneika clinches with his opponent.
Burneika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Burneika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix tries to circle away but Burneika has him pinned against the cage.
Phoenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burneika lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Burneika.
Phoenix avoids a wild elbow strike from Burneika.
Burneika cracks Phoenix with a nice body shot.
Phoenix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burneika has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Burneika.
Burneika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burneika lands a high kick!
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Burneika Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Phoenix is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Burneika!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss - Detroit Rock City. George Hill could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pawel Konopacki's chin.
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185 lbs
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171 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries to clinch but Konopacki is having none of it.
Hill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill shoots in but Konopacki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Konopacki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konopacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konopacki moves away.
Hill misses with a jab to the body
and Konopacki counters with a left and a right that stings Hill.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill throws a right and a left that Konopacki avoids nicely.
Konopacki lands a jab-cross combination.
Konopacki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill wants to clinch but Konopacki slips to the side
and Konopacki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
George Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Konopacki sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill clinches up with Konopacki and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill has Konopacki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Konopacki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Konopacki.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Konopacki lands with a light punch inside.
Konopacki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Konopacki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konopacki manages to avoid it.
Konopacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill wants to clinch but Konopacki slips to the side
and Konopacki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Konopacki throws a shot to the body.
Hill tries for a takedown but Konopacki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Konopacki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill moves to clinch but Konopacki breaks away
and Konopacki counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki throws a body kick that misses.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konopacki.
A jab from Konopacki finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
Konopacki clinches with his opponent.
Konopacki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Konopacki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hill.
Konopacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konopacki lands a right hand.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konopacki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
Konopacki lands with a left to the head.
Konopacki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Konopacki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Konopacki controlling the action here for a moment.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Konopacki closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Konopacki as Hill tries to tie him up.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.
Konopacki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Konopacki is controlling the position.
Konopacki tries to stall but Hill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Konopacki lands a nice uppercut.
Konopacki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Konopacki prevents the takedown attempt.
Konopacki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hill as Konopacki tries to tie him up.
A short right from Konopacki.
Konopacki scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konopacki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konopacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Konopacki taking a breather.
Konopacki scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Konopacki 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.
Hill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hill dives in and scores a takedown into Konopacki's guard.
Konopacki controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Konopacki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Konopacki trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konopacki is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawel Konopacki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Konopacki staying out of range there.
Hill is looking to wear down Konopacki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Konopacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Konopacki.
Konopacki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Konopacki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Pawel Konopacki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konopacki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konopacki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Konopacki throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki clinches up against the cage.
Hill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Konopacki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hill.
Konopacki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konopacki has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Konopacki scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Hill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Hill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hill has Konopacki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Konopacki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konopacki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Konopacki.
Pawel Konopacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Hill wants to slow Konopacki down by chopping away at his legs.
Konopacki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konopacki moves into range and clinches up with Hill.
Konopacki lands with a light punch inside.
Konopacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Konopacki has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
A bit of stalling here from Konopacki.
Hill tries to circle away but Konopacki has him pinned against the cage.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Konopacki misses with some punches.
Konopacki keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Konopacki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Konopacki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki taking a breather.
Konopacki misses with the head strike.
Konopacki is struggling to control the position.
Hill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is trying to push Konopacki away but Konopacki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Konopacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Konopacki.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Konopacki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konopacki effectively controlling the action here.
Hill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Konopacki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pawel Konopacki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Konopacki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Konopacki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hill throws a leg kick but Konopacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Konopacki.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill tries for a takedown but Konopacki circles away easily
and Konopacki counters with a right hand to the body.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - Konopacki had a free shot at his head there.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Konopacki.
Hill tries to clinch but Konopacki moves out of range.
Konopacki throws a head kick that misses.
Hill shoots in and gets a takedown into Konopacki's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konopacki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Konopacki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pawel Konopacki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Konopacki clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hill obliges.
Konopacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill is working for takedown but Konopacki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Konopacki is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konopacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Konopacki smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Konopacki as he connects with a hook.
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!
Konopacki throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Konopacki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Konopacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Konopacki.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Konopacki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Konopacki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konopacki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Konopacki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konopacki moves away from the strike by Hill.
Pawel Konopacki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konopacki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Konopacki is just out of range.
Konopacki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Konopacki on the inside.
Konopacki is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Hill tries to score a body lock takedown but Konopacki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konopacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Konopacki.
George Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hill wants to break free but Konopacki has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Hill.
Well Konopacki 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Konopacki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Wilkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Wilkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Christmas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilkes doesn't seem phased though.
Wilkes dives in and grabs Christmas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christmas pushes down on Wilkes's head and hops out.
Christmas slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilkes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christmas clobbers Wilkes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Christmas. No joy for Wilkes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Wilkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christmas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilkes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christmas but Christmas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christmas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilkes's hands.
Christmas cracks a nice hook into Wilkes's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christmas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilkes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Christmas counter with a right hand.
Wilkes is breathing heavily.
Wilkes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christmas as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilkes is defended easily by Christmas.
Christmas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Christmas has knocked Wilkes down with a huge combo! Christmas steps away and waves a wobbly Wilkes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wilkes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christmas steps in with a hook that catches Wilkes right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Christmas follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wilkes looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Christmas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shola Ameobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ameobi has chosen The Enemy - Away From Here as his entrance music. Shola Ameobi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shola Ameobi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Newton to the mat! Newton manages to get full guard.
Ameobi lands a couple of elbows.
Ameobi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ameobi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ameobi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ameobi wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ameobi looking to pass the guard.
Ameobi lying in Newton's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Newton decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ameobi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Newton!
After winning the bout, Chris Newton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Goodbye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Clegane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Clegane lands a nice uppercut.
Clegane misses with a punch on the inside.
Clegane is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clegane.
Clegane breaks the clinch.
Clegane closes the distance and pushes Nagasaki back into the cage.
Clegane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clegane defends it nicely.
Clegane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Clegane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagasaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki gets tackled into the cage by Clegane. Clegane maintains the clinch.
Nagasaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clegane walks away with a smile on his face. Nagasaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches.
Clegane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clegane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clegane swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clegane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clegane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki dives in and grabs Clegane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clegane pushes down on Nagasaki's head and hops out.
Sandor Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki gets tackled into the cage by Clegane. Clegane maintains the clinch.
Clegane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Clegane.
Nagasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to pull guard but Clegane holds him up against the cage and eventually Nagasaki drops back down to his feet.
Clegane scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clegane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clegane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane stalling against the cage.
Clegane manages to break the clinch.
Clegane clinches up against the cage.
Clegane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Clegane has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Clegane.
Clegane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clegane has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clegane as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki shoots for a takedown but Clegane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagasaki shoots in for a double leg but Clegane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clegane rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Clegane.
Nagasaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clegane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nagasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clegane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clegane lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sonny Nagasaki has been cut.
Clegane lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane pushes Nagasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clegane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clegane leaves Nagasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clegane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clegane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nagasaki is in Clegane's guard.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nagasaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clegane dives on top into guard.
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clegane is aware though and is defending well.
Clegane scoring with some ground and pound.
Clegane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagasaki regains half guard.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clegane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Nagasaki's cut.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clegane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sandor Clegane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clegane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clegane forces Nagasaki back against the cage and clinches.
Clegane manages to break the clinch.
Clegane rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Clegane on the inside.
Nagasaki letting Clegane take a breather here.
Clegane lands a shot to the body.
Clegane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nagasaki jumps guard but Clegane stands there with Nagasaki around his waist. Nagasaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clegane lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is trying to pull guard but Clegane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Clegane on the inside.
Clegane lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki is rocked!
A hook to the body from Clegane.
Oh Nagasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Clegane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clegane creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nagasaki's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nagasaki drops to his knees and Clegane pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane made sure to mention his sponsor, Ultimate Fighting Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mlodzinski comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Hollyfield has chosen Paris as his entrance music. Tyson Hollyfield 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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154 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Mlodzinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield which made him look bad.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Mlodzinski circles away.
Mlodzinski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hollyfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mlodzinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hollyfield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mlodzinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hollyfield trying to keep a closed guard but Mlodzinski is proving a slippery customer.
Mlodzinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mlodzinski passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Mlodzinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Mlodzinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hollyfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mlodzinski is working for a kimura but Hollyfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Mlodzinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mlodzinski is trying to work for a kimura but Hollyfield is defending well.
Mlodzinski is looking to advance position but Hollyfield won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski is looking for a kimura here.
Mlodzinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mlodzinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mlodzinski passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hollyfield is now in Mlodzinski's guard. A big mistake from Mlodzinski there, giving up the dominant position!
Hollyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mlodzinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mlodzinski working for a triangle but Hollyfield defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mlodzinski 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.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mlodzinski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hollyfield's waist but Hollyfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mlodzinski off to one side.
Mlodzinski shoots in but no luck this time.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mlodzinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hollyfield wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Mlodzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mlodzinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mlodzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Mlodzinski circles away.
Hollyfield moves into the clinch.
Hollyfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Mlodzinski in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hollyfield.
Mlodzinski has had enough of the clinch but Hollyfield keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Hollyfield - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mlodzinski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hollyfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mlodzinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
A short right from Hollyfield.
Mlodzinski manages to break the clinch.
Mlodzinski gets tackled into the cage by Hollyfield. Hollyfield maintains the clinch.
Hollyfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Mlodzinski won't want to take too many of those.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Mlodzinski shrugs off.
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!
Mlodzinski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Hollyfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hollyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollyfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Mlodzinski takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling him.
Mlodzinski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hollyfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Mlodzinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollyfield drives through and clinches with Mlodzinski against the cage.
Mlodzinski tries for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to get underhooks.
Mlodzinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Hollyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollyfield forces Mlodzinski back against the cage and clinches.
Hollyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mlodzinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
No luck for Mlodzinski with that takedown attempt.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Mlodzinski keeps it at a distance.
Adam Mlodzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlodzinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollyfield is fending him off so far but Mlodzinski persists. Nope, Hollyfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Hollyfield rushes Mlodzinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mlodzinski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hollyfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mlodzinski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hollyfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mlodzinski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hollyfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mlodzinski throws a lazy head kick
and Hollyfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Mlodzinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mlodzinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mlodzinski is defended easily by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Mlodzinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollyfield which made him look bad.
Mlodzinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollyfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mlodzinski somewhat.
Mlodzinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Mlodzinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mlodzinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mlodzinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hollyfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mlodzinski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hollyfield tries to avoid it but Mlodzinski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hollyfield to the ground. Hollyfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mlodzinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mlodzinski throws a head kick that misses
and Hollyfield counters by clinching up.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Mlodzinski shrugs off.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mlodzinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollyfield lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield has Mlodzinski pressed against the cage, preventing Mlodzinski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Mlodzinski in his tracks for a moment.
Mlodzinski stalling in the clinch but Hollyfield improves position.
Hollyfield throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mlodzinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Mlodzinski takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Adam Mlodzinski has been cut.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
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!
Hollyfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Mlodzinski gets an underhook and turns Hollyfield into the cage.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hollyfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mlodzinski is rocked!
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Mlodzinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Mlodzinski 's eye.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Mlodzinski in his tracks for a moment.
Hollyfield lands a big knee! That's hurt Mlodzinski! Oh, he's all over the place! Hollyfield lands another knee that sends Mlodzinski to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Hollyfield!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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