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Galaxy 13: Fade To Black PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoodie Ratty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Worrell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoodie Ratty! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Worrell shoots in and gets a takedown into Ratty's guard. Worrell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ratty is keeping the position for now. Worrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ratty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Worrell won't allow Ratty to get back to his feet. Worrell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hoodie Ratty was stalling too much, according to the referee. Good exchange - Ratty coming out on top. Worrell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Worrell tries to advance to mount but can't. Worrell wants to control but Ratty is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Worrell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Ratty regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ratty is trying to control but can't.
Worrell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ratty reverses the position - he's now on top in Worrell's guard. Worrell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ratty puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Worrell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ratty jumps into side control! Worrell is looking to reverse the position. Worrell struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ratty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ratty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Worrell struggling a bit here. Worrell is looking to regain half guard here but Ratty keeps moving and retains side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ratty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ratty trying to control the action but Worrell is working from the bottom. Worrell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The fighters are battling for position here. Ratty manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Worrell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Worrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ratty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Worrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ratty is trying to keep Worrell in close.
Worrell works a leg free and moves into half guard. Worrell trying to mount his opponent but Ratty defends it. Ratty flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ratty wants to get back to full guard. Worrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ratty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Worrell wants to pass the guard but Ratty is keeping the position. Worrell is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Worrell dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Worrell scores with a takedown into Ratty's guard. Ratty wants to sweep but no luck. Worrell with a flurry of punches that miss. Ratty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Worrell rolls with it to try and escape but Ratty cranks on the arm and Worrell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoodie Ratty! Hoodie Ratty seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youri Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keiji Kawada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 cm
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Keiji Kawada! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Youri Antonio! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kawada delivers a nice body kick. Kawada clinches with his opponent.
Kawada pulls guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kawada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Antonio manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawada gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Antonio shoots in but no luck this time. Kawada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kawada wants it to stay on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Antonio. Keiji Kawada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youri Antonio. Antonio doesn't succeed with the takedown so Kawada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round. Antonio being controlled here, momentarily. Kawada stands up and waves to Antonio to follow him. A left and a right from Antonio both land. Nice combination. Kawada shoots in and bounces Antonio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kawada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kawada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Antonio's head.
Antonio is rocked! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kawada's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Antonio is still in real trouble! Can Kawada finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawada passes easily into side control. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Antonio is trying to escape the position but Kawada is controlling the position. Kawada lands some shots froms side control. Antonio looks winded! A lull in the action here as Kawada stalls from top position. Kawada tries for a kimura but Antonio is defending well. Antonio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kawada connects with a decent elbow. Antonio trying to remain calm as Kawada controls from the top position. Kawada scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Antonio is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kawada can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Kawada! An out of breath and clearly excited Keiji Kawada thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Mackdensing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Josh Mackdensing enters the cage!
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182 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Hanson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Mackdensing! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hanson dodges the punch combination from Mackdensing.
Nice takedown defense from Mackdensing. No joy for Hanson on that attempt. Hanson is looking to clinch but Mackdensing is avoiding it.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Mackdensing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mackdensing staying out of range there. Hanson tries to clinch there but Mackdensing circles away.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mackdensing's waist but Mackdensing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mackdensing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away. Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mackdensing sprawls well. Mackdensing wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet. Mackdensing throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range. Mackdensing throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range. Mackdensing steps in with a hook that catches Hanson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mackdensing follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hanson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Mackdensing! An out of breath Josh Mackdensing 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzo comes into the arena with White Rabbit blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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220 cm
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249 lbs
12 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Doctor Gonzo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jabbar's head. Gonzo connects with a body shot. Gonzo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Gonzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jabbar's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Gonzo trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom. Gonzo throwing strikes but missing. Gonzo stands up over Jabbar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzo postures up in Jabbar's guard and throws a big left but Jabbar blocks it. Gonzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jabbar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzo. Jabbar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gonzo throws a big right hand that misses. Gonzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Gonzo advances to half guard. Gonzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Gonzo drops an elbow to the side of Jabbar's head. Gonzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jabbar is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gonzo sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Jabbar! Oh, Jabbar is in big trouble! Gonzo lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doctor Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Gustafsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Leach! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gustafsson lands with a nice body kick. Carlton Leach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Leach.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick which misses Leach's front leg but catches the back leg as Leach tries to avoid it. Leach tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range. Gustafsson lands with a shot to the body. Leach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leach.
Leach is looking to land body kicks. Leach misses with a shot to the body and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gustafsson wants to clinch. Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gustafsson wants to clinch up but Leach keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustafsson is looking to clinch but Leach is avoiding it.
Leach tries to clinch but Gustafsson is having none of it. Gustafsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gustafsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gustafsson has Leach pressed against the cage, preventing Leach from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gustafsson is trying to force a seperation but Leach has the dominant position. Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Leach lands a big head kick that sends Gustafsson tumbling to the mat! Leach takes a step backwards and waves Gustafsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gustafsson is rocked!
It looks like Emil Gustafsson has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gustafsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away. A punch combination from Leach misses. Gustafsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Leach in the body. Gustafsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Leach throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gustafsson throws a leg kick which misses Leach's front leg but catches the back leg as Leach tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gustafsson clinches. Leach manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Leach circles away and keeps his distance. Leach lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustafsson off the cage and back into range. Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses. Leach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Leach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Leach. Leach gets slowly back to his feet. Leach looks winded! Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but Leach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A left lands for Leach. Leach throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leach scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Leach. Those never looked like landing. Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Leach off balance momentarily. Leach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing. Leach tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gustafsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Leach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustafsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No luck for Leach with that takedown attempt. Gustafsson seems to have got his legs back now. Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Leach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Leach moves out of range. Leach fails in his attempt to clinch. Leach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Leach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gustafsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leach will feel that in the morning. A left and a right from Gustafsson both land. Nice combination. Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Leach 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! Leach thuds his shin into the meat of Gustafsson's side. Leach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustafsson rushes Leach and presses him up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Leach dominated that round. The cut man is working on Emil Gustafsson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Leach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Leach shoots in but no luck this time. Leach wants to clinch. Gustafsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Leach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Leach is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson is controlling him. Leach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but Leach blocks with his arms.
Leach tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage. Leach is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks. Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Leach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Leach.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Leach throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range. Leach misses with a two punch combination.
Leach is breathing heavily. Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Leach moves out of range easily. Leach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Leach circles away.
Leach doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gustafsson counters with a low kick, right behind Leach 's knee. Gustafsson misses with a head kick.
Leach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Leach. Gustafsson clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson can't get the takedown.
Gustafsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Leach closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here. Leach throws an elbow but Gustafsson slips to the side and avoids it well. Gustafsson struggling a bit here. Leach fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leach wants to stand but Gustafsson has his arm trapped. Gustafsson is trying to improve his position. Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leach's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Leach has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leach tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gustafsson controls his leg. Leach trying to control from Gustafsson's half guard. Gustafsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Leach stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Leach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlton Leach will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Emil Gustafsson's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustafsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Emil Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gustafsson throws a leg kick that is checked and Leach counters with a nice body kick.
Leach dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Leach misses with a wild combination.
Carlton Leach seems to be getting the better of the standup. Leach tries to clinch up. Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Leach.
Leach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Leach as Gustafsson shoots in. Leach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leach closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leach misses with a straight right. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Leach wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance. Gustafsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leach.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson tries to work over Leach's front leg with a kick but Leach checks it. Crunch! Gustafsson slams his shin into Leach's torso. A combination from Leach does no damage. Leach misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Leach circles away and keeps his distance. Leach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Leach tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Leach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gustafsson rather than just go for the knockout. Leach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustafsson. Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leach swivels and escapes. Gustafsson closes the distance looking to clinch letting Leach counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson lands with a nice body kick. Leach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gustafsson connects with an inside leg kick. Leach misses with a wild body shot. Leach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Leach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Leach swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leach tries to clinch but Gustafsson is having none of it. Leach throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily. Gustafsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leach misses with a takedown and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that Leach was not able to check. Gustafsson keeps Leach at a distance using the push kick. Leach throws a one two combo.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Leach moves out of range. Leach throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease. A slapping body kick lands there for Gustafsson. Gustafsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson stuns Leach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Leach throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Leach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gustafsson can pounce on him.
Leach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Emil Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson. Gustafsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Gustafsson looks to land a combination. Leach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. 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. Leach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustafsson circles away quickly and effectively. Carlton Leach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gustafsson scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Carlton Leach. I've got Leach winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Leach!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Bing! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lowe pushes Bing up against the cage in a clinch. Lowe breaks the clinch.
Bing throws a leg kick but Lowe moved away. Bing looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bing tries to clinch but Lowe moves out of range. Bing throws a head kick but Lowe moves out of range.
Bing motions for Lowe to come forward. Bing throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lowe misses with a hook
and Bing counters with a thumping low kick. Lowe throws an off balance right hand
and Bing counters with a body kick that stops Lowe in his tracks momentarily. Bing scores with a head kick.
Lowe forces Bing back against the cage and clinches. Lowe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bing manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Bing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lowe tries to work over Bing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bing is pushing Lowe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bing crunches a lovely knee into Lowe's ribcage. Lowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bing is defending well for now. Bing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bing tries a knee to the head but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe taking a breather. Bing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bing's elbow. Knees in the clinch landing for Bing.
Lowe wants a takedown but no success here.
Bing lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lowe missing with knees to the body.
Bing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lowe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bing lands a damaging elbow. Bing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowe backwards. Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe wants to get back to striking at distance but Bing won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Bing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bing has Lowe pressed against the cage.
Bing utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bing lands a good knee to the midsection. Lowe won't want to take too many of those. Bing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lowe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bing lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bing lands an elbow inside that Lowe shrugs off.
It looks like Nicky Lowe has been cut. Lowe misses with a knee strike.
Lowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bing avoids it. Lowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lowe pushes Bing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lowe lands a damaging elbow. Bing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lowe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Lowe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bing is defending well for now. Bing scores a nice knee to the body.
Bing lands a damaging elbow. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bing as Lowe tries to tie him up. Bing lands an elbow inside that Lowe shrugs off. Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bing lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lowe's defenses. Bing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowe is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bing lands an elbow just above Lowe 's eye. Oh Lowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lowe takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bing lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards. Bing lands a big knee! That's hurt Lowe! Oh, he's all over the place! Bing lands another knee that sends Lowe to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Bing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane has chosen Goodbye as his entrance music. Sandor Clegane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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262 lbs
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265 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
4 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Clegane! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clegane throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely. Clegane rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage. Newton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clegane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Newton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Clegane is trying desperately to improve position. Newton thowing shots but they're missing. Clegane is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Clegane tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control. Newton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Clegane because Newton loaded up on that one. Newton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clegane is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clegane trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. Newton keeping full guard, as Clegane tries to pass. Newton is looking for a triangle here but Clegane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clegane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Clegane prevents Newton from improving his position. Clegane decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Sandor Clegane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Clegane. Newton staying out of range there. Clegane looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range. Clegane misses with a jab to the body
and Newton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clegane's knee momentarily. Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Clegane's head. Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clegane misses with a double jab.
Clegane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clegane takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Newton. Clegane looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range. Newton throws a leg kick which misses Clegane's front leg but catches the back leg as Clegane tries to avoid it. Clegane wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance. Newton scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut. Newton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clegane looks winded! Clegane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Clegane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Newton moves out of range as Clegane strikes. Newton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A kick lands to the mid section there for Newton. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Clegane on the wrong end of a nice hook. Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Newton getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Newton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Newton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Clegane misses with a shot to the body and Newton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Newton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Clegane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Newton slips a straight right by Clegane. Clegane wants to clinch. Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Newton as he connects with a hook. Newton scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton lunges at Clegane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clegane's hand. Clegane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clegane is breathing heavily. A thudding body kick lands there by Newton!
Newton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Clegane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard. Newton is pushing down on Clegane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clegane is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through. Clegane tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control. Newton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newton passes into half guard. Newton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clegane reverses the position - he's now on top in Newton's guard. Newton keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clegane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Clegane stopping the sweep attempt from Newton. Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clegane is aware though and is defending well. Clegane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Clegane stands up and waves to Newton to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newton is looking to slow Clegane down with leg kicks. Newton delivers a nice body kick. Newton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice jab there from Newton. Clegane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clegane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Newton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clegane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Newton tries a body shot but Clegane blocks it.
Clegane pushes Newton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Clegane breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Newton dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sandor Clegane's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Newton. Clegane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Clegane. Newton cracks the inside of Clegane's front leg. Newton slips under a jab from Clegane. Clegane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newton. Clegane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newton. Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clegane throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a straight right hand. Clegane misses with a hook. Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Clegane should have avoided that one. Clegane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newton. Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Clegane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newton lands with a nice body punch. Clegane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Newton.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clegane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Clegane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Clegane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newton - that will leave a mark!
Clegane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Newton. That's going to slow Clegane down. Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Newton lands a front kick. Sandor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Newton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Newton lands with a right hand. Chris Newton is winning the standup battle so far. Newton scores with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a nice inside leg kick. Clegane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A telegraphed right hand from Clegane misses the target. Newton scores with a hook to the body. Clegane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sandor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newton connects with a body shot. Newton shoots in for a takedown but Clegane shows good takedown defense. Newton throws a front kick that sends Clegane stumbling back into the cage. Newton lands a leg kick that knocks Clegane off balance momentarily. A slapping leg kick lands for Newton.
Clegane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Clegane misses the body punch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Newton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clegane's calf. Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Newton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clegane's sensitive parts. Crunch! Newton slams his shin into Clegane's torso. Newton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clegane's calf. Clegane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clegane needs to keep his hands up - Newton had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newton. Newton throws a quick inside leg kick. Clegane takes a body punch but keeps moving. Newton lands with a nice body kick. Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around? A nice leg kick lands there from Newton. Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Clegane on the wrong end of a nice jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Newton.
Newton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clegane swivels and escapes. Newton thows a body kick. Clegane tries to catch it but that hurt him. Newton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Clegane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Newton. That one must have hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Clegane misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Newton. Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clegane defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Newton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chris Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Newton throws a body kick that misses. Clegane misses with an uppercut
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab. Clegane punishes Newton's body with a nice straight punch. Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Clegane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Newton slams his shin into Clegane's torso. Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Newton showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Newton! Chris Newton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Hill! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Boulks shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily. A left and a right from Hill both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Will Boulks has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boulks is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hill just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Boulks has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Hill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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33
264 lbs
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285 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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rastila throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oxenfrei's head. Oxenfrei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rastila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oxenfrei. Oxenfrei throws a right hand that misses
and Rastila counters with a nice kick to the body. Rastila is looking to slow Oxenfrei down with leg kicks. Rastila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oxenfrei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. No joy there for Oxenfrei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oxenfrei misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rastila shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut. Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oxenfrei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The fighters circling - Rastila throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oxenfrei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Oxenfrei cracks Rastila with an open hand slap. Oxenfrei thows a body shot but no joy. Rastila scores with a hook. Oxenfrei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rastila tries to clinch but Oxenfrei moves out of range. Oxenfrei slips a jab and a cross from Rastila.
Rastila avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch combination from Oxenfrei misses. Rastila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oxenfrei. Oxenfrei swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oxenfrei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rastila doesn't seem bothered though. Nice shot lands for Rastila. Oxenfrei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The fighters circle momentarily. Rastila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rastila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oxenfrei in his tracks. Rastila is looking to score with low kicks. Oliver Oxenfrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oxenfrei takes one to the side of the head.
Rastila is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oxenfrei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Rastila. Oxenfrei misses with a two punch combination.
Oxenfrei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rastila.
Rastila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oxenfrei. Oxenfrei works Rastila's body with a nice hook. Some wild striking there from Oxenfrei.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oxenfrei staying out of range there. Oxenfrei misses with a wild combination.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Oxenfrei misses with a wild body shot. Oxenfrei is looking to wear down Rastila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oxenfrei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rastila looks to score with a jab to the body but Oxenfrei is just out of range. Rastila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oxenfrei is out of range and Rastila settles back down. Oxenfrei gets tackled into the cage by Rastila. Rastila maintains the clinch. Oxenfrei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rastila scores with a push kick. Rastila lands a two punch combo.
Rastila missing with a left hand there. Oxenfrei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oxenfrei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rastila. Oxenfrei lands with a nice combination. Rastila backs away looking to recover. Rastila scores with a nice body kick.
Oxenfrei is breathing heavily. Left hook, right uppercut from Rastila.
It looks like Oliver Oxenfrei has been cut. Rastila lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oxenfrei backs up against the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Rastila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rastila.
Oxenfrei is rocked! Oxenfrei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Oh Oxenfrei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rastila misses with a looping right. Oxenfrei seems to have got his legs back now. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rastila.
A telegraphed right hand from Oxenfrei misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rastila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Rastila slips under a jab. Rastila slips under a jab. Rastila drops Oxenfrei with a left right combo! Rastila follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rastila has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Nice cross by Rastila. Rastila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Rastila misses with a wild body shot. A punch combination from Oxenfrei misses. Rastila throws a looping overhand right but Oxenfrei ducks down to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Rastila. Rastila lands with an overhand left. A nice combination there by Oxenfrei.
Rastila lands a nice hook to Oxenfrei's body. Oxenfrei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oxenfrei thows a left - swing and a miss! Oxenfrei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rastila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rastila lands with a nice body punch. Oxenfrei misses the shot to the body. Oxenfrei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila. The fighters circle momentarily. Rastila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Oxenfrei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rastila catches Oxenfrei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! An inside leg kick from Oxenfrei misses. Rastila connects with a leg kick. Oxenfrei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oxenfrei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rastila!
Oxenfrei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila. That kick from Rastila tenderised Oxenfrei's leg. Oxenfrei is trying to keep his angry face on. Oxenfrei looks to throw the jab but Rastila is out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oxenfrei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rastila thumps Oxenfrei with a low kick. Oxenfrei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rastila. Rastila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Rastila throws a head kick that Oxenfrei semi-blocks.
Oxenfrei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rastila. Oxenfrei avoids the head kick by Rastila.
That kick from Rastila tenderised Oxenfrei's leg. Oxenfrei is trying to keep his angry face on. Rastila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rastila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oxenfrei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it. Rastila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oxenfrei. Rastila takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rastila misses with a few strikes there.
Rastila has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rastila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Rastila throws out a leg kick but Oxenfrei moves out of range and Rastila only half commits. Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rastila misses with a straight right. Oxenfrei slips under a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Oxenfrei misses the target. Oxenfrei lands a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Oxenfrei swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rastila misses with an uppercut. Oxenfrei tries to score with a low kick but Rastila moves his leg out of the way. Rastila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oxenfrei. Rastila misses with a two punch combination.
Oxenfrei misses with a double jab.
Oxenfrei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rastilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rastila slips a jab from Oxenfrei. Rastila lands a jab. Rastila lands with a right hand. Oxenfrei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rastila just misses with a punch to the body.
Oxenfrei staying out of range there. Oliver Oxenfrei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Oxenfrei takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oxenfrei takes a swing at Rastila's ribcage but misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Oxenfrei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rastila. Rastila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oxenfrei.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oxenfrei throws a hook but Rastila blocks it. Oxenfrei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rastila. Rastila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oxenfrei. Rastila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oxenfrei in his tracks. Rastila throws a nice head kick!
Oxenfrei moves out of range of the leg kick from Rastila. Oxenfrei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rastila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rastila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oxenfrei. Oxenfrei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rastila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rastila connects with a crisp jab. Oxenfrei swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
Oxenfrei fails to land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oxenfrei fails to land with a series of punches.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slapping leg kick lands for Rastila.
Rastila lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rastila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rastila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Rastila there. Oxenfrei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rastila is able to avoid easily. Rastila avoids the body shot from Oxenfrei.
Rastila lands with a shot to the body. Oxenfrei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rastila slips under a jab. Rastila lands a nice hook to Oxenfrei's body. Oxenfrei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oxenfrei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rastila throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oxenfrei. Rastila cracks Oxenfrei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rastila lands a nice shot to the body.
Rastila connects with an inside leg kick. Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oxenfrei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rastila counters with a stiff right hand. Good shot there by Rastila. Oxenfrei throws a nice looking combination but Rastila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rastila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei throws a lazy uppercut
and Rastila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oxenfrei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rastila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Oxenfrei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rastila. Rastila lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rastila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oxenfrei has time to react. A good leg kick by Rastila. Rastila thows a body kick. Oxenfrei tries to catch it but that hurt him. Oxenfrei tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rastila throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oxenfrei's head. Nice straight punches there by Rastila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rastila. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rastila moves out of range as Oxenfrei strikes. Oxenfrei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Oxenfrei slips a jab from Rastila. Oxenfrei thows a left - swing and a miss! Oxenfrei misses with an uppercut. Rastila avoids the body shot from Oxenfrei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oxenfrei misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Rastila does it's job there. Rastila lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Rastila thows a body shot but no joy. Oxenfrei lands a slapping body shot.
Rastila looks to land a combination but Oxenfrei avoids it well. Rastila jabs Oxenfrei to the body, keeping him at a distance. Oxenfrei swinging wildly here.
Rastila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oxenfrei is out of range. Rastila connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oxenfrei momentarily.
A big right from Oxenfrei misses. Rastila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oxenfrei checks it well. Rastila feints a jab promting Oxenfrei to slip. Rastila then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oxenfrei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Rastila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. 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! Rastila scores with a jab. Oxenfrei acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rastila 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 Oxenfrei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oxenfrei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Oxenfrei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Oxenfrei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rastila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rastila - that will leave a mark!
Rastila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Rastila avoids the body shot from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei misses with a jab to the body
and Rastila counters with a slapping leg kick. Oxenfrei looks to land a left hand but Rastila moved out of range nicely. Oxenfrei looks to throw the jab but Rastila is out of range. Oxenfrei moves out of range of the strikes. Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Oxenfrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away. A slow jab from Rastila misses its intended target. Rastila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Rastila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jab by Rastila.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rastila misses with a body shot.
Oxenfrei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it. Oxenfrei missing with a left hand there. Rastila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oxenfrei swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rastila avoids the body shot from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei looks to land a combination but Rastila avoids it well. Rastila avoids the body shot from Oxenfrei.
Rastila lands with a straight right. Oxenfrei didn't see that one coming. Oxenfrei throws a body punch but Rastila moves out of range. Oxenfrei moves away from the strike by Rastila. Rastila scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxenfrei. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet. Oxenfrei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it. Rastila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rastila scores with a leg kick.
Oxenfrei throws a combination. Rastila tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rastila throws a nice outside leg kick. Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rastila swings for the body but Oxenfrei moves out of range.
Oxenfrei ducks under a wild hook from Rastila. Rastila moves out of range of the strikes. Oxenfrei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oxenfrei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it. Rastila sizes up Oxenfrei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Oxenfrei throws a right and a left that both miss. Oxenfrei blocks a leg kick. Oxenfrei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Rastila thumps Oxenfrei with a low kick. Sloppy strikes from Rastila. Those never looked like landing. Rastila fails in his attempt to clinch. Oxenfrei fails to land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei connects with a right hand. Rastila shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rastila, right into the meat.
Oxenfrei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oxenfrei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oxenfrei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Veikko Rastila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rastila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rastila moves out of range of the strikes. Rastila scores with a decent looking hook. A good leg kick by Rastila. Rastila cracks the inside of Oxenfrei's front leg. Oxenfrei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rastila can pounce on him.
Oliver Oxenfrei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oxenfrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away. Nice body kick from Rastila. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oxenfrei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A head kick misses from Rastila. A looping hook to the body misses from Oxenfrei. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet. Oxenfrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Veikko Rastila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rastila 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Rastila!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homero Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lacerda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Hard. The key to victory for Homero Lacerda has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Homero Lacerda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Rosholt! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rosholt misses with a body kick. Rosholt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lacerda throws a head kick but Rosholt moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lacerda. Lacerda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rosholt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lacerda was covering up waiting for the punch and Rosholt finishes the takedown easily into guard. Rosholt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lacerda's guard. Rosholt trying to pass the guard but Lacerda defending well. Rosholt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lacerda defending well though. Rosholt looks to land a strike but Lacerda avoids it nicely and regains 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! Rosholt is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacerda has wrist control. Lacerda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rosholt is posturing up here but Lacerda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rosholt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rosholt has to tap! Slick submission there by Lacerda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Homero Lacerda! In his post fight interview, Homero Lacerda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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