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HMMA 66 O Neill v Pheu P PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallio has chosen Unida - If Only Two as his entrance music. Mac Lombard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrik Kallio!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard shoots in and drives through. Kallio sprawls well.
Lombard tries to score with a low kick but Kallio moves his leg out of the way.
Kallio pushes Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Kallio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kallio has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Kallio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kallio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lombard prevents it.
Lombard taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Kallio working aggressively here.
Lombard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kallio lands a damaging elbow.
Kallio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
Kallio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lombard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombard or not.
Lombard tries for a takedown but Kallio manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Kallio stops a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Kallio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kallio.
Kallio stops a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Kallio wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throws an elbow that misses.
Lombard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kallio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kallio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard.
Kallio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lombard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kallio throws a strike but Lombard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lombard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kallio looking for a sweep. Not yet Kallio, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throws a strike but Kallio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kallio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lombard is on top in guard.
Lombard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kallio has his foot on Lombard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombard works his way back into a safe position though.
Kallio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kallio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Kallio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kallio tries to clinch but Lombard moves away
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard fails with a takedown attempt.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kallio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kallio wants to clinch.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kallio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.
Kallio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kallio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombard misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombard misses with a takedown attempt - Kallio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kallio closes the distance but Lombard moves to the side
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a body shot.
Lombard misses with a body shot.
Lombard swats away the attempt to clinch by Kallio.
Lombard has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard closes the distance and clinches up with Kallio, looking for a takedown. Lombard pushes Kallio against the cage but Kallio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Lombard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kallio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kallio.
Kallio lands with a short shot to the head.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Lombard avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Lombard blocks an uppercut.
Kallio swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Nice body punch from Kallio - that landed with a thud.
Kallio lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mac Lombard has been cut.
Kallio tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Kallio pushes Lombard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Kallio.
Lombard blocks an uppercut.
Kallio effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kallio.
Kallio throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kallio.
Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Kallio has Lombard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lombard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lombard wants a takedown.
Lombard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kallio.
Kallio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lombard prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio is pressed up against the cage. Lombard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kallio down to the mat. Kallio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kallio wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Lombard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kallio circles away.
Kallio tries to clinch
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Kallio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lombard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kallio closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Kallio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mac Lombard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lombard keeps the fight on the outside.
Lombard lands a nice hook to Kallio's body. Kallio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio forces Lombard back against the cage and clinches.
Kallio swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio stops a takedown attempt from Lombard.
Kallio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kallio is trying to drag Lombard to the mat but Lombard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kallio looking for a takedown.
Kallio gets through Lombard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Kallio stops a takedown attempt from Lombard.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
Kallio tries for a takedown but Lombard manages to get underhooks.
Mac Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Kallio.
Kallio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lombard blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lombard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lombard gets underhooks to prevent Kallio's takedown attempt.
Lombard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kallio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lombard tries to score a body lock takedown but Kallio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kallio's elbow.
Kallio lands an elbow that stopped Lombard in his tracks for a moment.
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Kallio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio gets through Lombard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kallio blocks an elbow strike from Lombard.
Kallio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kallio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lombard is defending well.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henrik Kallio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kallio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kallio throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lombard can't get the takedown.
Henrik Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kallio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lombard can't get the takedown.
Kallio can't get the takedown.
Kallio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombards head.
Mac Lombard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kallio lands an elbow inside that Lombard shrugs off.
Kallio prevents a body shot from Lombard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kallio as Lombard tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kallio lands an elbow inside.
Lombard tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Kallio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kallio 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Kallio!
Our winner, Henrik Kallio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Barney Stinson 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stinson.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Bukovsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stinson swinging wildly here.
Stinson misses with the combination.
A jab from Bukovsky finds it's way through Stinson's defenses.
Stinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bukovsky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stinson misses with a wild combination.
Bukovsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stinson defends it nicely.
Stinson gets caught flat footed, as Bukovsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stinson is adopting a defensive 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!
Stinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Bukovsky stops Stinson from standing up.
Stinson trying to keep a closed guard but Bukovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Bukovsky is working Stinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukovsky stands up over Stinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bukovsky connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukovsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Stinson is rocked!
Bukovsky lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Stinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukovsky with a nice head shot there.
Bukovsky passes into half guard.
Bukovsky 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.
Bukovsky lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stinson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bukovsky jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Bukovsky!
Tommy Bukovsky gave a mention to Ultimate Fighting Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BB Fack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Blonksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Blonksy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, BB Fack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emil Blonksy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fack misses with a straight left.
Fack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blonksy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Blonksy finds it's way through Fack's defenses.
Emil Blonksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blonksy tries to clinch there but Fack circles away.
Blonksy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fack thows a body shot but no joy.
Fack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blonksy.
Blonksy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fack sprawling to the canvas! Fack rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blonksy finish him?!
Fack is rocked!
Blonksy lands a jab to Fack's midsection.
Oh Fack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fack is breathing heavily.
Blonksy has Fack up against the cage in a clinch.
Blonksy creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fack's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fack drops to his knees and Blonksy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Blonksy!
A relieved looking Emil Blonksy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Sakkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakkinen's entrance music is Rotten Sound - Burden. A fine choice. Mario Bravo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Sakkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo gets a double leg takedown into Sakkinen's guard.
Sakkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sakkinen has his hands on Bravo's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo postures up.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakkinen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakkinen controlling Bravo's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Mikko Sakkinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bravo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakkinen works the jab nicely.
Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakkinen.
Sakkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a straight right hand.
Sakkinen loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Sakkinen tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakkinen.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravo misses with a double jab.
Sakkinen tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sakkinen throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakkinen throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Sakkinen.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakkinen working Bravo over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Sakkinen.
Sakkinen scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head.
Sakkinen breaks the clinch.
Sakkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakkinen pushes Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bravo is looking to control Sakkinen's arms but Sakkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bravo has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sakkinen fails to land.
Bravo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sakkinen after a bit of a struggle.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakkinen is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Sakkinen had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Sakkinen clinches up against the cage.
Bravo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sakkinen is trying to break free.
Bravo is struggling to control the position.
Sakkinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bravo won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Sakkinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakkinen moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.
Sakkinen lands an overhand right.
Bravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Sakkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sakkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Sakkinen slips the punch.
Bravo throws a combination that misses
and Sakkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Sakkinen.
Sakkinen lands with an overhand left.
Bravo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakkinen drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bravo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakkinen finish him?
Sakkinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bravo tests Sakkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mario Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakkinen throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakkinen lands a left and a right that send Bravo crashing to the mat, dazed. Sakkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakkinen.
A jab lands there for Bravo.
Sakkinen tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Sakkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Sakkinen forces Bravo back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Sakkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo lands a shoulder strike.
Bravo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bravo lands a left hand.
Sakkinen tries to circle away but Bravo has him pinned against the cage.
Sakkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Sakkinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bravo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sakkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bravo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo's head back.
Sakkinen has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
Bravo has Sakkinen pressed against the cage, preventing Sakkinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Sakkinen can't break the clinch.
Bravo lands a right hand.
Bravo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bravo prevents it.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sakkinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sakkinen lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sakkinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakkinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bravo has him pressed against the cage.
Bravo prevents Sakkinen from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Sakkinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakkinen takes one to the chin there.
Sakkinen tries to clinch
and Bravo counters with a flying knee that drops Sakkinen! Bravo dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Bravo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mario Bravo thanked Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam has chosen Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go as his entrance music. Jim Beam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Nixon misses.
Beam drives through and clinches with Nixon against the cage.
Nixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like David Nixon has been cut.
Nixon breaks from the clinch.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon tries to clinch but Beam is having none of it.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beam backs up against the cage.
Beam wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Nixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nixon has Beam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beam, pushing him back against the cage.
Nixon avoids the elbow strike from Beam, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nixon's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nixon.
Beam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
Beam throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Beam blocks the leg kick.
Beam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Beam circles away.
Beam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Beam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beam checks a leg kick.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam blocks an elbow strike from Nixon.
Beam breaks from the clinch.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Beam utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch but Nixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Beam wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Beam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Beam is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches up with Beam, looking for a takedown. Nixon pushes Beam against the cage but Beam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beam wants to clinch.
Beam pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beam breaks from the clinch.
Beam tries a head kick but it misses.
Beam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
Beam is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beam. That's going to slow Nixon down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jim Beam 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.
Beam throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Nixon both land. Nice combination.
Beam thuds his right hand into Nixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beam wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
Beam avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Beam blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Beam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Nixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beam looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Beam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Nixon. Those never looked like landing.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
David Nixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nixon misses with a takedown attempt - Beam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nixon swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nixon is defended easily by Beam.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam takes the fight into the clinch.
Beam is looking to control Nixon's arms but Nixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beam has his back to the cage.
Nixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nixon blocks the elbow strike.
Beam lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nixon avoids it.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jim Beam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon tries to land a body kick
and Beam counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon shoots in but Beam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beam lands a right hook to the body.
Beam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands an elbow that stopped Nixon in his tracks for a moment.
Beam working the clinch nicely. Nixon is working for position but Beam cracks him with a big knee to the head! Nixon crumples up against the cage and Beam lands two more shots before the ref can save Nixon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jim Beam!
Jim Beam took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thx for this Chance. I wanna win this fast. Thx my fans, sponsor and Gilop for give me a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Trillanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCaw comes to the cage accompanied by Kula Shaker - Hush. Trillanes has chosen It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Richie McCaw had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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213 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie McCaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Trillanes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw feints and as Trillanes raises his hands in defense, McCaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trillanes keeping moving, preventing McCaw from controlling successfully.
McCaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trillanes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trillanes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trillanes keeping full guard, as McCaw tries to pass.
McCaw trying to control but Trillanes is working from the bottom.
McCaw is pushing down on Trillanes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trillanes is fighting to maintain full guard but McCaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trillanes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCaw pulls his head out easily.
McCaw not doing much here.
McCaw thows a huge punch but Trillanes dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trillanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trillanes is looking for a sweep. McCaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCaw works his way into full mount!
Trillanes is bucking up trying to escape but McCaw cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCaw looking to finish Trillanes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trillanes!
It looks like Antonio Trillanes has been cut.
McCaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCaw postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trillanes looks a forlorn figure.
McCaw working Trillanes over with strikes here.
McCaw with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trillanes is in a horrible position here. McCaw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Trillanes is rocked!
That has opened up Antonio Trillanes's cut even more.
McCaw postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Trillanes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of McCaw around the waist but McCaw pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! McCaw is the winner by TKO! McCaw jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie McCaw!
Richie McCaw 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Helsinki, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jurij Vitalenko!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vitalenko pinned against the cage. Vitalenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vitalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vitalenko duly obliges.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Vitalenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko dips to his left and cracks Vitalenko with an uppercut!
It looks like Jurij Vitalenko has been cut.
Vitalenko throws a series of punches but Marko avoids them all with ease.
Marko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vitalenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marko's sensitive parts.
Vitalenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marko.
Vitalenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Marko shoots in but Vitalenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vitalenko gets back to full guard.
Marko looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marko looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marko is one step ahead there.
Marko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marko won't allow Vitalenko to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitalenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vitalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vitalenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marko's head.
Vitalenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitalenko but Vitalenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko moves out of range as Vitalenko throws a body kick.
Vitalenko slips under a jab from Marko.
Vitalenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vitalenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Marko checks a low kick from Vitalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vitalenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marko. That did some damage!
Vitalenko jabs Marko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurij Vitalenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vitalenko slips under a jab.
Vitalenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marko.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vitalenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vitalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marko throws out the jab.
Marko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marko misses with a straight left.
Marko misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Vitalenko as he connects with a hook.
Vitalenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalenko drops Marko with a big left hand! Marko is injured, injured bad! Vitalenko jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurij Vitalenko!
Jurij Vitalenko 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vallely has chosen CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
11 - 7 - 2 |
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, George Oven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oven wants to slow Vallely down by chopping away at his legs.
Oven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vallely's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vallely is defended easily by Oven.
Vallely thuds a left hand into Oven's body.
A big left from Vallely misses.
Vallely avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vallely tests Oven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vallely throws a big shot that misses.
Vallely shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oven as he avoids it easily.
Oven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vallely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Vallely lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely lands with a straight right. Oven didn't see that one coming.
Vallely shoots for a double leg takedown but Oven sprawls well. He's pushed Vallely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
George Oven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
Vallely connects with an inside leg kick.
Oven slips a jab from Vallely.
Vallely fails with a takedown attempt.
Oven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vallely.
Vallely throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oven counters with a two punch combo.
Vallely walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vallely tries to work over Oven's front leg with a kick but Oven checks it.
Vallely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallely content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vallely leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Oven.
Oven scores with a shoulder strike.
Oven works on Vallely's body with a couple of short punches.
Oven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oven can't find room to land a body shot as Vallely controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oven lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oven tries to pass to full mount but Vallely defends it.
Oven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vallely keeps working.
Vallely trying to control from the bottom.
Oven sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vallely misses with a jab to the body
and Oven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vallely lands a nice looking body shot.
Vallely keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vallely misses with an uppercut. Oven saw that one coming.
Vallely fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Vallely lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oven doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vallely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oven, as that shot connected.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Oven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vallely looks to land a right hand but Oven moved out of range.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
Vallely misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Oven counter with a right hand.
Oven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oven fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Vallely finds it's target.
Vallely throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Vallely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oven.
Vallely has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oven.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
Vallely throws an overhand right that lands on Oven's shoulder, as Oven tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oven looking to score a takedown here. Vallely is defending well but Oven drives through and ends up in Vallely's guard.
Oven trying to control the position from guard on top but Vallely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oven slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oven postures up and lands a big shot to Vallely's brow.
Oven trying to control the position from guard on top but Vallely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oven slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
George Oven has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oven misses with a low kick.
Oven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Vallely misses.
Horrible takedown by Vallely or perhaps it was just good defense by Oven which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oven defending well as Vallely loads up on a big left hand.
Oven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vallely moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely throws a right hand that misses
and Oven counters with a stiff right hand.
Oven feints and then cracks Vallely's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vallely down.
A nice combination there by Oven.
Vallely tries to sprawl but Oven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vallely is refusing to be controlled, as Oven sits in half guard.
Vallely keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vallely is staying active underneath Oven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Oven.
Oven tries a low kick but Vallely avoids it.
Vallely throws the left hand but Oven avoids the punch easily.
Oven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oven throws a series of punches but Vallely moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallely lands with a shot to the body.
Vallely looks to throw the jab but Oven is out of range.
Vallely on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Oven dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oven cracks Vallely with an open hand slap.
Oven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vallely's hands.
Vallely misses with a wild body shot.
Vallely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oven.
Vallely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oven in his tracks.
Vallely walks into a jab.
Oven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vallely.
Nice defenses there by Oven.
A punch lands to the side of Oven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vallely throws a looping overhand right but Oven ducks down to avoid it.
Vallely misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oven cracks Vallely with an open hand slap.
Vallely throws a leg kick which misses Oven's front leg but catches the back leg as Oven tries to avoid it.
Oven throws a right and a left that Vallely avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Oven misses its intended target.
Oven connects with a solid leg kick.
Vallely misses with a wild body shot.
Oven misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Oven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vallely throws an off balance right hand
and Oven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely looking to score a takedown here. Oven is defending well but Vallely drives through and ends up in Oven's guard.
Vallely trying to control but Oven is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vallely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vallely wants to control from the top but Oven keeps moving.
Oven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vallely!
Vallely wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oven.
Oven content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oven tries to control but Vallely wriggling away.
Vallely tries to lock up and control but Oven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oven wants to control the pace but Vallely is squirming around nicely.
Mike Vallely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vallely in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oven wants to control but instead Vallely manages to regain half guard.
Oven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vallely does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oven in particular looking to stall.
Vallely misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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 Oven.
Well Oven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Oven!
A relieved looking George Oven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kusimuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray comes to the cage accompanied by make love not war baby. Kusimuki has chosen National Anthem Of Japan as his entrance music. Takeshi Kusimuki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
193 lbs
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190 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeshi Kusimuki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a lazy body kick
and Kusimuki counters with an inside leg kick.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Kusimuki moved out of range.
Gray throws the left hand but Kusimuki avoids the punch easily.
Kusimuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Nice jab there from Gray.
Kusimuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Gray scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Gray.
Kusimuki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki throws a leg kick but Gray checks it.
Kusimuki misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a big head kick but Kusimuki shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kusimuki misses
and Gray counters with a leg kick.
Kusimuki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kusimuki misses with a looping right.
Gray tries for a takedown but Kusimuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Kusimuki.
Kusimuki throws a low kick but Gray moves out of range easily.
Gray misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray lands a nice shot that snaps Kusimuki's head back.
Takeshi Kusimuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gray. Those never looked like landing.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
A big left from Kusimuki misses.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Kusimuki's head but Kusimuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray with a jab.
Kusimuki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray moves out of range of the leg kick from Kusimuki.
Gray is looking to score with low kicks.
Gray throws out a loose jab but Kusimuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray is looking to slow Kusimuki down with leg kicks.
Gray misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki moves away from the strike by Gray.
Gray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gray with a hook.
Gray scores with a push kick.
Kusimuki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gray is able to avoid easily.
Mr Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusimuki throws a head kick that misses.
Kusimuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gray is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kusimuki. That one must have hurt.
Kusimuki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kusimuki.
Gray throws a leg kick but Kusimuki sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusimuki moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kusimuki.
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kusimuki.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Gray sizes up Kusimuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gray lands with a straight right. Kusimuki didn't see that one coming.
Kusimuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kusimuki.
Gray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Gray misses.
Crunch! Gray slams his shin into Kusimuki's torso.
A cross from Gray lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kusimuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kusimuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kusimuki misses with a looping right.
Kusimuki misses the body punch
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray misses with a body kick.
Kusimuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kusimuki walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Kusimuki wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A bone on bone clash there as Gray blocks the leg kick.
Gray walks into a straight right hand from Kusimuki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray misses with a head kick.
Mr Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Gray.
Kusimuki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kusimuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kusimuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kusimuki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gray slips a jab from Kusimuki.
Both fighters circling a little - Gray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Gray.
Gray scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Kusimuki is looking to score with low kicks.
Kusimuki defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Kusimuki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kusimuki wants to slow Gray down by chopping away at his legs.
Gray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kusimuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kusimuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Gray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gray.
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kusimuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kusimuki throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Kusimuki only half commits.
Gray throws a hook but Kusimuki avoids it easily.
Kusimuki tries to work over Gray's front leg with a kick but Gray checks it.
Gray blocks a leg kick.
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray throws a good cross that connects.
Kusimuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kusimuki is looking to score with low kicks.
Gray throws an overhand right that lands on Kusimuki's shoulder, as Kusimuki tries to avoid the shot.
Kusimuki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kusimuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kusimuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kusimuki. That did some damage!
Gray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kusimuki can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray moves out of range as Kusimuki strikes.
Gray shoots in but Kusimuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Kusimuki misses.
Kusimuki blocks a head kick by Gray.
Gray defending well as Kusimuki loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeshi Kusimuki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gray looks to land a right hand but Kusimuki moved out of range.
Gray lands with a straight right. Kusimuki didn't see that one coming.
Gray cracks Kusimuki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kusimuki throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray gets tackled into the cage by Kusimuki. Kusimuki maintains the clinch.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kusimuki misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kusimuki uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray being controlled here, momentarily.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kusimuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kusimuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kusimuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusimuki is one step ahead there.
Kusimuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Kusimuki passes Gray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kusimuki tries to pass to full mount but Gray defends it.
Gray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray working for a triangle but Kusimuki defends it easily.
Kusimuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gray is not content to let Kusimuki control the position.
Gray tries to buck Kusimuki off but Kusimuki is having none of it.
Kusimuki controlling the position.
Gray sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusimuki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gray!
Gray is looking to improve his position but Kusimuki isn't that keen on the idea.
Kusimuki content just to control the position here.
Kusimuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gray is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gray tries to reverse the position but Kusimuki maintains control.
Kusimuki looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Takeshi Kusimuki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gray is trying to control. Kusimuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusimuki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Kusimuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gray is pressing down on Kusimuki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kusimuki is holding on for now.
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 Mr Gray.
I think Gray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gray!
Mr Gray really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sing for the moment - Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Martin O Neill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neill manages to avoid it.
O Neill moves away from the strike by Pheu Pheu.
O Neill misses with a body shot.
Pheu Pheu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pheu Pheu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neill.
O Neill looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheu Pheu is just out of range.
Pheu Pheu moves in looking to clinch but O Neill pushes him off.
Pheu Pheu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Neill throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Neill, as that shot connected.
Pheu Pheu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Neill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pheu Pheu doesn't seem bothered though.
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Neill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pheu Pheu is fending him off so far but O Neill persists. Nope, Pheu Pheu circles away and we're back to standing.
O Neill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pheu Pheu. That one must have hurt.
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!
Pheu Pheu lands a right hook to the body.
O Neill throws an off balance right hand
and Pheu Pheu counters with a straight right hand.
Pheu Pheu throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Neill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Neill is looking to wear down Pheu Pheu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Neill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pheu Pheu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pheu Pheu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pheu Pheu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Neill was well out of range. Poor timing from Pheu Pheu.
O Neill misses with a wild body shot.
Pheu Pheu walks into a straight right hand from O Neill.
Pheu Pheu lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Neill lunges at Pheu Pheu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pheu Pheu's hand.
O Neill takes one to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a shot to the body.
Pheu Pheu cracks the inside of O Neill's front leg.
Pheu Pheu connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill misses with a body kick.
O Neill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
O Neill is breathing heavily.
Pheu Pheu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Pheu Pheu.
A leg kick checked by O Neill.
Pheu Pheu swings for the body but O Neill moves out of range.
O Neill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pheu Pheu throws a body punch but O Neill moves out of range.
O Neill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Neill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pheu Pheu thumps O Neill with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pheu Pheu misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throws a low kick but O Neill moves out of range easily.
O Neill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pheu Pheu.
O Neill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pheu Pheu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin O Neill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Neill delivers a nice body kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a wild body shot.
Pheu Pheu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Neill moves in looking to clinch but Pheu Pheu pushes him off.
O Neill looks to score with a jab to the body but Pheu Pheu is just out of range.
O Neill throws a jab but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
O Neill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Neill thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Neill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Neill under the eye.
Pheu Pheu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Neill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pheu Pheu counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Neill throws a looping overhand right but Pheu Pheu ducks down to avoid it.
O Neill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pheu Pheu as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Pheu Pheu - just one landing.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Neill.
O Neill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pheu Pheu counters with a nice body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for O Neill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pheu Pheu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pheu Pheu moves forwards but O Neill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pheu Pheu tries a head kick but it misses.
O Neill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Neill checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu dominated that round.
That's time! O Neill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pheu Pheu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pheu Pheu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neill.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Neill's sensitive parts.
Pheu Pheu with a hook.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Neill. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as O Neill blocks the low kick.
Pheu Pheu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether O Neill might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pheu Pheu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pheu Pheu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheu Pheu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Neill thows a body shot but no joy.
Pheu Pheu throws a body punch but O Neill moves out of range.
A big right from O Neill misses.
A jab from Pheu Pheu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu tries to land a front kick but O Neill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu is looking to slow O Neill down with leg kicks.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Pheu Pheu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
O Neill moves out of range of the leg kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pheu Pheu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Neill throws a jab when Pheu Pheu was well out of range.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pheu Pheu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaka Pheu Pheu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu closes the distance and clinches.
Pheu Pheu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neill tries to pull guard but Pheu Pheu won't allow it.
Pheu Pheu gets through O Neill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Neill.
Pheu Pheu swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Neill backwards.
Pheu Pheu landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pheu Pheu fails to land.
Pheu Pheu has a couple of punches blocked by O Neill.
Pheu Pheu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neill's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pheu Pheu fails to land.
O Neill blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pheu Pheu can't find room to land a body shot as O Neill controls the action.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu working aggressively here.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body punch.
Pheu Pheu can't find room to land a body shot as O Neill controls the action.
O Neill managing to block the knees to the body from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neill's elbow.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pheu Pheu lands an uppercut.
Pheu Pheu throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neill.
Pheu Pheu lands with a light punch inside.
Pheu Pheu pushes O Neill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neill's elbow.
Pheu Pheu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice uppercut.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice shot to the body.
Pheu Pheu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pheu Pheu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pheu Pheu working aggressively here.
Pheu Pheu can't find room to land a body shot as O Neill controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pheu Pheu with a nice cross.
O Neill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pheu Pheu connects with a leg kick. O Neill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Neill avoids the body shot from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu swings for the body but O Neill moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu throws a solid leg kick but O Neill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu jabs O Neill to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pheu Pheu misses with a wild body shot.
O Neill swings widly with a right hand
and Pheu Pheu counters with a low kick, right behind O Neill 's knee.
Pheu Pheu connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Pheu Pheu - just one landing.
Pheu Pheu thumps O Neill with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pheu Pheu cracks the inside of O Neill's front leg.
O Neill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice shot to the body.
O Neill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pheu Pheu lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pheu Pheu throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu connects with a leg kick. O Neill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pheu Pheu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pheu Pheu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Neills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pheu Pheu lands an overhand right.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pheu Pheu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Neill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martin O Neill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaka Pheu Pheu 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.
O Neill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pheu Pheu tries to score with a low kick but O Neill moves his leg out of the way.
Pheu Pheu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pheu Pheu, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheu Pheu.
O Neill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pheu Pheu misses with a wild body shot.
O Neill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pheu Pheu throws a front kick aimed at O Neill's knee but O Neill avoids it well.
Pheu Pheu tries to clinch there but O Neill circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pheu Pheu. O Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Neill misses with an uppercut. Pheu Pheu saw that one coming.
Pheu Pheu lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pheu Pheu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Neill takes a swing at Pheu Pheu's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Neill throws a jab but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu looks to score with a jab to the body but O Neill is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pheu Pheu, right into the meat.
Pheu Pheu scores with a body shot.
Pheu Pheu tests O Neill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Neill misses with a hook. Pheu Pheu ducked under it nicely.
Pheu Pheu scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheu Pheu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pheu Pheu. O Neill does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Neill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pheu Pheu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pheu Pheu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu thows a body shot but no joy.
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Neill misses with an uppercut
and Pheu Pheu counters with a nice body shot.
Pheu Pheu lands a leg kick that knocks O Neill off balance momentarily.
Pheu Pheu just misses with a punch to the body.
O Neill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pheu Pheu did well to prevent O Neill getting side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Neill wants to take a breather but Pheu Pheu is having none of it.
Pheu Pheu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Neill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Neill's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Neill showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Pheu Pheu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pheu Pheu 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaka Pheu Pheu!
Kaka Pheu Pheu 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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