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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phoney Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud has chosen Septic Flesh - Pyramid God as his entrance music. Glenn Stroud acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Phoney Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stroud is trying to defend but Bones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stroud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stroud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Stroud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stroud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bones stays in close to Stroud's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to control from the top but Stroud keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phoney Bones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stroud is controlling Bones's posture.
Bones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stroud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stroud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is trying to control the position but Bones postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Glenn Stroud wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bones has a takedown stuffed.
Stroud gets a double leg takedown into Bones's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones seems keen to control Stroud's posture.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stroud on the ground.
Stroud trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones wants to get back to his feet but Stroud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bones keeping full guard, as Stroud tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stroud defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stroud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bones wants to improve his position but instead Stroud has moved into half guard.
Stroud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stroud drops an elbow to the side of Bones's head.
Bones is defending against the submission attempts here by Stroud.
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stroud slips a nice elbow through Bones's hands, connecting with Bones's forehead.
Stroud is trying to control. Bones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stroud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroud.
Stroud is trying to control the action in half guard but Bones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Stroud dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stroud drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Stroud trying to stall but Bones improves his position.
Bones is trying to pull guard but Stroud has him pressed against the cage.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stroud rushes Bones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stroud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones is looking to control Stroud's arms but Stroud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bones has his back to the cage.
Stroud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroud misses with a takedown attempt
and Bones counters with a big head kick but Stroud shrugs it off.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stroud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stroud drives through with a takedown into Bones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroud is looking to advance position but Bones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stroud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones avoids the attempt from Stroud to control.
Bones looking to control but Stroud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bones content just to control the position here.
Stroud tries to hold on but Bones postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones landing strikes from the mount and Stroud is in trouble!
Bones wants to get back to his feet but Stroud is holding on tight.
Glenn Stroud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stroud is looking to escape.
Bones looking to ground and pound but Stroud is blocking nicely.
Stroud bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bones looking for a sweep. Not yet Bones, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bones is looking to sweep but instead, Stroud has passed into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stroud connects with a nice short shot to Bones's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroud.
Stroud uses his free foot to push down on Bones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bones.
Stroud is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stroud lands a big elbow.
Bones is rocked!
Stroud has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bones's face.
Oh Bones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stroud trying to control but Bones is having none of it.
Bones can't escape the position.
A big strike lands for Stroud! That's really hurt Bones and he's turned his back - Stroud keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Stroud jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Stroud!
Our winner, Glenn Stroud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Comradi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Proteus : Illuminati. Comradi has chosen I fight to survive as his entrance music. Pekka Topohanta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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Great elbows
Very quick |
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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
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Comradi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Topohanta.
A jab from Topohanta misses.
Topohanta blocks a head kick by Comradi.
Comradi tries to clinch up.
Topohanta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Comradi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Topohanta keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekka Topohanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Comradi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Comradi doesn't manage to clinch there - Topohanta circles away.
Topohanta throws a leg kick but Comradi checks it.
Topohanta tries a low kick but Comradi avoids it.
Topohanta closes the distance and clinches.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Comradi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Comradi looking to throw knees to the head but Topohanta is blocking nicely.
Topohanta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Comradi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Topohanta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comradi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Topohanta misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Topohanta misses
and Comradi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses.
Comradi doesn't manage to clinch there - Topohanta circles away.
Topohanta swats away the attempt to clinch by Comradi.
Topohanta lands a head kick!
It looks like Peter Comradi has been cut.
Topohanta cracks the inside of Comradi's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses.
Comradi darts in and clinches Topohanta up against the cage.
Topohanta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Topohanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Comradi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Comradi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topohanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Comradi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Comradi.
It looks like Pekka Topohanta has been cut.
Topohanta pushes off an throws an elbow but Comradi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Topohanta throws an elbow that misses.
Comradi lands a nice knee to the body.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Topohanta avoids it.
Comradi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Topohanta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Comradi blocks an elbow strike from Topohanta.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Topohanta blocks it with crossed arms.
Topohanta tries to break free but Comradi pushes him back against the cage.
Topohanta misses with a knee to the head.
Comradi has Topohanta pressed against the cage.
Topohanta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Topohanta blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Topohanta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comradi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topohanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Topohanta blocks a body shot from Comradi.
Topohanta avoids a wild elbow strike from Comradi.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it misses.
Comradi working Topohanta over with knees to the body.
Topohanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Comradi lands a good knee to the midsection. Topohanta won't want to take too many of those.
Topohanta is breathing heavily.
Comradi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Comradi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Comradi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Topohanta's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comradi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Topohanta misses with an elbow over the top.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Comradi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Topohanta is keeping busy.
Comradi lands a knee to the head.
Comradi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Comradi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Comradi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Topohanta wants to break free but Comradi has control.
Comradi is stalling here.
Topohanta gets through Comradi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Comradi avoids a wild elbow strike from Topohanta.
Comradi stalling in the clinch.
Topohanta tries to throw a body punch but Comradi avoids it by throwing Topohanta back against the cage.
Topohanta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but Topohanta blocks with his arms.
Comradi lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Comradi throws an elbow but misses.
Comradi looking to throw knees to the head but Topohanta is blocking nicely.
Topohanta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Comradi tries to clinch but Topohanta moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Comradi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Comradi tries to clinch but Topohanta is having none of it.
Comradi rushes Topohanta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Topohanta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Comradi tries a knee to the head but Topohanta blocks it.
Topohanta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Comradi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Comradi wants to clinch.
Topohanta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Comradi moves out of range as Topohanta throws a body kick.
Comradi throws a sloppy head kick and Topohanta moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Topohanta.
Topohanta keeps the fight on the outside.
Topohanta circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comradi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Comradi instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Topohanta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Topohanta tries to break the clinch but Comradi is controlling the position.
Comradi avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
Comradi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Topohanta backwards.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Topohanta takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Topohanta throws an elbow but misses.
Comradi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Topohanta tries to break free but Comradi pushes him back against the cage.
Comradi misses with a knee strike.
Comradi misses with a knee to the head.
Topohanta throws an elbow that misses.
Comradi lands a knee to the head.
Comradi connects with a knee to the head.
Comradi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but Topohanta blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topohanta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Comradi backwards.
Topohanta managing to block the knees to the body from Comradi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Topohanta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Topohanta blocks it with crossed arms.
Topohanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Comradi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peter Comradi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Topohanta lands an elbow just above Comradi 's eye.
Comradi is breathing heavily.
Comradi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topohanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Topohanta lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Peter Comradi's cut even more.
Topohanta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Topohanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Comradi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Comradi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Topohanta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Comradi.
Comradi lands a knee to the head.
Topohanta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Topohanta tries to circle away but Comradi has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Comradi.
Knees to the body from Comradi.
Topohanta throws a punch but it's blocked by Comradi.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Topohanta blocks it with crossed arms.
Topohanta throws a punch but it's blocked by Comradi.
Topohanta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Comradi backwards.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Comradi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Comradi tries to land knees in the clinch but Topohanta avoids the damage to the body.
Topohanta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Comradi is defending well for now.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Comradi tries to land knees in the clinch but Topohanta avoids the damage to the body.
Topohanta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Comradi has Topohanta pressed against the cage, preventing Topohanta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Comradi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but Topohanta blocks with his arms.
Topohanta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comradi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topohanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Comradi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Topohanta blocks it with crossed arms.
Comradi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Topohanta.
Knees to the body from Comradi.
Comradi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Topohanta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Topohanta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Comradi has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Comradi.
Topohanta wants to stall.
Comradi stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comradi misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Comradi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick from Comradi lands but Topohanta takes it in his stride.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses
and Comradi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Comradi can't find room to land a body shot as Topohanta controls the action.
Comradi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topohanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Topohanta stalling in the clinch but Comradi improves position.
Topohanta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Topohanta!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comradi blocks a head kick by Topohanta.
Topohanta misses with a low kick.
Topohanta is looking to land body kicks.
Comradi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Topohanta looks to land a right hand but Comradi moved out of range.
Comradi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Topohanta is looking to land body kicks.
Peter Comradi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topohanta throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comradi takes one on the button.
Topohanta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Topohanta gets tackled into the cage by Comradi. Comradi maintains the clinch.
A short right from Topohanta.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Topohanta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Comradi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Topohanta throws an elbow that misses.
Comradi looking to throw knees to the head but Topohanta is blocking nicely.
Topohanta throws a head punch that misses.
Topohanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Topohanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Comradi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Comradi misses with a knee to the head.
Comradi avoids the elbow strike from Topohanta, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topohanta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Comradi's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comradi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topohanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topohanta lands a damaging elbow.
Topohanta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Comradi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Topohanta wants to stall.
Comradi trying to land knees to the body.
Topohanta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Comradi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Topohanta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekka Topohanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Topohanta crunches a lovely knee into Comradi's ribcage.
Comradi connects with a knee to the head.
Topohanta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Topohanta has a couple of punches blocked by Comradi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comradi tries to land knees in the clinch but Topohanta avoids the damage to the body.
Comradi connects with a knee to the head.
Topohanta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Topohanta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Comradi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Topohanta misses with an elbow strike.
Comradi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Topohanta lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Peter Comradi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Topohanta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Comradi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Comradi scores with a nice right hand.
Comradi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Topohanta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Comradi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Topohanta is winning the standup battle so far.
Topohanta darts in trying to clinch
and Comradi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta thows a body shot but no joy.
Comradi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topohanta.
Topohanta closes the distance and pushes Comradi back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta avoiding damage as Comradi throws knees to the body.
Comradi throws an elbow that misses.
Comradi looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Comradi.
Comradi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Topohanta scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comradi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Topohanta lands an elbow just above Comradi 's eye.
Comradi looking to throw knees to the head but Topohanta is blocking nicely.
Comradi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peter Comradi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Topohanta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Pekka Topohanta.
I think Comradi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Comradi!
In his post fight interview, Peter Comradi gave a big smile as he said 'Great victory for me and my fans! Thanks for being supportive. I hope to very soon fight and win again and we will celebrate it as today at RTT Bar and Musik. AfterParty! Welcome'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr's entrance music is Welsh National Anthem. A fine choice. Hogan has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan motions for Farr to come forward. Hogan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farr misses with a few strikes there.
Farr 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.
A big right from Farr misses.
Farr stuffs the takedown.
Farr cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
Farr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Farr ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan scores with a nice head shot.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farr tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farr to the ground. Farr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tommy Farr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Hogan.
Farr wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Farr blocks a leg kick.
Farr connects with a right hand. Hogan shakes it off.
It looks like Hunter Hearst Hogan has been cut.
Hogan tried to score with a low kick but Farr checks it.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Farr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy Farr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farr is fending him off so far but Hogan persists. Nope, Farr circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan misses with a lunging right hand
and Farr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Farr darts in and clinches Hogan up against the cage.
Hogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hogan takes one to the chin there.
Hogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hogan momentarily.
Hogan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farr's calf.
Hogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hogan lands in his opponent's guard.
Farr keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farr kicks Hogan off and gets to his feet.
Hunter Hearst Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is struggling to control the position.
Hogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan has clasped his hands together around Farr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hogan working the ground and pound.
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farr dodges the ground and pound from Hogan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Hogan crashes against the mat.
Hogan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Farr is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Hearst Hogan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Hearst Hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Farr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogan.
Farr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Farr keeps the fight on the outside.
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hogan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farr.
Farr slips a straight right by Hogan.
Farr scores with the left hand. Hogan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Farr counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farr stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan drives through and clinches with Farr against the cage.
Farr managing to block the knees to the body from Hogan.
Hogan with a knee to the head.
Farr tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hogan.
Farr misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farr.
Hogan wants to take the fight to the mat but Farr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tommy Farr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Hogan.
Farr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farr works the jab nicely.
Hogan throws a front kick aimed at Farr's knee but Farr avoids it well.
Hogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan throws an elbow but Farr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hogan throws a strike aimed at the side of Farr's head but Farr avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a kimura but Farr is defending well.
Farr wants to get back to his feet but Hogan drags him back down.
Hogan wants to control but Farr is keeping him busy.
Hogan is chipping away with strikes.
Farr pushes Hogan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hogan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Hogan crashes against the mat.
Farr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Farr prevents Hogan from moving into mount.
Hogan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hogan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farr keeps working.
Hogan with the ground and pound but Farr regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Farr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a head shot. Farr uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Farr keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan prevents Farr from getting back to his feet.
Farr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Farr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hogan cracks Farr with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Hearst Hogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Hearst Hogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Farr misses with a wild combination.
Farr moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Farr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farr avoids it really well and circles away.
Farr slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Farr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.
Tommy Farr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Hogan.
Hogan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Farr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
Farr is looking to stand up but Hogan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hogan throws an elbow that misses. Farr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogan's guard. Nice move by Farr!
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farr is aware though and is defending well.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Farr controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Farr is looking to stand up but Hogan won't let him.
Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looking for a triangle here. Farr is fighting it but it looks tight! Hogan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Farr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hunter Hearst Hogan!
Hunter Hearst Hogan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tedward Bundiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundiac comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris. Benton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shed Seven - Bully Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tedward Bundiac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Benton!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundiac tries to clinch up but Benton circles away and keeps his distance.
Benton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Benton misses.
Bundiac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundiac thinking.
Bundiac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundiac tries to clinch up.
Benton throws the left hand but Bundiac avoids the punch easily.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundiac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundiac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Bundiac.
Bundiac tries to close the distance and clinch but Benton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bundiac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bundiac connects with a right hand. Benton shakes it off.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bundiac moves into range and clinches up with Benton.
Benton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bundiac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bundiac to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benton.
Bundiac is looking to break free of the clinch but Benton has double underhooks.
Bundiac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bundiac works Benton's body with a nice hook.
Bundiac throws a lazy uppercut
and Benton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bundiac tries to clinch up.
Benton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Bundiac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benton scores with a nice right hand.
Bundiac tries to clinch there but Benton circles away.
Benton thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundiac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundiac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bundiac.
Benton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bundiac on the inside.
Benton prevents Bundiac from breaking the clinch.
Bundiac lands with a left to the head.
Benton blocking some punches.
Bundiac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bundiac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bundiac working hard to break the clinch.
Bundiac looking to stall.
Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Bundiac has double underhooks.
Bundiac presses Benton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bundiac prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tedward Bundiac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Benton.
Bundiac breaks the clinch.
Bundiac wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundiac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benton counters with a nice body kick.
Benton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bundiac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundiac misses with some punches.
Bundiac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundiac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bundiac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bundiac tries to clinch up.
Benton lands with a hook. Bundiac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tedward Bundiac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundiac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundiac doesn't manage to clinch there - Benton circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundiac throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Benton to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundiac.
Benton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bundiac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedward Bundiac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bundiac looks to throw the jab but Benton is out of range.
Bundiac clinches up with Benton and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bundiac.
Bundiac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bundiac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundiac tries to clinch there but Benton circles away.
Bundiac tries to clinch there but Benton circles away.
A punch combination from Bundiac misses.
Bundiac tries to clinch but Benton moves away
and Benton counters with a nice body shot.
Bundiac lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Bundiac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundiac closes the distance but Benton moves to the side
and Benton counters with a body kick that stops Bundiac in his tracks momentarily.
Benton misses with a kick to the body.
Benton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundiac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bundiac closes the distance and pushes Benton back into the cage.
Bundiac wants to break free but Benton has control.
Benton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bundiac throws a head punch that misses.
Bundiac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tedward Bundiac is winning the standup battle so far.
Benton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bundiac scores with a decent looking hook.
Bundiac tries to clinch up.
Bundiac tries to clinch up.
Bundiac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bundiac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benton misses with a lunging right hand
and Bundiac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton throws a series of punches but Bundiac avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benton keeps the fight on the outside.
Benton jabs Bundiac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bundiac misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
Bundiac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bundiac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundiac.
Benton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bundiac's head backwards.
Bundiac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benton.
Benton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bundiac.
Bundiac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundiac rushes Benton and presses him up against the cage.
Bundiac misses with a body punch.
Bundiac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bundiac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Bundiac does no damage.
Benton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice combination there by Benton.
Benton swings for the body but Bundiac moves out of range.
Bundiac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundiac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundiac fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac misses with a hook. Benton ducked under it nicely.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benton digs a good hook to Bundiac's body.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundiac.
Bundiac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bundiac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Benton.
Benton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bundiac closes the distance and pushes Benton back into the cage.
Tedward Bundiac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton goes for a takedown attempt but Bundiac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tedward Bundiac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Benton.
Bundiac checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glenn Benton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bundiac throws a looping overhand right but Benton ducks down to avoid it.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benton lands with a shot to the body.
Benton sizes up Bundiac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundiac is just out of range.
Bundiac moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bundiac is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bundiac rushes Benton and presses him up against the cage.
Bundiac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bundiac throws a right hand that misses
and Benton counters with a left to the body.
Bundiac is looking to clinch but Benton is avoiding it.
Benton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bundiac tries to clinch up but Benton circles away and keeps his distance.
Bundiac looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Bundiac throws a shot from downtown. Benton moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throws a head kick but Bundiac moves out of range.
Benton jabs Bundiac right on the nose. Bundiac blinks but takes it well.
Bundiac misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Benton finds it's way through Bundiac's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundiac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Bundiac.
Bundiac throws a lazy uppercut
and Benton counters with a nice body kick.
Benton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benton is looking to score with low kicks.
Bundiac misses with a body punch
and Benton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bundiac throws a poor cross that misses
and Benton counters with a nice body shot.
Bundiac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benton throws out the jab.
Benton moves away from the strike by Bundiac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac tries to close the distance and clinch but Benton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benton misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton stuns Bundiac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bundiac connects with a looping right hand.
Benton avoids the body shot from Bundiac.
Bundiac misses with a right hand
and Bundiac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundiac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benton.
Benton keeps the fight on the outside.
Benton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benton fakes the leg kick and cracks Bundiac in the body.
Benton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bundiac.
Benton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundiac rushes Benton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bundiac scores with a hook to the body.
Bundiac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundiac throws out the jab.
Bundiac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benton.
That kick from Benton tenderised Bundiac's leg. Bundiac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bundiac misses with a jab to the body
and Benton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundiac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benton lands a jab to Bundiac's midsection.
Benton lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundiac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton connects with a jab.
Benton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bundiac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benton lands a slapping body shot.
Benton lands with a cross.
Bundiac doesn't manage to clinch there - Benton circles away.
Bundiac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bundiac loads up on a big right hand but Benton slips the punch.
Benton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundiac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benton misses with a hook to the body
and Benton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Benton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Glenn Benton!
After winning the bout, Glenn Benton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Parker McQuail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuail comes to the cage accompanied by Glasgow Kiss. Pott has chosen Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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184 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker McQuail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pott moves in looking to clinch but McQuail pushes him off.
Pott takes a swing at McQuail's ribcage but misses.
No luck for McQuail with that takedown attempt.
McQuail swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pott to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Pott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pott.
Pott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuail manages to avoid it.
Pott blocks a leg kick.
McQuail scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pott doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from McQuail.
Pott lands a body shot.
McQuail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pott swivels and escapes.
McQuail with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parker McQuail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuail misses with an uppercut
and Pott counters with a stiff right hand.
McQuail's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McQuail scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from McQuail.
McQuail looks to land a left hand but Pott moved out of range nicely.
McQuail misses the shot to the body.
Pott scores with a hook.
Jack Pott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuail takes one to the side of the head.
Pott lands a nice shot that snaps McQuail's head back.
Pott misses with a head kick.
A big left from McQuail misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Pott.
Pott jabs at McQuail's body.
Pott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McQuail had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McQuail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pott.
McQuail changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McQuail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pott, as that shot connected.
McQuail swinging wildly here.
Pott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuail has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pott finds it's way round the side to connect with McQuail's head.
Pott doesn't manage to clinch there - McQuail circles away.
Jack Pott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pott scores with a jab to the body.
Pott closes the distance and pushes McQuail back into the cage.
McQuail jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pott walks away with a smile on his face. McQuail gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pott slips a jab from McQuail.
McQuail will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McQuail throws a right hand that Pott ducks under and follows up with a left that Pott also avoids with ease.
Pott moves in looking to clinch but McQuail pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuail throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pott looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuail is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pott, as that shot connected.
Pott scores with a sloppy right hand. McQuail should have avoided that one.
McQuail walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pott looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuail is just out of range.
McQuail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pott moves away.
McQuail throws a jab when Pott was well out of range.
McQuail misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pott thows a body shot but no joy.
McQuail throws a combination that misses
and Pott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pott stuns McQuail with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pott lands a jab to the nose.
McQuail is looking to wear down Pott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pott blocks a head kick by McQuail.
Parker McQuail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McQuail misses with a double jab.
Pott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pott tries to clinch up.
McQuail misses with a wild body shot.
Pott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jack Pott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pott.
Pott stuns McQuail with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McQuail has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pott finds it's way round the side to connect with McQuail's head.
McQuail throws an off balance right hand
and Pott counters with a straight right hand.
Pott misses the jab.
McQuail shoots in for a takedown but Pott shows good takedown defense.
McQuail tries to keep at a distance but Pott has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pott.
Pott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuail backwards.
A short body shot lands from Pott as the two fighters clinch.
Pott lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Pott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pott has him pressed against the cage.
McQuail breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Pott lands with a nice body punch.
Pott scores with a hook to the body. McQuail takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McQuail. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pott scores with a decent looking hook.
McQuail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pott was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuail.
McQuail misses with the combination.
Pott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pott scores with a shot to the side of McQuail's head.
McQuail is trying to force a seperation but Pott has the dominant position.
Pott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pott has McQuail pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. McQuail is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Pott - that's hurt McQuail badly! Oh, another knee lands and McQuail is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but McQuail doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jack Pott!
Jack Pott gave a mention to Hilo Nutrition 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 Lyndon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefol Czarnecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czarnecki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hollywood Undead - Young kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
279 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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27
242 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Lyndon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Stefol Czarnecki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws the left hand but Czarnecki avoids the punch easily.
Czarnecki tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czarnecki manages to avoid it.
Czarnecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Czarnecki counters with a left to the body.
Czarnecki throws a body kick that misses.
Czarnecki walks into a jab.
Czarnecki clinches up against the cage.
Czarnecki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Czarnecki breaks the clinch.
Czarnecki connects with a high kick.
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!
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Czarnecki drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A short right from Jones.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Czarnecki counters with a right hand to the body.
Czarnecki cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarnecki slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Lyndon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czarnecki forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Czarnecki lands a nice shot to the body.
Czarnecki misses with a knee strike.
Czarnecki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Czarnecki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Czarnecki obliges.
Czarnecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Czarnecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Czarnecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Czarnecki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Czarnecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones swings for the body but Czarnecki moves out of range.
Czarnecki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
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!
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Czarnecki moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones swings for the body but Czarnecki moves out of range.
Jones cracks Czarnecki with an open hand slap.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Czarnecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones scores with a one two! Czarnecki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Czarnecki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Czarnecki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to Czarnecki's body. Czarnecki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Czarnecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Czarnecki walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Czarnecki scores with a head kick.
Czarnecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Czarnecki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Czarnecki staying out of range there.
Czarnecki tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Czarnecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Czarnecki ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Czarnecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Czarnecki's hands.
Czarnecki tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Czarnecki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czarnecki closes the distance and clinches.
Czarnecki cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Czarnecki blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Czarnecki lands a knee to the body.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries a body shot but Czarnecki blocks it.
Czarnecki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Czarnecki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones wants to break free but Czarnecki has control.
Czarnecki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Czarnecki gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to break free but Czarnecki pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Czarnecki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefol Czarnecki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Czarnecki pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Czarnecki blocks an uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Czarnecki is stalling here.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Czarnecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Czarnecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a combination. Czarnecki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Czarnecki slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jab from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Czarnecki is just out of range.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Czarnecki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Czarnecki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Lyndon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarnecki moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Czarnecki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Czarnecki backwards.
Czarnecki manages to break the clinch.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Czarnecki.
Czarnecki wants to clinch.
Czarnecki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Czarnecki scrambles back to his feet.
Czarnecki has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Czarnecki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Stefol Czarnecki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Czarnecki lands a nice uppercut.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Czarnecki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Czarnecki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarnecki has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Czarnecki is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Czarnecki lands with a left to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Czarnecki.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Czarnecki lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Czarnecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Czarnecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Czarnecki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Czarnecki wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Czarnecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Czarnecki wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones looks to land a combination but Czarnecki avoids it well.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Czarnecki's head.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Czarnecki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Czarnecki tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Czarnecki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Czarnecki counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Czarnecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks a head kick by Czarnecki.
Czarnecki is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Czarnecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Czarnecki is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Czarnecki clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Czarnecki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Czarnecki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Czarnecki breaks the clinch.
Czarnecki moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Czarnecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Czarnecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Czarnecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones tries to bum rush Czarnecki with a series of wild strikes but Czarnecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Czarnecki moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Czarnecki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Czarnecki avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Czarnecki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Czarnecki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones misses with some punches.
Czarnecki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Czarnecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Czarnecki misses with the head strike.
Czarnecki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarnecki blocks an uppercut.
Czarnecki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries to circle away but Czarnecki has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Czarnecki on the inside.
Czarnecki lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Czarnecki.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Czarnecki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Czarnecki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to work over Czarnecki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Czarnecki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Czarnecki.
Czarnecki manages to break the clinch.
Jones avoids the body shot from Czarnecki.
Czarnecki connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Czarnecki moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Czarnecki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Czarnecki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Czarnecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Czarnecki gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Czarnecki blocks an uppercut.
Czarnecki lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Czarnecki slowing the pace effectively.
Jones blocks a body shot from Czarnecki.
Czarnecki scores with a knee to the head.
Czarnecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Czarnecki tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Czarnecki back against the cage.
Czarnecki tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Czarnecki.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Czarnecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Czarnecki tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Czarnecki's head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Czarnecki.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Czarnecki has the dominant position.
Czarnecki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Czarnecki fails to land.
Czarnecki blocks a body shot from Jones.
Czarnecki avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Czarnecki tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Czarnecki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones works Czarnecki's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Czarnecki.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Czarneckis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Czarnecki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Jones!
A less than humble Lyndon Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yö - Likaiset Legendat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Yo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo clobbers Andersen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yo throws an overhand right that lands on Andersen's shoulder, as Andersen tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Yo. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Yo. That snapped Andersen's head back.
Yo keeps the fight on the outside.
Andersen shoots in looking for a takedown but Yo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yo digs a good hook to Andersen's body.
Andersen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Klaus Andersen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yo misses with a body shot.
Andersen wants to clinch.
Andersen tries to clinch but Yo is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andersen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yo thuds a left hand into Andersen's body.
Andersen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yo misses with a hook.
Yo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yo lands a glancing blow to the side of Andersen's head.
Andersen is rocked!
Andersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo.
Oh Andersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Andersen takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Yo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timo Yo!
In his post fight interview, Timo Yo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind/Skyrim Violin Medley. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeo Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartholemeaux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Okamoto.
It looks like Kingston Bartholemeaux has been cut.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Bartholemeaux's front leg.
Okamoto is looking to clinch.
Okamoto tries to bum rush Bartholemeaux with a series of wild strikes but Bartholemeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartholemeaux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Okamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartholemeaux is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okamoto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bartholemeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto is controlling Bartholemeaux's posture.
Okamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartholemeaux is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux is stalling in the full guard.
Okamoto keeping full guard, as Bartholemeaux tries to pass.
Bartholemeaux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okamoto gets back to full guard.
Okamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartholemeaux throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okamoto is keeping the position for now.
Bartholemeaux wants to stand but Okamoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Okamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartholemeaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Okamoto is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemeaux wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Bartholemeaux with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is trying to keep Bartholemeaux in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartholemeaux distracts Okamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okamoto is trying to control the position but Bartholemeaux postures up.
Bartholemeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okamoto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bartholemeaux!
Bartholemeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bartholemeaux regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okamoto in particular looking to stall.
Bartholemeaux wants to improve his position but Okamoto is controlling well.
Okamoto controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bartholemeaux is just riding it out for now. Okamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Bartholemeaux is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartholemeaux defends it well.
Bartholemeaux is not content to let Okamoto control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartholemeaux is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takeo Okamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingston Bartholemeaux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bartholemeaux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Okamoto is trying to defend but Bartholemeaux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bartholemeaux wants to pass to mount but Okamoto is defending the position.
Okamoto trying to control here.
Bartholemeaux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bartholemeaux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bartholemeaux is pressing down on Okamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okamoto is holding on for now.
Bartholemeaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux trying to mount his opponent but Okamoto defends it.
Bartholemeaux throwing shots but Okamoto is blocking nicely.
Bartholemeaux working over Okamoto with some ground and pound. Okamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bartholemeaux wants to free his trapped foot but Okamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okamoto wants to control but Bartholemeaux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bartholemeaux tries to stand but can't do so whilst Okamoto controls his leg.
Bartholemeaux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Okamoto!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartholemeaux throwing strikes here but Okamoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bartholemeaux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Okamoto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to hold on but Bartholemeaux pushes him away.
Bartholemeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bartholemeaux throwing strikes but Okamoto recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Bartholemeaux trying to mount his opponent but Okamoto defends it.
Bartholemeaux trying to control from half guard but Okamoto is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bartholemeaux wants to pass to mount but Okamoto is defending the position.
Bartholemeaux is looking to take a break and control but Okamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kingston Bartholemeaux was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Okamoto tries to keep at a distance but Bartholemeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartholemeaux tries to break the clinch but Okamoto is controlling the position.
Bartholemeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okamoto has Bartholemeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Bartholemeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartholemeaux up against the cage.
Okamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Okamoto stalling against the cage.
Okamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartholemeaux controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartholemeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bartholemeaux is out of range and Okamoto settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Bartholemeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingston Bartholemeaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Okamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okamoto lands a body shot.
Okamoto throws a good cross that connects.
Bartholemeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okamoto.
Bartholemeaux looks to land a combination. Okamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Okamoto throws a leg kick
and Bartholemeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okamoto lands with a good body shot.
Takeo Okamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Okamoto slams his shin into Bartholemeaux's torso.
Okamoto connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Okamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartholemeaux gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto lands an elbow just above Bartholemeaux 's eye.
Bartholemeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okamoto or not.
Okamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bartholemeaux tries to circle away but Okamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Okamoto gets through Bartholemeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartholemeaux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okamoto up against the cage.
Okamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Okamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartholemeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Okamoto.
Okamoto has Bartholemeaux pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bartholemeaux avoids it.
Bartholemeaux tries to break free but Okamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Okamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Bartholemeaux manages to break the clinch.
Okamoto misses with an uppercut
and Bartholemeaux counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Bartholemeaux blocks the low kick.
Bartholemeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takeo Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartholemeaux jabs Okamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bartholemeaux drives through and clinches with Okamoto against the cage.
Bartholemeaux breaks the clinch.
Okamoto takes a swing at Bartholemeaux's ribcage but misses.
Bartholemeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okamoto.
Bartholemeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bartholemeaux if he has to take too many more of those.
Bartholemeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okamoto cracks Bartholemeaux with a good jab.
Okamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartholemeaux manages to avoid it.
Okamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takeo Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bartholemeaux forces Okamoto back against the cage and clinches.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okamoto.
Bartholemeaux digs a right hand underneath Okamoto's ribcage. Okamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okamoto lands a nice elbow.
Bartholemeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Okamoto missing with knees to the body.
Okamoto landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartholemeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartholemeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Bartholemeaux.
Okamoto dips to his left and cracks Bartholemeaux with an uppercut!
Bartholemeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto tries to clinch but Bartholemeaux is having none of it.
Bartholemeaux avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bartholemeaux will feel that in the morning.
Bartholemeaux connects with a right hand. Okamoto shakes it off.
Bartholemeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Takeo Okamoto.
I think Okamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeo Okamoto!
Our winner, Takeo Okamoto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smells Like Teen Spirit. The key to victory for Nate Barnes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Barnes jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes slips a jab from Hunt.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Hunt tightens his grip and picks Barnes up, before dumping him to the ground. Barnes manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt is in close to Barnes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nate Barnes just wasn't active enough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Barnes swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Hunt lands a jab.
Barnes throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Barnes.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnes throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Barnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mike Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt stalling the fight.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt 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.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Hunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes lands a big head kick that sends Hunt tumbling to the mat! Barnes takes a step backwards and waves Hunt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hunt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hunt - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Barnes!
Our winner, Nate Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music. Bjorn Helgi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helgi tries to land a leg kick but Jarkko saw it coming and moves away.
Jarkko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helgi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Helgi blocks the leg kick.
Jarkko scores with a jab to the body.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helgi but Helgi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jarkko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Helgi as he checks the leg kick.
Helgi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jarkko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Helgi misses
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Helgi won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Helgi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarkko trying to control the position but Helgi is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jarkko landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Jarkko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jarkko trying to control the action but Helgi is working from the bottom.
Jarkko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helgi pushes Jarkko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jarkko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jarkko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko working away.
Helgi dodges the ground and pound from Jarkko.
Helgi tries to bench press Jarkko off him but Jarkko keeps the position.
Jarkko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jarkko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jarkko wants to control for a moment but Helgi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Helgi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jarkko stops Helgi from getting back to his feet.
Jarkko is keen to just control but Helgi is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helgi is refusing to be controlled, as Jarkko sits in half guard.
Helgi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jarkko on the ground.
Jarkko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but Helgi defending well.
Helgi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarkko.
Jarkko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jarkko landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helgi is trying desperately to improve position.
Jarkko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Helgi is just out of range.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Helgi is looking to clinch but Jarkko is avoiding it.
Helgi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helgi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko connects with an inside leg kick.
Jarkko throws an overhand right that lands on Helgi's shoulder, as Helgi tries to avoid the shot.
Jarkko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarkko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helgi checks a leg kick.
Jarkko tests Helgi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helgi moves away.
Jarkko closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helgi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarkko controls his hands.
A short right from Jarkko on the inside.
Jarkko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helgi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Helgi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helgi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarkko misses with the head strike.
Jarkko stalling in the clinch but Helgi improves position.
A short uppercut from Helgi.
Jarkko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarkko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarkko controls his hands.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with some punches.
Helgi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarkko working aggressively here.
Helgi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarkko swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helgi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Helgi.
Jarkko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
A head punch on the inside from Jarkko fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jarkko fails to land.
Helgi is leaning against Jarkko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jarkko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Jarkko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarkko throws a head punch that misses.
Helgi is leaning against Jarkko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jarkko can't break the clinch.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarkko.
Jarkko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helgi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jarkko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jarkko.
Helgi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jarkko fails to land.
Helgi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jarkko blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko trying to control the position but instead, Helgi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jarkko into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Helgi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helgi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helgi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bjorn Helgi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naru Jarkko.
Jarkko has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Helgi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jarkko or not.
Helgi cracks Jarkko with a nice body shot.
Helgi throws a head punch that misses.
Helgi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarkko breaks from the clinch.
Helgi swings for the body but Jarkko moves out of range.
Helgi misses with a body shot.
Jarkko throws a solid leg kick but Helgi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarkko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jarkko throws a body punch but Helgi moves out of range.
Helgi throws a head kick that misses.
Helgi throws a hook but Jarkko avoids it easily.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Helgi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Helgi as he checks the leg kick.
Helgi moves into the clinch.
Helgi pushes Jarkko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helgi scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarkko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Helgi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarkkos head.
Jarkko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helgis head.
A nice left hand lands by Jarkko.
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!
Helgi blocking some punches.
Jarkko misses with some punches.
Helgi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Helgi.
Helgi tries a body shot but Jarkko blocks it.
Jarkko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarkko's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helgi.
Helgi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarkko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarkko prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Jarkko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarkko slows down the pace here.
Jarkko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarkko blocks an uppercut.
Jarkko misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarkko's elbow.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarkko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarkko's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helgi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
Helgi is looking to wear down Jarkko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helgi moves away.
Helgi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helgi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Helgi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helgi throws out a loose jab but Jarkko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjorn Helgi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helgi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Helgi tenderised Jarkko's leg. Jarkko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Helgi takes a swing at Jarkko's ribcage but misses.
Helgi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarkko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helgi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jarkko thinking.
Jarkko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helgi moves into range and clinches up with Jarkko.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarkko taking a breather.
Jarkko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
Helgi tries a body shot but Jarkko blocks it.
Jarkko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Helgi is trying to keep an underhook but Jarkko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko throwing shots but Helgi is blocking nicely.
Helgi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jarkko is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi wants to get back to full guard.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jarkko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jarkko is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Jarkko.
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 Bjorn Helgi.
I think Helgi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Helgi!
A very excited looking Bjorn Helgi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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