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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
of Nazareth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
of Nazareth slips a jab from Barrera.
Barrera connects with a looping right hand.
of Nazareth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrera throws out the jab.
of Nazareth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrera checks a leg kick.
of Nazareth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrera.
Barrera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by of Nazareth. of Nazareth obviously looking to wear him down.
of Nazareth cracks Barrera with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Nazareth lands a body shot.
Barrera cracks of Nazareth with a right hand to the side of the head.
of Nazareth thows a body shot but no joy.
of Nazareth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth dodges the punch combination from Barrera.
Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera catches of Nazareth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrera throws a combination that misses
and of Nazareth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrera misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
of Nazareth punishes Barrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Barrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
of Nazareth lands a really nice looking cross but Barrera seems unphased.
Barrera avoids the head kick by of Nazareth.
Barrera scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by of Nazareth - just one landing.
Barrera is rocked!
of Nazareth delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Barrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth lands with a good body shot.
of Nazareth connects with a solid leg kick.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from of Nazareth.
Barrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by of Nazareth. of Nazareth obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but of Nazareth moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by of Nazareth!
Barrera is breathing heavily.
of Nazareth scores with a jab to the body.
of Nazareth scoring well with a low kick there.
of Nazareth lands a body shot.
of Nazareth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
of Nazareth cracks the inside of Barrera's front leg.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick which misses Barrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrera tries to avoid it.
of Nazareth feints and then cracks Barrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barrera down.
Barrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
of Nazareth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrera rather than just go for the knockout.
of Nazareth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from of Nazareth. Barrera shrugs it off though.
of Nazareth throws out a powerful jab.
Barrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth stuns Barrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barrera throws a solid leg kick but of Nazareth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrera.
of Nazareth lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrera's head.
of Nazareth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
A left lands for of Nazareth.
of Nazareth scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! of Nazareth throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Barrera is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus of Nazareth!
After winning the bout, Jesus of Nazareth 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 Pawel Tokarczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic has chosen More then a Feeling as his entrance music. Pawel Tokarczuk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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182 lbs
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174 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Tokarczuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunjic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tunjic. Tokarczuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Tunjic.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tokarczuk. Tunjic shrugs it off though.
Tokarczuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tokarczuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tunjic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tokarczuk.
Tunjic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokarczuk looks to throw the jab but Tunjic is out of range.
Tokarczuk scores with a push kick.
Tunjic moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokarczuk has a couple of punches blocked by Tunjic.
Tunjic gets through Tokarczuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tunjic misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokarczuk prevents a body shot from Tunjic.
A short uppercut from Tunjic.
Tokarczuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokarczuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Tokarczuk throws a head punch that misses.
Tokarczuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tunjic.
Tunjic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tunjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokarczuk.
Tunjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tunjic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tunjic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokarczuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Tokarczuk scores with a shoulder strike.
Tunjic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tunjic throws a head punch that misses.
Tunjic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokarczuk has a couple of punches blocked by Tunjic.
Tokarczuk prevents Tunjic from breaking the clinch.
Tokarczuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokarczuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tunjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tunjic moves into range and clinches up with Tokarczuk.
Tunjic misses with a punch on the inside.
Tunjic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tunjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokarczuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk is looking to control Tunjic's arms but Tunjic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tokarczuk has his back to the cage.
Tokarczuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokarczuk.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tokarczuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokarczuk.
Tunjic misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tunjic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tokarczuk tries a body shot but Tunjic blocks it.
Tokarczuk throws a head punch that misses.
Tunjic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokarczuk controls his hands.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokarczuk working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Tunjic.
Tunjic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tunjic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tunjic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tokarczuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tunjic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tokarczuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tunjic is one step ahead there.
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokarczuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokarczuk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tunjic defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokarczuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tokarczuk keeping full guard, as Tunjic tries to pass.
Tokarczuk keeping moving, preventing Tunjic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tokarczuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tunjic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tokarczuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tunjic has managed to get both his arms back between Tokarczuk's legs - danger averted.
Tokarczuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic landing with the ground and pound.
Tunjic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Pawel Tokarczuk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tokarczuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tunjic throws a leg kick
and Tokarczuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tunjic throws a jab when Tokarczuk was well out of range.
Tokarczuk misses with the body kick
and Tunjic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tunjic postures up.
Tunjic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tunjic landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokarczuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokarczuk has a closed guard, preventing Tunjic from standing up.
Tokarczuk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tokarczuk is looking to advance position but Tunjic won't allow it.
Tunjic is not content to let Tokarczuk control the position.
Tokarczuk wants to free his trapped foot but Tunjic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tokarczuk is thwarting Tunjic's attempts to control the position.
Tunjic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tunjic regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tokarczuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tunjic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokarczuk has managed to get both his arms back between Tunjic's legs - danger averted.
Tokarczuk is working Tunjic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tokarczuk scoring with some ground and pound.
Tunjic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tunjic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tokarczuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tokarczuk content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tunjic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk stopping the sweep attempt from Tunjic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokarczuk cracks Tunjic with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunjic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokarczuk is one step ahead there.
Tokarczuk throws an elbow that misses. Tunjic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tokarczuk's guard. Nice move by Tunjic!
Tokarczuk keeping full guard, as Tunjic tries to pass.
Tokarczuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tunjic is aware though and is defending well.
Tokarczuk trying to keep a closed guard but Tunjic is proving a slippery customer.
Tokarczuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tunjic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tokarczuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokarczuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokarczuk, not yet.
Tunjic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tunjic lands with a punch from half guard.
Tunjic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokarczuk gets full guard.
Tokarczuk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tokarczuk is working hard here to advance position.
Tokarczuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tunjic escapes and throws Tokarczuk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tokarczuk is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Tunjic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tokarczuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tunjic swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokarczuk.
Tunjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokarczuk.
Tunjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokarczuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokarczuk throws a leg kick but Tunjic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tunjic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tunjic misses the shot to the body.
Tokarczuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tokarczuk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tunjic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tokarczuk's head.
It looks like Pawel Tokarczuk has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tunjic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tunjic scores with a body shot.
Tunjic lands with a good body shot.
Tokarczuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tunjic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tokarczuk's head.
Tunjic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tokarczuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Tunjic scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunjic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokarczuk.
Tunjic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tokarczuk is rocked!
Tunjic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tokarczuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Tokarczuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tunjic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tunjic knocks out Tokarczuk with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tunjic before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tunjic picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Tunjic!
A very excited looking Ivan Tunjic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Fuel. Johny Walker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker misses with the combination.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Smokeleaf.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Smokeleaf's belly button to the back.
Walker swings for the body but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Smokeleaf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jesus Smokeleaf has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Smokeleaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker throws a chopping leg kick but Smokeleaf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smokeleaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Smokeleaf blocks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Walker swings for the body but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws the left hand but Smokeleaf avoids the punch easily.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smokeleaf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Smokeleaf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smokeleaf moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokeleaf is just out of range.
Walker lands a big uppercut and Smokeleaf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smokeleaf looks OK. Walker waves Smokeleaf back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf clinches up against the cage.
Walker tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Smokeleaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smokeleaf defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Smokeleaf darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smokeleaf smiles and moves away.
Jesus Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Walker.
Smokeleaf is looking to clinch.
Walker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smokeleaf rather than just go for the knockout.
Smokeleaf moves into the clinch successfully.
Smokeleaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Smokeleaf scores a nice knee to the body.
Smokeleaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker looks winded!
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Johny Walker has been cut.
Smokeleaf lands a nice knee to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smokeleaf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Smokeleaf scores with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Walker takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Walker blocks a body shot from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smokeleaf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walker's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker is trying to force a seperation but Smokeleaf has the dominant position.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Walker tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf holds him up against the cage and eventually Walker drops back down to his feet.
Walker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walker tries to break free but Smokeleaf pushes him back against the cage.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head.
Walker prevents a body shot from Smokeleaf.
Walker jumps guard but Smokeleaf stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smokeleaf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smokeleaf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smokeleaf has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smokeleaf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Johny Walker's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Smokeleaf.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Smokeleaf 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.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Smokeleaf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smokeleaf lands a high kick!
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Walker misses.
Smokeleaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Smokeleaf moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
The cut above Johny Walker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smokeleaf lands a nice looking body kick.
Smokeleaf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walker misses with a hook. Smokeleaf ducked under it nicely.
Smokeleaf is looking to clinch.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokeleaf is just out of range.
Smokeleaf throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Smokeleaf moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smokeleaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Smokeleaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smokeleaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokeleaf is just out of range.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker throws the left hand but Smokeleaf avoids the punch easily.
Smokeleaf walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
Walker misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Smokeleaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Walker thows a leg kick but Smokeleaf checks it
and Smokeleaf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walker swings for the body but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smokeleaf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smokeleaf wants to clinch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johny Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smokeleaf moves into the clinch.
Smokeleaf throws an elbow that misses.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johny Walker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smokeleaf to keep the fight standing.
Smokeleaf with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Smokeleaf.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Smokeleaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johny Walker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesus Smokeleaf!
Jesus Smokeleaf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tycho Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knuckle Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branco comes to the cage accompanied by Feel Happiness. Stone has chosen Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. 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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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Tycho Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Knuckle Stone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone with a hook.
Branco throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branco jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branco is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Stone.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Branco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone tries to work over Branco's front leg with a kick but Branco checks it.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Stone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stone jabs Branco right on the nose. Branco blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Tycho Branco has been cut.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Branco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branco is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Branco counters with a straight right hand.
Branco swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone blocks a head kick by Branco.
Stone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Branco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stone blocks a head kick by Branco.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Branco down.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Branco misses.
Stone misses with a hook
and Branco counters with a nice body kick.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone cracks the inside of Branco's front leg.
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!
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Branco throws a good cross that connects.
Branco throws a leg kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Stone there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Branco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stone checks a low kick from Branco.
Branco tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Branco slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone moves away from the strike by Branco.
Stone throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stone scores with a sloppy right hand. Branco should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco's corner calls for a 1-2. Branco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco.
Stone cracks the inside of Branco's front leg.
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!
Branco misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Branco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tycho Branco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Stone there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckle Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tycho Branco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco.
Knuckle Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Branco swinging wildly here.
Branco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Branco misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Stone.
Branco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Branco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Branco misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Branco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Stone cracks Branco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Branco throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Branco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Stone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Branco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Branco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
A jab from Stone does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Branco.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branco, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Stone blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stone 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 Branco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Branco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Branco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with a shot to the body.
Branco moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Branco clinches.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branco shoots in but Stone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Branco's shoulder, as Branco tries to avoid the shot.
Branco throws a shot to the body.
Stone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Branco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Branco throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Stone.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco thumps Stone with a low kick.
Branco tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Branco moves away from the strike by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Knuckle Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tycho Branco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Branco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branco lands a jab to the nose.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Branco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stone.
Branco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Stone lands a jab to the head.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Branco lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Stone throws a right hand that Branco ducks under and follows up with a left that Branco also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stone misses with a hook
and Branco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good work by Branco as he checks the leg kick.
Branco throws a body kick that misses.
Branco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branco has managed to clinch.
Branco working aggressively here.
Stone tries to circle away but Branco has him pinned against the cage.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Branco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Branco blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Stone tries to bum rush Branco with a series of wild strikes but Branco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Branco tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone wants to land a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Branco does it's job there.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branco throws a head kick that misses
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Branco.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branco counters with a good low kick that Stone was not able to check.
Branco throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco tries to clinch but Stone moves away
and Stone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Branco looks to land a combination. Stone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stone.
Stone throws a low kick but Branco avoids it.
Branco throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Branco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Branco looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone tries to bum rush Branco with a series of wild strikes but Branco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckle Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Stone blocks a head kick by Branco.
A telegraphed right hand from Branco misses the target.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Tycho Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone cracks Branco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Branco wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Stone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tycho Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knuckle Stone!
A relieved looking Knuckle Stone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by F.A.M.E. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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221 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
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Laroux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laroux somewhat.
Holmes tries to land a leg kick but Laroux saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Laroux.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Laroux circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes looks for the body kick but Laroux saw that one coming.
Laroux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes throws a jab when Laroux was well out of range.
Laroux throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laroux misses the shot to the body.
Holmes misses with a low kick as Laroux jumps back.
Laroux lands a nice looking body shot.
Laroux misses with a looping right.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux lands a jab to the head.
Laroux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laroux misses with a body punch
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
Laroux misses with a straight right.
Holmes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laroux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laroux misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
Rodney Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laroux misses with an uppercut. Holmes saw that one coming.
A big right from Laroux misses.
Holmes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laroux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holmes.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laroux manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Laroux ducks down to avoid it.
Laroux avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Laroux throws a chopping leg kick but Holmes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laroux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laroux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes fakes the leg kick and cracks Laroux in the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Laroux misses the target.
Rodney Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes instigates a clinch.
Laroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laroux's elbow.
Laroux successfully pulls guard.
Laroux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holmes!
Laroux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux landing shots from mount.
Laroux throwing strikes here but Holmes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Laroux lands a big shot there that rocks Holmes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laroux landing strikes from the mount and Holmes is in trouble!
Holmes taking shots to the head.
Holmes is rocked!
Laroux looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Laroux postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Holmes looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Holmes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laroux is landing with some decent strikes but Holmes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Laroux looking to finish with strikes here!
Laroux looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Laroux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Laroux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Holmes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laroux unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laroux connects with a bit shot that sees Holmes covering up! More strikes from Laroux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Laroux is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Laroux!
David Laroux very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Mot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mot comes to the cage accompanied by Be Aggresive by Faith No More. Black is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: yes. This should be fireworks!
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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
25 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Mot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mot misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a good low kick that Mot was not able to check.
Mot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Mot throws a one two combo.
Mot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Black thows a huge punch but Mot dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black passes to full mount!
Mot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Black there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Black thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing strikes here but Mot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Black throws a strike there. Mot manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Mot defends it.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Mot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mot is not content to let Black control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black with the ground and pound but Mot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black passes Mot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black is pressing down on Mot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mot is holding on for now.
Black wants to advance to full mount but Mot doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Mot keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black postures up in Mot's guard and throws a big left but Mot blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mot looking to control.
Black throws a strike but Mot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mot chips away with some ground and pound.
Mot won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Mot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mot postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mot chips away with some ground and pound.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Mot is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mot trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Mot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mot lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mot thows a leg kick but Black checks it
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Mot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mot cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Mot looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Mot throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Mot wants to slow Black down by chopping away at his legs.
Black takes one to the chin there.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mot's guard.
Mot looking for a sweep. Not yet Mot, not yet.
Black lands a couple of elbows.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mot keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black in side control, throwing shots but Mot defends.
Black working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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!
Black throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mot works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Mot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a nice shot to the head.
Mot is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mot is rocked!
Black drops a big elbow. That's hurt Mot! More shots from Black and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Black!
Mr Black really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by take it like a man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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193 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrome scores with a punch to the head.
Chrome throws a leg kick but Jenkins checks it.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins looks to clinch
and Chrome makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chrome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chrome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Chrome misses.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chrome, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chrome just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins jumps guard but Chrome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chrome.
Chrome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Chrome uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chrome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jenkins gets a double leg takedown into Chrome's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chrome is adopting a defensive guard.
Jenkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chrome's head.
Chrome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chrome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chrome has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Chrome is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins stands up over Chrome, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chrome is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins is posturing up here but Chrome has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jenkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jenkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Chrome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Chrome!
Mr Chrome gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samor Kanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint's entrance music is Be Aggresive by Faith No More. A fine choice. Kanen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BURN ONE DOWN. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samor Kanen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanen misses with a low kick.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Saint misses its intended target.
Saint misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Saint coming out on top.
It looks like Samor Kanen has been cut.
Saint misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Saint. Beautiful body shot.
Saint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kanen misses with a body punch.
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!
Saint lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanen backwards.
Saint is working Kanen over against the cage.
Kanen tries a body shot but Saint blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint lands an uppercut.
Kanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanen works on Saint's body with a couple of short punches.
Kanen blocks a body shot from Saint.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint.
Saint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanen blocking some punches.
Kanen managing to block the knees to the body from Saint.
Kanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint lands a body shot.
Saint lands an uppercut.
Saint tries a body shot but Kanen blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint wants to take the fight to the mat but Kanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kanen.
Saint misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanen working aggressively here.
Saint tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saint prevents a body shot from Kanen.
Kanen misses with a punch to the body.
Saint working hard to break the clinch.
Saint takes a shot to the head.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanen's elbow.
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saint just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint.
Saint misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kanen.
Kanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanen throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint.
Kain Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint throws out the jab.
Saint is looking to wear down Kanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint misses with a low kick.
Saint throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint misses with a looping right.
Saint just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saint thows a body shot but no joy.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Kanen moves away and avoids it.
Kanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanen moves out of range of the body kick from Saint.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint. Kanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saint.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanen looks to land a body kick but Saint moved away.
Saint chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanen connects with a body shot.
Kanen looks for the body kick but Saint saw that one coming.
Kanen moves out of range of the body kick from Saint.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Saint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samor Kanen's cut.
That's time! Saint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saint throws an off balance right hand
and Kanen counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saint takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Saint seems a little lost for a moment, as Kanen dominates the positioning.
Saint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saint manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint, not yet.
Kanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kanen landing some decent shots from guard.
Saint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kanen wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanen is posturing up here but Saint has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kanen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kanen has to tap! Slick submission there by Saint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kain Saint!
As Kain Saint got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: OK....who's next?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koltun has chosen Hans Solo - Dopoki jestem as his entrance music. Mr Azure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Koltun.
Azure closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koltun circles away.
Azure lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Azure lands a slapping body shot.
Azure rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Azure throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses
and Azure counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koltun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azure momentarily.
Koltun takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Azure throws a feint and then finishes 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!
Koltun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azure.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Azure scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koltun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Konrad Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun clinches with his opponent.
Koltun scores with a shoulder strike.
Azure blocks an uppercut.
Azure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azure misses with a hook. Koltun ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Azure there.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Azure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koltun with a jab.
Koltun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azure pinned against the cage. Azure gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azure throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azure counters with a nice uppercut.
Koltun misses with a hook. Azure ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Azure misses.
Koltun lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Koltun misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun throws an off balance right hand
and Azure counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azure connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koltun. Koltun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koltun throws a looping overhand right but Azure ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Azure tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azure attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Azure thumps Koltun with a low kick.
Azure lands with an overhand left.
Azure comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Koltun catches Azure right on the button with a cross.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun looks to land a body kick but Azure moved away.
Azure lands the left hand.
Azure throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Azure misses
and Koltun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azure looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
Azure lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Azure checks it.
Koltun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Koltun misses
and Azure counters with a stiff right hand.
Azure takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Azure connects with an inside leg kick.
Koltun tries a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Koltun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azure, as that shot connected.
Koltun throws a body punch but Azure moves out of range.
Azure connects with a 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 Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azure uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koltun wants to clinch up but Azure keeps it at a distance.
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azure throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it.
Koltun swinging wildly here.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Azure slips under a jab from Koltun.
Koltun clinches up against the cage.
Azure jumps into guard, dragging Koltun to the mat.
Koltun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azure not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azure keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koltun defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azure is on top in guard.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Azure looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Azure postures up and lands a big shot to Koltun's brow.
Koltun managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azure trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun pulls Azure in to control the position.
Azure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Azure throws a big elbow that misses.
Azure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun can't keep his opponent in guard - Azure advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koltun defending well though.
Koltun regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azure looking to pass the guard.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Azure looking to pass the guard.
Azure won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
Koltun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azure throws a big elbow that misses.
Azure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koltun is keeping the position for now.
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Azure scoring with some ground and pound.
Azure has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mr Azure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azure is working Koltun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azure wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Azure looking to pass the guard.
Azure looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Azure lands with a right hand.
Koltun lands with a right hand.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azure has time to react.
Koltun scores with a hook to the body. Azure takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azure misses with a looping left.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Azure checks it.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azure holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Azure looking to slow down the pace here.
Koltun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azure backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun is looking for a takedown.
Azure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Koltun misses the target.
Koltun tries to land a front kick but Azure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azure uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azure closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Azure lands in his opponent's guard.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Azure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun tries to strike from the bottom.
Azure tries to free his leg and advance position but Koltun is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Azure with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Azure looking to pass the guard.
Azure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koltun's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Azure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun is pulling down on Azure's head. It's preventing any offense from Azure, at least for the moment.
Azure wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun is pulling down on Azure's head. It's preventing any offense from Azure, at least for the moment.
Azure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azure chips away with some ground and pound.
Azure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azure is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Azure looking to sit in guard and control but Koltun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Azure wants to hit a switch here but Koltun passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Azure there!
Azure is squirming around, avoiding Koltun's attempts to control the action.
Azure is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Azure throws a series of strikes that have Koltun backpedaling.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koltun. That's going to slow Azure down.
Koltun swings for the body but Azure moves out of range.
Azure misses with the combination.
Azure is looking to chop away at Koltun's legs.
Azure fakes the leg kick and cracks Koltun in the body.
Azure fails to land with a series of punches.
Azure throws a solid leg kick but Koltun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azure.
Azure lands a jab to the head.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Azure drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure walks into a stiff left hand from Koltun.
Koltun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koltun thumps Azure with a low kick.
Koltun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azure.
Koltun connects with a looping right hand.
Koltun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azure feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Koltun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azure momentarily.
Koltun tries to clinch but Azure moves out of range.
Azure swats away the attempt to clinch by Koltun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Koltun misses with a body punch.
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!
Azure jumps into guard, dragging Koltun to the mat.
Azure is looking for a triangle but Koltun pushes his legs off easily.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azure is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Koltun frees his head nicely. Oh but Azure has switched to an armbar! Koltun is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Azure!
Mr Azure retains his featherweight title!
Mr Azure took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Kotipelto has chosen Peter Cetera & Amy Grant- Next Time I Fall as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kotipelto.
Kotipelto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Kotipelto throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Kotipelto only half commits.
Kotipelto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kotipelto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotipelto is just out of range.
Kotipelto misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Kotipelto misses with a double jab
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
Kotipelto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kotipelto throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kotipelto.
Kotipelto connects with the punch.
Kotipelto misses with a jab to the body
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio slaps away a takedown attempt from Kotipelto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kotipelto closes the distance and clinches up with Partio, looking for a takedown. Kotipelto pushes Partio against the cage but Partio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kauko Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Kotipelto.
Kotipelto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kotipelto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotipelto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio throws a right hand that Kotipelto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kotipelto also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a body punch but Kotipelto moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotipelto scores with a hook.
Kotipelto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kotipelto!
Kotipelto isn't going anywhere.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Kotipelto is trying to work for a sweep but Partio has mounted him!
Partio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Partio working the ground and pound effectively.
Kotipelto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto regains half guard.
Kotipelto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Partio has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kotipelto is squirming around, avoiding Partio's attempts to control the action.
Kotipelto is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea.
Partio lands a heavy elbow.
Partio looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto wants to get back to his feet.
Kotipelto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kotipelto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kotipelto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kotipelto has picked Partio up and slammed him! Partio can't keep hold of the triangle and Kotipelto manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kotipelto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Kotipelto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kotipelto misses with a hook to the body
letting Partio counter with a right hand.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kotipelto misses with a low kick.
Kotipelto thows a leg kick but Partio checks it
and Partio counters with a body kick.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Partio checks a low kick from Kotipelto.
Kotipelto lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Kotipelto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Partio throws a jab when Kotipelto was well out of range.
Kotipelto misses with a body shot.
Timo Kotipelto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotipelto lands with a nice body punch.
Kotipelto misses with a lunging right hand
and Partio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kotipelto has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Kotipelto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kotipelto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Partio's waist but Partio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kotipelto off to one side.
Partio moves forwards but Kotipelto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kotipelto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Partio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kotipelto is breathing heavily.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotipelto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotipelto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotipelto is looking to work some ground and pound but Partio has wrist control.
Partio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partio is trying to hold Kotipelto in close to prevent damage but Kotipelto has managed to pass into half guard.
Kotipelto prevents Partio from standing back up.
Partio wants to control but Kotipelto is keeping busy.
Kotipelto stops Partio from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto wants to take a breather but Partio is having none of it.
Kotipelto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kotipelto is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Partio manages to get to full guard.
Partio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kotipelto throwing strikes but missing.
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kotipelto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotipelto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Partio's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Partio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kotipelto tries to stand but Partio is controlling from the bottom.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
Kotipelto tries to stand but Partio is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Partio sizes up Kotipelto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kotipelto ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Kotipelto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kotipelto cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio blocks a head kick by Kotipelto.
Kotipelto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Kotipelto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kotipelto is just out of range.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotipelto.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Kotipelto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto scores with a hook.
Kotipelto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Kotipelto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Partio catches Kotipelto right on the button with a cross.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Kotipelto moved away.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotipelto moves away.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kotipelto misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Kotipelto throws a big shot that misses.
Partio pushes Kotipelto away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio jabs at Kotipelto's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotipelto digs a good body shot into Partio's ribs.
Partio throws a head kick but Kotipelto moves out of range.
Kotipelto lands an overhand right.
Kotipelto connects with a single shot there.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kotipelto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kotipelto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partio throws a body punch but Kotipelto moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kotipelto misses the target.
Kotipelto throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kotipelto throws a series of punches but Partio avoids them all with ease.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kotipelto wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Kotipelto throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kotipelto blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Kotipelto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Kotipelto moves away and avoids it.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotipelto jabs at Partio's body.
Kotipelto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kotipelto clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kotipelto throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kotipelto 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 Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Partio fails with the takedown
and Kotipelto counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Kotipelto shoots in looking for a takedown. Partio tries to sprawl out of it but Kotipelto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Partio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Timo Kotipelto just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Partio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kotipelto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kotipelto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kotipelto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kotipelto checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotipelto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio misses the jab.
Kotipelto misses with a straight right.
Kotipelto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kotipelto missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kotipelto lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Kotipelto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kotipelto takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Kotipelto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partio's hands.
Kotipelto tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Kotipelto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Kotipelto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotipelto looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Kotipelto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Kotipelto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotipelto gets caught napping as Partio dives in and scores a takedown. Kotipelto manages to retain guard.
Partio is pushing down on Kotipelto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kotipelto is fighting to maintain full guard but Partio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kotipelto looking for submissions off his back.
Kotipelto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kotipelto trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Partio manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kotipelto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Partio. What's that going to do exactly?
Partio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kotipelto has worked his arm free - good work by Kotipelto!
Kotipelto is looking to reverse the position.
Partio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kotipelto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Partio but great work by Kotipelto.
Kotipelto looking to control but instead Partio has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Partio tries to get to full guard but Kotipelto has control of the leg.
Kotipelto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kotipelto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Partio defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio is trying to stand.
Partio trying to hold on to Kotipelto's head to control him but Kotipelto postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Kotipelto dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Partio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kotipelto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Partio lands.
Kotipelto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Kotipelto swinging wildly here.
Kotipelto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Kotipelto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotipelto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Kotipelto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partio.
Partio throws a low kick but Kotipelto avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kotipelto connects with a nice looking jab.
Kotipelto moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Timo Kotipelto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kotipelto lands with a cross.
Partio stuns Kotipelto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kotipelto.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotipelto moves away.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotipelto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto with a poor takedown
and Partio counters with a nice body kick.
Kotipelto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Partio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kotipelto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
Partio throws a body punch but Kotipelto moves out of range.
Partio is looking to wear down Kotipelto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kotipelto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Kotipelto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kotipelto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kotipelto.
Kauko Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Kotipelto.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Kotipelto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio takes a swing at Kotipelto's ribcage but misses.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kotipelto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Kotipelto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kotipelto lands a body shot.
Partio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kotipelto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kotipelto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kotipelto moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Timo Kotipelto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Partio's guard.
Partio is trying to control the position but Kotipelto postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotipelto landing with the ground and pound.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotipelto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Partio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotipelto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Partio is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Kotipelto.
I think Kotipelto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Kotipelto!
A relieved looking Timo Kotipelto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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