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VERSUS VIOLENTIA 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Benjamin's choice of entrance music: Pastor Troy - It's About To Go Down. Tyson Benjamin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyson Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin needs to keep his hands up - Barrera had a free shot at his head there.
Barrera misses with a straight left.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benjamin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benjamin misses with a looping left.
Barrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benjamin throws out the jab.
Benjamin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrera missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Barrera avoids them all with ease.
Tyson Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benjamin.
Barrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benjamin. Benjamin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benjamin staying out of range there.
Benjamin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrera.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrera. Barrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benjamin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin misses the target.
Barrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Barrera circles away easily
and Barrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benjamin's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benjamin has his hands on Barrera's head, controlling the position.
Benjamin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera looking to pass the guard.
Barrera trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barrera throws a leg kick but Benjamin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Benjamin. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Barrera misses.
Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrera avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
Benjamin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barrera tries to bum rush Benjamin with a series of wild strikes but Benjamin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benjamin digs a good hook to Barrera's body.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Benjamin throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin throws a looping overhand right but Barrera ducks down to avoid it.
Benjamin throws a body kick that misses.
Benjamin takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Barrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Benjamin should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barrera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benjamin moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Barrera.
Benjamin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benjamin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benjamin somewhat.
Luis Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Benjamin.
Barrera throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrera throws a big shot that misses.
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 Luis Barrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Barrera misses.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Benjamin - just one landing.
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Barrera misses.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Barrera lands with a hook. Benjamin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Benjamin with that takedown attempt.
Benjamin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
A big right from Benjamin misses.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Benjamin swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Benjamin moves out of range as Barrera strikes.
Tyson Benjamin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Barrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benjamin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barrera misses with the combination.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Benjamin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barrera checks a leg kick.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body. Benjamin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benjamin thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benjamin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Barrera walks into a stiff left hand from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrera throws a right and a left that Benjamin avoids nicely.
Barrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Benjamin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barrera staying out of range there.
Benjamin connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin.
Benjamin looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely.
Barrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benjamin's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.
Benjamin lands a really nice looking cross but Barrera seems unphased.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the body
and Barrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luis Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benjamin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts.
Benjamin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barrera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barrera is rocked!
Benjamin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barrera blocks a jab.
Barrera lands a really nice looking cross but Benjamin seems unphased.
Benjamin looks to throw the jab but Barrera is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera cracks Benjamin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barrera with a nice cross.
Benjamin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benjamin swivels and escapes.
Benjamin lands with a nice body kick.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin lands a glancing blow to the side of Barrera's head.
Oh Barrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benjamin scores with a nice right hand.
Benjamin 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.
Benjamin blocks a jab.
Benjamin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benjamin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benjamin throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benjamin throws a push kick but Barrera slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Benjamin.
Benjamin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Barrera scores with a shot to the body.
Benjamin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
Barrera throws a right and a left that Benjamin avoids nicely.
Barrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benjamin 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 Barrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benjamin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barrera, as that shot connected.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Barrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin misses with a looping left.
Benjamin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrera.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barrera cracks Benjamin with a good jab.
Barrera defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
Barrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benjamin misses with a double jab.
Benjamin slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benjamin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Barrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benjamin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
Benjamin thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin looks to land a combination. Barrera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barrera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benjamin - the referee stops the clock and Barrera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benjamin. Barrera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benjamin misses with a wild combination.
Barrera throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benjamin throws a low kick but Barrera moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Benjamin misses the target.
Barrera connects with a body shot that sends Benjamin's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera misses with an uppercut.
Barrera connects with a right hand. Benjamin shakes it off.
Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benjamin wants to land a leg kick but Barrera is out of range.
Benjamin takes one on the button.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera throws a wild body kick that Benjamin sees coming a mile off.
Benjamin connects with a leg kick. Barrera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benjamin.
Benjamin connects with a crisp jab.
Benjamin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benjamin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Benjamin scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benjamin counters with an outside leg kick.
Benjamin's corner calls for a 1-2. Benjamin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target.
Benjamin tries to bum rush Barrera with a series of wild strikes but Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin tries to bum rush Barrera with a series of wild strikes but Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Benjamin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benjamin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Benjamin!
Tyson Benjamin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mango Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sd Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do. 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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203 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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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
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Van der Laan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sd Plissken!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plissken fails with the takedown.
Plissken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Sd Plissken has been cut.
Plissken shoots in and drives through. Van der Laan sprawls well.
Plissken lands with a nice body punch.
Van der Laan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van der Laan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Plissken's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van der Laan keeps Plissken at a distance using the push kick.
Plissken looks winded!
Van der Laan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van der Laan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan rushes Plissken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plissken takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan breaks from the clinch.
Van der Laan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plissken manages to avoid it.
Van der Laan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van der Laan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van der Laan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van der Laan cracks Plissken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van der Laan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van der Laan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Plissken crumples to the floor! Van der Laan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andre Van der Laan!
In his post fight interview, Andre Van der Laan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Viagra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viagra comes to the cage accompanied by do it. Rutger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United. Russ Rutger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
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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
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Emilio Viagra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Viagra
and Rutger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger throws a head kick but Viagra moves out of range.
Rutger throws out a leg kick but Viagra moves out of range and Rutger only half commits.
Rutger slips a jab from Viagra.
Emilio Viagra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viagra scores with a jab.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viagra throws out the jab.
Viagra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutger.
Viagra moves out of range of the strikes.
Viagra loads up on a big right hand but Rutger slips the punch.
Rutger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viagra.
Viagra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viagra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Viagra.
Viagra tries for a takedown but Rutger circles away easily
letting Rutger counter with a right hand.
It looks like Emilio Viagra has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Viagra is just out of range.
Rutger checks a low kick from Viagra.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viagra throws a wild hook but Rutger just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Viagra gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rutger raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Rutger!
In his post fight interview, Russ Rutger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio comes to the cage accompanied by Old Mcdonald had a farm. Gatti III has chosen Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out as his entrance music. Bod Zio had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zio. That's going to slow Gatti III down.
A left lands for Zio.
Gatti III throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatti III throws an off balance right hand
and Zio counters with a solid body kick.
Gatti III throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatti III misses the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zio landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatti III is trying to control Zio's posture but Zio avoids it.
Gatti III is looking to regain half guard here but Zio keeps moving and retains side control.
Zio wants to control but Gatti III is keeping him busy.
Gatti III avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zio.
Zio working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gatti III wants to improve his position but Zio is controlling well.
Gatti III wants to control but Zio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zio stops Gatti III from getting back to his feet.
Gatti III wants to improve his position but Zio is controlling well.
Gatti III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zio is stalling in the full guard.
Gatti III is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III controls Zio momentarily but Zio frees himself.
Zio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zio wants to pass the guard but Gatti III is keeping the position.
Zio trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zio throwing strikes but missing.
Zio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zio throws a leg kick which misses Gatti III's front leg but catches the back leg as Gatti III tries to avoid it.
Gatti III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zio. Zio obviously looking to wear him down.
Gatti III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gatti III takes a swing at Zio's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zio to counter with a crisp jab.
Zio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatti III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti III walks into a left hand.
Zio dives in and grabs Gatti III's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gatti III pushes down on Zio's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Zio or perhaps it was just good defense by Gatti III which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bod Zio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatti III uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zio has time to react.
Zio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatti III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio throws a front kick aimed at Gatti III's knee but Gatti III avoids it well.
Donk. Gatti III catches Zio right on the button with a cross.
Gatti III slips a straight right by Zio.
Zio throws a leg kick but Gatti III sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Zio does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Zio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gatti III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatti III slaps away a takedown attempt from Zio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gatti III throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Zio with that takedown attempt.
Gatti III misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bod Zio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gatti III throws a front kick aimed at Zio's knee but Zio avoids it well.
Zio fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zio. Gatti III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zio thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti III throws a leg kick but Zio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gatti III controls Zio momentarily but Zio frees himself.
Gatti III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zio looking to pass the guard.
Gatti III can't keep his opponent in guard - Zio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio is keen to just control but Gatti III is a slippery customer.
Gatti III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zio lands a couple of elbows.
Zio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gatti III is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zio off and has taken his back!
Gatti III is not going to allow Zio to sit and survive in this position.
Will Gatti III go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gatti III lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zio hold on?!
Zio wants to control his opponent's hands but Gatti III gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zio trying to control here.
Gatti III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zio wants to control but Gatti III is keeping busy.
Zio wants to get back to full guard.
Zio 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.
Gatti III working over Zio with some ground and pound. Zio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatti III looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatti III is working away from the top position though.
Zio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatti III scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatti III prevents Zio from improving his position.
Gatti III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gatti III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zio wants to control but Gatti III is keeping busy.
Zio moves into full guard.
Gatti III trying to control but Zio is working from the bottom.
Zio has his foot on Gatti III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gatti III works his way back into a safe position though.
Zio is looking for a triangle here but Gatti III uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gatti III is looking to take a break and control but Zio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zio manages to get back to half guard.
Zio tries to get to full guard but Gatti III has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti III lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gatti III working over Zio with some ground and pound. Zio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Bod Zio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatti III's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zio under the eye.
Zio with a hook.
Zio lands with a nice body punch.
Gatti III lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gatti III connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zio scrambles back to his feet.
Gatti III takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bod Zio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti III closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zio's guard.
Gatti III wants to pass the guard but Zio is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zio is trying to control the position but Gatti III postures up.
Gatti III trying to control but Zio is working from the bottom.
Zio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gatti III is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatti III throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zio has his foot on Gatti III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gatti III works his way back into a safe position though.
Gatti III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zio has momentary wrist control but Gatti III slips an elbow through the middle.
Zio keeping moving, preventing Gatti III from controlling successfully.
Gatti III throws a big elbow that misses.
Zio keeping moving, preventing Gatti III from controlling successfully.
Zio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gatti III escapes and throws Zio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zio is trying to control Gatti III's posture but Gatti III avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio is looking to regain half guard here but Gatti III keeps moving and retains side control.
Gatti III working the ground and pound.
Bod Zio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatti III thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zio is looking to regain half guard here but Gatti III keeps moving and retains side control.
Gatti III lands an elbow.
Gatti III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zio, who protects the arm well.
Gatti III trying to control the position but Zio is working away.
Gatti III working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III is chipping away with strikes.
Zio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gatti III working away.
Gatti III working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gatti III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zio keeps working.
Gatti III lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gatti III slips a nice elbow through Zio's hands, connecting with Zio's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gatti III connects with a nice short shot to Zio's temple.
Zio is trying to get back to full guard.
Zio is trying to maintain the position but Gatti III is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatti III prevents Zio from improving his position.
Zio trying to control here.
Zio tries to get to full guard but Gatti III has control of the leg.
Zio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatti III scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zio is trying to maintain the position but Gatti III is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatti III is trying to control the action in half guard but Zio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arturo Gatti III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Gatti III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bod Zio!
Bod Zio managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Tokarczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Tokarczuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff lunges at Tokarczuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tokarczuk's hand.
It looks like Pawel Tokarczuk has been cut.
Tokarczuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spliff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Tokarczuk.
Spliff drives through and clinches with Tokarczuk against the cage.
Tokarczuk misses with the head strike.
Spliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokarczuk.
Spliff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tokarczuk misses with a punch to the body.
Tokarczuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spliff backwards.
Tokarczuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spliff backwards.
Tokarczuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tokarczuk.
Spliff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spliff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tokarczuk to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Tokarczuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Tokarczuk fails to land.
Spliff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tokarczuk fails to land.
Tokarczuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Spliff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokarczuk blocks a body shot from Spliff.
Spliff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokarczuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokarczuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spliff looking to slow down the pace here.
Spliff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tokarczuk tries to clinch but Spliff is having none of it.
Spliff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spliff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spliff.
Pawel Tokarczuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaffa Spliff.
Tokarczuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spliff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokarczuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tokarczuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spliff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff checks the leg kick.
Spliff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokarczuk moves away.
Tokarczuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tokarczuk closes the distance and pushes Spliff back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Spliff fails to land.
Spliff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Spliff.
Tokarczuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk has a couple of punches blocked by Spliff.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokarczuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokarczuk has a couple of punches blocked by Spliff.
Spliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokarczuk presses Spliff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spliff blocks a body shot from Tokarczuk.
Still in the clinch, Tokarczuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tokarczuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokarczuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokarczuk digs a right hand into Spliff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spliff's gas tank.
Spliff looks winded!
Tokarczuk digs a right hand into Spliff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spliff's gas tank.
Tokarczuk tries to throw a body punch but Spliff avoids it by throwing Tokarczuk back against the cage.
A short left from Tokarczuk.
Spliff blocks a body shot from Tokarczuk.
Spliff takes a shot to the head.
Tokarczuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokarczuk has Spliff pressed against the cage, preventing Spliff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokarczuk lands a left hand.
Spliff is looking to control Tokarczuk's arms but Tokarczuk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spliff has his back to the cage.
Spliff blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokarczuk.
Spliff misses with the head strike.
Spliff tries to pull guard but Tokarczuk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tokarczuk taking a breather.
Tokarczuk misses with the head strike.
Spliff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokarczuk throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliff tries to break the clinch but Tokarczuk is controlling the position.
Spliff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tokarczuk misses with some punches.
Spliff prevents a body shot from Tokarczuk.
A short uppercut from Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokarczuk misses with the head strike.
Tokarczuk misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokarczuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliff jumps into guard, dragging Tokarczuk to the mat.
Spliff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokarczuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokarczuk is working Spliff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tokarczuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokarczuk throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Tokarczuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Tokarczuk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tokarczuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spliff's head.
Tokarczuk tries to clinch
enabling Spliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokarczuk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spliff counters by clinching up.
Spliff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokarczuk's elbow.
Tokarczuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliff's elbow.
Tokarczuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tokarczuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokarczuk has a couple of punches blocked by Spliff.
Tokarczuk lands with a left to the head.
Pawel Tokarczuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokarczuk lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokarczuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokarczuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tokarczuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokarczuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokarczuk blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spliff.
Spliff breaks the clinch.
Tokarczuk misses with a straight left.
Tokarczuk tries to clinch there but Spliff circles away.
Tokarczuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spliff.
Tokarczuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tokarczuk moves away from the strike by Spliff.
Spliff just misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokarczuk manages to avoid it.
Tokarczuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pawel Tokarczuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokarczuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Spliff. Spliff gets slowly back to his feet.
Tokarczuk moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tokarczuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spliff fails to pull guard.
Tokarczuk has a couple of punches blocked by Spliff.
Tokarczuk tries to work over Spliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spliff throws a head punch that misses.
Tokarczuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Tokarczuk takes a shot to the head.
Tokarczuk misses with a body punch.
Spliff throws a head punch that misses.
Spliff tries to pull guard but Tokarczuk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pawel Tokarczuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaffa Spliff.
Tokarczuk blocks a body shot from Spliff.
Tokarczuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliff taking a breather.
A short right from Spliff on the inside.
Tokarczuk lands a shot to the body.
Tokarczuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff blocks a body shot from Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk blocking some punches.
Tokarczuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokarczuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spliff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tokarczuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spliff backwards.
Tokarczuk scores with a hook to the body.
Spliff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokarczuk misses with a body punch.
Tokarczuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokarczuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokarczuk pushes Spliff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokarczuk misses with a punch to the body.
Tokarczuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliff pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokarczuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokarczuk pushes down on Spliff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tokarczuk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spliff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tokarczuk lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Tokarczuk from controlling successfully.
Spliff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokarczuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokarczuk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spliff's head.
Tokarczuk looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokarczuk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Tokarczuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Tokarczuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tokarczuk throws a hook but Spliff avoids it easily.
Spliff throws a wild body kick that Tokarczuk sees coming a mile off.
Tokarczuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spliff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tokarczuk backs up against the cage.
Spliff tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokarczuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk gets tackled into the cage by Spliff. Spliff maintains the clinch.
Spliff breaks from the clinch.
Mustaffa Spliff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tokarczuk misses with an uppercut
and Spliff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spliff needs to keep his hands up - Tokarczuk had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokarczuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tokarczuk wants to clinch up but Spliff keeps it at a distance.
Tokarczuk lands with a shot to the body.
Pawel Tokarczuk is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Spliff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokarczuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tokarczuk gets a clinch.
Spliff throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokarczuk.
Spliff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokarczuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokarczuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokarczuk blocks an uppercut.
Spliff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tokarczuk tries to work over Spliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokarczuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokarczuk lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Spliff misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliff pushes Tokarczuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spliff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokarczuk misses with a body punch.
Spliff tries a body shot but Tokarczuk blocks it.
Tokarczuk is working Spliff over against the cage.
Spliff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spliff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokarczuk.
Tokarczuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tokarczuk digs a right hand into Spliff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spliff's gas tank.
Tokarczuk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tokarczuk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tokarczuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Spliff in the body.
Tokarczuk wants to clinch up but Spliff keeps it at a distance.
Tokarczuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spliff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Tokarczuk lands but Spliff takes it in his stride.
Tokarczuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokarczuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spliff can do to turn this around?
Tokarczuk is looking to clinch but Spliff is avoiding it.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spliff throws out a leg kick but Tokarczuk moves out of range and Spliff only half commits.
Tokarczuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spliff swings widly with a right hand
and Tokarczuk counters with a good low kick that Spliff was not able to check.
Spliff throws a head kick that misses
letting Tokarczuk counter with a right hand.
Spliff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Spliff misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff tries to keep at a distance but Tokarczuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tokarczuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliff trying to stall but Tokarczuk improves his position.
Spliff is trying to break the clinch but Tokarczuk has him pressed against the cage.
Spliff throws a head punch that misses.
Tokarczuk lands a body shot.
Spliff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tokarczuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokarczuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Spliff is rocked!
Tokarczuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spliff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pawel Tokarczuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tokarczuk.
Spliff is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokarczuk finish him?
Tokarczuk is working Spliff over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokarczuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spliff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tokarczuk smiles and moves away.
Spliff seems to have recovered his senses.
Tokarczuk wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Tokarczuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokarczuk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Tokarczuk!
Pawel Tokarczuk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B.. Fatherfockerusus has chosen Born to be wild by Steppenwolf as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Baddusousus Fatherfockerusus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Fatherfockerusus.
Fatherfockerusus scores with a jab. Uusisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fatherfockerusus dodges the punch combination from Uusisto.
Uusisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uusisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uusisto blocks a head kick by Fatherfockerusus.
A jab from Uusisto misses.
Fatherfockerusus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uusisto.
Uusisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Fatherfockerusus is just out of range.
Uusisto tries for a takedown but Fatherfockerusus circles away easily
and Fatherfockerusus counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatherfockerusus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uusisto, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatherfockerusus gets control of Uusisto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fatherfockerusus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Uusisto looking to pass the guard.
Fatherfockerusus working for a triangle but Uusisto defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto stands and throws Fatherfockerusus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uusisto staying calm.
Fatherfockerusus looking for a sweep but Uusisto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Uusisto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Uusisto with a couple of short strikes.
Fatherfockerusus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Uusisto with shots to the head and body - Fatherfockerusus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Uusisto 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatherfockerusus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Uusisto.
Uusisto with a couple of short strikes.
Uusisto working for a submission but Fatherfockerusus is keeping him at bay.
Uusisto wants to control the pace but Fatherfockerusus is squirming around nicely.
Fatherfockerusus tries to improve his position but Uusisto has taken his back! Uusisto has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fatherfockerusus tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Uusisto pushes Fatherfockerusus away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jurmas Uusisto!
After winning the bout, Jurmas Uusisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: More then a Feeling. 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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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tunjic connects with a single shot there.
Tunjic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Tunjic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson cracks Tunjic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tunjic.
A big left from Tunjic misses.
No luck for Tunjic with that takedown attempt.
Tunjic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunjic manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilson tries a low kick but Tunjic avoids it.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tunjic misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a good low kick that Tunjic was not able to check.
Tunjic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilson is pressing down on Tunjic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tunjic throws a big right hand that misses.
Tunjic throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Tunjic is working from the bottom.
Wilson advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunjic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tunjic keeps working.
Tunjic is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tunjic trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Tunjic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tunjic is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tunjic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tunjic struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tunjic tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tunjic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Tunjic is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tunjic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Tunjic checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunjic.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tunjic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tunjic misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tunjic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tunjic thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson moves forwards but Tunjic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson defending well as Tunjic loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tunjic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic scores with a nice head shot.
Tunjic takes one to the side of the head.
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tunjic moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Tunjic throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
Tunjic misses with a body shot.
Wilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tunjic.
Tunjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Tunjic sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tunjic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tunjic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunjic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tunjic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilson tries to work over Tunjic's front leg with a kick but Tunjic checks it.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tunjic doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tunjic. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunjic manages to avoid it.
Tunjic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tunjic throws a leg kick
and Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tunjics head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tunjic is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Tunjic throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Tunjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tunjic tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Tunjic back against the cage.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tunjic backwards.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunjic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tunjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan Tunjic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson clobbers Tunjic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tunjic loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Tunjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Tunjic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Tunjic feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Tunjic misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tunjic misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tunjic fails with the takedown.
Tunjic moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tunjic.
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 Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tunjic scores with a jab.
Tunjic jabs at Wilson's body.
Tunjic shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Tunjic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tunjic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tunjic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Tunjic's legs.
Tunjic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tunjic under the eye.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Tunjic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Tunjic.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tunjic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tunjic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Tunjic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tunjic.
Tunjic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Tunjic.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tunjic throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a head kick.
Tunjic is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunjic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunjic is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tunjic seems to have recovered his senses.
Tunjic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tunjic misses with a low kick.
Tunjic misses with a leg kick.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Tunjic's ribs.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson cracks Tunjic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Tunjic.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tunjic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tunjic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Good work by Tunjic as he checks the leg kick.
Tunjic misses with a straight left.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tunjic's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson digs a good hook to Tunjic's body.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into Tunjic's torso.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunjic blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Tunjic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tunjic takes one on the button.
Tunjic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tunjic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tunjic throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
Tunjic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Tunjic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
A less than humble Wade Wilson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kwaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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152 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Kwaak!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to score with a low kick but Kwaak moves his leg out of the way.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Kwaak moves away and avoids it.
Kwaak misses with a head kick.
Kwaak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Kwaak lands a nice shot to the body.
Black moves out of range as Kwaak strikes.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kwaak ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sam Kwaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwaak misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Kwaak backing up. Kwaak nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwaak defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwaak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwaak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Kwaak's shoulder, as Kwaak tries to avoid the shot.
Kwaak misses with a wild body shot.
Black tried to score with a low kick but Kwaak checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Kwaak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kwaak scores with a head kick.
Kwaak throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Kwaak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Kwaak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Kwaak misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black blocks a head kick by Kwaak.
Black dives in and scores a takedown into Kwaak's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kwaak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Kwaak postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Kwaak distracts Black with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kwaak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black is looking for a triangle but Kwaak pushes his legs off easily.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kwaak is one step ahead there.
Kwaak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kwaak passes into half guard.
Kwaak is trying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kwaak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwaak.
Black tries to roll over but Kwaak keeps him under control.
Black wants to sweep but Kwaak has passed to side control!
Black tries to improve position but can't.
Black is not content to let Kwaak control the position.
Kwaak working the head with strikes.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kwaak off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwaak covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kwaak trying to control the action but Black just sinks the hooks in.
Black has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kwaak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black keeps control of the position as Kwaak tries to break free.
Black lands punches and elbows.
Kwaak covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kwaak tries to break free.
Black lands a shot to the head.
Black lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Black.
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 Black will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kwaak lands a head kick!
Kwaak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black staying out of range there.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwaak fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kwaak shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwaak throws a sloppy head kick
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
Kwaak misses the shot to the body.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwaak throws out the jab.
Black catches Kwaak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwaak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Black is out of range.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak delivers a nice body kick.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwaak as he avoids it easily.
Kwaak wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwaak has time to react.
Black looks to land a right hand but Kwaak moved out of range.
Kwaak misses the body punch
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Black lands.
Black throws out a powerful jab.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Kwaak counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Kwaak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwaak. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Mr Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Kwaak.
Kwaak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kwaak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwaak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black avoids the head kick by Kwaak.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwaak. That's going to slow Black down.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kwaak.
Kwaak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwaak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwaak is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a straight right.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kwaak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Black if he has to take too many more of those.
Kwaak wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kwaak. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kwaak.
Kwaak darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black breaks the clinch.
Kwaak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
That kick from Kwaak tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Black checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kwaak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kwaak. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Kwaak.
Kwaak swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black connects with a right hand. Kwaak shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black lands a body shot.
Black connects with a leg kick. Kwaak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Black moves out of range as Kwaak strikes.
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 Mr Black will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Black.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwaak. That's going to slow Black down.
Kwaak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Kwaak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Black if he has to take too many more of those.
Kwaak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black is looking to land body kicks.
Kwaak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Black lands a right hand.
Kwaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kwaak gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwaak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Black tries to pull guard but Kwaak won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak lands with a light punch inside.
Kwaak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kwaak prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwaak misses with a knee strike.
Kwaak landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kwaak regains guard immediately.
Kwaak is trying to keep Black in close.
Kwaak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black 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.
Kwaak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black 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.
Black stands and throws Kwaak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Black working the ground and pound.
Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Kwaak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kwaak is trying to improve his position.
Black working the head with strikes.
Black working the ground and pound from side control.
Black lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with the ground and pound.
Kwaak tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to control for a moment but Kwaak uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Black misses with a head shot. Kwaak uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sam Kwaak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwaak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kwaak keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Mr Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwaak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwaak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Kwaak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Kwaak is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black looking for a guillotine here but Kwaak defends easily.
Mr Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kwaak is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Tomcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomcik has chosen T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Tomcik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomcik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chrome can pounce on him.
Chrome tries a low kick but Tomcik avoids it.
Tomcik ducks under a wild hook from Chrome.
Chrome throws a leg kick that misses.
Tomcik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chrome with a nice cross.
Chrome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomcik lands a right hook to the body.
Tomcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chrome throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chrome there.
Tomcik throws a series of punches but Chrome avoids them all with ease.
Chrome swings widly with a right hand
and Tomcik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomcik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chrome to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik digs a good hook to Chrome's body.
Kamil Tomcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chrome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tomcik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chrome checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chrome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomcik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chrome.
A head kick misses from Chrome.
Chrome lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tomcik at a distance.
Tomcik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tomcik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chrome.
Chrome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomcik.
Tomcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chrome was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomcik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome throws a hook but Tomcik blocks it.
A big left from Chrome misses.
Tomcik walks into a straight right hand from Chrome.
Mr Chrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomcik looks to land a right hand but Chrome moved out of range.
Chrome throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chrome misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Chrome.
Tomcik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chrome throws a jab when Tomcik was well out of range.
Tomcik throws a leg kick but Chrome moved away.
Chrome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomcik.
Chrome scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chrome.
Tomcik throws a head kick but Chrome moves out of range.
Tomcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chrome.
Tomcik throws a leg kick which misses Chrome's front leg but catches the back leg as Chrome tries to avoid it.
Chrome throws out a leg kick but Tomcik moves out of range and Chrome only half commits.
Tomcik misses with a looping right.
Tomcik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chrome scores with a jab. Tomcik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chrome moves forwards but Tomcik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chrome darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chrome moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tomcik throws a head kick but Chrome moves out of range.
Chrome thuds his right hand into Tomcik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chrome is looking to land body kicks.
Tomcik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chrome is out of range and Tomcik settles back down.
Tomcik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chrome throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chrome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomcik's head backwards.
Tomcik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomcik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chrome.
Chrome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomcik.
Tomcik looks to throw a body kick
and Chrome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Chrome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tomcik misses with a low kick.
Tomcik misses with a hook.
Tomcik tries a head kick but it misses.
Chrome works the jab nicely.
Chrome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chrome misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chrome.
Chrome jabs Tomcik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tomcik, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Tomcik.
Chrome blocks a head kick by Tomcik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chrome throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tomcik's head.
Mr Chrome is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomcik throws a solid leg kick but Chrome takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomcik.
Chrome throws a head kick that misses.
Chrome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomcik.
Tomcik fails to land with a series of punches.
Chrome on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chrome 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.
Chrome throws a good cross that connects.
Chrome works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tomcik clobbers Chrome with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tomcik throws the left hand but Chrome avoids the punch easily.
Tomcik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chrome misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chrome.
Chrome throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chrome is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tomcik's half guard.
Chrome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chrome thows a huge punch but Tomcik dodges it nicely.
Chrome looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tomcik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik is looking to improve his position.
Chrome misses with a head shot. Tomcik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chrome throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chrome wants to pass the guard but Tomcik is keeping the position.
Chrome 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.
Chrome throwing strikes but missing.
Chrome lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomcik is retaining full guard.
Tomcik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome distracts Tomcik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chrome looking to pass the guard.
Chrome looking to sit in guard and control but Tomcik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chrome looking to control but Tomcik passes into half guard.
Chrome looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chrome trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Chrome dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomcik.
Tomcik looks for the body kick but Chrome saw that one coming.
Chrome takes a swing at Tomcik's ribcage but misses.
Tomcik checks a leg kick.
Tomcik misses with a body kick.
Chrome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomcik.
Nice straight punches there by Tomcik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tomcik.
Tomcik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tomcik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chrome looks to throw the jab but Tomcik is out of range.
Chrome looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomcik stuffs the takedown.
Chrome defending well as Tomcik loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik misses with a low kick as Chrome jumps back.
Chrome buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chrome moves away from the strike by Tomcik.
Tomcik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good work by Tomcik as he checks the leg kick.
Chrome is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chrome moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tomcik cracks Chrome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chrome, right into the meat.
Chrome drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chrome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Tomcik.
Chrome thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomcik.
A head kick misses from Tomcik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chrome throws a head kick but Tomcik moves out of range.
Tomcik thuds his right hand into Chrome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tomcik misses with a looping right.
Tomcik takes a swing at Chrome's ribcage but misses.
Tomcik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chrome. Chrome circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomcik.
Tomcik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomcik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chrome pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomcik is out of range and Chrome settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome throws a shot from downtown. Tomcik moves away and avoids it.
Chrome misses with a hook.
Chrome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomcik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chrome tries to score with a low kick but Tomcik moves his leg out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chrome.
Chrome takes one to the side of the head.
Chrome tries to work over Tomcik's front leg with a kick but Tomcik checks it.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chrome misses with a kick to the body.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomcik. Chrome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomcik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chrome. Chrome obviously looking to wear him down.
Tomcik lands a jab to Chrome's midsection.
Chrome avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tomcik stalks Chrome and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chrome's face. Chrome staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chrome throws a head kick that misses.
Chrome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomcik.
Tomcik looks to land a combination but Chrome avoids it well.
Tomcik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chrome scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chrome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tomcik thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Tomcik really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Chrome.
Chrome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomcik.
A big right from Tomcik misses.
Chrome throws a body punch but Tomcik moves out of range.
Chrome swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tomcik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chrome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomcik moves out of range as Chrome strikes.
Chrome throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tomcik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Tomcik. Those never looked like landing.
Chrome feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomciks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcik scores with a shot to the body.
Tomcik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chrome's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomcik.
Chrome has a takedown stuffed.
Tomcik tries to score with a low kick but Chrome moves his leg out of the way.
Chrome slips a straight right by Tomcik.
Chrome defending well as Tomcik loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Tomcik misses.
Chrome misses with an uppercut. Tomcik saw that one coming.
Chrome swings for the body but Tomcik moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomcik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tomcik moves away from the strike by Chrome.
Tomcik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomcik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcik scores with a shot to the body.
Chrome lands a jab to the head.
Tomcik misses with a looping right.
Chrome scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Chrome misses the target.
Tomcik takes a swing at Chrome's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome takes one on the button.
Tomcik blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chrome manages to avoid it.
Chrome misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tomcik, right into the meat.
Chrome blocks a leg kick.
Chrome closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tomcik can't do much from the bottom here.
Chrome working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chrome lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tomcik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chrome but great work by Tomcik.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomcik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chrome keeps working.
Chrome manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chrome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chrome works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chrome looking for a guillotine here but Tomcik defends easily.
Tomcik wants to control from the top but Chrome keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kamil Tomcik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chrome misses with a low kick.
Tomcik feints and then cracks Chrome's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chrome down.
Decent striking displayed by Chrome there.
Chrome works over Tomcik's head and body with a nice combination.
Tomcik throws a head kick that misses.
Tomcik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomcik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomcik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chrome is able to avoid easily.
A nice combination there by Chrome.
Tomcik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tomcik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome looks for a takedown but Tomcik sprawls well.
Chrome thows a body kick. Tomcik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tomcik misses with a head kick.
Tomcik misses with a low kick as Chrome jumps back.
Tomcik checks a low kick from Chrome.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tomcik.
Tomcik moves out of range of the body kick from Chrome.
Tomcik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chrome tries for a takedown but Tomcik circles away easily
and Tomcik counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chrome cracks a nice hook into Tomcik's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomcik. Chrome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomcik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chrome stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chrome, as that shot connected.
Tomcik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tomcik misses.
Tomcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Chrome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Chrome.
Chrome misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomcik checks a leg kick.
Chrome jabs at Tomcik's body.
Chrome tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomcik is able to avoid easily.
Tomcik takes a swing at Chrome's ribcage but misses.
Chrome shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomcik defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Chrome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomcik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tomcik lands a head kick. Chrome smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chrome is out of range and Tomcik settles back down.
Chrome avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chrome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tomcik in his tracks.
Chrome thows a body shot but no joy.
Chrome throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tomcik jabs at Chrome's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chrome.
Tomcik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chrome on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chrome throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Chrome.
I think Chrome has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Chrome!
Mr Chrome retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Chrome waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cheeseburger In Paradise. Mr Magenta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Magenta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magenta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magenta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magenta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magenta working for submissions but it's allowed Berger to get to half guard.
Berger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berger 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.
Magenta is pressing down on Berger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magenta keeping moving, preventing Berger from controlling successfully.
Berger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berger lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berger stopping the sweep attempt from Magenta.
Magenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berger defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is working Magenta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magenta wants to sweep here but Berger controlling him for the moment.
Magenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magenta has his foot on Berger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berger works his way back into a safe position though.
Berger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magenta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berger has managed to get both his arms back between Magenta's legs - danger averted.
Berger trying to control the position from guard on top but Magenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berger cracks Magenta with a solid left hand.
Berger is working Magenta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berger wants to pass the guard but Magenta is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berger defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to control from the top but Magenta keeps moving.
Berger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berger defends well.
Magenta is looking for a triangle but Berger pushes his legs off easily.
Berger wants to pass the guard but Magenta is keeping the position.
Berger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magenta is looking for a triangle here but Berger uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magenta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berger connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta tries to improve position but can't.
Berger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Berger scoring with punches from side control.
Magenta is trying to improve his position.
Berger scoring with punches and elbows.
Berger trying to control the action but Magenta is working from the bottom.
Magenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berger working the head and body with strikes.
Berger wants to control but Magenta is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magenta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magenta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Berger scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magenta tries to bench press Berger off him but Berger keeps the position.
Berger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magenta to see if he's OK.
Berger wants to control but Magenta is keeping him busy.
Berger cracks Magenta with a big right hand but Magenta just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berger lands a few punches from side control.
Magenta manages to get back to half guard.
Berger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magenta keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berger lands a nice short elbow.
Magenta taking some punishment here, with Berger in his half guard.
Magenta is not content to let Berger control the position.
Berger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger is looking to take a break and control but Magenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Berger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Berger blocks a low kick nicely.
Magenta avoids the body shot from Berger.
Berger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magenta throws out the jab.
Berger connects with a nice looking jab.
Magenta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berger defending well though.
Magenta throwing shots but Berger is blocking nicely.
Magenta is looking to stall here but Berger recovers full guard.
Berger can't keep his opponent in guard - Magenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Magenta is looking to advance position but Berger won't allow it.
Berger wants to control but Magenta is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berger defending well though.
Magenta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berger is trying to get back to full guard.
Berger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magenta.
Berger is looking for a sweep. Magenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magenta tries to pass to full mount but Berger defends it.
Magenta prevents Berger from improving his position.
Berger trying to control from the bottom.
Magenta wants to pass the guard but Berger is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to control but Magenta is keeping busy.
Berger tries to get to full guard but Magenta has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magenta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magenta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magenta prevents Berger from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magenta working the head and body with strikes.
Berger has hold of Magenta's hands but Magenta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berger wants to control but Magenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Berger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berger.
Berger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magenta is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magenta's guard.
Berger wants to control from the top but Magenta keeps moving.
Berger throws a big elbow that misses.
Berger connects with a couple of short punches.
Magenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berger wants to pass the guard but Magenta is keeping the position.
Magenta wants to sweep here but Berger controlling him for the moment.
Berger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berger postures up in Magenta's guard and throws a big left but Magenta blocks it.
Berger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berger landing some decent shots from guard.
Magenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berger defends it easily.
Magenta is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger is working Magenta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Dieter Berger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magenta drives through and clinches with Berger against the cage.
Berger jumps into guard, dragging Magenta to the mat.
Berger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berger 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.
Berger is working hard here to advance position.
Magenta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magenta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magenta manages to get himself to full guard.
Berger advances position into side control!
Berger lands a few punches from side control.
Magenta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Magenta tries to roll over but Berger keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger trying to control from half guard but Magenta is working away.
Magenta wants to get back to full guard.
Berger is trying to control. Magenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magenta gets back to full guard.
Berger trying to control the position from guard on top but Magenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berger postures up and lands a big shot to Magenta's brow.
Dieter Berger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magenta wants to hit a switch here but Berger passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Magenta there!
Magenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger controlling his opponent.
Magenta working to try and regain half guard.
Magenta taking shots to the head.
Magenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magenta is in a horrible position here. Berger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berger working the ground and pound effectively.
Berger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Magenta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Berger with a couple of short strikes.
Berger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Berger breaks from Magenta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berger postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Magenta in real trouble here! The ref calls for Magenta to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Berger!
Dieter Berger retains his super heavyweight title!
Dieter Berger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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