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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rooney might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Belfast Boy. Stroud has chosen Vallenfyre - Iconoclast as his entrance music. Ryan Rooney is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Rooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
A lazy left from Stroud finds it's target.
Stroud cracks Rooney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rooney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroud.
Stroud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stroud throws a right hand that Rooney ducks under and follows up with a left that Rooney also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Stroud is looking to land body kicks.
Rooney staying out of range there.
Rooney thuds his right hand into Stroud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stroud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rooney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stroud napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud prevents Rooney from improving position.
Rooney creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney working the ground and pound.
Stroud managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rooney.
The ground and pound from Rooney seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stroud regains half guard, as Rooney was trying to land strikes.
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. Rooney connects with a nice short shot to Stroud's temple.
Rooney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stroud is trying to escape back to his feet but Rooney uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rooney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Rooney are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stroud is pushing Rooney's head away, looking to escape. Rooney manages to hold on to the position though.
Stroud tries to bench press Rooney off him but Rooney keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney throwing strikes but Stroud manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The strikes coming from Stroud are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rooney gets back to half guard.
Rooney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stroud slows the pace down in half guard.
Stroud trying to control from Rooney's half guard. Rooney has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rooney pushes Stroud off and gets back to his feet.
Rooney lands with a nice combination. Stroud backs away looking to recover.
Rooney moves into the clinch.
Stroud manages to break the clinch.
Rooney throws a body punch but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rooney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rooney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stroud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud taking a bit of punishment here - Rooney scoring with strikes.
Rooney throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stroud works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stroud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rooney.
Stroud is pressing down on Rooney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rooney won't allow Stroud to sweep him here.
Stroud trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rooney with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rooney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stroud 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 Rooney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rooney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stroud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rooney circles away quickly and effectively.
Rooney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rooney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rooney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rooney postures up in Stroud's guard and throws a big left but Stroud blocks it.
Rooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stroud pulls Rooney in close to prevent any damage.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney throwing strikes from guard but Stroud blocks nicely.
Rooney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stroud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rooney.
Stroud has Rooney pulled in close to control his posture.
Rooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rooney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rooney's guard.
Stroud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stroud throws a strike but Rooney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rooney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Rooney from controlling successfully.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney throws a big right hand that misses.
Rooney throws a strike but Stroud rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stroud wants to stand and escape but instead Rooney has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rooney postures up in Stroud's guard and throws a big left but Stroud blocks it.
Rooney stands up over Stroud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rooney throws a big elbow that misses.
Stroud has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney postures up.
Stroud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Rooney from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Stroud wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stroud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rooney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rooney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stroud defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Stroud. No joy for Rooney on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rooney dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stroud just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stroud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stroud throws an overhand right that lands on Rooney's shoulder, as Rooney tries to avoid the shot.
Rooney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroud swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Rooney or perhaps it was just good defense by Stroud which made him look bad.
Rooney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stroud.
Rooney slips under a jab.
Rooney lands a two punch combo.
Stroud throws out a loose jab but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rooney closes the distance and clinches up with Stroud, looking for a takedown. Rooney pushes Stroud against the cage but Stroud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice combination there by Rooney.
Stroud misses with an uppercut. Rooney saw that one coming.
Rooney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Rooney's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rooney is trying to ground and pound but Stroud uses the momentary lack of control by Rooney to regain half guard.
Rooney trying to mount his opponent but Stroud defends it.
Rooney prevents Stroud from improving his position.
Stroud gets back to full guard.
Stroud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rooney's head.
Stroud thows a huge punch but Rooney dodges it nicely.
Rooney is not content to let Stroud control the position.
Ryan Rooney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rooney keeping control of the position.
Stroud wants to advance to full mount but Rooney doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rooney is on top in guard.
Rooney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stroud working a defensive guard here.
Stroud seems keen to control Rooney's posture.
Stroud trying to control the position.
Ryan Rooney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud keeping full guard, as Rooney tries to pass.
Rooney is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Stroud was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stroud misses with a hook.
Rooney shoots in but no luck this time.
Stroud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rooney checks a low kick from Stroud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroud. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney shoots in for a takedown but Stroud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroud stuffs the takedown attempt from Rooney. Rooney gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom Stroud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rooney closes the distance and clinches up with Stroud, looking for a takedown. Rooney pushes Stroud against the cage but Stroud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Ryan Rooney.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rooney, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rooney!
As Ryan Rooney got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fair play to Scott who gave me a good fight again. I really needed to beat this guy to get revenge on the bastard for last time. I hope I've proved today that I am the better fighter.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beam has chosen Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go as his entrance music. Jim Beam will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Beam is just out of range.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Fury looks to land a body kick but Beam moved away.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Beam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beam checks a leg kick.
Beam wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.
Fury thuds his shin into the meat of Beam's side.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Beam throws a head kick but Fury moves out of range.
Beam is looking to clinch.
Beam doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Fury misses.
Beam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
Beam's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beam duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beam is out of range and Fury settles back down.
Beam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fury throws a nice looking combination but Beam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fury swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beam moves away.
Beam tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
Beam connects with an inside leg kick.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Beam takes the fight into the clinch.
Beam gets underhooks to prevent Fury's takedown attempt.
Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Beam controls the action.
Fury trying to stall but Beam improves his position.
Beam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
Fury tries to break free but Beam pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Beam to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beam blocks an uppercut.
Beam prevents a body shot from Fury.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beam throws an elbow but misses.
Beam looking to stall.
Beam breaks from the clinch.
Beam blocks the body kick.
Fury throws a push kick but Beam slaps the foot to one side.
Beam wants to clinch
and Fury counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beam is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fury lands with a right hand.
Beam is rocked!
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beam.
Beam is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
Fury steps in with a hook that catches Beam right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fury follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Beam looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fury!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Fury thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seany Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nadi Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scholes's entrance music is Wonderwall - Oasis. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Seany Scholes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nadi Tsunami!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsunami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scholes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsunami.
Tsunami feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scholes is looking for a triangle but Tsunami pushes his legs off easily.
Tsunami controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scholes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsunami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsunami got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scholes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsunami has managed to get both his arms back between Scholes's legs - danger averted.
Tsunami trying to control but Scholes is working from the bottom.
Scholes looking for subs off his back but Tsunami has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scholes wants to improve his position but Tsunami is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes gets back to full guard.
Scholes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scholes is looking for a triangle but Tsunami pushes his legs off easily.
Scholes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsunami's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsunami is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tsunami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scholes trying to control but Tsunami flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tsunami is working the ground and pound. Can Scholes escape?
Scholes just trying to survive but Tsunami is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsunami keeps control of the position as Scholes tries to break free.
Scholes is working hard here to advance position.
Scholes fending off the submission attempt from Tsunami.
I really don't envy Scholes right now.
Tsunami trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tsunami's guard. Nice work there by Scholes.
Tsunami is controlling Scholes's posture.
Tsunami looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scholes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scholes wants to pass to mount but Tsunami is defending the position.
Scholes is trying to control. Tsunami wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsunami trying to control here.
Tsunami won't allow Scholes to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholes with the ground and pound but Tsunami uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Scholes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsunami is keeping the position for now.
Scholes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tsunami manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scholes has Tsunami in his guard.
Scholes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tsunami stacks Scholes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tsunami!
Tsunami has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scholes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami is landing with some decent strikes but Scholes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsunami raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nadi Tsunami dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsunami shoots in but no luck this time.
Scholes avoids the body shot from Tsunami.
Horrible takedown by Scholes or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsunami which made him look bad.
Tsunami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scholes moves into the clinch.
Tsunami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsunami misses the shot to the body.
Tsunami shoots in looking for a takedown but Scholes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsunami's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsunami looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scholes wants to improve his position but Tsunami is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsunami is working away from the top position though.
Scholes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsunami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scholes defending well though.
Nadi Tsunami has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsunami is controlling the pace.
Scholes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scholes wants to improve his position but Tsunami is controlling well.
Tsunami is thwarting Scholes's attempts to control the position.
Scholes is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsunami slows the pace down in half guard.
Scholes is trying to maintain the position but Tsunami is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsunami wants to take a breather but Scholes is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nadi Tsunami was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tsunami has his takedown stuffed
and Scholes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seany Scholes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami wants to clinch.
Nadi Tsunami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsunami has a takedown stuffed.
Tsunami shoots for a takedown but Scholes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scholes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsunami throws out the jab.
Tsunami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scholes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scholes shoots in for a double leg but Tsunami sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scholes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsunami keeps working.
Scholes tries to stand but Tsunami is controlling his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsunami can't do much from the bottom here.
Scholes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsunami keeps working.
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 Seany Scholes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tsunami works over Scholes's head and body with a nice combination.
Tsunami has closed the distance and engaged Scholes in a clinch.
Tsunami misses with a body punch.
Scholes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tsunami wants to break free but Scholes has control.
Tsunami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsunami.
Tsunami looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seany Scholes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Tsunami will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nadi Tsunami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami stuffs the takedown.
Tsunami tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scholes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsunami rushes Scholes and presses him up against the cage.
Tsunami content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scholes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsunami prevents it.
Scholes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scholes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsunami fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Tsunami.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami lands a head shot.
Tsunami tries to clinch there but Scholes circles away.
Tsunami throws a leg kick
and Scholes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsunami's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsunami keeping moving, preventing Scholes from controlling successfully.
Tsunami is looking to stand back up but Scholes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tsunami.
Scholes wants to control but Tsunami is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholes tries to pass to full mount but Tsunami defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tsunami wants to get back to full guard.
Tsunami trying to control but Scholes postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Seany Scholes.
Tsunami stuffs the takedown attempt from Scholes. Scholes gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsunami fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami fails with the takedown.
Scholes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsunami.
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsunami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsunami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scholes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsunami.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsunami swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsunami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scholes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nadi Tsunami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsunami has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nadi Tsunami!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
24 - 15 - 1 |
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150 lbs
24 - 16 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Worsely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Davis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Worsely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks.
Worsely throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Worsely on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis lands with a hook. Worsely tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Worsely is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worsely is working hard here to advance position.
Davis working the ground and pound.
Davis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Davis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsely tries to improve position but can't.
Worsely struggling a bit here.
Worsely is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Davis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Worsely sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davis working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Worsely sneaks back into half guard.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Worsely defending well though.
Davis is thwarting Worsely's attempts to control the position.
Worsely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Worsely has his hands clasped together around Davis's back. He's all about the action.
Worsely trying to control from the bottom.
Worsely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis wants to control from the top but Worsely keeps moving.
Davis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davis postures up.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Worsely has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis forces his way into half guard.
Davis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis slips a nice elbow through Worsely's hands, connecting with Worsely's forehead.
Worsely is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis wants to take a breather but Worsely is having none of it.
Worsely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
Davis is trying to break free.
Worsely lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Davis right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Can Davis hold on?! Worsely is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Davis is in bad spot here.
Worsely is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Davis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Davis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davis can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worsely is landing with strikes from the back.
Worsely is punishing Davis with some ground and pound.
Worsely looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Worsely scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
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 Mark Worsely will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Worsely takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Worsely takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Worsely ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Worsely lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Davis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joe Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worsely throws a head kick that half lands.
Donk. Davis catches Worsely right on the button with a cross.
Worsely tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis slips under a jab.
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Worsely 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.
Worsely sneaks back into half guard.
Worsely regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Worsely is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Worsely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Worsely is keeping the position.
Worsely wants to sweep but no luck.
Worsely manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Worsely dominating with strikes here.
Worsely scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Davis working to try and regain half guard.
Worsely putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worsely raining down shots from the mount!
Mark Worsely overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Worsely looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
Worsely lands a big elbow.
Worsely putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Davis is rocked!
Davis taking shots to the head.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Worsely finish him?
Worsely is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Davis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Worsely postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Davis in real trouble here! The ref calls for Davis 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 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Worsely!
Mark Worsely took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by Born Slippy. Yurinov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ Vadim - The Terrorist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
190 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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189 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco blocks a low kick nicely.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yurinov.
Franco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yurinov can pounce on him.
Yurinov looks to land a body kick but Franco moved away.
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurinov.
Franco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yurinov's head.
It looks like Boris Yurinov has been cut.
Franco connects with a solid leg kick.
Franco moves away from the strike by Yurinov.
Yurinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yurinov throws a front kick aimed at Franco's knee but Franco avoids it well.
Yurinov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franco finds it's way round the side to connect with Yurinov's head.
Yurinov is rocked!
Yurinov gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Begbie Franco!
A victorious Begbie Franco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Hilkuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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193 lbs
18 - 10 - 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
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, George Oven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hilkuri!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oven steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hilkuri. That one must have hurt.
Oven tries to work over Hilkuri's front leg with a kick but Hilkuri checks it.
Hilkuri misses with a straight right.
Hilkuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hilkuri lands a right hook to the body.
Hilkuri throws a front kick that sends Oven stumbling back into the cage.
Hilkuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Oven is just out of range.
Hilkuri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hilkuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oven thuds his shin into the meat of Hilkuri's side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hilkuri slips a straight right by Oven.
Hilkuri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oven on the side of the head.
Hilkuri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hilkuri was covering up waiting for the punch and Oven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hilkuri wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oven throws a strike but Hilkuri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hilkuri 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.
Hilkuri wanted to stand there but Oven had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilkuri passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hilkuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oven.
Oven misses with a hook.
Oven checks a leg kick nicely.
Hilkuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hilkuri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hilkuri lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hilkuri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oven connects with a leg kick. Hilkuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hilkuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pentti Hilkuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oven slips a jab and a cross from Hilkuri.
A clash of legs there as Oven blocks the low kick.
Hilkuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oven is able to avoid easily.
Hilkuri misses with a straight left.
Hilkuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hilkuri misses with a two punch combination.
Hilkuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oven circles away quickly and effectively.
Oven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oven tries a low kick but Hilkuri avoids it.
Hilkuri misses with a wild body shot.
Hilkuri is looking to slow Oven down with leg kicks.
Hilkuri misses with the combination.
Oven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oven shoots for a double leg takedown but Hilkuri sprawls well. He's pushed Oven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Hilkuri misses its intended target.
Hilkuri misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri takes one to the side of the head.
Hilkuri misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hilkuri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oven throws out a leg kick but Hilkuri moves out of range and Oven only half commits.
Hilkuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oven.
Oven tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilkuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Oven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oven avoids a kick to the body.
Hilkuri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilkuri moves away.
Hilkuri misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Hilkuri misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilkuri throws a jab when Oven was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oven.
Oven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilkuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oven's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hilkuri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hilkuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hilkuri ducks right into an uppercut from Oven.
Hilkuri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hilkuri.
Hilkuri misses with a low kick.
Hilkuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilkuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oven tries to move into range but Hilkuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oven throws a leg kick that misses.
Hilkuri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oven eats them both and turns towards Hilkuri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oven is rocked!
Pentti Hilkuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Oven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hilkuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oven moves away.
Oven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oven seems to have got his legs back now.
Oven lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hilkuri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oven can pounce on him.
Pentti Hilkuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oven lands a nice hook to Hilkuri's body. Hilkuri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hilkuri gets caught flat footed, as Oven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hilkuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oven throws an elbow that misses. Hilkuri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oven's guard. Nice move by Hilkuri!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilkuri wants to stand but Oven is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hilkuri is one step ahead there.
Hilkuri tries to stand but Oven is controlling from the bottom.
Oven 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oven pulls Hilkuri in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hilkuri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oven takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hilkuri throws a shot to the body.
Oven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oven cracks the inside of Hilkuri's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oven fails with the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Hilkuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oven.
Hilkuri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hilkuri throws a leg kick which misses Oven's front leg but catches the back leg as Oven tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hilkuri, right into the meat.
Hilkuri throws a low kick, looking for Oven's leg but Oven calmly moves out of range.
Oven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hilkuri throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Oven.
Oven shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hilkuri checks a low kick from Oven.
Oven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Hilkuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oven misses with a low kick.
Hilkuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oven.
Some wild striking there from Hilkuri.
A shot to the liver by Hilkuri. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri misses with a low kick.
Hilkuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Oven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws a front kick that sends Oven stumbling back into the cage.
Oven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri misses with an uppercut. Oven saw that one coming.
Oven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilkuri.
Oven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oven lands a head kick. Hilkuri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hilkuri throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilkuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oven moves away.
Oven shoots for a takedown but Hilkuri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oven swings for the body but Hilkuri moves out of range.
Oven shoots in and bounces Hilkuri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hilkuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hilkuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri connects with a body shot that sends Oven's belly button to the back.
Oven digs a good body shot into Hilkuri's ribs.
Hilkuri lands a head kick. Oven smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri throws a wild body kick that Oven sees coming a mile off.
Oven misses with a hook. Hilkuri ducked under it nicely.
Oven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oven slips under a jab.
Oven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hilkuri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oven. Oven obviously looking to wear him down.
Oven checks a low kick from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri misses with a body kick.
A combination from Hilkuri does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilkuri throws a nice looking combination but Oven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilkuri moves forwards but Oven connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hilkuri lands with a right hand.
Jab by Oven.
Oven connects with a body shot that sends Hilkuri's belly button to the back.
Oven moves out of range of the leg kick from Hilkuri.
Hilkuri tries to score with a low kick but Oven moves his leg out of the way.
Oven checks a leg kick.
Hilkuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oven moves away.
Hilkuri checks a leg kick.
Oven shoots in for a takedown but Hilkuri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oven checks a low kick from Hilkuri.
Oven takes a swing at Hilkuri's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Hilkuri.
Oven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hilkuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oven misses with a few strikes there.
Hilkuri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilkuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hilkuri misses with a series of wild punches.
Hilkuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilkuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oven cracks Hilkuri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hilkuri looks for the body kick but Oven saw that one coming.
Hilkuri connects with the punch.
Hilkuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hilkuri. Hilkuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Hilkuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oven jabs Hilkuri right on the nose. Hilkuri blinks but takes it well.
Oven looks to score with a jab to the body but Hilkuri is just out of range.
Hilkuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hilkuri throws a shot to the body.
Hilkuri misses with a straight left.
Hilkuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oven is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri looks for the body kick but Oven saw that one coming.
Hilkuri misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Hilkuri.
Oven moves out of range as Hilkuri throws a body kick.
Oven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hilkuri at a distance.
No joy there for Hilkuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oven manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hilkuri on his heels. He'll look to pass Hilkuri's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilkuri pulls Oven in close to prevent any damage.
Hilkuri can't keep his opponent in guard - Oven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
George Oven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oven wants to free his trapped foot but Hilkuri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oven moves into full mount! Hilkuri won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilkuri wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oven.
Hilkuri blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oven avoids the attempt from Hilkuri to control.
Oven with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hilkuri manages to regain half guard. Good work.
George Oven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilkuri is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pentti Hilkuri.
I've got Hilkuri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Hilkuri!
Our winner, Pentti Hilkuri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
160 lbs
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25
150 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura connects with a single shot there.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Lewis regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lewis wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lewis is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura has hold of Lewis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lewis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kimura goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lewis is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Lewis trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Lewis didn't expect that.
Kimura trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis is not content to let Kimura control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis prevents Kimura from improving position.
Lewis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
Lewis gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kimura seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kimura throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura thows a body shot but no joy.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kimura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Kimura is out of range.
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Kimura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Lewis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lewis is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis trying to control here.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Lewis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura throwing strikes but Lewis recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Masahiko Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kimura is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masahiko Kimura wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kimura takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Kimura misses.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis which made him look bad.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimura staying out of range there.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kimura circles away.
Lewis throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
Kimura throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Lewis.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kimura. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kimura.
Lewis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Masahiko Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Lewis.
Kimura closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis 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 Kimura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kimura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Lewis misses.
Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewis is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kimura blocks a jab.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kimura does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Kimura's head back.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
Kimura is looking to wear down Lewis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimura throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Kimura.
Kimura thows a body shot but no joy.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimura.
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masahiko Kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis connects with a single shot there.
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimura is just out of range.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Kimura moved out of range.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura misses with an uppercut.
Lewis misses with a jab to the body
and Kimura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Kimura shakes it off.
Kimura throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Kimura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Kimura.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimura.
Kimura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Lewis.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kimura gets a takedown into half guard.
Lewis trying to control here.
Kimura trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Kimura prevents Lewis from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Lewis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis is striking from the bottom but Kimura uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Lewis.
I think Kimura 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiko Kimura!
Masahiko Kimura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I aint saying shit you guys, you can all go to hell. Come on George, seriously? you have the balls to walk around with that belt around your waist.... you need to take a look in the mirror... Wilson!! Bonus me bitch. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
165 lbs
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33
161 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayson Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons walks into a stiff left hand from Holliday.
Holliday uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holliday misses with a looping right.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Timmons.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Timmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timmons keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Timmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holliday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holliday is trying to control the action in half guard but Timmons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holliday lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holliday stalling.
Holliday 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.
Holliday seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timmons for as long as he can get away with.
Holliday is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Timmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timmons.
Timmons controls Holliday momentarily but Holliday frees himself.
Holliday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timmons has Holliday pulled in close to control his posture.
Holliday stays in close to Timmons's body and controls the position.
Timmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holliday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holliday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Timmons looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control but Timmons is working from the bottom.
Timmons is trying to control the position but Holliday postures up.
Timmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holliday manages to get himself to full guard.
Holliday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timmons is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holliday controls Timmons momentarily but Timmons frees himself.
Timmons seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Timmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmons.
Timmons slips under a jab.
Holliday takes one to the chin there.
Timmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holliday takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday 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.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Timmons.
Holliday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Timmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timmons.
Holliday's jab looks to have found its range, popping Timmons under the eye.
Holliday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Timmons cracks Holliday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday scoring well with a low kick there.
Holliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmons.
Timmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holliday circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmons.
Holliday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmons's hands.
Timmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holliday avoids it really well and circles away.
Holliday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holliday shoots and misses
and Timmons counters with a good low kick that Holliday was not able to check.
Holliday lands with a good body shot.
Holliday connects with a right hand. Timmons shakes it off.
Holliday avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Timmons feints and then cracks Holliday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holliday down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Timmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Holliday.
Good leg kick by Holliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday takes a swing at Timmons's ribcage but misses.
Holliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmons.
Some wild striking there from Timmons.
Timmons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holliday counters with a nice body shot.
Doc Holliday is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmons throws a low kick but Holliday moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
Holliday throws a body punch but Timmons moves out of range.
Holliday throws a hook but Timmons avoids it easily.
Timmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Holliday connects with a single shot there.
Timmons cracks Holliday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Timmons slips under a jab from Holliday.
Holliday shoots in and bounces Timmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holliday trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holliday throws an elbow that misses. Timmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holliday's guard. Nice move by Timmons!
Timmons controlling from the top position.
Timmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holliday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timmons is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Holliday controlling Timmons's posture.
Holliday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Holliday connects with a crisp jab.
Holliday rushes Timmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmons trying to control the position but instead, Holliday has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timmons into the cage.
Holliday blocks a body shot from Timmons.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Timmons manages to get underhooks.
Timmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timmons avoids the body shot from Holliday.
A leg kick checked by Timmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmons.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Timmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holliday throws a sloppy head kick and Timmons moves out of range easily.
Jayson Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Timmons takes one to the side of the head.
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timmons.
Timmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Timmons.
Jayson Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Timmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons with a jab.
Timmons misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday swings for the body but Timmons moves out of range.
Timmons misses with a wild body shot.
Timmons wants to land a leg kick but Holliday is out of range.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holliday tried to score with a low kick but Timmons checks it.
Holliday blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a right and a left that Timmons avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holliday.
Timmons throws a nice looking combination but Holliday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timmons throws a series of punches but Holliday moves out of range.
Timmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday gets caught napping as Timmons dives in and scores a takedown. Holliday manages to retain guard.
Doc Holliday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holliday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timmons!
Doc Holliday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holliday looking to ground and pound but Timmons is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday landing strikes, looking to finish!
Timmons taking shots to the head.
Timmons is bucking up trying to escape but Holliday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday wants to control the action but instead Timmons gets a body lock and reverses into Holliday's guard! Nice work!
Timmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holliday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holliday working a defensive guard here.
Holliday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holliday is keen to just control but Timmons is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayson Timmons.
I think Holliday 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Holliday!
After the big win, Doc Holliday made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Monte Christo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christo comes to the cage accompanied by Walk this way - Run DMC & Aerosmith. McCormick has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monte Christo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick jabs Christo right on the nose. Christo blinks but takes it well.
McCormick jabs at Christo's body.
McCormick scores with a nice strike.
Christo defending well as McCormick loads up on a big left hand.
McCormick misses with a low kick as Christo jumps back.
Christo dodges the punch combination from McCormick.
McCormick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCormick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCormick throws a combination that misses
and Christo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Christo.
Christo is leaning against McCormick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCormick swings wildly with an uppercut but Christo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick has a couple of punches blocked by Christo.
Christo misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCormick misses with a punch on the inside.
Christo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCormick misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christo misses with some punches.
McCormick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCormick throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christo checks a leg kick.
Christo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCormick tries to work over Christo's front leg with a kick but Christo checks it.
A head kick misses from McCormick.
Christo throws a chopping leg kick but McCormick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christo takes a swing at McCormick's ribcage but misses.
McCormick throws a leg kick which misses Christo's front leg but catches the back leg as Christo tries to avoid it.
Christo throws out a leg kick but McCormick moves out of range and Christo only half commits.
McCormick throws a hook but Christo avoids it easily.
McCormick wants to clinch up but Christo keeps it at a distance.
Christo wants to land a leg kick but McCormick is out of range.
Christo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCormick loads up on a big right hand but Christo slips the punch.
Christo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christo lands a nice hook to McCormick's body. McCormick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christo throws a looping overhand right but McCormick ducks down to avoid it.
McCormick throws a head kick that misses.
Christo tries to close the distance and clinch but McCormick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCormick fails to land with a series of punches.
McCormick feints a jab promting Christo to slip. McCormick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Christo avoids the head kick by McCormick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christo.
Christo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCormick.
Christo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christo takes a swing at McCormick's ribcage but misses.
McCormick misses with a left hand
and Christo counters with a straight right hand.
McCormick avoids a kick to the body.
McCormick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christo throws a lazy right hand but McCormick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christo lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Christo. Beautiful body shot.
Christo misses with a left hand
and Christo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christo 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.
McCormick throws a right hand that misses
and Christo counters with a good low kick that McCormick was not able to check.
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCormick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christo manages to avoid it.
McCormick checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCormick.
McCormick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christo.
McCormick is rocked!
McCormick gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Christo points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McCormick wakes up just in time to hear Christo thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Christo!
After winning the bout, Monte Christo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George has chosen Lamb of God - Descending as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George misses with a series of wild punches.
Helgi slips under a jab.
Helgi looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.
Helgi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helgi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Helgi just misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi clinches up against the cage.
George taking a breather.
Helgi being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
George prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
Helgi prevents the takedown attempt.
Helgi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helgi can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by George.
Helgi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
Helgi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
George drops down looking for an ankle pick but Helgi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bjorn Helgi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furious George.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Helgi.
George misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helgi.
George scores with a body shot.
Helgi lands a big head kick that sends George tumbling to the mat! Helgi takes a step backwards and waves George back to his feet - he wants the finish!
George is rocked!
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helgi thows a body kick. George tries to catch it but that hurt him.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Helgi finish him?
Bjorn Helgi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from George misses.
Helgi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
George takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
George seems to have recovered his senses.
Helgi connects with a body shot.
Helgi throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Helgi misses with a double jab
and George counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
George seems to be working for a kimura but Helgi defends the submission attempt.
Helgi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George is looking for submissions but instead, Helgi has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as George accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst George is controlling him.
George trying to control but Helgi is working from the bottom.
Helgi pulls George in close to prevent any damage.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Helgi.
George drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says George as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Helgi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with George! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Furious George!
Furious George 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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