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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agaton Piaskun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragos Ilie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Agaton Piaskun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragos Ilie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piaskun slips under a jab from Ilie.
Piaskun looks for a takedown but Ilie sprawls well.
Piaskun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ilie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piaskun tests Ilie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Piaskun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ilie doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Dragos Ilie has been cut.
Ilie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilie misses with a combination
and Piaskun counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilie throws a lazy right hand but Piaskun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piaskun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ilie checks it well.
Ilie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piaskun was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Piaskun.
Piaskun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Piaskun gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Piaskun is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ilie!
Ilie can't escape the position.
Ilie keeps trying to improve his position.
Piaskun postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ilie looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Piaskun lands a big elbow.
Ilie is squirming around, avoiding Piaskun's attempts to control the action.
Ilie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piaskun with shots to the head and body - Ilie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ilie is rocked!
That has opened up Dragos Ilie's cut even more.
Ilie is working to get back to half guard.
Ilie is still in real trouble! Can Piaskun finish him?
Piaskun controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Piaskun! Ilie is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Agaton Piaskun!
Agaton Piaskun seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keto shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerous tries to sprawl out of it but Keto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerous pinned against the cage. Gerous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gerous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keto defends it nicely.
Keto tries to clinch but Gerous moves out of range.
Gerous throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Keto controlling the action here.
Keto is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerous takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gerous wants to sweep here but Keto controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous is still trying to improve position.
Keto throwing strikes from guard but Gerous blocks nicely.
Gerous wants to get back to his feet but Keto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto wants to control from the top but Gerous keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Keto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gerous is avoiding damage well.
Keto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gerous has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keto but great work by Gerous.
Gerous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerous laying and praying for a moment but Keto takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gerous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keto is staying active underneath Gerous, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gerous seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Keto wants to control but Gerous is keeping busy.
Gerous stops Keto from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto is staying active underneath Gerous, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan Gerous.
Keto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerous fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerous's waist but Gerous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keto off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Keto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keto counters by moving into the clinch.
Gerous is looking for a takedown.
Gerous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerous working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gerous's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Gerous.
Gerous throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerous looks to land a combination but Keto avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keto shoots in but Gerous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keto has Gerous up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keto tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerous avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Keto.
Keto misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Keto.
A head punch on the inside from Keto fails to land.
Keto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gerous blocking some punches.
Keto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerous pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Keto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keto doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerous circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gerous misses with a wild combination.
Gerous closes the distance and clinches.
Gerous can't get the takedown.
Gerous turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gerous manages to end up in side control.
Gerous swings around for an armbar but Keto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gerous's guard.
Gerous keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
Keto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gerous looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerous, not yet.
Tuomas Keto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gerous circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gerous counters with a takedown into side control.
Keto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gerous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keto keeps working.
Gerous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerous advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gerous lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
Keto wants to hold on but Gerous pushes him away.
Gerous scoring with strikes but Keto is staying in there.
Keto is looking to improve his position but Gerous isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Gerous connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tuomas Keto's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gerous is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gerous working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gerous wants to finish this one by submission but Keto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gerous.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto taking shots to the head.
Gerous lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jeez, Tuomas Keto's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tuomas Keto's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Gerous!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerventes Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bison comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast by Tech N9ne. Hogan has chosen The Game 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cerventes Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Bison.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Bison throws a head kick but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan throws a leg kick which misses Bison's front leg but catches the back leg as Bison tries to avoid it.
Bison scores with a nice head shot.
Hogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bison is trying to defend but Hogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hogan working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bison tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Hogan seems content to control.
Hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bison's head.
Hogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bison is doing well to control the position and prevent Hogan from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is keen to just control but Bison is a slippery customer.
Hogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hogan winds up and cracks Bison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogan.
Hogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hogan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Hogan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bison wants to get back to full guard.
Bison trying to control but Hogan postures up.
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.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bison trying to hold on to Hogan's head to control him but Hogan postures up.
Hogan prevents Bison from standing back up.
Bison is trying to maintain the position but Hogan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cerventes Bison just wasn't active enough.
Bison slips under a jab.
Bison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cerventes Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
Bison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison blocks a jab.
Bison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bison.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hogan catches Bison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hogan.
Hogan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bison. That one must have hurt.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
Hogan throws a hook but Bison blocks it.
Bison blocks a jab.
Bison throws out a leg kick but Hogan moves out of range and Bison only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hogan.
Hogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bison in his tracks.
Hogan throws a jab when Bison was well out of range.
Hogan misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bison slips under a jab from Hogan.
Hogan thows a leg kick but Bison checks it
and Bison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bison.
A clash of legs there as Bison blocks the low kick.
Bison jabs Hogan right on the nose. Hogan blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bison keeps Hogan at a distance using the push kick.
Bison connects with a single shot there.
Bison checks a low kick from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hearst Hogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hogan avoids the body shot from Bison.
Bison misses with a low kick.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bison.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bison is looking to land body kicks.
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and Bison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hogan missing with knees to the body.
Bison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bison has a couple of punches blocked by Hogan.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Hogan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bison misses with a knee strike.
Hogan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bison walks away with a smile on his face. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick by Bison misses
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Bison 's knee.
Cerventes Bison is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bison throws a leg kick which misses Hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hogan tries to avoid it.
Hogan connects with a solid leg kick.
Bison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hogan.
Bison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogan on the side of the head.
Bison moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Bison stuffs the takedown.
Bison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan feints and then cracks Bison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bison down.
A left lands for Hogan.
Bison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bison moves into range and clinches up with Hogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogan has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cerventes Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Hogan.
Bison scores with a knee to the head.
Bison misses with a knee to the head.
Hogan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hogan.
Hogan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bison misses with the head strike.
Bison lands with a left to the head.
Bison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogan goes for a takedown attempt but Bison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hogan lands a really nice looking cross but Bison seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Bison lands a nice hook to Hogan's body. Hogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hogan throws a head kick but Bison moves out of range.
Bison's corner calls for a 1-2. Bison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bison pinned against the cage. Bison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bison.
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bison stuffs the takedown.
Bison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Bison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hogan.
Cerventes Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hogan can pounce on him.
Bison checks a leg kick nicely.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bison defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and Bison counters with a nice leg kick.
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 Cerventes Bison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bison looks to land a body kick but Hogan moved away.
Bison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bison tries to clinch up but Hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogan with a nice cross.
Hogan throws a jab when Bison was well out of range.
Bison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
Bison feints and then cracks Hogan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hogan down.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Hogan.
Bison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan looking to score a takedown here. Bison is defending well but Hogan drives through and ends up in Bison's guard.
Bison is looking for a triangle but Hogan pushes his legs off easily.
Hogan postures up in Bison's guard and throws a big left but Bison blocks it.
Bison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bison keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bison has wrist control.
Bison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Bison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bison working a defensive guard here.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bison looking for a sweep. Not yet Bison, not yet.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cerventes Bison has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bison tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison throws a body kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bison.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Hogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunter Hearst Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan is thwarting Bison's attempts to control the position.
Hogan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hogan.
Hogan slips a nice elbow through Bison's hands, connecting with Bison's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison is looking to escape.
Hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bison defending well though.
Hogan wants to pass to mount but Bison is defending the position.
Bison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan is trying to control the action in half guard but Bison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bison tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Hearst Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Hearst Hogan!
An intense looking Hunter Hearst Hogan took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I know I will be crowned legend in this org someday. But now, I do not want to be called a gatekeeper or a stepping stone, something like that. Now, I will be going back to contender status, and I want to face a top 10 opponent. Faber, I have a respect for this kid. He will be a contender someday.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large comes to the cage accompanied by Blue - U Make Me Wanna . Tolonen has chosen Kid Rock - American Bad Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bob Large seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Large swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Large tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Large misses its intended target.
Tolonen thuds his shin into the meat of Large's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Large blocks the leg kick.
Large tries to clinch up.
Tolonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolonen misses with a leg kick
and Large counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Large is trying to pull guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Large ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Large no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tolonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tolonen cracks Large with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Tolonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen postures up in Large's guard and throws a big left but Large blocks it.
Large looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolonen is one step ahead there.
Large is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tolonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tolonen passes Large's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tolonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Large looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Large utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Large keeping full guard, as Tolonen tries to pass.
Tolonen landing with the ground and pound.
Large escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tolonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Large throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tolonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Large's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tolonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen controlling the action here.
Large tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.
Large avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolonen.
Tolonen thows a huge punch but Large dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Large is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Large is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tolonen wants to control from the top but Large keeps moving.
Tolonen stands up over Large, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Large 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.
Tolonen trying to control but Large is working from the bottom.
Tolonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tolonen stopping the sweep attempt from Large.
Tolonen throwing strikes from guard but Large blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Large avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Large keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen working some strikes from top position.
Large bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tolonen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Large trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Large throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tolonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Large from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viiksi Tolonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Large pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Large moves into the clinch.
Large is trying to pull guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Large is trying to pull guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Large content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tolonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Large lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tolonen.
Tolonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with the head strike.
Large is trying to pull guard but Tolonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Large. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Large tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolonen's elbow.
Tolonen breaks from the clinch.
Large misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Large thuds his right hand into Tolonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolonen lands with a good body shot.
Tolonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Large checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Large blocks the body kick.
Large moves out of range of the body kick.
Large tries to clinch up.
Large tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tolonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Large is looking to clinch but Tolonen is avoiding it.
Tolonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Large moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Tolonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Large takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Large tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tolonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Large.
A nice left hand lands by Large.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large scores with a hook to the body.
Large scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tolonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Large misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Large rushes Tolonen and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tolonen lands a shoulder strike.
Bob Large has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Large misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Large fails to pull guard.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Large controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Large.
Large struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Large blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Large fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Large fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolonen.
Large misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Large has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tolonen uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Large is on top in guard.
Large throwing strikes but missing.
Tolonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Large trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Large is looking to work some ground and pound but Tolonen has wrist control.
Tolonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Large's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Large working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tolonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tolonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Large looking for a sweep. Not yet Large, not yet.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Large looking for a sweep. Not yet Large, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Large preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viiksi Tolonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Large is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Large working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Large tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Large swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolonen throwing strikes from guard but Large blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Large. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Large.
Nice straight punches there by Tolonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tolonen.
Large closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Large.
Large misses the shot to the body.
Tolonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Large counters with a nice uppercut.
Tolonen lands a leg kick that knocks Large off balance momentarily.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Large.
Large takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen throws a low kick, looking for Large's leg but Large calmly moves out of range.
Tolonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Large is able to avoid easily.
Large blocks a leg kick.
Tolonen tries to clinch but Large is having none of it.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Large uses good head movement to avoid it.
Large throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Large moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen looks for the body kick but Large saw that one coming.
Large tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
Tolonen swings for the body but Large moves out of range.
Large with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Large loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Large closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolonen jumps guard but Large stands there with Tolonen around his waist. Tolonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Large throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Large jumps guard and drags Tolonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Large tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Large trying to keep a closed guard but Tolonen is proving a slippery customer.
Large 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.
Large keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
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!
Large is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Large is trying to control. Tolonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Large prevents Tolonen from improving his position.
Tolonen is controlling Large's trapped leg to prevent Large from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large wants to free his trapped foot but Tolonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Large missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bob Large has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Large is controlling the pace.
Large trying to mount his opponent but Tolonen defends it.
Large not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Large wants to control but Tolonen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Large avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Large looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Large checks it well.
Tolonen thuds his shin into the meat of Large's side.
Tolonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Large scores with a nice head shot.
Tolonen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen throws a low kick, looking for Large's leg but Large calmly moves out of range.
Large misses with a wild body shot.
Viiksi Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Large checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolonen. Large does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Large scores with a spinning back kick!
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Large misses with a left hand
and Tolonen counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viiksi Tolonen.
I've got Tolonen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viiksi Tolonen!
An out of breath Viiksi Tolonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and High Voltage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aaron Edwards has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aaron Edwards seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, High Voltage!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltage throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
Edwards swings for the body but Voltage moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards 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 Voltage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voltage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Voltage misses with a body kick.
Voltage misses with a body kick.
Voltage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edwards's hands.
Voltage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
A low kick from Voltage is predictable there
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Voltage throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
Voltage lands the left hand.
High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voltage tries to clinch up.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but Voltage moved away.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Voltage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Voltage misses.
Voltage misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltage misses with a body shot.
Voltage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Voltage settles back down.
A big right from Voltage misses.
Edwards throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like High Voltage has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Voltage throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Voltage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voltage missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Voltage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voltage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Voltage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voltage doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards checks a low kick from Voltage.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voltage.
Edwards slips a straight right by Voltage.
Voltage scores with a nice strike.
Voltage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voltage was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voltage throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voltage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voltage jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Voltage looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Voltage misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Voltage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Edwards is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
Voltage misses with a low kick.
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voltage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Edwards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Voltage swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edwards - that will leave a mark!
Voltage looks winded!
Edwards lands a head kick. Voltage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards slips a straight right by Voltage.
Voltage lands a high kick!
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Voltage in a clinch.
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!
Voltage is trying to push Edwards away but Edwards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voltage blocks it with crossed arms.
Edwards tries to work over Voltage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voltage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Voltage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voltage blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Voltage.
Voltage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Voltage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voltage thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Voltage misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voltage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards throws out a leg kick but Voltage moves out of range and Edwards only half commits.
Voltage tries to land a front kick but Edwards steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voltage misses with a body kick.
Edwards throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voltage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Voltage.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voltage throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Voltage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voltage thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Voltage connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Aaron Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on High Voltage's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards is looking to wear down Voltage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Voltage scores with a body shot.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edwards - that will leave a mark!
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voltage.
Edwards lands a jab to Voltage's midsection.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voltage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Voltage moves out of range easily.
Voltage throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Voltage only half commits.
A good leg kick by Voltage.
Voltage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voltage throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Voltage's head.
Aaron Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Voltage gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voltage managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Voltage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Voltage controls his hands.
Voltage tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Voltage back against the cage.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body.
Edwards has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Voltage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voltage misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Edwards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Voltage is breathing heavily.
Voltage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards clinches.
Voltage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Voltage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voltage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Edwards looking to throw knees to the head but Voltage is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but Voltage blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Edwards.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Voltage circles away.
Voltage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Voltage misses with a head kick.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Voltage.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Voltage tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Voltage back against the cage.
Voltage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voltage.
Voltage connects with a leg kick. Edwards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Voltage throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards scores with a jab. Voltage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Voltage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edwards punishes Voltage's body with a nice straight punch.
Voltage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voltage 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 Edwards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Edwards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards slips a jab from Voltage.
Voltage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Voltage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Voltage throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Voltage moves away and avoids it.
Voltage throws a leg kick but Edwards checks it.
Voltage avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Voltage counters with a leg kick.
Voltage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voltage manages to avoid it.
Edwards tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Voltage is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
Voltage misses with a body shot.
Voltage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Voltage off balance momentarily.
Voltage lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Voltage throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voltage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Edwards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voltage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Voltage checks it.
Voltage throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on High Voltage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Voltage moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Voltage - just one landing.
Voltage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Voltage misses.
Voltage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Voltage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voltage connects with a leg kick. Edwards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Voltage is just out of range.
Voltage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voltage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
Voltage thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
and Edwards counters with a left to the body.
Voltage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voltage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Voltage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voltage throws a leg kick but Edwards checks it.
Voltage avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Voltage avoids it.
Voltage connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Voltage misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voltage.
Voltage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Voltage clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Voltage takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Voltage blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Voltage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voltage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a head kick but Voltage moves out of range.
Edwards gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Voltage avoids the damage to the body.
Voltage breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Voltage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Voltage cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voltage moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Voltage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards forces Voltage back against the cage and clinches.
Voltage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Voltage avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Voltage working aggressively here.
Voltage is trying to break the clinch but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Voltage breaks the clinch.
Voltage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voltage scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Voltage misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Voltage misses
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Voltage's knee momentarily.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Voltage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Edwards is able to avoid easily.
Voltage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aaron Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voltage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voltage.
A low kick from Voltage is predictable there
and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.
Voltage lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Voltage.
Voltage is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
High Voltage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voltage misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Voltage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voltage wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Voltage lands with a short shot to the head.
Edwards has Voltage pressed against the cage, preventing Voltage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Voltage blocks with his arms.
Voltage lands a left hand.
Voltage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Voltage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voltage tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voltage breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Voltage.
A low kick from Voltage is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
High Voltage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Edwards!
A relieved looking Aaron Edwards thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rand al Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rand al Thor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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224 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rand al Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Thor tries to close the distance and clinch but Conteh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conteh misses with a jab, cross combination.
al Thor is looking to clinch but Conteh is avoiding it.
Conteh has managed to clinch.
al Thor can't find room to land a body shot as Conteh controls the action.
al Thor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conteh after a bit of a struggle.
Conteh misses with a hook to the ribs.
al Thor lands a hook that snaps the head of Conteh backwards.
Conteh lands a shot to the body.
Conteh misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Conteh.
A short uppercut from Conteh.
Conteh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conteh prevents a body shot from al Thor.
Conteh can't find room to land a body shot as al Thor controls the action.
A short right from Conteh on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
al Thor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conteh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conteh looking to slow down the pace here.
al Thor misses with a hook from the clinch.
al Thor tries to pull guard but Conteh won't allow it.
Conteh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, al Thor scores with a nice short uppercut.
al Thor pulls guard successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Conteh gets to his feet - al Thor follows without any prompting.
al Thor works Conteh's body with a nice hook.
al Thor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conteh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Thor throws a low kick but Conteh avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conteh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conteh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from al Thor.
al Thor scores with a head kick.
Conteh throws a body punch but al Thor moves out of range.
al Thor misses with the body kick
letting Conteh counter with a right hand.
al Thor tries to land a front kick but Conteh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
al Thor circles away from the clinch attempt.
al Thor has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rand al Thor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conteh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al Thor is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Thor is looking to land body kicks.
Conteh cracks al Thor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conteh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by al Thor.
al Thor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conteh manages to avoid it.
al Thor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conteh manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by al Thor!
al Thor throws a sloppy head kick and Conteh moves out of range easily.
Conteh throws an overhand right that lands on al Thor's shoulder, as al Thor tries to avoid the shot.
Conteh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
al Thor slips a straight right by Conteh.
Conteh throws a right and a left that both miss.
al Thor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Thor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
al Thor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conteh slips a straight right by al Thor.
Conteh with a nice cross.
Conteh swings away with a body shot that misses
and al Thor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
al Thor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conteh.
al Thor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al Thor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conteh but Conteh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conteh moves in looking to clinch but al Thor pushes him off.
Conteh thuds a left hand into al Thor's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Conteh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conteh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by al Thor.
al Thor is looking to wear down Conteh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conteh misses the jab.
Conteh blocks a head kick by al Thor.
The fighters circling - Conteh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
al Thor looks to land a body kick but Conteh moved away.
Conteh throws a big shot that misses.
al Thor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conteh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conteh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
al Thor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conteh throws an off balance right hand
letting al Thor counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Thor connects with a single shot there.
al Thor moves out of range as Conteh strikes.
Conteh scores with a nice head shot.
al Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
al Thor circles away from the clinch attempt.
al Thor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Conteh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. al Thor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conteh wants to clinch up but al Thor keeps it at a distance.
Conteh tries to close the distance and clinch but al Thor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conteh misses the jab.
al Thor tries a head kick but it misses.
Conteh leaves al Thor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Thor ducks under a wild hook from Conteh.
al Thor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conteh cracks al Thor with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conteh checks a leg kick.
Conteh lands with a shot to the body.
al Thor loads up on a big right hand but Conteh slips the punch.
A big left from Conteh misses.
Conteh throws a nice looking combination but al Thor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
al Thor punishes Conteh's body with a nice straight punch.
Conteh walks forward, straight into a front kick from al Thor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from al Thor.
Conteh moves out of range as al Thor throws a body kick.
al Thor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conteh checks a low kick from al Thor.
John Conteh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
al Thor lands a head kick!
Conteh scores with a jab. al Thor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conteh misses with a wild combination.
Conteh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by al Thor.
Nice cross by Conteh.
Conteh connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Thor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
al Thor tries for a takedown but Conteh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Thor lands with a nice body kick.
Conteh throws a hook to the side of al Thor's head but al Thor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
al Thor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
al Thor keeps the fight on the outside.
Conteh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Conteh looks to score with a jab to the body but al Thor is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Thor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from al Thor.
al Thor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Conteh 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!
An inside leg kick from al Thor misses.
al Thor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Conteh.
al Thor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conteh.
It looks like Rand al Thor has been cut.
Conteh sizes up al Thor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conteh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
al Thor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conteh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conteh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conteh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
al Thor throws a head kick that misses.
Conteh scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
al Thor is rocked!
Conteh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh al Thor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conteh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conteh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Conteh lands a nice shot to the body.
Conteh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks al Thor with a big uppercut! al Thor tries to clinch up but Conteh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples al Thor to the mat! al Thor covers up and Conteh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Conteh!
A relieved looking John Conteh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Turk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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272 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Turk!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson takes a swing at Turk's ribcage but misses.
Turk cracks Lawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Julius Lawson has been cut.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Turk clinches.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson misses with a lunging right hand
and Turk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawson throws a hook but Turk blocks it.
Turk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk gets the takedown into side control.
Turk throwing strikes but Lawson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lawson wants to stand but Turk is controlling his arm.
Turk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turk wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Turk stops Lawson from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Turk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turk.
Turk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
Turk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turk is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson won't allow Turk to pass to mount.
Turk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turk seems to be looking for submissions.
Turk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is holding on to half guard well.
Turk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turk on the ground.
Lawson trying to control but Turk postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawson's head.
Lawson tries to roll over but Turk keeps him under control.
Turk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Turk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Lawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Turk tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turk.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Turk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turk shoots for a takedown but Lawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawson scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turk.
Turk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawson pinned against the cage. Lawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Julius Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Turk.
Turk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Turk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turk shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Turk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Julius Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Turk counters by clinching up.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Johnny Turk has been cut.
Turk scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turk has managed to clinch.
Lawson working aggressively here.
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk staying out of range there.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turk throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Julius Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lawson jabs Turk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turk shoots for a takedown but Lawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawson lunges at Turk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turk's hand.
Turk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turk is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Johnny Turk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson drops Turk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Turk looks back up at him and smiles so Lawson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turk.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Turk moved out of range.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Turk moved out of range nicely.
Turk closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawson walks away with a smile on his face. Turk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Turk is just out of range.
Lawson misses with a hook. Turk ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Lawson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Turk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turk slips under a jab from Lawson.
Turk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turk somewhat.
Turk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turk avoids the body shot from Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawson throws a jab when Turk was well out of range.
Turk moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Turk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turk jumps into guard, dragging Lawson to the mat.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Lawson trying to control but Turk is working from the bottom.
Julius Lawson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Turk throws a leg kick but Lawson moved away.
Turk slips a straight right by Lawson.
Lawson scores with a jab. Turk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up Johnny Turk's cut even more.
Lawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Turk.
Lawson lands a big uppercut and Turk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turk looks OK. Lawson waves Turk back to his feet!
Turk is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a hook
and Turk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson tries to sprawl but Turk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnny Turk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turk.
Lawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turk prevents Lawson from improving his position.
Lawson is looking to control Turk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?
That's four 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!
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turk.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Turk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
Turk slips a nice elbow through Lawson's hands, connecting with Lawson's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawson 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Lawson!
Julius Lawson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunowevil has chosen If You're Gonna Be Dumb You Gotta Be Tough as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabe Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Dunowevil!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunowevil.
Dunowevil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faber slips under a jab from Dunowevil.
Faber lands a leg kick that knocks Dunowevil off balance momentarily.
Dunowevil doesn't manage to clinch there - Faber circles away.
Faber throws out a loose jab but Dunowevil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Faber misses.
A cross from Dunowevil lands.
Faber walks into a straight right hand from Dunowevil.
Faber misses with a wild body shot.
Roger Dunowevil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunowevil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Dunowevil finds it's way through Faber's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Faber finds it's way through Dunowevil's defenses.
Dunowevil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunowevil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunowevil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunowevil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunowevil blocks the leg kick.
Dunowevil throws a solid leg kick but Faber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunowevil.
Dunowevil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunowevil misses the jab.
Faber misses with a hook. Dunowevil ducked under it nicely.
Dunowevil misses with a hook. Faber ducked under it nicely.
Faber moves away from the strike by Dunowevil.
Faber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Faber looks to throw the jab but Dunowevil is out of range.
Faber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunowevil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faber defending well as Dunowevil loads up on a big left hand.
Faber looks to land a left hand but Dunowevil moved out of range nicely.
Dunowevil misses the shot to the body.
Dunowevil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Faber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunowevil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries a low kick but Dunowevil avoids it.
Dunowevil looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Dunowevil throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunowevil blocks a head kick by Faber.
Dunowevil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faber finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunowevil's head.
Dunowevil swings for the body but Faber moves out of range.
Dunowevil walks into a jab.
Dunowevil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunowevil missing with knees to the body.
Dunowevil throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
A short left from Faber.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunowevil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dunowevil blocks an uppercut.
Dunowevil tries to work over Faber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunowevil connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faber's face.
It looks like Gabe Faber has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is trying to force a seperation but Dunowevil has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land.
Faber tries to throw a body punch but Dunowevil avoids it by throwing Faber back against the cage.
Faber looking to throw knees to the head but Dunowevil is blocking nicely.
Faber lands an uppercut.
Dunowevil lands with a right to the head.
Faber lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faber.
Dunowevil lands with a right to the head.
Dunowevil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber throws a head punch that misses.
Faber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunowevil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dunowevil has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dunowevil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dunowevil pushes Faber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunowevil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faber's elbow.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faber misses with a body punch.
Faber misses with some punches.
Faber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faber has a couple of punches blocked by Dunowevil.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faber lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Faber as the two fighters clinch.
Faber tries to break the clinch but Dunowevil is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faber.
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 Gabe Faber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabe Faber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dunowevil scoring well with a low kick there.
Faber slips under a jab.
Dunowevil misses with a hook
and Faber counters with a good low kick that Dunowevil was not able to check.
Faber misses with a low kick.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunowevil scores with a nice strike.
Dunowevil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faber backs up against the cage.
Dunowevil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunowevil, right into the meat.
Dunowevil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Faber misses.
Roger Dunowevil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunowevil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faber.
Faber swings widly with a right hand
and Dunowevil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faber staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dunowevil.
Faber moves out of range as Dunowevil strikes.
Dunowevil lands a nice shot that snaps Faber's head back.
Faber is rocked!
Dunowevil misses with a straight right.
Oh Faber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunowevil misses with a looping left.
Dunowevil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunowevil throws a hook but Faber blocks it.
Faber slips a straight right by Dunowevil.
A combination from Faber does no damage.
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunowevil throws out the jab.
Dunowevil lands with a big right hook that stumbles Faber - he's out on his feet here! Dunowevil follows up with another monster hook that separates Faber from consciousness! Faber falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Dunowevil stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Dunowevil!
Roger Dunowevil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alexandrov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pelageya & Darya Moroz-Oy, da ne vecher (russian folk music). Miloshevich has chosen Kosovskiy front as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoran Miloshevich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miloshevich takes one on the button.
Miloshevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miloshevich throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miloshevich swings widly with a right hand
and Alexandrov counters with a single leg into guard. Miloshevich didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alexandrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miloshevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miloshevich controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Miloshevich trying to control the position here.
Miloshevich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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!
Zoran Miloshevich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miloshevich misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miloshevich sizes up Alexandrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miloshevich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Miloshevich misses with an uppercut. Alexandrov saw that one coming.
A big left from Miloshevich misses.
No joy there for Alexandrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Alexandrov is having none of it.
Zoran Miloshevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Miloshevich coming out on top.
Miloshevich tests Alexandrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miloshevich misses with a straight right.
Miloshevich gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow over the top.
Miloshevich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
Miloshevich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Miloshevich.
Alexandrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miloshevich has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandrov wants to break free but Miloshevich has control.
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
Miloshevich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
Miloshevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miloshevich.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miloshevich is keeping busy.
Miloshevich pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Miloshevich misses with a double jab.
Alexandrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miloshevich misses with a body shot.
Miloshevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandrov slips a jab from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a leg kick.
Miloshevich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexandrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich swinging wildly here.
Miloshevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Miloshevich throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miloshevich.
Alexandrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miloshevich on his heels. He'll look to pass Miloshevich's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
Miloshevich trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov won't allow Miloshevich to get back to his feet.
Miloshevich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miloshevich keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Miloshevich dominated that round.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miloshevich lands with a straight right. Alexandrov didn't see that one coming.
Miloshevich looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Miloshevich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Miloshevich misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov slips a straight right by Miloshevich.
No joy there for Alexandrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miloshevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miloshevich throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Miloshevich which made him look bad.
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Miloshevich.
Alexandrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miloshevich lands with an overhand left.
Miloshevich lands with a straight right. Alexandrov didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Zoran Miloshevich has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miloshevich pinned against the cage. Miloshevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Alexandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Miloshevich does it's job there.
Alexandrov cracks Miloshevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miloshevich throws a right and a left that Alexandrov avoids nicely.
Miloshevich tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov shoots in and drives through. Miloshevich sprawls well.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Miloshevich avoids it well.
Miloshevich throws a series of strikes that have Alexandrov backpedaling.
Alexandrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miloshevich punishes Alexandrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Miloshevich lands a jab to Alexandrov's midsection.
Alexandrov walks into a left hand.
Miloshevich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miloshevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miloshevich lands an elbow inside that Alexandrov shrugs off.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandrov blocks the elbow strike.
Miloshevich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alexandrov wants to take the fight to the mat but Miloshevich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miloshevich misses with an elbow over the top.
Miloshevich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miloshevich trying to land knees to the body.
Miloshevich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexandrov's defenses.
Miloshevich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miloshevich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miloshevich stalling in the clinch but Alexandrov improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miloshevich blocking some punches.
Miloshevich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miloshevich is pressed up against the cage. Alexandrov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miloshevich down to the mat. Miloshevich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miloshevich ducks under a wild hook from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Miloshevich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandrov on the side of the head.
Miloshevich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexandrov slips a jab and a cross from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich drops Alexandrov with a beautiful combination! Alexandrov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miloshevich is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov ducks right into an uppercut from Miloshevich.
Alexandrov walks into a jab.
Fedor Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miloshevich scores with a jab to the head.
Miloshevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but Alexandrov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexandrov.
Miloshevich cracks Alexandrov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alexandrov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miloshevich finish him?
Alexandrov is rocked!
Zoran Miloshevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miloshevich throws the left hand but Alexandrov avoids the punch easily.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Miloshevich misses with a wild body shot.
Miloshevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexandrov.
Miloshevich cracks Alexandrov with a good jab.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexandrov postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miloshevich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Miloshevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Miloshevich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alexandrov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miloshevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miloshevich keeps working.
Miloshevich is trying to control but Alexandrov manages to pass to mount!
Alexandrov avoids the attempt from Miloshevich to control.
The referee warns Miloshevich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miloshevich tries to hold on but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov breaks from Miloshevich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miloshevich is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miloshevich wants to hold on but Alexandrov pushes him away.
Alexandrov with shots to the head and body - Miloshevich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alexandrov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miloshevich looks a forlorn figure.
Alexandrov looking to finish Miloshevich with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miloshevich!
Alexandrov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miloshevich's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alexandrov avoids the attempt from Miloshevich to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov dominating with strikes here.
Miloshevich wants to hold on but Alexandrov pushes him away.
Alexandrov scoring with strikes but Miloshevich is staying in there.
That has opened up Zoran Miloshevich's cut even more.
Miloshevich tries to lock up and control but Alexandrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miloshevich defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The cut above Zoran Miloshevich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zoran Miloshevich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Alexandrov!
Fedor Alexandrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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291 lbs
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285 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Slinga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
England looking to land some kicks to the body here.
England throws a low kick, looking for Slinga's leg but Slinga calmly moves out of range.
Slinga throws a leg kick but England moved away.
England tries to work over Slinga's front leg with a kick but Slinga checks it.
England moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slinga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slinga scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Slinga.
Slinga tries a body shot but England blocks it.
Slinga misses with the head strike.
Slinga misses with a punch to the body.
England can't break the clinch.
Slinga controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
England looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga wants to stall.
England breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinga scores with a crisp jab that stopped England in his tracks.
England fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
England scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Slinga moves into range and clinches up with England.
England is trying to force a seperation but Slinga has the dominant position.
Slinga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slinga gets through England's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinga misses with a hook from the clinch.
England takes a shot to the head.
Slinga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga stalling.
Slinga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt England or not.
England is looking to break free of the clinch but Slinga has double underhooks.
Slinga misses with the head strike.
Slinga lands a shot to the body.
England is breathing heavily.
England tries to break free but Slinga pushes him back against the cage.
England tries to break the clinch but Slinga is controlling the position.
Slinga misses with the head strike.
England breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slinga scores with a body shot.
Slinga connects with an inside leg kick.
Slinga scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Slinga. That snapped England's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga lands a slapping body shot.
Slinga lands a jab.
Slinga lands a really nice looking cross but England seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slinga.
England stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slinga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slinga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinga tries to clinch but England moves out of range.
Slinga wants to clinch up but England keeps it at a distance.
Slinga tries to clinch up but England circles away and keeps his distance.
Slinga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slinga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before England has time to react.
Slinga scores with a decent looking hook.
Slinga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
England looks to land a right hand but Slinga moved out of range.
Slinga is looking to slow England down with leg kicks.
Slinga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slinga digs a good hook to England's body.
Slinga lands with a nice body punch.
Slinga feints and then cracks England's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow England down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Slinga.
England on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slinga. Slinga obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slinga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slinga takes the fight into the clinch.
England wants to break free but Slinga has control.
England wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slinga throws a punch but it's blocked by England.
England escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slinga ducks under a wild hook from England.
England avoids the body shot from Slinga.
Slinga connects with a leg kick. England looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
England moves forwards but Slinga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
England on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slinga. Slinga obviously looking to wear him down.
England has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from England there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slinga throws a shot to the body.
Slinga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
England takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slinga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slinga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Slinga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends England sprawling to the canvas! England rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slinga finish him?!
England is rocked!
Slinga rushes England and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh England is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slinga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slinga throws a punch but it's blocked by England.
Slinga tries to throw a body punch but England avoids it by throwing Slinga back against the cage.
England seems to have got his legs back now.
Slinga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slinga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slinga just leaning against England, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga throws a head punch that misses.
England is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slinga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slinga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slinga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slinga tries to throw a body punch but England avoids it by throwing Slinga back against the cage.
England blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slinga stalling the fight.
England blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slinga lands a right hand that snaps the head of England backwards.
England wants to get back to striking at distance but Slinga won't allow it.
Gun Slinga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Slinga.
England wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slinga has him pressed against the cage.
Slinga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slinga ducks under a wild hook from England.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
England looks to throw the jab but Slinga is out of range.
Slinga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. England manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
England takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
England takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gun Slinga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slinga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinga cracks England with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! England falls to his knees and Slinga doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga!
A relieved looking Gun Slinga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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