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Galaxy 95: Orion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nutzack Jnr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scream and Shoot the metal version. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Don Cerrone enters the cage!
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160 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
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167 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cerrone wants to stand up but Nutzack Jnr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cerrone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nutzack Jnr to get to his feet.
Cerrone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cerrone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cerrone throws a sloppy head kick and Nutzack Jnr moves out of range easily.
Nutzack Jnr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nutzack Jnr blocks a head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
Cerrone stuffs the takedown.
Nutzack Jnr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cerrone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Nutzack Jnr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone is trying to get back to his feet.
Nutzack Jnr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cerrone lands with a slapping head kick.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Nutzack Jnr misses.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nutzack Jnr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nutzack Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nutzack Jnr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cerrone misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Cerrone misses
and Nutzack Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown but Nutzack Jnr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nutzack Jnr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nutzack Jnr swinging wildly here.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cerrone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nutzack Jnr rushes Cerrone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutzack Jnr has had enough of the clinch but Cerrone keeps him there for the moment.
Nutzack Jnr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cerrone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cerrone checks a leg kick.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses.
Nutzack Jnr blocks a head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cerrone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
Nutzack Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cerrone throws a sloppy head kick and Nutzack Jnr moves out of range easily.
Nutzack Jnr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cerrone looks winded!
Nutzack Jnr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cerrone.
Nutzack Jnr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cerrone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Cerrone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nutzack Jnr is trying to control. Cerrone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr throws a strike but Cerrone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nutzack Jnr stops Cerrone from standing up.
Cerrone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nutzack Jnr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nutzack Jnr throwing strikes from guard but Cerrone blocks nicely.
Nutzack Jnr throws a strike but Cerrone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nutzack Jnr, up you get!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nutzack Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nutzack Jnr avoids the head kick by Cerrone.
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 Harry Nutzack Jnr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cerrone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nutzack Jnr throws a leg kick but Cerrone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
Harry Nutzack Jnr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Nutzack Jnr.
Good shot there by Nutzack Jnr.
It looks like Don Cerrone has been cut.
Nutzack Jnr throws a series of punches but Cerrone moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
Cerrone avoids a kick to the body.
Nutzack Jnr staying out of range there.
Nutzack Jnr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cerrone tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses.
Nutzack Jnr gets caught napping as Cerrone dives in and scores a takedown. Nutzack Jnr manages to retain guard.
Cerrone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Nutzack Jnr connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cerrone tumbling to the canvas! Nutzack Jnr pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cerrone was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Nutzack Jnr!
After winning the bout, Harry Nutzack Jnr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Blane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Weimar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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242 lbs
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29
233 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Blane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Weimar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonas Blane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blane throws a sloppy head kick and Weimar moves out of range easily.
Weimar looks for a takedown but Blane sprawls well.
Blane slaps away a takedown attempt from Weimar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Blane.
Blane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weimar, pushing him back against the cage.
Weimar taking a breather.
Blane manages to break the clinch.
Blane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weimar circles away quickly and effectively.
Blane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blane rushes Weimar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blane lands a shot to the body.
Blane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blane lands a high kick!
Blane misses with a series of wild punches.
Weimar closes the distance and clinches up with Blane, looking for a takedown. Weimar pushes Blane against the cage but Blane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonas Blane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Weimar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blane lands a high kick!
Blane feints a jab and as Weimar dips his head, Blane unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Weimar right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Weimar falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Blane smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonas Blane!
Jonas Blane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Aanenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misiek comes to the cage accompanied by El Picante. Aanenson has chosen Ramones - Beat On The Brat as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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29
243 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Aanenson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aanenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Misiek's waist but Misiek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aanenson off to one side.
Aanenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Misiek.
Misiek scores with a head kick. Aanenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Misiek clinches up against the cage.
Aanenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Misiek to keep the fight standing.
Aanenson takes a shot to the head.
Aanenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Misiek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafael Misiek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Aanenson.
Misiek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misiek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aanenson is rocked!
Misiek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aanenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Misiek finish him?
Misiek is leaning against Aanenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aanenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Misiek lands a nice knee to the body.
Aanenson looks winded!
Aanenson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misiek smiles and moves away.
Misiek closes the distance and clinches.
Misiek connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aanenson tries for a takedown but Misiek manages to get underhooks.
Misiek crunches a lovely knee into Aanenson's ribcage.
Misiek lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misiek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Misiek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aanenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Misiek lands a damaging elbow.
Misiek lands a big knee! That's hurt Aanenson! Oh, he's all over the place! Misiek lands another knee that sends Aanenson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Misiek!
Our winner, Rafael Misiek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raymond Chow has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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33
155 lbs
17 - 20 - 0 |
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141 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Raymond Chow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow dips to his left and cracks Richard with an uppercut!
Chow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Richard to the ground. Chow is now in Richard's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richard has his foot on Chow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chow works his way back into a safe position though.
Chow postures up.
Richard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard looking for a sweep. Not yet Richard, not yet.
Chow wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Richard has his foot on Chow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chow works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chow is stalling in the full guard.
Chow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard looking for a guillotine here but Chow defends easily.
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!
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chow is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
Richard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richard is trying to control Chow's posture but Chow avoids it.
Richard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Richard wants to control but Chow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow is looking to advance position but Richard won't allow it.
Chow prevents Richard from improving his position.
Chow trying to control from half guard but Richard is working away.
Richard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chow drops an elbow to the side of Richard's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chow trying to control from half guard but Richard is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to get to full guard but Chow has control of the leg.
Chow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chow is on him like a limpet, forcing Richard back against the cage.
Chow jumps into guard, dragging Richard to the mat.
Richard is looking to pass into half guard but Chow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chow is in guard.
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richard looking for subs off his back but Chow has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chow pulls his head out easily.
Chow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richard is in trouble now - Chow has advanced to mount!
Chow scoring with strikes but Richard is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chow has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Richard's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Richard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raymond Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chow just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Chow lands a nice looking body shot.
Chow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Chow.
Chow lands with a cross.
It looks like Duke Richard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow lands a jab to Richard's midsection.
Richard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richard shoots in and gets a takedown into Chow's guard.
Raymond Chow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chow!
Richard struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow just content to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richard is trying to improve his position.
Chow working away.
Richard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Richard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow controlling the pace for now.
Chow lands a heavy elbow.
Chow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Richard is looking to improve his position but Chow isn't that keen on the idea.
Chow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richard tries to hold on but Chow postures up.
Chow controlling from mount.
Chow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is trying desperately to improve position.
Chow landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chow lands a heavy elbow.
Richard tries to hold on but Chow pushes him away.
Chow working Richard over with strikes here.
Chow with shots to the head and body - Richard looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chow unloading with bombs!
Chow lands a couple of good shots and Richard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Richard is rocked!
Richard wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duke Richard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chow.
Richard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Richard defending well as Chow loads up on a big left hand.
Richard shoots for a double leg takedown but Chow sprawls well. He's pushed Richard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chow lands with a nice body punch.
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chow gets to mount! Richard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Richard?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chow goes for an armbar but Richard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Richard.
Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow controls Richard momentarily but Richard frees himself.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.
Richard trying to move into half guard but instead Chow has managed to sweep!
Chow postures up in Richard's guard and throws a big left but Richard blocks it.
Richard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chow is working Richard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chow is controlling him.
Richard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chow has passed into half guard!
Richard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chow wants to pass the guard but Richard is defending well.
Chow seems to be looking for submissions.
Chow wants to pass the guard but Richard is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chow pulls his head out easily.
Duke Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard is staying active underneath Chow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richard defending well though.
Richard wants to control but Chow is keeping busy.
Richard looking for submissions off his back.
Chow wants to pass the guard but Richard is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richard sees it coming and defends easily.
Chow wants to work for an arm triangle but Richard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chow pulls his head out easily.
Chow moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard is looking for a sweep.
Chow trying to control the action but Richard is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Chow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Chow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
9 - 5 - 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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big head kick from Smith and Bak is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Jong Bak has been cut.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to control from the top but Bak keeps moving.
Bak controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Bak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bak wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bak misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a big right hand! Oh Bak is in trouble here! Smith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel has chosen Haifisch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oliver Oxenfrei had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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264 lbs
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272 lbs
5 - 1 - 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
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Oxenfrei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oxenfrei.
Garfunkel fails with the takedown.
Garfunkel ducks under a wild hook from Oxenfrei.
A swing and a miss from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garfunkel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oxenfrei misses with a two punch combination.
Oxenfrei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Oxenfrei misses the target.
Oxenfrei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garfunkel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliver Oxenfrei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Oxenfrei. That snapped Garfunkel's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oxenfrei misses with a left hand
and Garfunkel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oxenfrei thows a body shot but no joy.
Oxenfrei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garfunkel tries to bum rush Oxenfrei with a series of wild strikes but Oxenfrei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oxenfrei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garfunkel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garfunkel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oxenfrei has momentary wrist control but Garfunkel slips an elbow through the middle.
Garfunkel lands a couple of elbows.
Oxenfrei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oxenfrei has momentary wrist control but Garfunkel slips an elbow through the middle.
Garfunkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oxenfrei has momentary wrist control but Garfunkel slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garfunkel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oxenfrei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garfunkel stands and throws Oxenfrei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garfunkel lands an elbow.
Garfunkel is looking to take a break and control but Oxenfrei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oxenfrei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garfunkel is working to tighten his grip on Oxenfrei's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oxenfrei has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Garfunkel is really squeezing tight and eventually Oxenfrei passes out! Garfunkel breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Garfunkel!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Garfunkel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's entrance music is Beginning of the End. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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36
175 lbs
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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Milosz Barchandao!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barchandao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barchandao lands a jab to the head.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barchandao connects with the punch.
Collins takes a swing at Barchandao's ribcage but misses.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barchandao lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barchandao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Barchandao misses with a straight right.
Barchandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barchandao misses the target.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barchandao throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Barchandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins throws a head kick but Barchandao moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Barchandao as he connects with a hook.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Barchandao moves out of range easily.
Barchandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barchandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins swings for the body but Barchandao moves out of range.
A jab from Barchandao misses.
Good work by Barchandao as he checks the leg kick.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barchandao back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barchandao lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barchandao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Barchandao.
Barchandao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barchandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barchandao misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barchandao misses the target.
Collins is looking to wear down Barchandao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barchandao lands a jab.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barchandao.
Collins is looking to slow Barchandao down with leg kicks.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barchandao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barchandao misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barchandao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.
Barchandao stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Collins pulls Barchandao in close to prevent any damage.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barchandao wants to stand and escape but instead Collins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barchandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Barchandao, not yet.
Collins works over Barchandao with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins won't allow Barchandao to sweep him here.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milosz Barchandao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barchandao connects with a crisp jab.
Barchandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Barchandao checks a low kick from Collins.
Barchandao misses the body punch
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barchandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Barchandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barchandao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barchandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Milosz Barchandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barchandao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barchandao looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Barchandao scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Barchandao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barchandao enables Collins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barchandao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barchandao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Barchandao gets to his feet - Collins follows without any prompting.
An inside leg kick from Collins misses.
Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barchandao throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins slips under a jab from Barchandao.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barchandao misses with a right hand
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barchandao!
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!
Collins working the strikes but Barchandao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barchandao is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barchandao avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barchandao has his hands clasped together around Collins's back. He's all about the action.
Barchandao tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Barchandao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dave Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Barchandao is retaining full guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barchandao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Collins wants to stand up but Barchandao is controlling him.
Barchandao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Barchandao wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barchandao is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Collins connects with a body shot.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins slips a straight right by Barchandao.
Barchandao avoids the head kick by Collins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins staying out of range there.
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!
Barchandao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Barchandao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Milosz Barchandao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Barchandao misses with a lunging right hand
so Collins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Collins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins wants to control from the top but Barchandao keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Barchandao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Barchandao!
Barchandao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barchandao is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barchandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barchandao passes into side control.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.
Collins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Collins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barchandao manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to hold on but Barchandao postures up.
Barchandao content just to control the position here.
Collins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Barchandao tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Dave Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao controlling from the full mount.
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Barchandao tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barchandao content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barchandao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milosz Barchandao!
Milosz Barchandao 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokas has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break stuff as his entrance music. Napoleon Dynamite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
168 lbs
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165 lbs
12 - 21 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite lands with an overhand left.
Suokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
A jab from Suokas misses.
Suokas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suokas misses with a hook.
Suokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dynamite.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Suokas blocks the low kick.
Dynamite works over Suokas's head and body with a nice combination.
Suokas throws a body punch but Dynamite moves out of range.
Suokas throws a series of punches but Dynamite avoids them all with ease.
Dynamite lands a right hook to the body.
Suokas with a jab.
Dynamite throws a push kick but Suokas slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Dynamite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suokass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suokas lands a jab to the head.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Suokas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dynamite slips under a jab.
Dynamite looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suokas throws a low kick but Dynamite moves out of range easily.
Suokas misses with an uppercut.
Dynamite throws a push kick but Suokas slaps the foot to one side.
Suokas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dynamite takes one to the side of the head.
Suokas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dynamite checks it well.
Dynamite misses with a looping left.
Dynamite moves away from the strike by Suokas.
Suokas throws a head kick but Dynamite moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Suokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Suokas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dynamite misses with a looping right.
Dynamite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dynamite.
Dynamite walks into a jab.
Suokas scores with a leg kick.
Dynamite lands a jab to Suokas's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dynamite misses with a low kick as Suokas jumps back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suokas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dynamite - the referee stops the clock and Suokas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dynamite. Suokas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suokas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Suokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite looks to land a left hand but Suokas moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! Suokas slams his shin into Dynamite's torso.
Dynamite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lands with a straight right. Suokas didn't see that one coming.
Suokas cracks Dynamite with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dynamite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suokas misses with a body punch
and Dynamite counters with a good low kick that Suokas was not able to check.
Suokas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamite thuds his shin into the meat of Suokas's side.
Dynamite misses with a hook
and Suokas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Suokas misses.
Suokas throws a head kick but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite lands with a hook. Suokas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dynamite, right into the meat.
Suokas throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suokas, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suokass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Suokas.
Dynamite looks to land a right hand but Suokas moved out of range.
Dynamite misses with a leg kick
and Suokas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dynamite moves out of range of the strikes.
Suokas throws a head kick that misses.
Suokas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dynamite misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dynamite is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick from Dynamite lands but Suokas takes it in his stride.
Suokas with a nice cross.
Dynamite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suokas. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suokas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dynamite lands a head shot.
Dynamite throws a lazy right hand but Suokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Napoleon Dynamite will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Suokas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dynamite can pounce on him.
Dynamite throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Suokas's head.
Dynamite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dynamite cracks Suokas with a good jab.
Suokas is rocked!
Suokas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suokas is still on wobbly legs! Can Dynamite finish him?
Suokas tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suokas seems to have recovered his senses.
Suokas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suokas tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suokas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dynamite takes a kick to the side of 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!
Dynamite connects with a jab.
Dynamite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dynamite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suokas. That's going to slow Dynamite down.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the body.
Dynamite misses with a left hand
and Suokas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Napoleon Dynamite is winning the standup battle so far.
Dynamite looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dynamite cracks Suokas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dynamite is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suokas.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Suokas.
Suokas throws a big shot that misses.
Dynamite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suokas throws a jab when Dynamite was well out of range.
Suokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dynamite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Suokas.
A punch lands to the side of Dynamite 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suokas swings widly with a right hand
and Dynamite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dynamite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dynamite.
Suokas checks a low kick from Dynamite.
A shot to the liver by Dynamite. Beautiful body shot.
Suokas moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Suokas looks to throw the jab but Dynamite is out of range.
Dynamite scores with a punch to the head.
Suokas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dynamite moves out of range of the leg kick from Suokas.
Dynamite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dynamite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suokas at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Dynamite.
Suokas throws a head kick that misses.
Dynamite throws a hook but Suokas avoids it easily.
Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Dynamite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suokas. Suokas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dynamite blocks a jab.
Suokas scores with a nice right hand.
Suokas checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Suokas slams his shin into Dynamite's torso.
Suokas looks to land a left hand but Dynamite moved out of range nicely.
Dynamite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suokas can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Suokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite looks to land a left hand but Suokas moved out of range nicely.
Suokas slips under a jab from Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suokas counters with a nice uppercut.
Suokas blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suokas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suokas connects with a solid leg kick.
Dynamite avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suokas avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
Suokas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dynamite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Suokas misses with a looping left.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suokas.
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 Napoleon Dynamite will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suokas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dynamite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suokas.
Dynamite lands with a nice body punch.
Suokas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dynamite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suokas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Suokas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Dynamite as he connects with a hook.
Suokas misses with an uppercut. Dynamite saw that one coming.
Suokas avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Dynamite throws out a loose jab but Suokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dynamite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dynamite swings for the body but Suokas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite throws the kick towards the body but Suokas avoids it.
Dynamite misses with a leg kick
and Suokas counters with a stiff right hand.
Dynamite swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Suokas to counter with a crisp jab.
Suokas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Suokas's corner calls for a 1-2. Suokas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Suokas.
Suokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dynamite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suokas scoring well with a low kick there.
Suokas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dynamite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suokas throws a leg kick but Dynamite checks it.
Suokas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dynamite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suokas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dynamite.
Suokas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Dynamite throws a hook to the side of Suokas's head but Suokas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas slips under a jab.
Dynamite doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dynamite scores with the left hand. Suokas knows he should have avoided that one.
Suokas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suokas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suokas connects with a solid leg kick.
Dynamite misses with a hook
and Suokas counters with a stiff right hand.
Dynamite has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suokas.
Dynamite throws a big shot that misses.
Suokas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dynamite loads up on a big right hand but Suokas slips the punch.
Suokas swings for the body but Dynamite moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Dynamite.
Viljo Suokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite tries to work over Suokas's front leg with a kick but Suokas checks it.
Dynamite lands with a nice body kick.
Suokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Dynamite slips a jab from Suokas.
Suokas misses the jab.
Suokas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dynamite momentarily.
Dynamite fails to land with a series of punches.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suokas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dynamite to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suokas. Dynamite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suokas thuds his shin into the meat of Dynamite's side.
Suokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
Suokas misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dynamite. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite defending well as Suokas loads up on a big left hand.
Dynamite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suokas throws out the jab.
Dynamite slips a jab from Suokas.
Dynamite tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suokas is able to avoid easily.
Suokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suokas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dynamite to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dynamite 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 Suokas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suokas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Suokas misses.
Suokas misses with a hook. Dynamite ducked under it nicely.
Suokas misses with a hook
and Dynamite counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice straight punches there by Dynamite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dynamite.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viljo Suokas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dynamite has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Dynamite!
During a confident post fight interview, Napoleon Dynamite thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
157 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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27
150 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shields decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Shields is controlling him well.
Shields wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Shields is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Shields content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shields is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shields throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shields misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Shields postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shields, into his guard.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Shields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Shields throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shields dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Shields gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Shields sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nick Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Shields moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Omar Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Shields throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shields wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Shields takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Shields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shields thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Shields is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shields is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shields dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Shields sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shields looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shields takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shields attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shields shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shields tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Omar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shields is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
A big left from Shields misses.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though.
Shields pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Shields settles back down.
Shields throws a leg kick that misses.
Shields digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Shields tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shields momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Shields looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Shields persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Shields throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Shields is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Shields counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
Shields works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shields trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shields trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Nick Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omar Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omar Jackson.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shields!
Our winner, Nick Shields, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaques Du Coudray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila has chosen One Hit as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
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26
285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaques Du Coudray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rastila moves out of range of the body kick from Du Coudray.
Rastila throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Du Coudray. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Du Coudray throws a leg kick but Rastila checks it.
Rastila lands a body shot.
Rastila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rastila has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Du Coudray is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rastila throws a jab but it's blocked by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray cracks Rastila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Du Coudray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Du Coudray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Du Coudray misses the shot to the body.
Rastila throws a shot to the body.
Rastila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Du Coudray defends well and Rastila ends up having to push Du Coudray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Du Coudray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Rastila connects with a single shot there.
Du Coudray throws a head kick but Rastila moves out of range.
Du Coudray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rastila throws a lazy right hand but Du Coudray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Du Coudray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Rastila slams his shin into Du Coudray's torso.
Du Coudray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Du Coudray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rastila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Du Coudray throws a head kick that misses.
Du Coudray lands a glancing blow to the side of Rastila's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Coudray gets caught napping as Rastila dives in and scores a takedown. Du Coudray manages to retain guard.
Du Coudray keeping moving, preventing Rastila from controlling successfully.
Du Coudray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rastila is one step ahead there.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Du Coudray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Du Coudray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a big elbow that misses.
Du Coudray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rastila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rastila is looking to work some ground and pound but Du Coudray has wrist control.
Rastila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Du Coudray trying to control the position.
Rastila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rastila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rastila throwing strikes from guard but Du Coudray blocks nicely.
Rastila wants to pass the guard but Du Coudray is keeping the position.
Rastila trying to control the position from guard on top but Du Coudray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Coudray controlling Rastila's posture.
Du Coudray working for a triangle but Rastila defends it easily.
Rastila stopping the sweep attempt from Du Coudray.
Du Coudray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Coudray trying to control the position.
Rastila stands and throws Du Coudray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rastila misses with the ground and pound.
Du Coudray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Du Coudray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Rastila's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rastila tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rastila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Du Coudray keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Coudray managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rastila.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Coudray is trying to control Rastila's posture but Rastila avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Du Coudray lands a nice looking body shot.
Du Coudray misses with a hook. Rastila ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Du Coudray.
Rastila avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rastila scores with a hook.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rastila moves out of range as Du Coudray strikes.
Du Coudray stuffs the takedown attempt from Rastila. Rastila gets slowly back to his feet.
Rastila drops his hands momentarily and Du Coudray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Du Coudray blocks the low kick.
Rastila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Du Coudrays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Du Coudray walks into a left hand.
Du Coudray gets caught flat footed, as Rastila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rastila stopping the sweep attempt from Du Coudray.
Rastila trying to control but Du Coudray is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila postures up in Du Coudray's guard and throws a big left but Du Coudray blocks it.
Du Coudray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Du Coudray is pulling down on Rastila's head. It's preventing any offense from Rastila, at least for the moment.
Rastila wants to get up but he can't break Du Coudray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Du Coudray trying to keep a closed guard but Rastila is proving a slippery customer.
Rastila sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Du Coudray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Du Coudray moved away.
Du Coudray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila ducks under a wild hook from Du Coudray.
Rastila stuns Du Coudray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rastila tries to score with a low kick but Du Coudray moves his leg out of the way.
Rastila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Du Coudray throws a front kick aimed at Rastila's knee but Rastila avoids it well.
Rastila lands a glancing blow to the side of Du Coudray's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Du Coudray. That did some damage!
Du Coudray 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.
Du Coudray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Du Coudray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rastila circles away quickly and effectively.
Du Coudray takes one to the side of the head.
Du Coudray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rastila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rastila is trying to control the action in half guard but Du Coudray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila lands with a punch from half guard.
Du Coudray trying to control but Rastila postures up.
Du Coudray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rastila.
Du Coudray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Veikko Rastila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rastila wants to control but Du Coudray is keeping him busy.
Du Coudray is looking for a sweep. Rastila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rastila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Du Coudray trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Du Coudray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Rastila is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Du Coudray is looking to control Rastila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Du Coudray avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Du Coudray misses with a head kick.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Du Coudray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rastila.
Du Coudray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rastila throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rastila throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Coudray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rastila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rastila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Du Coudray takes a step back to recover.
Du Coudray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rastila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rastila lands a nice looking body shot.
Rastila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rastila lands a leg kick that knocks Du Coudray off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Rastila.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rastila connects with a body shot.
Rastila scores with a jab to the head.
Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rastila scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rastila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rastila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rastila scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Du Coudray stuffs the takedown attempt from Rastila. Rastila gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Du Coudray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Rastila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Coudray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rastila digs a good hook to Du Coudray's body.
Du Coudray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rastila.
Jaques Du Coudray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veikko Rastila.
Du Coudray lands a head kick!
Du Coudray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Du Coudray slaps away a takedown attempt from Rastila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rastila lands with a right hand.
Du Coudray just misses with a punch to the body.
Rastila has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rastila there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Du Coudray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rastila's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rastila, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Coudray keeps the fight on the outside.
Du Coudray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rastila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaques Du Coudray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rastila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Du Coudray was well out of range. Poor timing from Rastila.
Decent striking displayed by Rastila there.
Rastila takes a swing at Du Coudray's ribcage but misses.
Rastila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaques Du Coudray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Du Coudray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Du Coudray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Rastila finds it's way through Du Coudray's defenses.
Du Coudray throws a head kick that misses.
Du Coudray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rastila.
Du Coudray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rastila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Du Coudray takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila lets loose with a powerful body kick. Du Coudray will feel that in the morning.
Du Coudray throws a jab when Rastila was well out of range.
Rastila cracks a nice hook into Du Coudray's ribs.
Du Coudray throws out a powerful jab.
Rastila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Du Coudray's calf.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rastila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Du Coudray as he avoids it easily.
Du Coudray missing with a left hand there. Rastila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Du Coudray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rastila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rastila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Du Coudray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Du Coudray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rastila. That's going to slow Du Coudray down.
Rastila scores with a jab to the body.
Rastila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Du Coudray's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Du Coudray. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Du Coudray. Rastila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rastila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Du Coudray tries a head kick but it misses.
Du Coudray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rastila.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Du Coudray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rastila moves in looking to clinch but Du Coudray pushes him off.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Du Coudray manages to avoid it.
Rastila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rastila avoids the body shot from Du Coudray.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rastila.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Du Coudray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Du Coudray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rastila counters with a nice leg kick.
Rastila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Du Coudray if he has to take too many more of those.
Rastila sizes up Du Coudray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Rastila really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rastila avoids the head kick by Du Coudray.
Du Coudray swings for the body but Rastila moves out of range.
Rastila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Du Coudray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rastila shoots in for a takedown but Du Coudray shows good takedown defense.
Rastila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Du Coudray fails to land with a series of punches.
Rastila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Du Coudray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Rastila.
Rastila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Du Coudray is fending him off so far but Rastila persists. Nope, Du Coudray circles away and we're back to standing.
Du Coudray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Du Coudray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila lands a nice looking body kick.
Du Coudray throws a jab but it's blocked by Rastila.
Du Coudray throws a series of punches but Rastila avoids them all with ease.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Du Coudray misses with a double jab.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. Du Coudray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Coudray, pushing him back against the cage.
Rastila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Du Coudray backwards.
Du Coudray is rocked!
Du Coudray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Du Coudray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rastila'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.
Rastila breaks from the clinch.
Du Coudray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Du Coudray gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rastila gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Du Coudray is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Rastila!
Veikko Rastila is the new heavyweight champion!
Veikko Rastila very nearly forgot to thank Perkele! amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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