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Galaxy 96: 1 Year Anniversary PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Sells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulder has chosen Voodoo Child as his entrance music. Alex Boulder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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284 lbs
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225 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jojo Sells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Boulder.
Sells ducks right into an uppercut from Boulder.
Boulder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sells takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sells doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boulder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sells is breathing heavily.
Boulder lands a high kick to the side of Sells's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Boulder dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Jojo Sells has been cut.
Boulder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sells working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulder.
Boulder wanted to stand there but Sells had control of the position.
Boulder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boulder wants to control from the top but Sells keeps moving.
Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulder 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.
Sells lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boulder!
Sells sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sells'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulder is trying to escape the mount.
Boulder tries to lock up and control but Sells gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sells working Boulder over with strikes here.
Sells is landing with some decent strikes but Boulder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sells prevents Boulder from getting the reversal.
Sells connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sells mounts Boulder! Really nice guard pass there!
Sells content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder tries to control Sells's body but Sells pushes him off. Boulder squirms to his side and now Sells has his back!
Sells controls the action.
Sells has Boulder flattened out and is raining down punches.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boulder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sells. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sells seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boulder for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jojo Sells.
Boulder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sells looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Boulder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jojo Sells's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sells fails with a takedown attempt.
Boulder digs a good hook to Sells's body.
Nice sprawl there from Boulder as Sells shoots in.
Alex Boulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Boulder tenderised Sells's leg. Sells is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boulder drops Sells with a left and a right! Oh, Sells is hurt - Boulder dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Boulder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Boulder are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sells sneaks back into half guard.
Sells works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boulder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Sells looking for a guillotine here but Boulder defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulder is posturing up here but Sells has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boulder tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boulder has to tap! Slick submission there by Sells!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jojo Sells!
During a confident post fight interview, Jojo Sells thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Ruthless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Good kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rio Ruthless!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scally misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruthless counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scally throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ruthless tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scally is in Ruthless's guard.
Scally postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruthless is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scally, into his guard.
Ruthless decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scally takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scally tries for a takedown but Ruthless circles away easily
and Ruthless connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scally looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruthless!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scally tries for a kimura but Ruthless is defending well.
Scally is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ruthless has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scally tries for a kimura but Ruthless is defending well.
Scally swings around for an armbar but Ruthless sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Scally's guard.
Scally had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruthless defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthless is looking to stand up but Scally won't let him.
Scally might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruthless landing with the ground and pound.
Scally had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruthless defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scally looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruthless's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruthless tries to free his leg and advance position but Scally is retaining full guard.
Scally looking for a sweep. Not yet Scally, not yet.
Ruthless is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ruthless gets to his feet. Scally looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Ruthless's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruthless obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruthless misses with a double jab.
Scally misses with a takedown
letting Ruthless counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaune Scally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scally misses with a takedown
and Ruthless counters with a three punch combo that has Scally backing up. Scally nods at Ruthless to acknowledge the strikes.
Scally is rocked!
Scally is breathing heavily.
Ruthless steps in with a hook that catches Scally right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ruthless follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Scally looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Ruthless!
Rio Ruthless decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Steven Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards lands with a hook. Walter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walter.
Walter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walter is in Richards's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Richards throws his legs up looking for a submission but Walter uses it to pass to side control.
Walter is chipping away with strikes.
Richards is trying to improve his position.
Richards holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Walter tries to stand but Richards is controlling his head.
Walter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards is looking to regain half guard here but Walter keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards gets back to half guard.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Walter seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Walter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walter trying to control the pace.
Richards tries to roll over but Walter keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is pressing down on Walter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walter stands and steps away. Richards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Walter doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Walter misses with a two punch combination.
Richards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards scores with a hook.
Walter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Walter gets a double leg takedown into Richards's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richards looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walter passes into half guard.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walter decides to return to a standing position.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Walter misses with a double jab
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter takes one to the chin there.
Richards gets a clinch.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walter goes for a takedown attempt but Richards pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walter fails with the takedown.
Keith Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Walter.
Walter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richards connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walter is looking to clinch.
Walter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walter blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards throws a leg kick
and Walter counters with a shoot takedown. Richards fights it but they end up in guard.
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 Keith Richards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walter.
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
Walter content to control rather than advance.
Richards tries to roll over but Walter keeps him under control.
Walter working the head and body with strikes.
Walter prevents Richards from improving his position.
Steven Walter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards keeping hold of Walter's head, controlling as best he can.
Walter is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards looking for a kimura from the bottom but Walter passes into side control!
Walter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Richards's legs.
Walter is chipping away with strikes.
Walter is chipping away with strikes.
Walter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richards has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richards tries to buck Walter off but Walter is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walter is trying to ground and pound but Richards uses the momentary lack of control by Walter to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richards looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walter passes into side control.
Walter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Richards!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter controlling the pace for now.
Richards bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Richards wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Richards pushing down on Walter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walter wants to hit a switch here but Richards passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walter there!
Walter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richards controls Walter momentarily but Walter frees himself.
Walter content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Richards has locked up a guillotine! Richards's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Walter is holding on here and Richards must be using up a lot of energy. Walter has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Richards gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keith Richards!
An out of breath Keith Richards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Navas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Fernando Navas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael MacRoberts's chin.
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Navas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navas wants to clinch.
MacRoberts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Navas misses with a low kick.
MacRoberts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Navas.
Navas instigates a clinch.
MacRoberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Navas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacRoberts's efforts to push away.
MacRoberts can't break the clinch.
Navas missing with knees to the body.
Navas cracks MacRoberts with a nice body shot.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacRoberts if he has to take too many more of those.
MacRoberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Navas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacRoberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Navas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacRoberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navas misses with a body kick.
Navas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MacRoberts blocks the body kick.
MacRoberts avoids a kick to the body.
Navas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Navas missing with a left hand there. MacRoberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacRoberts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Navas tries to clinch but MacRoberts moves out of range.
MacRoberts cracks Navas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Navas connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navas moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navas lands a front kick.
MacRoberts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacRoberts.
A good leg kick by Navas.
MacRoberts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacRoberts moves out of range as Navas throws a body kick.
Navas misses with a kick to the body.
Navas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navas throws a wild body kick that MacRoberts sees coming a mile off.
MacRoberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Navas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navas scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacRoberts.
Navas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Navas tenderised MacRoberts's leg. MacRoberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Navas misses with a head kick.
MacRoberts staying out of range there.
MacRoberts loads up on a big right hand but Navas slips the punch.
Navas tries to land a body kick
and MacRoberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navas connects with an inside leg kick.
MacRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
Navas tries to clinch but MacRoberts moves out of range.
MacRoberts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Navas circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacRoberts in his tracks.
MacRoberts blocks a jab.
MacRoberts lands a nice shot that snaps Navas's head back.
MacRoberts tries to clinch there but Navas circles away.
Navas throws a push kick but MacRoberts slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacRoberts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Navas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacRoberts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Navas - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRoberts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Navas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Navas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Navas dominated that 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.
MacRoberts throws a series of punches but Navas moves out of range.
Navas is looking to land body kicks.
MacRoberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Navas to score with a decent uppercut.
Navas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacRoberts walks into a stiff left hand from Navas.
MacRoberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Navas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacRoberts lands the left hand.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Navas misses with a body kick.
MacRoberts moves forwards but Navas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacRoberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacRoberts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacRoberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacRoberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Navas - the referee stops the clock and MacRoberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Navas. MacRoberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Navas.
Navas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacRoberts's calf.
MacRoberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Navas.
Navas thows a body kick. MacRoberts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
MacRoberts lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacRoberts with a jab.
Navas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacRoberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navas.
A jab lands there for Navas.
Fernando Navas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRoberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacRoberts jabs Navas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Navas closes the distance and clinches.
Navas looking to throw knees to the head but MacRoberts is blocking nicely.
MacRoberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Navas.
MacRoberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees to the body from Navas.
MacRoberts wants to break free but Navas has control.
Navas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacRoberts's efforts to push away.
Navas is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Navas scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacRoberts is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas landing knees to the head.
Navas is pushing MacRoberts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacRoberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacRoberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Navas has him pressed against the cage.
Navas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacRoberts avoids it.
Navas trying to control the position but instead, MacRoberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Navas into the cage.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Navas is controlling him.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Navas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Navas has double underhooks.
MacRoberts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Navas scores with a knee to the head.
Navas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Navas tries to land a knee to the head but MacRoberts blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts can't break the clinch.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from MacRoberts.
Fernando Navas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navas blocks a jab.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navas.
MacRoberts misses with a hook.
Navas is looking to clinch but MacRoberts is avoiding it.
Navas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Navas moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Navas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navas misses with the body kick
and MacRoberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Navas tries to clinch there but MacRoberts circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Navas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MacRoberts misses with a body kick.
Navas feints and then cracks MacRoberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacRoberts down.
Navas throws a leg kick which misses MacRoberts's front leg but catches the back leg as MacRoberts tries to avoid it.
MacRoberts lands a nice shot that snaps Navas's head back.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Navas.
Navas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Navas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Navas cracks MacRoberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacRoberts connects with a nice looking jab.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacRoberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacRoberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Navas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacRoberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Navas - the referee stops the clock and MacRoberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Navas. MacRoberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Navas avoids the body shot from MacRoberts.
Jab by MacRoberts.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch but MacRoberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Navas scores with a nice body kick.
MacRoberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacRoberts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Navas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navas thuds his shin into the meat of MacRoberts's side.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacRoberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navas throws a front kick aimed at MacRoberts's knee but MacRoberts avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Navas misses with a head kick.
Navas lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacRoberts's sensitive parts.
MacRoberts blocks a head kick by Navas.
Navas tries to clinch but MacRoberts is having none of it.
Navas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Navas tries to clinch up but MacRoberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Navas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Navas moves away
and Navas counters with a low kick, right behind MacRoberts 's knee.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacRoberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navas pushes MacRoberts up against the cage in a clinch.
MacRoberts can't break the clinch.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navas tries to move into range but MacRoberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Navas. That's going to slow MacRoberts down.
Navas throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacRoberts blocks a low kick nicely.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacRoberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navas gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Navas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacRoberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Navas stalls.
Navas scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navas working MacRoberts over with knees to the body.
MacRoberts tries to break free but Navas pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Navas.
MacRoberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Navas scores with a knee to the head.
MacRoberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacRoberts tries to throw a body punch but Navas avoids it by throwing MacRoberts back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Navas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navas 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Navas!
In his post fight interview, Fernando Navas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrick Rose could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Couture's chin.
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168 lbs
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Couture!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Couture at a distance.
Couture takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Rose tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Couture throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
Rose clobbers Couture with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Couture moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Rose avoids the body shot from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Couture.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Couture shoots in.
Rose moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture goes for a double leg but Rose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rose continues to drive forward.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Derrick Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Couture.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Couture wants a takedown.
Rose landing knees to the body.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Rose closes the distance and pushes Couture back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Rose lands a knee to the body.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.
Couture pulls guard successfully.
Rose trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Rose wanted to stand there but Couture had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couture is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Couture's guard. Nice move by Rose!
Couture looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily.
Rose wanted to stand there but Couture had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture has his hands on Rose's head, controlling the position.
Rose stands up from Couture's guard - Rose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rose closes the distance and pushes Couture back into the cage.
Rose creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Rose blocking some punches.
Couture wants a takedown.
Rose landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
Rose lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with some punches.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture is working for takedown but Rose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Rose lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Couture fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Couture looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Derrick Rose will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rose lands with a right hand.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Couture's guard now.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rose controlling the position.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Couture preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Couture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it.
Couture wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Couture is controlling him.
Couture working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rose's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Couture postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Couture landing some decent shots from guard.
Couture throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Luke Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rose throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Couture's body to avoid the submission. Couture has instead reached around Rose's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Couture arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Couture!
Luke Couture managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Night Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajon Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rondo has chosen Cassidy - Rondo 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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135 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajon Rondo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zietsch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zietsch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid body kick from Zietsch.
Zietsch lands with an uppercut that bounces Rondo off the cage and back into range.
Zietsch slips a jab from Rondo.
Rondo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rondo duly obliges.
Zietsch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rondo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zietsch misses with a series of wild punches.
Rondo ducks under a wild hook from Zietsch.
Zietsch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rondo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rondo misses with an uppercut.
Rondo tries to land a leg kick but Zietsch saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zietsch. Rondo shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zietsch shoots in and drives through. Rondo sprawls well.
Rondo scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Zietsch tenderised Rondo's leg. Rondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zietsch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondo is looking to chop away at Zietsch's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zietsch ducks right into an uppercut from Rondo.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zietsch connects with a high kick.
Rondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rondo misses with a hook
and Zietsch counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zietsch.
Rondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zietsch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zietsch checks the leg kick.
Zietsch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zietsch throws a head kick but Rondo moves out of range.
Rondo ducks under a wild hook from Zietsch.
Rondo connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zietsch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rondo checks it well.
Zietsch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zietsch defending well as Rondo loads up on a big left hand.
Rondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zietsch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo forces Zietsch back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Rondo.
Rondo tries to throw a body punch but Zietsch avoids it by throwing Rondo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zietsch fails to land.
Zietsch has Rondo pushed against the cage.
Rondo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zietsch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rondo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rondo misses with the head strike.
Zietsch lands with a left to the head.
Rondo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zietsch or not.
Rondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rondo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rondo blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zietsch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rondo.
Rondo looks for a takedown but Zietsch sprawls well.
Rondo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zietsch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rondo tries to clinch but Zietsch moves out of range.
Rondo moves into the clinch.
Zietsch misses with the head strike.
Rondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rondo misses with some punches.
Rondo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zietsch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rondo misses with some punches.
Zietsch misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rondo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zietsch or not.
Rondo is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo blocks a body shot from Zietsch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zietsch.
Rondo has a couple of punches blocked by Zietsch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rondo.
Zietsch swings wildly with an uppercut but Rondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zietsch leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rondo.
Rondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zietsch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rondo backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Zietsch on the inside.
Zietsch has a couple of punches blocked by Rondo.
Zietsch misses with some punches.
Rondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rajon Rondo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good work by Zietsch as he checks the leg kick.
Rondo throws a body punch but Zietsch moves out of range.
Zietsch throws a leg kick
and Rondo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zietsch thinking.
Zietsch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rondo in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Zietsch.
Zietsch misses with a right hand
letting Rondo counter with a right hand.
Rondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zietsch throws a body kick that misses.
Zietsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zietsch is looking to chop away at Rondo's legs.
Rondo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zietsch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rondo misses with the combination.
Rondo feints and then cracks Zietsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zietsch down.
Rondo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zietsch lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rondo lands with a straight right. Zietsch didn't see that one coming.
Zietsch throws a solid leg kick but Rondo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zietsch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch connects with a nice looking jab.
Zietsch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondo.
Zietsch lands the left hand.
Rondo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rondo doesn't manage to clinch there - Zietsch circles away.
Rondo checks a leg kick.
Rondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rondo moves to clinch but Zietsch breaks away
and Zietsch counters with a body kick that stops Rondo in his tracks momentarily.
Rondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zietsch's sensitive parts.
Rondo checks a leg kick.
Rondo tries to clinch up.
Rondo is looking to slow Zietsch down with leg kicks.
Rondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zietsch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rondo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rondo checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rondo jabs at Zietsch's body.
Rajon Rondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Zietsch.
Rondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zietsch to score with a decent uppercut.
Zietsch lands a leg kick that knocks Rondo off balance momentarily.
Zietsch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zietsch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zietsch just misses with a punch to the body.
Zietsch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rondo lands the left hand.
Zietsch slips under a jab from Rondo.
A low kick from Zietsch is predictable there
and Rondo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rondo with a hook.
Zietsch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zietsch gets tackled into the cage by Rondo. Rondo maintains the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rondo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short body shot lands from Rondo as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rondo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch misses with a punch on the inside.
Zietsch managing to block the knees to the body from Rondo.
Rondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rondo lands an uppercut.
Zietsch effectively controlling the action here.
Zietsch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zietsch swings wildly with an uppercut but Rondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rondo taking a breather.
Rondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zietsch misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo is struggling to control the position.
Zietsch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rondo fails to land.
Zietsch takes a shot to the head.
Rondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rondo.
Rondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zietsch.
Zietsch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rondo.
Rondo blocks a body shot from Zietsch.
Rondo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zietsch misses with some punches.
Zietsch misses with some punches.
Zietsch manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rajon Rondo 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rondo moves in looking to clinch but Zietsch pushes him off.
Rondo is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Rondo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rondo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zietsch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zietsch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rondo if he has to take too many more of those.
Zietsch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zietsch tries to land a leg kick but Rondo saw it coming and moves away.
Rondo thuds his right hand into Zietsch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zietsch throws a hook but Rondo avoids it easily.
Rondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zietsch momentarily.
Zietsch is rocked!
A slow jab from Rondo misses its intended target.
Oh Zietsch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zietsch throws out the jab.
Rondo misses with a hook.
A jab from Rondo misses.
Zietsch loses concentration momentarily and Rondo pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Zietsch crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rondo finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rajon Rondo!
A very excited looking Rajon Rondo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
163 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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24
168 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burczynski. That did some damage!
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burczynski but Burczynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ross throws a predictable looking body shot
so Burczynski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burczynski wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Ross is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burczynski is looking to work some ground and pound but Ross has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burczynski postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.
Burczynski wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Burczynski with a nice head shot there.
Ross keeping full guard, as Burczynski tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross trying to control the position.
Ross keeping full guard, as Burczynski tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Burczynski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ross wants to sweep here but Burczynski controlling him for the moment.
Burczynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross is looking for a triangle but Burczynski pushes his legs off easily.
Burczynski trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski passes into half guard.
Ross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burczynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross won't allow Burczynski to pass to mount.
Burczynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ross's head.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Burczynski has control of the leg.
Ross trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burczynski seems to be looking for submissions.
Burczynski is looking to advance position but Ross won't allow it.
Ross is not content to let Burczynski control the position.
Ross wants to improve his position but Burczynski is controlling well.
Burczynski trying to mount his opponent but Ross defends it.
Burczynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross trying to control from the bottom.
Burczynski is just content to waste time from the top position. Ross takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burczynski advances position into side control!
Burczynski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burczynski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burczynski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burczynski controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burczynski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Burczynski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burczynski throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Ross tenderised Burczynski's leg. Burczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burczynski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burczynski tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
Burczynski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Burczynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ross trying to control from the bottom.
Burczynski trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom.
Burczynski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burczynski.
Burczynski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ross defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Burczynski sits in half guard.
Burczynski drops an elbow to the side of Ross's head.
Burczynski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burczynski tries to pass to full mount but Ross defends it.
Burczynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski is looking to advance position but Ross won't allow it.
Burczynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burczynski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burczynski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burczynski is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ross manages to get to full guard.
Kamil Burczynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burczynski throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross pulls Burczynski in close to his closed guard and prevents Burczynski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burczynski wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski throws a big right hand that misses.
Burczynski trying to control but Ross 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.
Burczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kamil Burczynski wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burczynski moves away from the strike by Ross.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burczynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burczynski staying out of range there.
Burczynski misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Burczynski misses.
Kamil Burczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burczynski scores with a jab to the head.
Ross thumps Burczynski with a low kick.
Ross tries to land a body kick
and Burczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Burczynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross which made him look bad.
Burczynski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Burczynski.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burczynski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burczynski looks to land a body kick but Ross moved away.
Ross jabs Burczynski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Burczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ross misses with a head kick.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Burczynski.
Ross throws a hook but Burczynski avoids it easily.
Burczynski moves away from the strike by Ross.
Ross tries to work over Burczynski's front leg with a kick but Burczynski checks it.
Burczynski ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
A big right from Ross misses.
Burczynski is looking to clinch.
Burczynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Burczynski throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Burczynski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ross quickly recovers to half guard.
Burczynski prevents Ross from improving his position.
Ross is in trouble now - Burczynski has advanced to mount!
Burczynski avoids the attempt from Ross to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ross gets back to half guard.
Burczynski wants to pass to mount but Ross is defending the position.
Burczynski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ross's thigh. Ross counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Burczynski looking to pass the guard.
Ross trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burczynski is one step ahead there.
Ross is trying to control the position but Burczynski postures up.
Burczynski stands and throws Ross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burczynski gets to mount! Ross was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ross is working to get back to half guard.
Kamil Burczynski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ross is working hard here to advance position.
Mike Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski controlling the pace for now.
Burczynski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ross is looking to get to half guard.
Burczynski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burczynski unloads with some shots from mount but Ross bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burczynski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ross wants to control but Burczynski is having none of it.
Ross is working to get back to half guard.
Burczynski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burczynski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ross is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Burczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burczynski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Burczynski!
A determined Kamil Burczynski didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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| 180 cm
25
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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24
171 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been hearing reports that Dogu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Konopacki fails to land the takedown.
Dogu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A leg kick checked by Dogu.
Dogu throws a right hand that misses
and Konopacki counters with a shoot takedown. Dogu fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Konopacki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Konopacki trying to control but Dogu is working from the bottom.
Konopacki looking to sit in guard and control but Dogu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dogu wants to control from the top but Konopacki keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Commonwealth inform us that Konopacki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Konopacki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu trying to control but Konopacki is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dogu cracks Konopacki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dogu misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Dogu.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Konopacki.
Dogu stuns Konopacki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Konopacki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dogu's head backwards.
Dogu lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Dogu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki throws a good cross that connects.
Dogu walks into a straight right hand from Konopacki.
Konopacki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dogu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Konopacki!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Dogu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dogu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konopacki keeps working.
Dogu in side control, throwing shots but Konopacki defends.
Dogu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dogu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Konopacki is avoiding damage well.
Konopacki is trying to improve his position.
Dogu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Konopacki gets back to half guard.
Konopacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Dogu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konopacki's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu wants to pass to mount but Konopacki is defending the position.
Konopacki trying to control here.
Dogu is just content to waste time from the top position. Konopacki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Konopacki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konopacki pulls Dogu in close to prevent any damage.
Konopacki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Konopacki is trying to control the position but Dogu postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Konopacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dogu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Konopacki's guard.
Konopacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Dogu wants to free his trapped foot but Konopacki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konopacki is refusing to be controlled, as Dogu sits in half guard.
Konopacki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Konopacki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dogu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dogu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Konopacki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dogu is working hard here to advance position.
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 Orkan Dogu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konopacki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dogu is out of range and Konopacki settles back down.
Konopacki lands a really nice looking cross but Dogu seems unphased.
A big right from Dogu misses.
Konopacki misses with a head kick.
Dogu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dogu. That snapped Konopacki's head back.
A big right from Dogu misses.
Konopacki throws a sloppy body shot
and Dogu counters with a takedown into side control.
Konopacki is looking to regain half guard here but Dogu keeps moving and retains side control.
Dogu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Konopacki some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki is looking to regain half guard here but Dogu keeps moving and retains side control.
Dogu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dogu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Konopacki is avoiding damage well.
Konopacki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Konopacki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dogu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Konopacki is trying to control Dogu's posture but Dogu avoids it.
Konopacki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dogu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Konopacki is looking for a sweep.
Dogu wants to control but Konopacki is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki tries to buck Dogu off but Dogu is having none of it.
Dogu is looking to take a break and control but Konopacki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dogu working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogu landing strikes.
Dogu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Konopacki some visible discomfort.
Dogu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Konopacki to see if he's OK.
Konopacki is rocked!
Konopacki struggling a bit here.
Konopacki is still in real trouble! Can Dogu finish him?
Dogu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dogu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Konopacki is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dogu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orkan Dogu!
A relieved looking Orkan Dogu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Putin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves throws a leg kick
and Alves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at Arne's Combat & Mead Hall that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Putin circles away.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves .
Alves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Putin's hands.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Putin lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putin works the jab nicely.
Putin throws a solid leg kick but Alves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Putin.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alves .
Jonas Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves .
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Alves .
Putin tries to land a leg kick but Alves saw it coming and moves away.
Putin throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Putin's front leg but catches the back leg as Putin tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Alves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Putin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Alves .
Putin lands with a kick to the temple. Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Putin misses with a straight left.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves .
Putin digs a good body shot into Alves 's ribs.
Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
Alves throws a leg kick but Putin moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Putin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alves - the referee stops the clock and Putin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alves . Putin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Putin.
Putin is looking to clinch.
Putin tries to score with a low kick but Alves moves his leg out of the way.
Alves cracks Putin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Putin. No joy for Alves on that attempt.
Jonas Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Alves checks a leg kick.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves 's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves .
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!
Putin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Putin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves .
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Putin looks to land a body kick but Alves moved away.
Putin looks for the body kick but Alves saw that one coming.
Putin slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves lands a jab to Putin's midsection.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Alves slips under a jab from Putin.
Putin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renzo Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Alves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alves shoots in for a double leg but Putin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves looking to score a takedown here. Putin is defending well but Alves drives through and ends up in Putin's guard.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Putin pulls Alves in to control the position.
Alves wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Putin wants to improve his position but instead Alves has moved into half guard.
Alves is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Putin moves into full guard.
Alves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putin!
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putin tries to stand but Alves is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putin trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
Putin just content to control the position.
Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Putin taking some punishment here, with Alves in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves with the ground and pound but Putin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin is trying to keep Alves in close.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alves throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alves lands some shots froms side control.
Putin is trying to control Alves 's posture but Alves avoids it.
Alves tries to advance to mount but Putin denies him.
Alves working the strikes but Putin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves thows a huge punch but Putin dodges it nicely.
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Putin defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Alves . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alves .
Alves avoids the head kick by Putin.
Putin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Renzo Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alves punishes Putin's body with a nice straight punch.
Putin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Putin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves cracks Putin with a good jab.
Alves throws a push kick but Putin slaps the foot to one side.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Putin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alves connects with a jab.
Alves connects with a looping right hand.
Putin thumps Alves with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves .
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Alves takes one on the button.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alves lands a jab.
Putin blocks the body kick.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a two punch combo.
Alves scoring well with a low kick 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!
Putin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves .
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves . Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves throws out a powerful jab.
Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alves checks a leg kick.
Putin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Putin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Putin trying to control the position.
Alves postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putin has escaped and now he's on top!
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Renzo Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Putin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin postures up.
Putin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alves has his foot on Putin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putin works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves has an active guard here but Putin has managed to pass into half guard.
Putin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Renzo Alves just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Alves misses the target.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves throws a low kick, looking for Putin's leg but Putin calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin.
Alves throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Putin scores with a jab to the body.
Putin throws a big shot that misses.
Putin staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Alves .
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Putin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin moves into the clinch successfully.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Alves is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves 's efforts to push away.
Alves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin gets through Alves 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin works on Alves 's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Putin effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin lands a right hand.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves is working for takedown but Putin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Putin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alves can turn it around.
Alves is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Putin as the two fighters clinch.
Putin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves is rocked!
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Putin won't allow it.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alves scores with a hook to the body.
Alves is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves .
Alves prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but Putin keeps him there for the moment.
Alves blocks a body shot from Putin.
Alves is trying to push Putin away but Putin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alves misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Jonas Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Putin.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Putin down to the mat. Putin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Putin lands a nice looking body shot.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin had his way with Renzo Alves in that round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Alves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Putin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alves throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Putin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Putin avoids it.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Alves .
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alves .
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin fakes the leg kick and cracks Alves in the body.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Alves finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alves darts in looking for a takedown but Putin gets double underhooks and turns Alves into the cage.
Putin keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alves is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Alves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Putin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jonas Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves .
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Alves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Putin to keep the fight standing.
Putin is leaning against Alves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin misses with some punches.
Alves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Putin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alves looking for a takedown.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Putin.
Alves is trying to push Putin away but Putin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Putin.
Nice body punch from Putin - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Putin.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Putin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Putin.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Renzo Alves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Putin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
A hook to the body from Putin.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves wants to get back to striking at distance but Putin won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Putin.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Alves tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Putin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves is looking to control Putin's arms but Putin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Alves 's head.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Putin.
Putin lands a shot to the body.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alves wants to break free but Putin has control.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
Alves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Putin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Renzo Alves ! Renzo Alves retains his lightweight title!
The defeated Jonas Putin had this to say: 'Not cool to stall the fight offer Renzo.'.
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