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Galaxy 98: Redemption PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konsta Pylkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 cm
23
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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192 cm
28
280 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Maximov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sloppy strikes from Maximov. Those never looked like landing. Pylkkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Oleg Maximov has been cut. Pylkkanen misses with a double jab
and Maximov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pylkkanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximov is fending him off so far but Pylkkanen persists. Nope, Maximov circles away and we're back to standing. Maximov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pylkkanen manages to avoid it. Maximov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pylkkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maximov lands a right hook to the body.
Maximov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pylkkanen with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pylkkanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Maximov looks to land a combination but Pylkkanen avoids it well. Maximov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pylkkanen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Maximov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pylkkanen's sensitive parts. Maximov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Maximov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pylkkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Pylkkanen. Pylkkanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A combination from Maximov does no damage. Pylkkanen ducks right into an uppercut from Maximov. Maximov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pylkkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Maximov cracks the inside of Pylkkanen's front leg. Pylkkanen fails with the takedown and Maximov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximov misses with a two punch combination.
Maximov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maximov tries to move into range but Pylkkanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maximov thumps Pylkkanen with a low kick. Pylkkanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximov avoids it really well and circles away. Oleg Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konsta Pylkkanen. A left and a right from Maximov both land. Nice combination. Pylkkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximov is out of range and Pylkkanen settles back down. Pylkkanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maximov lands with a thumping leg kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch. Maximov lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Maximov lands a nice knee to the body. Pylkkanen tries to pull guard but Maximov forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Maximov tries to work over Pylkkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pylkkanen can't get the takedown.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maximov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov moves into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pylkkanen managing to block the knees to the body from Maximov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov'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.
Maximov throws a nice inside leg kick. Pylkkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximov's waist but Maximov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pylkkanen off to one side. Pylkkanen lands with a kick to the temple. Maximov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Maximov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pylkkanen. Pylkkanen gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick misses from Pylkkanen. Maximov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pylkkanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Pylkkanen throws the kick towards the body but Maximov avoids it. Pylkkanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maximov tries to bum rush Pylkkanen with a series of wild strikes but Pylkkanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Maximov throws a nice inside leg kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Maximov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pylkkanen wants to clinch and Maximov counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pylkkanen, pushing him back against the cage. Maximov is pushing Pylkkanen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Pylkkanen avoids the elbow strike from Maximov, against the cage.
Maximov tries to work over Pylkkanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good body shot from Maximov.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximov lands a nice knee to the body. Pylkkanen is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pylkkanen avoids it. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pylkkanen's brow. Maximov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pylkkanen.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximov just leaning against Pylkkanen, taking a breather. Pylkkanen takes a knee to the side of the body. Pylkkanen is trying to break the clinch but Maximov is controlling him. Maximov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pylkkanen won't want to take too many of those. Come on Maximov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maximov lands a left hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Pylkkanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oleg Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konsta Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pylkkanen working for a triangle but Maximov defends it easily.
Pylkkanen working for a triangle but Maximov defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maximov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Maximov dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Oleg Maximov's cut. That's time! Maximov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pylkkanen tries to clinch but Maximov is having none of it. Maximov throws a right hand that Pylkkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pylkkanen also avoids with ease. Maximov slips under a jab from Pylkkanen. Pylkkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pylkkanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pylkkanen connects with a single shot there. Pylkkanen is looking to clinch. Maximov leaves Pylkkanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Pylkkanen throws out a loose jab but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it. Pylkkanen throws a looping overhand right but Maximov ducks down to avoid it. Pylkkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Maximov slips under a jab from Pylkkanen.
Maximov drives through and clinches with Pylkkanen against the cage.
Maximov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pylkkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pylkkanen wants a takedown.
Oleg Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konsta Pylkkanen. Maximov has Pylkkanen pushed against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maximov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oleg Maximov. Maximov slips a jab from Pylkkanen.
Maximov clinches up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maximov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximov obliges. Nice body punch from Maximov. Oleg Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maximov stalling.
Maximov digs a right hand into Pylkkanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pylkkanen's gas tank.
Maximov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximov connects with a leg kick. Pylkkanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maximov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pylkkanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Maximov is looking to wear down Pylkkanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximov misses with a few strikes there.
Pylkkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Maximov connects with a body shot. Sloppy strikes from Maximov. Those never looked like landing. Pylkkanen blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Pylkkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Maximov feints a jab promting Pylkkanen to slip. Maximov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pylkkanen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Maximov thows a body shot but no joy. Konsta Pylkkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maximov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maximov misses with a series of wild punches.
Oleg Maximov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maximov avoids the head kick by Pylkkanen.
And that's the end of the fight! Oleg Maximov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Maximov! Post fight, an emotional Oleg Maximov said 'Yes'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Higuita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higuita has chosen Man with a harmonica as his entrance music. Carlos Strikes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elvis Higuita's chin.
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186 cm
34
180 lbs
28 - 29 - 1 |
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvis Higuita! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strikes pushes Higuita up against the cage in a clinch. Higuita has Strikes pressed against the cage, preventing Strikes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Higuita lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut. Strikes avoids a wild elbow strike from Higuita. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Strikes trying to land knees to the body.
Higuita will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strikes up against the cage. I was talking to Strikes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Strikes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Strikes misses with a punch on the inside.
Strikes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higuita lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Higuita throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strikes. Come on Higuita - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strikes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strikes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Higuita lands a damaging elbow. Higuita pressing his opponent against the cage. Higuita lands a nice knee to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Higuita is working Strikes over against the cage. Strikes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higuita creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Strikes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Higuita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Higuita misses with a wild body shot. Higuita tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strikes is able to avoid easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higuita.
Higuita scores with a leg kick.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Higuita misses with a body kick. Strikes dodges the punch combination from Higuita.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Higuita works Strikes's body with a nice hook. Strikes misses with a head kick.
Strikes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Elvis Higuita has been cut. Good exchange - Higuita coming out on top. Elvis Higuita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strikes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higuita. Strikes tries to clinch but Higuita is having none of it. Higuita misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Higuita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higuita throws a series of punches but Strikes avoids them all with ease. Strikes misses with a series of wild punches.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but Higuita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Strikes tries to clinch there but Higuita circles away.
Higuita throws a body kick that misses. Higuita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strikes circles away quickly and effectively. Strikes digs a good hook to Higuita's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Higuita throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higuita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Strikes throws a head kick that misses. Strikes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Strikes is looking to clinch. Higuita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Higuita takes a kick to the side of the head. Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higuita paws at him with a jab and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elvis Higuita will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Strikes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Higuita scores with a hook. Higuita dodges the punch combination from Strikes.
A head kick misses from Strikes. Higuita misses with a head kick.
Strikes tries to clinch but Higuita moves out of range. Strikes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Higuita misses with a low kick. Higuita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strikes dodges the punch combination from Higuita.
Higuita has taken the fight to the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Higuita misses with an elbow over the top.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Higuita is looking to clinch but Strikes is avoiding it.
Higuita instigates a clinch. Higuita lands an elbow that stopped Strikes in his tracks for a moment. Higuita throws an elbow that misses.
Strikes wants to get back to striking at distance but Higuita won't allow it.
Higuita holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Higuita throws a leg kick but Strikes sees it coming and checks it nicely. Higuita throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Carlos Strikes is winning the standup battle so far. Higuita throws a head kick that misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A big right from Higuita misses. Strikes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higuita scores with a kick to the body.
Higuita displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Carlos Strikes's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! Higuita lands with a kick to the ribs.
Strikes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A head kick misses from Higuita. Higuita slips a jab and a cross from Strikes.
Higuita finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Higuita misses with an attempted mid kick.
Higuita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Higuita. Higuita pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strikes back to the cage. Higuita follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Carlos Strikes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Strikes blocks the body kick.
Strikes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higuita.
Nice uppercut there from Strikes. Strikes avoids the head kick by Higuita.
Higuita misses with a wild body shot. Strikes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higuita was well out of range. Poor timing from Strikes. A head kick misses from Strikes. Strikes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strikes misses with a head kick.
Higuita is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strikes rather than just go for the knockout. A punch combination from Higuita misses. Higuita throws a series of punches but Strikes avoids them all with ease.
Strikes clinches with his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Strikes is trying to break free. Strikes is trying to push Higuita away but Higuita has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Strikes looking to slow down the pace here. With the fighters up against the cage, Strikes throws an elbow but misses. The referee calls for Higuita to work.
A short right from Higuita on the inside. Higuita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strikes is keeping busy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Higuita lands with a left to the head. Higuita tries to work over Strikes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Higuita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strikes's efforts to push away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Higuita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Higuita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strikes circles away quickly and effectively. Strikes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higuita.
Higuita misses with a wild body shot. Strikes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Higuita. Strikes avoids the head kick by Higuita.
Higuita looks to land a body kick but Strikes moved away. Strikes tries to clinch but Higuita moves out of range. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higuita - that will leave a mark!
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Higuita pushes him off. Strikes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Higuita throws a leg kick that misses. Higuita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Higuita. Strikes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higuita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Higuita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higuita smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by Higuita. Higuita maintains the clinch. Higuita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strikes's elbow.
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Higuita lands a slapping body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Higuita moves in looking to clinch but Strikes pushes him off. Strikes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Higuita is looking to land body kicks. Strikes throws a head kick but Higuita moves out of range.
Higuita throws a head kick that misses. Strikes misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Higuita tenderised Strikes's leg. Strikes is trying to keep his angry face on. Higuita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch. Strikes throws a series of strikes that have Higuita backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action! Higuita blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Strikes avoids the head kick by Higuita.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higuita paws at him with a jab and circles away. Strikes wants to clinch up but Higuita keeps it at a distance. Higuita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higuita throws a head kick that misses. Strikes misses with a head kick.
Strikes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higuita.
Carlos Strikes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Elvis Higuita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higuita has Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Higuita. Strikes works on Higuita's body with a couple of short punches. Higuita lands an elbow inside that Strikes shrugs off. Higuita crunches a lovely knee into Strikes's ribcage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Higuita dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Higuita throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strikes blocks it with crossed arms. Higuita lands an elbow just above Strikes 's eye. Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Higuita in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Higuita looks to throw an elbow but misses. Higuita prevents Strikes from breaking the clinch. Strikes working Higuita over with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strikes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Strikes has a couple of punches blocked by Higuita.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Strikes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Strikes tries to stall but Higuita uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higuita wants to stall.
Elvis Higuita seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Higuita dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Elvis Higuita. Well Higuita 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Higuita! A very excited looking Elvis Higuita 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrance Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
280 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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265 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Adams misses. Hatake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatake. Hatake gets slowly back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Hatake on that attempt. Hatake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adams tries to avoid it but Hatake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adams to the ground. Adams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kakashi Hatake. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hatake slips under a jab from Adams. A jab lands there for Adams. Adams misses with a looping right. Adams thuds a left hand into Hatake's body. Hatake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hatake shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hatake with a lazy takedown attempt and Adams counters with a left to the body. Hatake is breathing heavily. Hatake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Adams throws a jab when Hatake was well out of range. Adams stuns Hatake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Adams lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hatake falls backwards - clearly groggy! Adams dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawrance Adams! A very excited looking Lawrance Adams rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian MacAiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolo Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAiken comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Myrphy's / Rose Tattoo. Fu has chosen A Fifth Of Beethoven as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 cm
24
194 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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24
188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian MacAiken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manolo Fu! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MacAiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAiken misses with a looping left. Fu throws a head kick that misses. Fu wants to slow MacAiken down by chopping away at his legs. Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAiken lands a jab to the head.
Fu slips a straight right by MacAiken. MacAiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from MacAiken. Fu does a little dance to reset his feet. MacAiken throws a hook to the side of Fu's head but Fu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fu scores with a spinning back kick! MacAiken misses with a leg kick. MacAiken's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacAiken duly obliges.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Fu scores with a head kick.
Fu scores with a spinning back kick! Fu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. MacAiken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. MacAiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice inside leg kick there by Fu. That's going to slow MacAiken down. Fu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacAiken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Fu trying to control the position here. MacAiken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. MacAiken lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. MacAiken trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ian MacAiken. A bone on bone clash there as MacAiken blocks the leg kick.
Fu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. MacAiken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. MacAiken scores with a nice strike. Fu throws a lazy body kick and MacAiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fu throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacAiken. Fu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacAiken. Fu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fu misses with a body kick. MacAiken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. MacAiken jabs Fu right on the nose. Fu blinks but takes it well. MacAiken throws a shot from downtown. Fu moves away and avoids it. MacAiken checks the leg kick. Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAiken moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
Fu misses with a low kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Fu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAiken.
MacAiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacAiken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! MacAiken tries to bum rush Fu with a series of wild strikes but Fu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAiken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fu! MacAiken landing a few strikes. Who's going to make the next move? The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! MacAiken wants to control but Fu is keeping him busy. 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 Ian MacAiken will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacAiken checks it well. Fu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacAiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away. Fu throws a hook but MacAiken blocks it. MacAiken takes a swing at Fu's ribcage but misses. Ian MacAiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fu misses with a kick to the body.
MacAiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAiken swings for the body but Fu moves out of range.
Fu throws a lazy head kick and MacAiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. MacAiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Manolo Fu seems to be getting the better of the standup. MacAiken with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fu pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacAiken is out of range and Fu settles back down.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. MacAiken fails with a takedown attempt. Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. MacAiken throws an overhand right that lands on Fu's shoulder, as Fu tries to avoid the shot. Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacAiken looks to land a left hand but Fu moved out of range nicely. MacAiken scores with a three punch combo!
Fu misses with a head kick.
MacAiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu throws a low kick but MacAiken moves out of range easily. MacAiken misses with a straight right. MacAiken swings for the body but Fu moves out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. MacAiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu manages to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. MacAiken swings widly with a right hand
and Fu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Fu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacAiken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fu - the referee stops the clock and MacAiken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fu. MacAiken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. MacAiken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fu has time to react. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! MacAiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu. Fu darts in looking for a takedown but MacAiken gets double underhooks and turns Fu into the cage. MacAiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. MacAiken lands with a light punch inside. A right hook to the body lands for MacAiken.
Fu struggles to land a body shot inside as MacAiken controls his hands.
MacAiken gets underhooks to prevent Fu's takedown attempt.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. MacAiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fu tries to work over MacAiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. MacAiken blocks a body shot from Fu. MacAiken holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fu misses with the head strike.
MacAiken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAiken's elbow. MacAiken tries to throw a body punch but Fu avoids it by throwing MacAiken back against the cage. MacAiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from MacAiken as the two fighters clinch.
MacAiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from MacAiken fails to land. Fu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacAiken's elbow. Fu tries to throw a body punch but MacAiken avoids it by throwing Fu back against the cage. MacAiken is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian MacAiken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacAikens head. Fu blocks a body shot from MacAiken. MacAiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Fu controls his hands.
MacAiken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Fu wants to get back to striking at distance but MacAiken won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacAiken throws a head punch that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. MacAiken pushes Fu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. MacAiken tries to throw a body punch but Fu avoids it by throwing MacAiken back against the cage. Fu lands on the inside with an uppercut. MacAiken tries a body shot but Fu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian MacAiken dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
MacAiken cracks Fu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. MacAiken scores with a jab to the jaw. Fu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAiken avoids the head kick by Fu.
Fu is looking to chop away at MacAiken's legs. Fu misses with a head kick.
MacAiken scores with a nice head shot. Fu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAiken.
Fu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. MacAiken misses with a series of wild punches.
MacAiken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Fu tried to score with a low kick but MacAiken checks it. MacAiken misses the shot to the body. MacAiken lands a body shot.
MacAiken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from MacAiken misses. A shot to the liver by Fu. Beautiful body shot. MacAiken misses with a body shot.
MacAiken jabs Fu to the body, keeping him at a distance. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacAiken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fu - the referee stops the clock and MacAiken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fu. MacAiken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A nice inside leg kick there by Fu. That's going to slow MacAiken down. Manolo Fu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A low kick from MacAiken misses and Fu counters with a slapping leg kick. Fu tries to land a front kick but MacAiken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacAiken misses with a wild body shot. Fu lands a nice looking body shot.
MacAiken fails with the takedown. MacAiken scoring well with a low kick there.
Fu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. MacAiken tried to score with a low kick but Fu checks it. Nice body kick there by Fu. MacAiken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Fu avoids the body shot from MacAiken.
MacAiken misses with a body shot
and Fu counters with a thumping low kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. MacAiken takes a swing at Fu's ribcage but misses. MacAiken is looking to wear down Fu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu checks a leg kick. MacAiken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacAiken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fu. Fu circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Fu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAiken takes a kick to the side of the head. Fu connects with a high kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fu throws a head kick that misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. MacAiken misses with a body shot.
Fu scores with a nice body kick.
Fu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. MacAiken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fu counters with a flying knee. Nice. Fu slips under a jab from MacAiken. MacAiken throws a body punch but Fu moves out of range. MacAiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu. Fu throws a sloppy head kick and MacAiken moves out of range easily. Fu takes one on the button. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. MacAiken throws a big shot that misses. MacAiken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fu.
And that's the end of the fight! Manolo Fu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think MacAiken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian MacAiken! Ian MacAiken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Eek Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - This Is My Life. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 cm
26
265 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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287 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sang Eek Moon! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moon. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Martin tries to buck Moon off but Moon is having none of it. Moon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martin's shoulder. That is not cool. Martin tries to bench press Moon off him but Moon keeps the position. Moon tries to stand but Martin is controlling his head. Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't. Moon working away. Moon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working. Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Moon keeps moving and retains side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Moon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working. Martin manages to get back to half guard. Moon is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moon as he avoids it easily.
Moon drives through with a takedown into Martin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Moon content to stall in guard here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin has his foot on Moon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moon works his way back into a safe position though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moon wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position. Moon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. Moon wants to get up but he can't break Martin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup2.gif) Sang Eek Moon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Martin fails with a takedown attempt. Andrew Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moon lands a glancing blow to the side of Martin's head. Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. A lazy left from Moon finds it's target. Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Moon is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moon's waist but Moon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moon sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Moon is working away. Moon tries to kick Martin off but Martin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Moon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moon is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Martin tries to pass to full mount but Moon defends it.
Moon is trying to control Martin's posture. Martin takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Moon! Martin is rotating here... this could be the end... Moon is out! Martin has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrew Martin! A victorious Andrew Martin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salim Al Muri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. The key to victory for Dimas Boykiy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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219 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Al Muri! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Al Muri clobbers Boykiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Al Muri throws a hook but Boykiy blocks it. Al Muri throws an overhand right that lands on Boykiy's shoulder, as Boykiy tries to avoid the shot. Al Muri lands with a right hand. Al Muri avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
A punch combination from Al Muri misses. A head kick from Boykiy lands but Al Muri takes it in his stride. The fighters circling - Al Muri throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Al Muri closes the distance and clinches up with Boykiy, looking for a takedown. Al Muri pushes Boykiy against the cage but Boykiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boykiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight. Al Muri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boykiy paws at him with a jab and circles away. Al Muri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Muri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boykiy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Muri has picked Boykiy up and slammed him! Boykiy can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Muri manages to pass to side control! Al Muri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Al Muri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boykiy has escaped the position, nice work there. My spies in Johny Fighting Temple inform me that Al Muri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Boykiy is trying to improve his position. Boykiy is not content to let Al Muri control the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Al Muri working the head with strikes. Al Muri grinds an elbow into Boykiy's temple. Boykiy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Muri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Muri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boykiy defends it well. Al Muri working the head and body with strikes.
Al Muri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boykiy defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Muri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Boykiy manages to get to full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Al Muri trying to control the position from guard on top but Boykiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Al Muri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Al Muri landing with the ground and pound.
Boykiy working for a triangle but Al Muri defends it easily.
Al Muri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Boykiy keeping moving, preventing Al Muri from controlling successfully.
Boykiy is looking for a triangle but Al Muri pushes his legs off easily.
Al Muri working some strikes from top position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Al Muri scoring with some ground and pound.
Al Muri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Muri with a nice head shot there. Al Muri cracks Boykiy with a solid left hand.
Boykiy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Muri has picked Boykiy up and slammed him! Boykiy can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Muri manages to pass to side control! Al Muri working the ground and pound. Boykiy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Al Muri winds up and cracks Boykiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Boykiy is not content to let Al Muri control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Al Muri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boykiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boykiy looking for submissions off his back. Boykiy taking some punishment here, with Al Muri in his half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Al Muri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boykiy looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Al Muri stalling.
Boykiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Al Muri performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Boykiy has hold of Al Muri's hands but Al Muri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salim Al Muri dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boykiy - that will leave a mark!
Boykiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boykiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Al Muri tries a head kick but it misses.
Boykiy slips under a jab from Al Muri. Al Muri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut. Boykiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boykiy tries to work over Al Muri's front leg with a kick but Al Muri checks it. Boykiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boykiy throws a wild body kick that Al Muri sees coming a mile off. Al Muri thows a left - swing and a miss! Boykiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Boykiy defending well as Al Muri loads up on a big left hand. Al Muri blocks a head kick by Boykiy.
Al Muri avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
Al Muri shoots in for a double leg but Boykiy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick by Boykiy misses and Al Muri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boykiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Muri.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Al Muri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boykiy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Muri.
Al Muri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boykiy! Al Muri working the ground and pound. Al Muri lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boykiy down.
Boykiy sneaks back into half guard. Al Muri lands strikes from half guard. Al Muri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Muri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Al Muri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Boykiy wants to get back to full guard. Al Muri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Al Muri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boykiy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Boykiy taking some punishment here, with Al Muri in his half guard. Boykiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Muri scores with a couple of nice shots. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Muri lands a nice short elbow. Al Muri winds up and cracks Boykiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Al Muri is looking to stall here but Boykiy recovers full guard. Boykiy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boykiy, not yet. Al Muri sitting in guard here, content to control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Boykiy keeping moving, preventing Al Muri from controlling successfully.
Boykiy has his foot on Al Muri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Muri works his way back into a safe position though.
Boykiy has his foot on Al Muri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Muri works his way back into a safe position though. Al Muri cracks Boykiy with a solid left hand. Al Muri lands a couple of digs.
Boykiy is looking for a triangle but Al Muri pushes his legs off easily.
Al Muri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Salim Al Muri has got the better of the ground game so far. Boykiy has momentary wrist control but Al Muri slips an elbow through the middle. Al Muri passes easily into side control. Nice work. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Al Muri scores with a couple of short elbows. Boykiy is trying to get back to half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Boykiy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Al Muri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Al Muri scoring with strikes to the body and head. Boykiy tries to roll over but Al Muri keeps him under control. Al Muri working over Boykiy with some ground and pound. Boykiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Boykiy is rocked! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Al Muri connects with a nice short shot to Boykiy's temple. Oh Boykiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Al Muri passes the guard and advances to mount! Boykiy seems to have got his legs back now. Al Muri scoring with strikes but Boykiy is staying in there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Boykiy can't escape the position.
Al Muri cracks Boykiy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salim Al Muri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ismael Gesta has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ismael Gesta seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismael Gesta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Wilson! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gesta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses. Wilson throws a low kick but Gesta avoids it. Wilson throws a head kick that misses. Gesta tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gesta tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range. Wilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gesta is landing a low percentage of strikes. Gesta wants to clinch and Wilson counters with a flying knee. Nice. Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gesta avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gesta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gesta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Gesta tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it. Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gesta wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance. Wilson throws a jab when Gesta was well out of range. Gesta avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gesta checks a leg kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Gesta lands with a good body shot. Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson throws a head kick but Gesta moves out of range.
Gesta cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A jab lands there for Gesta. Gesta blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Gesta closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side and Gesta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gesta eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Gesta tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance. Gesta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gesta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Gesta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gesta duly obliges. Gesta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lee Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gesta tries to clinch but Wilson moves away and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand. Gesta wants to clinch. Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gesta. Wilson thows a body shot but no joy. Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gesta.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses. Wilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Wilson missing with a left hand there. Gesta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gesta tries to clinch up.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson throws the left hand but Gesta avoids the punch easily. Gesta tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook. Gesta throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily. Gesta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gesta has time to react. A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Gesta is rocked! BOOM! Wilson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gesta. Gesta tries to recover but Wilson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gesta lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Wilson! After the fight, Lee Wilson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Agogo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Milosz Barchandao! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Agogo misses. Barchandao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agogo defends well and Barchandao ends up having to push Agogo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barchandao breaks the clinch.
Agogo fails to land with a series of punches.
Barchandao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Agogo counters with a nice body shot. Nice defenses there by Agogo. Barchandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agogo.
Barchandao takes a swing at Agogo's ribcage but misses. Agogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barchandao. Agogo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barchandao finds it's way round the side to connect with Agogo's head. Barchandao misses with an uppercut. Agogo saw that one coming. A jab from Barchandao misses. Agogo throws a good cross that connects.
Agogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barchandao.
Agogo slips a jab from Barchandao. Agogo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barchandao circles away quickly and effectively. Barchandao scores with a jab to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Barchandao lands with an uppercut that bounces Agogo off the cage and back into range. Agogo looks to score with a jab to the body but Barchandao is just out of range. Barchandao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Agogo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barchandao at a distance.
Barchandao scores with the left hand. Agogo knows he should have avoided that one. Agogo ducks under a wild hook from Barchandao. Agogo fails with a takedown attempt. Agogo throws a right hand that Barchandao ducks under and follows up with a left that Barchandao also avoids with ease. Agogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barchandao moves away. Agogo shoots in for a double leg but Barchandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Barchandao throws a big shot that misses. Agogo stuffs the takedown. Barchandao swings for the body but Agogo moves out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Agogo misses with a double jab
enabling Barchandao to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Agogo works the jab nicely. Agogo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Barchandao. Barchandao throws a hook to the side of Agogo's head but Agogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good shot there by Barchandao. Agogo scores with a three punch combo!
Barchandao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Agogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barchandao.
Agogo is looking to wear down Barchandao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A swing and a miss from Barchandao.
Agogo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barchandao to the mat! Barchandao manages to get full guard. Barchandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Barchandao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Agogo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Agogo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Agogo throws a big elbow that misses. Barchandao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Agogo cracks Barchandao with a solid left hand. Barchandao keeping moving, preventing Agogo from controlling successfully. Agogo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Agogo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Agogo trying to control but Barchandao is working from the bottom. Agogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Agogo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Barchandao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agogo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barchandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Agogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've been hearing that Agogo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barchandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Barchandao is looking to stand up but Agogo isn't so interested in that idea. 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 Hugo Agogo will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Agogo. Agogo shoots in looking for a takedown but Barchandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agogo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Barchandao lands a slapping body shot.
Milosz Barchandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barchandao with a nice cross. Barchandao slips a jab and a cross from Agogo.
Barchandao takes a swing at Agogo's ribcage but misses. Agogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barchandao. Barchandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Agogo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barchandao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Agogo lands a really nice looking cross but Barchandao seems unphased.
Donk. Agogo catches Barchandao right on the button with a cross. Agogo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Agogo slips a jab from Barchandao. Barchandao misses with a straight right.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Barchandao looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Barchandao forces his way into half guard. Barchandao wants to control but Agogo is keeping him busy. The fighters are battling for position here. Agogo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Agogo working a defensive guard here.
Barchandao wants to control from the top but Agogo keeps moving.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Hugo Agogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup2.gif) The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Milosz Barchandao wasn't active enough on the ground. Barchandao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Agogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agogo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Barchandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Barchandao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Barchandao! Barchandao trying to control but Agogo is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Barchandao wants to stand but Agogo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Agogo keeping moving, preventing Barchandao from controlling successfully. Agogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Barchandao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup2.gif) The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Milosz Barchandao wasn't active enough on the ground. Barchandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agogo counters with a single leg into guard. Barchandao didn't expect that. Agogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barchandao is keeping the position for now. Agogo won't allow Barchandao to get back to his feet. Agogo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Barchandao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Barchandao! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Agogo trying to keep a closed guard but Barchandao is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barchandao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Agogo dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Agogo blocks a jab. Agogo shoots in looking for a takedown but Barchandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agogo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Barchandao connects with a right hand. Agogo shakes it off. Agogo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barchandao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barchandao lands a jab to Agogo's midsection. Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barchandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Agogo is just out of range. Agogo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Agogo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Barchandao misses with a left hand
and Agogo counters with a single leg into guard. Barchandao didn't expect that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Agogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Agogo wants to pass the guard but Barchandao is keeping the position. Agogo is working hard here to advance position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Agogo won't allow Barchandao to sweep him here. Agogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Agogo throws a big right hand that misses. Agogo throwing strikes from guard but Barchandao blocks nicely. Agogo working some strikes from top position. Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Barchandao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Barchandao! Agogo controls Barchandao momentarily but Barchandao frees himself.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Barchandao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Barchandao controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Agogo pulls Barchandao in close to prevent any damage. Hugo Agogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugo Agogo just wasn't active enough. Barchandao throws an overhand right that lands on Agogo's shoulder, as Agogo tries to avoid the shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Agogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barchandao.
Barchandao thuds his right hand into Agogo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Barchandao misses with a wild body shot. A right-left combo lands from Agogo. Barchandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agogo sees it coming and avoids it easily. A left lands for Agogo. Barchandao moves away from the strike by Agogo. Barchandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Agogo is just out of range. Barchandao misses with a body punch
and Agogo counters with a single leg into guard. Barchandao didn't expect that. Barchandao being controlled here, momentarily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Agogo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Barchandao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Barchandao! Agogo managing to control the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugo Agogo just wasn't active enough. Barchandao dodges the punch combination from Agogo.
And that's the end of the fight! Hugo Agogo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agogo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Agogo! An out of breath Hugo Agogo 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vajas Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vajas Tomas! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Backscratcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomas drops his hands momentarily and Backscratcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Vajas Tomas has been cut. Backscratcher scores with a nice head shot. Tomas scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Backscratcher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tomas lands a big head kick that sends Backscratcher tumbling to the mat! Tomas takes a step backwards and waves Backscratcher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Backscratcher is rocked! Brian Backscratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Backscratcher switches off momentarily and Tomas cracks him with a monster right hand! Backscratcher topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tomas dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vajas Tomas! Our winner, Vajas Tomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Warga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyprian Warga! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Drakkar! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Warga thumps Drakkar with a low kick. Drakkar connects with an inside leg kick. Drakkar doesn't manage to clinch there - Warga circles away.
Warga throws a nice head kick!
Warga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action! Drakkar connects with a body shot. Drakkar misses with a series of wild punches.
Drakkar tries to land a front kick but Warga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Warga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Drakkar moves out of range as Warga throws a body kick.
Warga looks to land a body kick but Drakkar moved away. Drakkar throws a low kick but Warga avoids it. Warga tried to score with a low kick but Drakkar checks it. Warga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drakkar gets a clinch. Drakkar misses with a knee to the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Warga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Drakkar working Warga over with knees to the body. Warga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drakkar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Cyprian Warga has been cut. I was talking to Warga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Drakkar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Drakkar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but Warga avoids the damage to the body. Drakkar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wargas head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Drakkar tries a knee to the head but Warga blocks it.
Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but Warga avoids the damage to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Warga is looking to break free of the clinch but Drakkar has double underhooks. Drakkar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Warga blocks the elbow strike.
We've been informed that Drakkar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Drakkar tries to land a knee to the head but Warga blocks with his arms.
Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but Warga avoids the damage to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Warga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warga blocks an elbow strike. Drakkar throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drakkar obliges. Warga blocks the elbow strike.
Drakkar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warga is defending well for now. Warga is looking to control Drakkar's arms but Drakkar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warga has his back to the cage. Warga tries to throw a body punch but Drakkar avoids it by throwing Warga back against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Drakkar. Warga presses Drakkar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Warga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but Warga avoids the damage to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Warga. Drakkar lands an elbow just above Warga 's eye. Warga tries to stall but Drakkar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drakkar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drakkar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drakkar. Warga managing to block the knees to the body from Drakkar.
Drakkar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Cyprian Warga's cut is getting worse.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Drakkar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Cyprian Warga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Drakkar scores with a shot to the side of Warga's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Drakkar lands an elbow inside. Warga tries to work over Drakkar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Drakkar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Jeez, Cyprian Warga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Drakkar missing with knees to the body.
Warga avoiding damage as Drakkar throws knees to the body.
Drakkar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warga.
Drakkar just leaning against Warga, taking a breather. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drakkar misses with an elbow strike.
Drakkar has Warga pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drakkar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cyprian Warga's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drakkar is out of range and Warga settles back down. Good shot there by Drakkar. Good leg kick by Drakkar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivan Drakkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drakkar looks to score with a jab to the body but Warga is just out of range. Drakkar lands a head kick!
Drakkar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drakkar throws a jab when Warga was well out of range. Drakkar digs a good body shot into Warga's ribs. Warga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Warga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Warga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drakkar. Drakkar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warga was well out of range. Poor timing from Drakkar. Drakkar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warga rather than just go for the knockout. Warga throws a body kick that misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Drakkar digs a good hook to Warga's body.
Drakkar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Drakkar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Drakkar looks to land a combination. Warga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Warga misses with a head kick.
Drakkar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A nice combination there by Drakkar.
Warga throws a leg kick that is checked and Drakkar counters with a nice uppercut. A decent looking body kick lands there for Drakkar. Drakkar throws a jab when Warga was well out of range. Drakkar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drakkar misses with a jab to the body
and Warga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Drakkar throws a hook but Warga avoids it easily. Drakkar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Drakkar looks for the body kick but Warga saw that one coming. Drakkar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warga missing with a left hand there. Drakkar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Warga throws a shot from downtown. Drakkar moves away and avoids it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Warga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drakkar. Drakkar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warga.
Warga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drakkar has closed the distance and engaged Warga in a clinch.
Warga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Drakkar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Drakkar looks to land a combination but Warga avoids it well. Drakkar dips to his left and cracks Warga with an uppercut! Warga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Drakkar checks a leg kick. Drakkar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ivan Drakkar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Warga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drakkar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Warga throws a sloppy head kick and Drakkar moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Drakkar. Warga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drakkar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Warga. Warga on the wrong end of a nice jab. Drakkar throws a front kick that sends Warga stumbling back into the cage. No joy there for Drakkar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warga swings away with a leg kick that misses. Drakkar tries a head kick but it misses.
Drakkar scoring well with a low kick there.
Drakkar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Drakkar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drakkar throws a sloppy head kick and Warga moves out of range easily. Warga cracks the inside of Drakkar's front leg. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Warga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Warga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cyprian Warga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Drakkar! Ivan Drakkar retains his middleweight title! Ivan Drakkar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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