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VERSUS VENDETTA 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt LeMae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Duane Doberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duane Doberman. Curt LeMae could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pvt. Duane Doberman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curt LeMae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pvt. Duane Doberman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMae misses the jab.
We've been told by LeMae's head coaches at Hellacious Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doberman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeMae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doberman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeMae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doberman moves in looking to clinch but LeMae pushes him off.
LeMae throws a low kick but Doberman avoids it.
Doberman moves to clinch but LeMae breaks away
and LeMae counters with a left to the body.
Doberman tries to close the distance and clinch but LeMae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doberman moves into range and clinches up with LeMae.
Doberman tries a body shot but LeMae blocks it.
LeMae tries to break the clinch but Doberman is controlling the position.
Doberman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeMae's efforts to push away.
LeMae wants to get back to striking at distance but Doberman won't allow it.
Doberman has a couple of punches blocked by LeMae.
Doberman misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doberman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Curt LeMae has been cut.
Doberman taking a breather.
Doberman works on LeMae's body with a couple of short punches.
Doberman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeMae backwards.
LeMae wants to get back to striking at distance but Doberman won't allow it.
Doberman digs a right hand underneath LeMae's ribcage. LeMae let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doberman tries a knee to the head but LeMae blocks it.
LeMae working hard to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doberman trying to land knees to the body.
Doberman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doberman forces LeMae back against the cage and clinches.
Doberman drops LeMae with a big knee straight up the middle! LeMae is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
LeMae is rocked!
Doberman tries to bum rush LeMae with a series of wild strikes but LeMae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh LeMae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doberman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and LeMae counters with a slapping leg kick.
LeMae seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doberman darts in trying to clinch
and LeMae counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doberman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doberman throws a hook to the side of LeMae's head but LeMae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doberman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeMae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeMae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pvt. Duane Doberman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeMae slips under a jab from Doberman.
Doberman lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeMae's sensitive parts.
LeMae misses with a jab to the body
and Doberman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doberman throws a hook to the side of LeMae's head but LeMae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeMae slips a jab and a cross from Doberman.
LeMae keeps the fight on the outside.
Doberman darts in trying to clinch
and LeMae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doberman fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeMae circles away from the clinch attempt
and Doberman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeMae tests Doberman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeMae circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doberman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LeMae counters with a nice leg kick.
LeMae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeMae.
LeMae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeMae cracks Doberman with a good jab.
LeMae throws a leg kick which misses Doberman's front leg but catches the back leg as Doberman tries to avoid it.
LeMae stuns Doberman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doberman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeMae thows a body shot but no joy.
Doberman closes the distance looking to clinch
and LeMae counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pvt. Duane Doberman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curt LeMae's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeMae swings for the body but Doberman moves out of range.
Doberman avoids the body shot from LeMae.
Doberman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeMae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeMae scores with a jab.
LeMae throws a hook but Doberman avoids it easily.
Doberman wants to clinch but LeMae slips to the side
and LeMae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doberman darts in trying to clinch
and LeMae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeMae throws a wild body kick that Doberman sees coming a mile off.
LeMae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doberman was well out of range. Poor timing from LeMae.
Doberman has taken the fight to the clinch.
LeMae has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeMae breaks the clinch.
LeMae is looking to wear down Doberman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LeMae misses with a body shot.
Doberman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LeMae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Pvt. Duane Doberman has been cut.
Doberman slips a straight right by LeMae.
LeMae throws a sloppy head kick and Doberman moves out of range easily.
LeMae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doberman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doberman is looking to clinch but LeMae is avoiding it.
Curt LeMae is winning the standup battle so far.
Doberman misses the body punch
and LeMae counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doberman wants to clinch.
LeMae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doberman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doberman tries to clinch up
and LeMae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doberman is looking to clinch.
Doberman clinches up against the cage.
LeMae avoiding damage as Doberman throws knees to the body.
Doberman trying to land knees to the body.
Doberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LeMae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doberman rushes LeMae and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Doberman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeMae wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doberman has LeMae pressed against the cage, preventing LeMae from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doberman lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Doberman.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doberman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doberman digs a right hand underneath LeMae's ribcage. LeMae let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LeMae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doberman tries to land a knee to the head but LeMae blocks with his arms.
Doberman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeMae.
Doberman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Doberman.
Doberman drops LeMae with a big knee straight up the middle! LeMae is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMae keeps the fight on the outside.
LeMae keeps the fight on the outside.
Doberman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doberman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doberman tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeMae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doberman wants to land a leg kick but LeMae is out of range.
Doberman moves to clinch but LeMae breaks away
and LeMae counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doberman doesn't manage to clinch there - LeMae circles away.
LeMae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pvt. Duane Doberman 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Doberman connects with a solid leg kick.
LeMae throws a leg kick but Doberman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doberman tries to clinch there but LeMae circles away.
Doberman is looking to clinch but LeMae is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeMae.
Doberman moves in looking to clinch but LeMae pushes him off.
Doberman cracks LeMae with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doberman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning LeMae to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doberman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMae.
LeMae is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doberman tries to close the distance and clinch but LeMae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doberman tries to clinch up but LeMae circles away and keeps his distance.
Doberman throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeMae swats away the attempt to clinch by Doberman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doberman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LeMae counters with a leg kick.
Doberman tries to clinch there but LeMae circles away.
Doberman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeMae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doberman blocks a low kick nicely.
Doberman tries to clinch but LeMae moves out of range.
Doberman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doberman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LeMae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LeMae throws a nice looking combination but Doberman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doberman scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeMae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doberman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doberman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LeMae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doberman checks a low kick from LeMae.
Doberman tries to clinch but LeMae is having none of it.
Doberman is looking to clinch but LeMae is avoiding it.
Doberman looks to clinch
and LeMae counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Doberman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doberman tries to clinch up but LeMae circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Doberman misses
and LeMae counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doberman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doberman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeMae tries to work over Doberman's front leg with a kick but Doberman checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doberman 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 LeMae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeMae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeMae punishes Doberman's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeMae. That's going to slow Doberman down.
LeMae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LeMae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeMae swats away the attempt to clinch by Doberman.
Pvt. Duane Doberman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doberman wants to clinch.
Doberman fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doberman has LeMae up against the cage in a clinch.
Doberman has LeMae pressed against the cage, preventing LeMae from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeMae is looking to break free of the clinch but Doberman has double underhooks.
Doberman prevents LeMae from breaking the clinch.
LeMae is trying to push Doberman away but Doberman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeMae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeMae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doberman can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doberman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeMae.
Curt LeMae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doberman lands a nice shot to the body.
Doberman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pvt. Duane Doberman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doberman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pvt. Duane Doberman!
A less than humble Pvt. Duane Doberman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qing Nan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Shikoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shikoku has chosen C2C - Down The Road as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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269 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Qing Nan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dynamite Shikoku!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shikoku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
A combination from Shikoku does no damage.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shikoku lands a high kick!
It looks like Qing Nan Lee has been cut.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Shikoku tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Shikoku back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dynamite Shikoku has been cut.
Shikoku looks winded!
Lee connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Shikoku! He's out on his feet! Lee rushes in and drops Shikoku with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Qing Nan Lee!
Qing Nan Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamad comes to the cage accompanied by The Joker. Hopkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II. On his way into the cage it seems that Juan Tamad has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juan Tamad 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malcolm Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Hopkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamad tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Tamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamad tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamad on the side of the head.
Hopkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Tamad seems unphased.
Hopkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamad missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Juan Tamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopkins's head backwards.
Tamad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tamad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Tamad slips the punch.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Tamad.
Tamad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Tamad.
Tamad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Tamad scores with a jab.
Tamad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tamad scores with a jab.
Tamad throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Tamad only half commits.
Nice body punch from Tamad.
Tamad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamad. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tamad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Tamad avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Tamad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tamad throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick as Tamad jumps back.
Tamad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Tamad misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Tamad is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Tamad.
Hopkins stuns Tamad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tamad swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Tamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
Nice body kick there by Tamad.
Tamad throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Tamad misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tamad's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hopkins trying to control but Tamad is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
Tamad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamad, not yet.
Tamad pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamad has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
Hopkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tamad.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tamad misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Tamad tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamad misses with the combination.
Tamad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tamad throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Juan Tamad is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Tamad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Tamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Tamad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tamad misses with a hook
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Tamad throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamad as he connects with a hook.
Tamad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamad throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Tamad as Hopkins shoots in.
Tamad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tamad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tamad won't be happy with that.
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!
Hopkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tamad is looking to regain half guard here but Hopkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopkins taking a break here but Tamad is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to pass to full mount but Tamad defends it.
Tamad wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy.
Hopkins trying to advance position but Tamad counters by regaining guard.
Hopkins trying to control but Tamad is working from the bottom.
Hopkins content to stall in guard here.
Tamad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamad is one step ahead there.
Tamad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tamad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopkins is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins seems keen to control Tamad's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Tamad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Tamad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tamad ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Tamad throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but Tamad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamad staying out of range there.
Tamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Tamad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tamad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tamad misses with a low kick.
Tamad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamad.
Hopkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tamad looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Tamad scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tamad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tamad throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from Tamad lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tamad's guard now.
Hopkins trying to control but Tamad is working from the bottom.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Tamad 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamad is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hopkins dives into side control.
Hopkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamad is defending well.
Malcolm Hopkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hopkins wants to control but Tamad is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamad tries to buck Hopkins off but Hopkins is having none of it.
Juan Tamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamad stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tamad sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tamad.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Tamad.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tamad, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tamad!
A relieved looking Juan Tamad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. Killian Gallagher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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38
250 lbs
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265 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock throws a jab when Gallagher was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Rock swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Tsa Rock has been cut.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Gallagher misses.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gallagher doesn't seem phased though.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Gallagher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock lands with a hook. Gallagher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gallagher's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock lands with an overhand left.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rock. That one must have hurt.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher scores with a nice head shot.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gallagher.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock clobbers Gallagher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsa Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rock lands a jab to Gallagher's midsection.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rock 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher moves out of range as Rock throws a body kick.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock with a hook.
Gallagher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rock lands a jab.
Rock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock cracks Gallagher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Rock takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Rock misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gallagher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rock checks it well.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Gallagher.
Gallagher cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
Gallagher lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gallagher defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher misses with a wild combination.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsa Rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tsa Rock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gallagher throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Gallagher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rock doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Tsa Rock's cut even more.
Gallagher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Rock.
Nice defenses there by Gallagher.
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Gallagher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rock was covering up waiting for the punch and Gallagher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gallagher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock wants to stand up but Gallagher is controlling him.
Gallagher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Killian Gallagher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killian Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock lands with a nice body punch.
Gallagher scores with a jab.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Gallagher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Rock slips a straight right by Gallagher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gallagher lands a jab-cross combination.
Gallagher misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallagher walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
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!
Rock jabs Gallagher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Gallagher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gallagher walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Rock cracks Gallagher with a big right hand and Gallagher goes down!
Gallagher is rocked!
Rock wants to stand but Gallagher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Gallagher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsa Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsa Rock's cut.
That's time! Gallagher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gallagher misses with a double jab
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallagher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock drops Gallagher with a big left hand and mounts him. Gallagher is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher can't escape the position.
Rock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gallagher is looking to escape.
Gallagher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rock trying to control but Gallagher is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tsa Rock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock scores with a nice head shot.
Gallagher dives in and grabs Rock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes down on Gallagher's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher checks a low kick from Rock.
Tsa Rock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher misses with a hook
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Rock sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rock finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head.
Gallagher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Gallagher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Killian Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a nice looking combination but Rock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallagher takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher drops his hands momentarily. Rock doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gallagher staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gallagher doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsa Rock!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyer comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
270 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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38
298 lbs
34 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tchepikov lands a head kick. Meyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Kurt Meyer has been cut.
Tchepikov cracks Meyer with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Maksimilian Tchepikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tchepikov misses with a looping left.
Tchepikov throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Tchepikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tchepikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tchepikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meyer.
Tchepikov missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tchepikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Meyer.
Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tchepikov has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Tchepikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Tchepikov.
Meyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tchepikov.
Kurt Meyer's cut is getting worse.
Tchepikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Tchepikov.
Tchepikov misses with a wild combination.
Meyer with a hook.
Tchepikov misses with a few strikes there.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses.
Tchepikov misses with a body kick.
Meyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Meyer throws a leg kick but Tchepikov moved away.
Tchepikov misses with a shot to the body
and Meyer counters with an outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meyer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tchepikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tchepikov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tchepikov tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tchepikov looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meyer counters with a low kick, right behind Tchepikov 's knee.
Tchepikov looks winded!
Meyer scores with a hook to the body. Tchepikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meyer with a hook.
Meyer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tchepikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
and Meyer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tchepikov! He's just covering up as Meyer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Meyer!
A victorious Kurt Meyer 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steinar Sting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto comes into the arena with Busta Rhymes Feat Eminem - I'll Hurt You blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luiz Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steinar Sting!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sting, as that shot connected.
Sting gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sting stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sting jumps guard and drags Soto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Soto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sting is trying to control the position but Soto postures up.
Soto throws a big elbow that misses.
Soto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto postures up and lands a big shot to Sting's brow.
Soto slips nicely into half guard.
Sting wants to control but Soto is keeping busy.
Sting might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sting is trying to get back to full guard.
Sting looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soto 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.
Sting has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Soto escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Soto!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sting sneaks back into half guard.
Sting taking some punishment here, with Soto in his half guard.
Sting regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Soto.
Sting looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sting preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sting is adopting a defensive guard.
Soto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soto is pushing down on Sting's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sting is fighting to maintain full guard but Soto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sting defending well though.
Soto misses with a head shot. Sting uses the momentum to regain guard.
Soto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sting escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sting trying to keep a closed guard but Soto is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sting had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soto defends it easily.
Soto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sting working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
Soto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sting's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sting looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luiz Soto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sting circles away.
Sting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soto. That did some damage!
Soto shoots in looking for a takedown. Sting tries to sprawl out of it but Soto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sting manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luiz Soto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sting's waist but Sting gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soto off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sting wants it to stay on the feet.
Soto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sting did well to prevent Soto getting side control.
Sting is looking for a sweep. Soto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sting is looking for a sweep. Soto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sting makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sting.
Soto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting keeping full guard, as Soto tries to pass.
Soto with a nice head shot there.
Soto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soto is looking to take a break and control but Sting is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Soto crashes against the mat.
Luiz Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sting is looking to regain half guard here but Soto keeps moving and retains side control.
Sting can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto is putting a hurting on Sting here, landing some big shots from side control.
Soto trying to control the action but Sting is working from the bottom.
Sting managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soto.
Soto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Soto working the head and body with strikes.
Sting dodges the ground and pound from Soto.
Soto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sting!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto lands a nice shot to the head.
Sting tries to reverse the position but Soto maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sting bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sting trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Sting is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sting preventing the sweep.
Soto has control of Sting's left arm, preventing Sting from doing any damage.
Sting chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soto is on top in guard.
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sting working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto is working Sting over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soto postures up and lands a big shot to Sting's brow.
Sting keeping full guard, as Soto tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sting manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto trying to control the position.
Sting with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Soto dominated that second round.
That's time! Soto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Soto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sting sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soto somewhat.
Sting buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soto darts in looking for a takedown but Sting gets double underhooks and turns Soto into the cage.
Sting gets control of Soto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sting will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sting has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Sting's legs - danger averted.
Soto working some strikes from top position.
Soto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sting trying to control the position.
Soto lands a couple of elbows.
Soto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sting is trying to control the position but Soto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sting is retaining full guard.
Soto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sting manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sting is stalling in the full guard.
Sting wants to control from the top but Soto keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sting accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soto is on top in guard.
Soto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto postures up in Sting's guard and throws a big left but Sting blocks it.
Sting keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
Steinar Sting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sting looking to control.
Soto passes into half guard.
Sting is refusing to be controlled, as Soto sits in half guard.
Soto tries to pass to full mount but Sting defends it.
Soto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sting reverses the position - he's now on top in Soto's guard.
Sting slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soto lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sting throwing strikes but missing.
Sting forces his way into half guard.
Soto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Luiz Soto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sting lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sting controlling from the top position.
Sting postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sting preventing the sweep.
My spies in GTi 888 inform me that Sting has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sting content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soto working for a triangle but Sting defends it easily.
Soto has his hands on Sting's head, controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luiz Soto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soto, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luiz Soto!
Luiz Soto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio has chosen Old Mcdonald had a farm as his entrance music. Sun Ra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sun Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zio tries to bum rush Ra with a series of wild strikes but Ra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zio misses the shot to the body.
Zio throws a looping overhand right but Ra ducks down to avoid it.
Ra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zio connects with a right hand. Ra shakes it off.
Zio misses with a hook.
Ra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zio takes a step back to recover.
Zio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Zio throws a body punch but Ra moves out of range.
Ra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zio is rocked!
Zio walks straight into a right hand from Ra - that's dropped him! Ra jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zio from any more punishment! Zio complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sun Ra!
After winning the bout, Sun Ra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bod Zio spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mk Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royale. Ultra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Bad - Satriani. 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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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
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mk Ultra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ultra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Ultra.
Ultra avoids the body shot from Reed.
Ultra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
It looks like Oliver Reed has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Ultra.
Ultra throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Ultra lands with a shot to the body.
Ultra tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
A low kick from Ultra misses
and Reed counters with a big head kick but Ultra shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ultra.
Ultra throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ultra.
Reed blocks a head kick by Ultra.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Reed misses
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ultra blocks a head kick by Reed.
Good standup being displayed there by Reed as he connects with a hook.
Reed slips a jab from Ultra.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Ultra moves out of range.
Ultra scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed avoids the head kick by Ultra.
Ultra is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Original Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ultra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ultra. Beautiful body shot.
Ultra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mk Ultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Ultra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reed doesn't seem phased though.
Oliver Reed's cut is getting worse.
Ultra misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ultra. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ultra misses with a wild body shot.
Reed thows a body shot but no joy.
Ultra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ultra looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ultra misses.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Ultra avoids the body shot from Reed.
Ultra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to work over Ultra's front leg with a kick but Ultra checks it.
Ultra tries to clinch up.
Ultra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ultra throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed tries to bum rush Ultra with a series of wild strikes but Ultra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ultra lands a nice shot to the body.
Ultra looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ultra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ultra digs a good body shot into Reed's ribs.
Ultra throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ultra.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed throws a low kick but Ultra moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ultra works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ultra throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ultra.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Ultra saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ultra.
Ultra throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ultra.
Ultra scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ultra drops Reed with a beautiful combination! Reed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ultra is looking for the KO!
Reed is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ultra fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Reed to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Reed looks to clinch but Ultra throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Reed taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mk Ultra!
Mk Ultra is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Mk Ultra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Oliver Reed was interviewed post fight and said 'Get back - don't look at me - I'm hideous.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Yasuda (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilson is looking to slow Yasuda down with leg kicks.
Yasuda wants to land a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasuda controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Yasuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Yasuda.
Yasuda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Yasuda controls the action.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Yasuda stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yasuda's elbow.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Yasuda tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
Yasuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
Yasuda lands with a light punch inside.
Yasuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yasuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasuda tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Yasuda misses with a knee to the head.
Yasuda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Yasuda throws a head punch that misses.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Yasuda - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Yasuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yasuda.
Yasuda looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Yasuda is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yasuda has his back to the cage.
Yasuda misses with a punch to the body.
Yasuda tries to stall but Wilson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Yasuda lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson is trying to drag Yasuda to the mat but Yasuda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yasuda backwards.
Yasuda has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yasuda lands with a right to the head.
Yasuda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yasuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries a body shot but Yasuda blocks it.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Yasuda.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
A short left from Wilson.
A shot in the inside from Yasuda.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Yasuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yasuda backwards.
Yasuda prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Yasuda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yasuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yasuda tries to stall but Wilson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasuda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yasuda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yasuda backwards.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasuda controls his hands.
Yasuda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yasuda has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yasuda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
Yasuda wants to stall.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuki Yasuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yasuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yasuda tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Yasuda wants to clinch.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Yasuda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson lands with a cross.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Yasuda avoids nicely.
Yasuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasuda. That's going to slow Wilson down.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yasuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yasuda.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Yasuda saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasuda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Yasuda slips a jab from Wilson.
Yasuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Yasuda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Yasuda misses.
Wilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yasuda's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Yasuda gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Yasuda.
Yasuda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Yasuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasuda controls his hands.
Yasuda misses with a knee strike.
Yasuda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Yasuda tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Yasuda back against the cage.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
Yasuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasuda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yasuda lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Yasuda is working Wilson over against the cage.
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yasuda gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda missing with knees to the body.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Yasuda on the inside.
Yasuda presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Yasuda pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yasuda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Yasuda is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Yasuda into the cage.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Yasuda looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yasuda.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda misses with some punches.
Yasuda blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
Yasuda controlling the action here for a moment.
Yasuda blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuki Yasuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yasuda tries to land a leg kick but Wilson saw it coming and moves away.
Yasuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yasuda's head.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Yasuda sees coming a mile off.
Yasuda 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 Yasuda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yasuda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilson lands a jab.
Yasuda wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Yasuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson checks a low kick from Yasuda.
Wilson motions for Yasuda to come forward. Wilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yasuda throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson tests Yasuda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yasuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yasuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yasuda throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Yasuda connects with a single shot there.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yasuda's waist but Yasuda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
Yasuda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasuda. Yasuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson throws a low kick but Yasuda avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Yasuda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yasuda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yasuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Yasuda keeps it at a distance.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yasuda as he jumps to the side.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Yasuda moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a push kick but Yasuda slaps the foot to one side.
Yasuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yasuda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Yasuda throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yasuda blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Yasuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yasuda lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yasuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson swings for the body but Yasuda moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yasuda.
Kazuki Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
Yasuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Yasuda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yasuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilson tries to clinch but Yasuda is having none of it.
Yasuda thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yasuda pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yasuda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yasuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson throws a push kick but Yasuda slaps the foot to one side.
Yasuda lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Yasuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Yasuda with an uppercut!
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasuda.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Yasuda moves away and avoids it.
Yasuda avoids a kick to the body.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
Good work by Wilson as he checks the leg kick.
Yasuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yasuda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yasuda lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yasuda.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it 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 is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Yasuda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yasuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yasuda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Wilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with a head kick.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Yasuda backs away looking to recover.
Wilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yasuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yasuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasuda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yasuda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson throws a body punch but Yasuda moves out of range.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Yasuda lands with a right hand.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Yasuda blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasuda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Yasuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Yasuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson works on Yasuda's body with a couple of short punches.
Yasuda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Yasuda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yasuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yasuda backwards.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Yasuda lands a right hand.
Yasuda trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Yasuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Yasuda.
Yasuda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a head punch that misses.
Yasuda working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yasuda.
Wilson gets through Yasuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda blocks an uppercut.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson throws a front kick aimed at Yasuda's knee but Yasuda avoids it well.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yasuda blocks the body kick.
Yasuda throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yasuda is just out of range.
Yasuda looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Yasuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yasuda throws a chopping leg kick but Wilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheers as Yasuda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Yasuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yasuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yasuda tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Yasuda throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Yasuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yasuda walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Yasuda throws a push kick but Wilson slaps the foot to one side.
Yasuda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yasuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yasuda throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
Yasuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Yasuda's leg but Yasuda calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yasuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yasuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yasuda moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yasuda misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Yasuda circles away.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Yasuda avoids the body shot from Wilson.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
Yasuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasuda ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson lands a jab to Yasuda's midsection.
Yasuda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yasuda throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yasuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasuda lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Yasuda lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Yasuda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilson presses Yasuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasuda pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson retains his welterweight title!
As Wade Wilson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Damn i'm sexy!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightwish - Crimson Tide. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black's calf.
Black seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Partio misses.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Black.
Partio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Black moves his leg out of the way.
Black scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Partio throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Black will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Partio as he jumps to the side.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Partio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Partio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black is looking to stall here but Partio recovers full guard.
Partio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Partio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Partio prevents Black from improving his position.
Partio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Partio is very close to passing his half guard.
Black moves into full guard.
Partio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is staying active underneath Partio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Partio is very close to passing his half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Partio is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Partio.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Partio is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Partio to get the leverage.
Black tries to get to full guard but Partio has control of the leg.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Partio prevents Black from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Partio.
Black is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Partio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black is nestled in close to Partio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black throwing shots but Partio is blocking nicely.
Partio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Partio has wrist control.
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 Mr Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Black scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.
Black throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Black.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Black blocks the leg kick.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio cracks Black with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
Partio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Black scores with a jab to the head.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Black ducks right into an uppercut from Partio.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Partio misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a hook
and Black counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Black throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio throws a lazy head kick
and Black counters by clinching up.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Partio.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Partio just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Partio.
Black prevents a body shot from Partio.
Good body shot from Partio.
Black looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black misses with the head strike.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Partio.
The referee calls for Partio to work.
Partio looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Partio.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black decides to pull guard.
Partio is stalling in the full guard.
Partio trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio passes into half guard.
Partio working Black over with strikes.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Partio is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Partio throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Partio blocks a head kick by Black.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Partio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Partio.
Black misses with a left hand
and Partio moves into the clinch.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Partio smiles and moves away.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partio counters by clinching up.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partio scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by Black.
Black bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Partio's head.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Partio tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio avoids the head kick by Black.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
Partio cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
That kick from Partio tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Partio defends well and Black ends up having to push Partio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Partio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kauko Partio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio wants to stall.
Partio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Partio lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Partio.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Partio has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Partio.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Partio after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio is working Black over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Partio.
Partio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Partio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Partio pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black tries to pull guard but Partio holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Partio.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Partio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Nice body punch from Partio - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Partio's guard.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Partio 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.
Black postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kauko Partio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Black lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Partio 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.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black preventing the sweep.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Partio is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Black wants to pass the guard but Partio is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black working Partio over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Partio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black wants to control but Partio is keeping him busy.
Partio is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Partio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Partio is trying to get back to full guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Partio defending well.
Partio is not content to let Black control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working over Partio with some ground and pound. Partio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Black trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Partio trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Black.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Partio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio throws a sloppy body shot
and Black counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Black shoots in but Partio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black blocks the body kick.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Partio cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mr Black will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Partio.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Partio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Partio off and has taken his back!
Black lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black scores with punches and elbows.
Black keeps control of the position as Partio tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Partio hold on?!
Black lands a shot to the head.
Black lands shots from the back.
Black connects with a big shot to the side of Partio's head.
Black throwing damaging strikes from the back! Partio could be in trouble here!
Black lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black is hanging on to Partio's back as he tries to escape.
Black lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for the RNC.
Black controlling well, preventing Partio from escaping the position.
Black scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Black controlling well, preventing Partio from escaping the position.
Black lands strikes to the head.
Partio tries to escape but Black has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Partio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Black connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Partio to escape the position.
Black looking to break Partio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Partio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Black will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Black lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Black.
Black lands shots from the back.
Black lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Partio takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands with a hammerfist to the side of Partio's head.
Black lands punches and elbows.
Partio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Black.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Partio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Black looking for the choke but no joy.
Black lands with a hammerfist to the side of Partio's head.
Black is trying to stick to Partio's back but Partio is turning into Black. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Black's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Partio.
Partio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio scoring with some ground and pound.
Partio stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Black controls Partio momentarily but Partio frees himself.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Partio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Partio trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mr Black made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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