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Galaxy 108: Rest PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Boot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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259 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Boot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun throws a looping overhand right but Boot ducks down to avoid it.
Koltun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boot throws a shot from downtown. Koltun moves away and avoids it.
Boot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koltun is fending him off so far but Boot persists. Nope, Koltun circles away and we're back to standing.
Boot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Boot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koltun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boot misses with a takedown attempt - Koltun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Boot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koltun.
Boot is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boot.
Koltun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jim Boot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun lands with an uppercut that bounces Boot off the cage and back into range.
Koltun ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Boot out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamil Koltun!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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143 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bernardo counters with a low kick, right behind Koltun 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernardo.
Koltun lands a glancing blow to the side of Bernardo's head.
Bernardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Benny Bernardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Bernardo.
Bernardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Bernardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bernardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernardo with a hook.
Koltun throws a head kick that misses.
Bernardo swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Bernardo misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Bernardo.
Bernardo throws a leg kick but Koltun moved away.
Bernardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bernardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bernardo won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Bernardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun working the ground and pound but Bernardo is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Koltun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Bernardo defends.
Bernardo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koltun.
Bernardo is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Koltun landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control the action but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Bernardo stops Koltun from passing to mount.
Koltun throws an elbow but Bernardo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernardo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is trying to ground and pound but Bernardo uses the momentary lack of control by Koltun to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koltun trying to mount his opponent but Bernardo defends it.
Koltun trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernardo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Pit, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernardo keeps working.
Bernardo tries to roll over but Koltun keeps him under control.
Bernardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun trying to mount his opponent but Bernardo defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koltun.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bernardo to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bernardo enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bernardo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bernardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun working some strikes from top position.
Bernardo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koltun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Bernardo keeps moving.
Koltun trying to move into half guard but instead Bernardo has managed to sweep!
Bernardo trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Bernardo prevents Koltun from getting back to his feet.
Koltun has a closed guard, preventing Bernardo from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Koltun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bernardo working to try and regain half guard.
Koltun moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bernardo has worked his arm free - good work by Bernardo!
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Bernardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bernardo keeps Koltun under control for a moment.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Bernardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bernardo prevents Koltun from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bernardo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koltun's best efforts.
Bernardo tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernardo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bernardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Bernardo throws a leg kick that misses.
Koltun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Bernardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernardo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koltun pinned against the cage. Koltun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Bernardo.
Bernardo moves away from the strike by Koltun.
Koltun throws a jab when Bernardo was well out of range.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bernardo. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koltun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bernardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernardo.
Bernardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Koltun misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koltun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bernardo's head backwards.
A jab from Bernardo misses.
Koltun scores with the left hand. Bernardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bernardo tries for a takedown but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernardo is looking to wear down Koltun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Bernardo. No joy for Koltun on that attempt.
Bernardo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koltun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bernardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernardo as he jumps to the side.
Koltun darts in and clinches Bernardo up against the cage.
Bernardo can't find room to land a body shot as Koltun controls the action.
Bernardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Koltun.
Koltun has Bernardo pressed against the cage, preventing Bernardo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bernardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun tries to clinch but Bernardo moves out of range.
Koltun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koltun there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun cracks Bernardo with an open hand slap.
Bernardo misses with a wild body shot.
Bernardo shoots in and drives through. Koltun sprawls well.
Bernardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Bernardo tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bernardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Bernardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Koltun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ksawery Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koltun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Bernardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koltun.
Koltun lands with a hook. Bernardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benny Bernardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernardo moves away.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Bernardo sprawls well.
Koltun lands with a nice combination. Bernardo backs away looking to recover.
Koltun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernardo.
Bernardo misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bernardo misses the target.
Bernardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Bernardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bernardo throws a hook but Koltun avoids it easily.
Koltun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernardo.
Koltun rushes Bernardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bernardo is trying to break the clinch but Koltun has him pressed against the cage.
Bernardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Koltun has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bernardo.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bernardo is defending well.
Koltun is pushing Bernardo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Koltun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernardo's efforts to push away.
Koltun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bernardo is defending well for now.
Bernardo misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo blocks a body shot from Koltun.
Bernardo misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Benny Bernardo.
I think Koltun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksawery Koltun!
In defeat, Benny Bernardo stepped up to the mic, saying 'We can do it again, right now!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Sells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hanlon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jojo Sells's chin.
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246 lbs
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284 lbs
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Brawler
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hanlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jojo Sells!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanlon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanlon misses with a head kick.
Sells fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hanlon throws a head kick that misses.
Hanlon lands an overhand right.
It looks like Jojo Sells has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanlon misses with a few strikes there.
Hanlon misses with a head kick.
Hanlon drops Sells with a left and a right! Oh, Sells is hurt - Hanlon dives into side control looking to finish!
We've been hearing that Hanlon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sells is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Hanlon.
Sells is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanlon scoring with punches from side control.
Hanlon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sells tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanlon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanlon is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanlon looks up at the clock and then as Sells takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hanlon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sells is rocked!
Hanlon in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sells looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hanlon turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hanlon!
Mark Hanlon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zentrope Fighting Universe for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. 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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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhys Evans!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross scores with a kick to the body.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross thumps Evans with a low kick.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ross. Ross obviously looking to wear him down.
Ross scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ross frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ross controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a big elbow.
Evans manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ross is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans pushes Ross off looking to stand but Ross dives back in and keeps control.
Ross thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross drops an elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Ross working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross lands strikes from half guard.
Ross trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans wants to improve his position but Ross is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Ross working the head and body with strikes.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is looking to control Ross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
Ross sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Evans wants to control but Ross is keeping busy.
Ross scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands strikes from half guard.
Ross stalling.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evans throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ross wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Ross lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Ross scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
Ross is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Ross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross slips a jab from Evans.
Ross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Ross works the jab nicely.
Ross scores with a punch to the head.
Mike Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross lands a front kick.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ross has Evans pressed against the cage, preventing Evans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Ross is controlling the position.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Ross throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts.
Ross blocks a head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a front kick aimed at Ross's knee but Ross avoids it well.
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Evans lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Ross instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross stalls.
Ross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ross can't get the takedown.
Ross misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ross lands a takedown into guard.
Evans is trying to control the position but Ross postures up.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Ross is proving a slippery customer.
Ross controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rhys Evans hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Evans takes a kick to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Rhys Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ross.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ross checks a low kick from Evans.
Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Evans.
Ross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ross to the mat! Ross manages to get full guard.
Ross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Ross is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Mike Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Evans has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Ross postures up.
Ross trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Ross scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans trying to control here.
Ross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ross winds up and cracks Evans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans keeping control of the position.
Ross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Ross is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Ross sits in half guard.
Ross works his foot free and advances to mount.
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Ross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross pulls Evans in to control the position.
Ross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ross is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ross!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Ross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Jedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlas Kartos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Jedi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kartos.
Jedi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kartos swinging wildly here.
Jedi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kartos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jedi throws a sloppy head kick and Kartos moves out of range easily.
Kartos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kartos cracks Jedi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jedi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kartos finish him?
Jedi is rocked!
It looks like Ty Jedi has been cut.
Kartos looks to land a combination but Jedi avoids it well.
Jedi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kartos finish him?
Jedi blocks a head kick by Kartos.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kartos has cracked Jedi with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kartos lands another huge swinging hook and Jedi tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jedi, before Kartos can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Atlas Kartos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Barfot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barfot has chosen 793 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Magnus Barfot enters the cage!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Looney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Barfot!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Looney misses with a takedown attempt
and as Looney loses concentration momentarily, Barfot counters with a picture perfect head kick! Looney goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus Barfot!
Magnus Barfot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: M83 - Midnight City. 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer goes for a double leg but Redban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redban continues to drive forward.
Redban lands a shoulder strike.
Redban lands a hook that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Destroyer is trying to drag Redban to the mat but Redban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Redban - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redban.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but Redban manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redban prevents it.
Redban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Redban misses.
A head kick misses from Redban.
Redban throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Joe Destroyer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redban misses with the combination.
Redban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destroyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Destroyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Redban sprawls well. He's pushed Destroyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good exchange - Redban coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redban - that will leave a mark!
Destroyer goes for a double leg but Redban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Redban continues to drive forward.
Redban prevents the takedown attempt.
Destroyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Destroyer is breathing heavily.
Redban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Destroyers head.
Redban lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Destroyer is rocked!
Destroyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redban fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh Destroyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redban and Destroyer are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Redban throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Destroyer into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Redban knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Redban!
After winning the bout, Brian Redban thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolloo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kolloo scores with a push kick.
Kolloo throws a low kick, looking for Richards's leg but Richards calmly moves out of range.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Kolloo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolloo.
Kolloo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kolloo thows a body kick. Richards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolloo just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Kolloo slips under a jab.
Richards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kolloo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kolloo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richards scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Richards.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo connects with a solid leg kick.
Richards with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Kolloo there.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Kolloo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richards tries to clinch but Kolloo is having none of it.
Kolloo lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Richards has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kolloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards throws a body punch but Kolloo moves out of range.
Kolloo throws a lazy uppercut
and Richards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolloo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolloo moves away from the strike by Richards.
Richards is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards throws a body punch but Kolloo moves out of range.
Richards loads up on a big right hand but Kolloo slips the punch.
Richards works Kolloo's body with a nice hook.
Richards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kolloo lands with a cross.
Richards cracks Kolloo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Kolloo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolloo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kolloo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kolloo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kolloo. That's going to slow Richards down.
A jab from Richards finds it's way through Kolloo's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolloo throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Kolloo.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards blocks a head kick by Kolloo.
Richards throws a series of punches but Kolloo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Kolloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolloo stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Kolloo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kolloo.
Kolloo punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch.
Richards looks winded!
Kolloo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards throws a body punch but Kolloo moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kolloo - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolloo throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.
Kolloo thuds his right hand into Richards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo misses with a body shot.
Kolloo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kolloo on the side of the head.
Richards moves out of range as Kolloo throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Kolloo.
Richards on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kolloo connects with a body shot.
Richards tests Kolloo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kolloo throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Richards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kolloo - the referee stops the clock and Richards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kolloo. Richards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kolloo looks for the body kick but Richards saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards tries to clinch up but Kolloo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolloo throws a one two combo.
Kolloo misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kolloo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Kolloo ducks down to avoid it.
Kolloo throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kolloo.
Richards connects with a jab.
Richards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kolloo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kolloo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kolloo scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
Kolloo takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards throws a leg kick
and Kolloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards throws a front kick aimed at Kolloo's knee but Kolloo avoids it well.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kolloo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richards will feel that in the morning.
Kolloo misses with a body kick.
Richards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kolloo thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
Kolloo digs a good hook to Richards's body.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolloo lands with an uppercut that bounces Richards off the cage and back into range.
Richards is rocked!
Richards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Richards tries to score with a low kick but Kolloo moves his leg out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kolloo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolloo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolloo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolloo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolloo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kolloo misses with a body kick.
Richards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolloo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kolloo. That's going to slow Richards down.
Kolloo dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Kolloo.
Kolloo blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolloo.
Kolloo manages to break the clinch.
Kolloo thuds his shin into the meat of Richards's side.
Kolloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards tries to bum rush Kolloo with a series of wild strikes but Kolloo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards throws a lazy right hand but Kolloo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
Kolloo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kolloo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Kolloo scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Kolloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards misses with a straight right.
Kolloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Richards throws a leg kick but Kolloo sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Kolloo.
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
That kick from Richards tenderised Kolloo's leg. Kolloo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richards fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Richards closes the distance but Kolloo moves to the side
enabling Kolloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kolloo. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolloo.
Kolloo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Kolloo there.
Richards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolloo scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kolloo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo dominated that second round.
That's time! Kolloo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kolloo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolloo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richards feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kolloos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kolloo moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Kolloo. Beautiful body shot.
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kolloo tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Kolloo finish him?
Richards misses with a leg kick
enabling Kolloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kolloo scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kolloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kolloo scores with the left hand. Richards knows he should have avoided that one.
Kolloo connects with a body shot.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolloo ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Kolloo throws an overhand right that drops Richards like a sack of potatoes! Kolloo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Kolloo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jaakko Kolloo thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. Dave Collins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Fluke!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fluke.
Fluke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Fluke seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Fluke.
Fluke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fluke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Fluke throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Fluke stuffs the takedown.
Fluke checks a leg kick.
Fluke walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Fluke shoots in.
Fluke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Collins is trying to control but can't.
Fluke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
My spies in Team Ra training camp inform me that Fluke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Collins is staying active underneath Fluke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fluke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fluke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fluke moves into full mount! Collins won't be happy about that!
Fluke unloads with some shots from mount but Collins bucks and avoids them well.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fluke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fluke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fluke unloads with some shots from mount but Collins bucks and avoids them well.
Collins working to try and regain half guard.
Fluke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins wants to hold on but Fluke pushes him away.
Collins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke has control of Collins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Collins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fluke landing strikes from the mount.
Fluke tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Fluke content just to control the position here.
Collins working to try and regain half guard.
Fluke breaks from Collins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fluke throwing strikes here but Collins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Fluke has a good base and remains in mount.
Fluke wants to control but Collins has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Fluke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fluke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Collins!
Collins is working to get back to half guard.
Fluke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fluke lands a nice shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fluke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Collins looks a forlorn figure.
Fluke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Collins looks a forlorn figure.
Fluke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Collins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fluke lands a big elbow.
Fluke landing strikes from the mount.
Collins can't escape the position.
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Collins is rocked!
Fluke lands with some strikes.
Oh Collins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fluke unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Collins wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fluke celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Fluke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Brunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Brunch has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Tillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Brunch!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillman misses with a wild body shot.
Tillman is looking to chop away at Brunch's legs.
Tillman jabs at Brunch's body.
Jab by Tillman.
Brunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunch missing with a left hand there. Tillman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tillman looks for a takedown but Brunch sprawls well.
Tillman throws a low kick, looking for Brunch's leg but Brunch calmly moves out of range.
Tillman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brunch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tillman thinking.
A punch lands to the side of Brunch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brunch throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman fails to land the takedown.
Brunch scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman goes for a double leg but Brunch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brunch continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunch lands a left hand.
Brunch lands a left hand.
Brunch wants to get back to striking at distance but Tillman won't allow it.
Tillman tries to circle away but Brunch has him pinned against the cage.
Brunch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tillman breaks from the clinch.
Tillman has been working on his balance at Royal Guard | London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brunch.
Brunch checks the leg kick.
Brunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tillman misses with a low kick as Brunch jumps back.
We've been informed that Brunch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kyle Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman lands a really nice looking cross but Brunch seems unphased.
Brunch misses with a series of wild punches.
Tillman scores with a body shot.
Tillman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brunch sprawls well. Brunch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tillman gets slowly back to his feet.
Tillman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman takes a swing at Brunch's ribcage but misses.
Tillman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunch misses with an uppercut. Tillman saw that one coming.
Tillman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brunch is able to avoid easily.
Tillman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kyle Tillman has been cut.
Brunch scores with a body shot.
Tillman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brunch defends well and Tillman ends up having to push Brunch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tillman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brunch.
Brunch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tillman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunch throws a lazy right hand but Tillman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tillman on the side of the head.
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Brunch ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunch misses the target.
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Brunch ducks down to avoid it.
Brunch lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Brunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunch misses with a body shot.
Tillman jabs Brunch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brunch scores with a nice strike.
Tillman throws an off balance right hand
and Brunch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunch misses with a hook. Tillman ducked under it nicely.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tillman. Tillman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Brunch as he checks the leg kick.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Tillman misses
and Brunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Tillman looks to land a left hand but Brunch moved out of range nicely.
Tillman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brunch back to the cage. Tillman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
Tillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunch throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tillman scores with the left hand. Brunch knows he should have avoided that one.
Brunch misses with a hook. Tillman ducked under it nicely.
Brad Brunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tillman scores with a hook to the body. Brunch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Kyle Tillman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Tillman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brunch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tillman moves out of range of the strikes.
Tillman lands with a right hand.
Brunch throws a looping overhand right but Tillman ducks down to avoid it.
Brunch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brunch.
Tillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman lands with a shot to the body.
Tillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tillman throws a leg kick but Brunch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tillman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brunch throws a jab when Tillman was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman throws a hook but Brunch blocks it.
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
Brunch misses with a body shot.
Tillman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brunch is out of range.
A shot to the body from Tillman misses
and Brunch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tillman wants to land a leg kick but Brunch is out of range.
Tillman looks to land a left hand but Brunch moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Tillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tillman is looking to wear down Brunch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brunch misses with a hook.
Brunch misses with the combination.
No joy there for Tillman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunch lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman throws a leg kick
and Brunch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tillman thinking.
Brunch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tillman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tillman thuds a left hand into Brunch's body.
Tillman misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunch counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tillman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tillman throws a body punch but Brunch moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brunch misses its intended target.
Tillman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Brunch.
Tillman scores with the left hand. Brunch knows he should have avoided that one.
Brunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tillman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman swings widly with a right hand
and Brunch counters with a straight right hand.
Brunch throws out a loose jab but Tillman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tillman scores with a head kick.
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
A left lands for Tillman.
Tillman shoots in for a takedown but Brunch shows good takedown defense.
Brunch takes a swing at Tillman's ribcage but misses.
Brunch misses with a straight right.
Tillman shoots in but no luck this time.
Tillman slips a jab from Brunch.
Kyle Tillman is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tillman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunch looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
Brunch defending well as Tillman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tillman is defended easily by Brunch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brunch counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brunch checks a leg kick.
Tillman walks into a jab.
Brunch looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Tillman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brunch.
Brunch throws a lazy right hand but Tillman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunch.
Tillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Tillman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Tillman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Brunch.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Brunch.
Brunch looks to throw the jab but Tillman is out of range.
Brunch looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Tillman wants to land a leg kick but Brunch is out of range.
Brunch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tillman jabs Brunch right on the nose. Brunch blinks but takes it well.
Tillman misses with a leg kick.
Tillman connects with a single shot there.
Tillman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tillman thuds a left hand into Brunch's body.
Brunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Tillman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunch circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunch looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Tillman misses with a double jab
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunch misses the target.
Brunch misses with an uppercut.
Tillman misses the jab.
Tillman lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Brunch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tillman doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Brunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tillman jabs at Brunch's body.
Tillman lands a right hook to the body.
Tillman clobbers Brunch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tillman throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brunch counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman defending well as Brunch loads up on a big left hand.
Brunch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Brunch there.
Tillman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunch at a distance.
Brunch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brunch checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Brunch misses its intended target.
A jab from Brunch does it's job there.
Tillman cracks a nice hook into Brunch's ribs.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brunch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brunch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tillman throws a hook to the side of Brunch's head but Brunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tillman can pounce on him.
Brunch checks a low kick from Tillman.
Tillman sizes up Brunch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tillman throws a low kick but Brunch avoids it.
Brunch leaves Tillman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brunch checks a leg kick.
Tillman lands a leg kick that knocks Brunch off balance momentarily.
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Brunch ducks down to avoid it.
Brunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brunch defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunch avoids the head kick by Tillman.
Tillman throws a right and a left that Brunch avoids nicely.
Brunch misses with an uppercut. Tillman saw that one coming.
Tillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Brunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunch misses with a straight left.
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.
A big right from Brunch misses.
Tillman scores with a shot to the body.
Tillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Tillman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Tillman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tillman shoots in looking for a takedown. Brunch tries to sprawl out of it but Tillman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brunch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tillman looks to throw the jab but Brunch is out of range.
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Brunch ducks down to avoid it.
Tillman tries to move into range but Brunch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tillman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tillman shoots in for a takedown but Brunch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but Brunch moved out of range.
Tillman takes a swing at Brunch's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Tillman.
Nice sprawl there from Brunch as Tillman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tillman takes a swing at Brunch's ribcage but misses.
Brunch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brunch lands with an uppercut that bounces Tillman off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brunch throws a series of punches but Tillman avoids them all with ease.
Brunch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brunch slips a jab and a cross from Tillman.
Brunch blocks a leg kick.
Brunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tillman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tillman misses with a leg kick.
Brunch thuds a left hand into Tillman's body.
Brunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tillman.
Brunch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunch dips to his left and cracks Tillman with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunch lands with a cross.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunch.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tillman there.
Tillman misses with a low kick as Brunch jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunch manages to avoid it.
Brunch slips a jab and a cross from Tillman.
Brunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunch's corner calls for a 1-2. Brunch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tillman loads up on a big right hand but Brunch slips the punch.
Brunch stuns Tillman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tillman is defended easily by Brunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman blocks a low kick nicely.
Tillman connects with a body shot that sends Brunch's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunch misses the target.
Tillman throws a lazy right hand but Brunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunch moves away.
Tillman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tillman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tillman closes the distance and clinches up with Brunch, looking for a takedown. Tillman pushes Brunch against the cage but Brunch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brunch cracks Tillman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman throws a looping overhand right but Brunch ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tillman.
Brunch cracks Tillman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Tillman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tillman misses with a hook. Brunch ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brunch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brunch checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brad Brunch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Tillman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brunch blocks a low kick nicely.
Tillman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tillman misses with a looping right.
Tillman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunch doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tillman's head backwards.
Tillman throws a right hand that Brunch ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunch also avoids with ease.
Brunch misses with a straight right.
A big right from Brunch misses.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunch throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
Brunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tillman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunch checks a leg kick nicely.
Brunch checks a leg kick.
Brunch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brunch's corner calls for a 1-2. Brunch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Brunch misses.
Brunch ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Brunch lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Tillman misses its intended target.
Brunch throws a body punch but Tillman moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunch blocks the leg kick.
Tillman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunch throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Brunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but Brunch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman lands with a shot to the body.
Brunch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tillman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tillman misses with a hook. Brunch ducked under it nicely.
Brunch checks a leg kick.
Tillman lands with a straight right. Brunch didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunch.
Tillman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Brunch.
Tillman staying out of range there.
Brunch swinging wildly here.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Brunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brunch looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Tillman takes a swing at Brunch's ribcage but misses.
Tillman shoots in for a takedown but Brunch shows good takedown defense.
Tillman throws a body punch but Brunch moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Tillman.
A jab from Brunch does it's job there.
Tillman throws a right hand that Brunch ducks under and follows up with a left that Brunch also avoids with ease.
Brunch misses with a body shot
and Tillman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brunch won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tillman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brunch down.
Kyle Tillman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman taking a breather here.
Brad Brunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tillman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brunch down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Tillman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tillman 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Tillman!
Our winner, Kyle Tillman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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