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Galaxy 113: Night Sky PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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145 lbs
7 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atilla Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kawada.
Kawada trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Khan pushes Kawada off looking to stand but Kawada dives back in and keeps control.
Kawada is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kawada stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
It looks like Kawada is going to stand back up.
Kawada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is trying to stand back up but Kawada is controlling him
Kawada tries to stand and escape but Khan is controlling the position.
Kawada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Kawada eventually gives up the hold.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kawada.
Khan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kawada with the ground and pound but Khan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Khan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kawada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khan to keep the fight standing.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kawada up against the cage.
Kawada has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atilla Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khan is keeping busy.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Kawada.
Khan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawada up against the cage.
Khan landing knees to the head.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Kawada.
Kawada looking to slow down the pace here.
Kawada tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khan lands a knee to the head.
Kawada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Kawada tries to tie him up.
Kawada is looking for a takedown.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
Khan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kawada's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawada fails to pull guard.
Khan effectively controlling the action here.
Kawada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khan to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keiji Kawada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawada shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Kawada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawada has a takedown stuffed.
Atilla Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kawada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawada off to one side.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kawada.
Kawada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Kawada ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada wants a takedown.
Kawada jumps guard but Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawada avoids the elbow strike from Khan, against the cage.
Khan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kawada is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan stands up out of the half guard.
Kawada tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kawada misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Kawada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kawada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khan sprawls well initially but Kawada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khan tries to kick Kawada off but Kawada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kawada is on him like a limpet, forcing Khan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Kawada is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.
Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Khan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kawada can turn it around.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Kawada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khan stalling in the clinch.
Kawada stalling in the clinch but Khan improves position.
Kawada letting Khan take a breather here.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Khan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kawada up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atilla Khan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
Kawada fails with a takedown attempt.
Keiji Kawada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawada tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kawada fails with a takedown attempt.
Atilla Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawada. Kawada gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawada shoots in but no luck this time.
Kawada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Kawada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan prevents Kawada from breaking the clinch.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Kawada wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Atilla Khan.
Khan is looking to clinch but Kawada is avoiding it.
Khan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kawada's guard.
Kawada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khan manages to get himself to full guard.
Khan pushes Kawada off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khan tries to clinch but Kawada moves out of range.
Kawada keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Kawada. Those never looked like landing.
Khan has Kawada up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Khan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Kawada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kawada misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a left and a right that stings Kawada.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atilla Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atilla Khan!
Atilla Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Jakobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ol' Dirty Bastard - Recognize. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Jakobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakobsen sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Jakobsen misses.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Jakobsen back into the cage.
Jakobsen stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Adolf Jakobsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Jakobsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammer smiles and moves away.
Jakobsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer 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.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Jakobsen sprawls well.
Hammer moves to clinch but Jakobsen breaks away
and Jakobsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakobsen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hammer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adolf Jakobsen!
Adolf Jakobsen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokas has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break stuff as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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169 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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165 lbs
12 - 24 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schindler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schindler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suokas as he avoids it easily.
Suokas throws a hook to the side of Schindler's head but Schindler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schindler fails with a takedown attempt.
Suokas lands with an uppercut that bounces Schindler off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Kurt Schindler has been cut.
Schindler throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Suokas coming out on top.
Schindler checks the leg kick.
Schindler shoots in and drives through. Suokas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suokas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schindler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schindler tries to clinch but Suokas is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokas stuffs the takedown.
Schindler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suokas slips under a jab from Schindler.
Schindler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suokas throws a head kick that misses.
Kurt Schindler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schindler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viljo Suokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schindler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schindler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suokas sprawls well initially but Schindler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schindler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schindler controlling the action here.
Suokas is not content to let Schindler control the position.
Schindler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suokas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schindler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suokas's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler wants to take a breather but Suokas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas wants to get back to full guard.
Suokas wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Suokas misses with a hook
and Schindler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schindler works his way into side control.
Suokas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Schindler tries to advance to mount but Suokas denies him.
Schindler in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schindler staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Suokas is staying active underneath Schindler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schindler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schindler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Schindler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suokas stuns Schindler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schindler misses with a body kick.
Suokas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schindler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suokas sprawls well initially but Schindler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schindler trying to mount his opponent but Suokas defends it.
Suokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suokas keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
Schindler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suokas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schindler is looking to score with low kicks.
Suokas forces Schindler back against the cage and clinches.
Schindler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suokas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suokas.
Suokas is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler is trying to maintain a safe position but Suokas gets an underhook and turns Schindler into the cage.
Suokas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Suokas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suokas has Schindler pressed against the cage.
Schindler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suokas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suokas misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Suokas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schindler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suokas is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Suokas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Schindler stalling in the clinch but Suokas improves position.
Suokas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suokas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Suokas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schindler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schindler controlling the action here for a moment.
Schindler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suokas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suokas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suokas misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Suokas scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suokas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schindler avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Suokas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurt Schindler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Suokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schindler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suokas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schindler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suokas misses with a few strikes there.
Suokas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schindler walks into a stiff left hand from Suokas.
Schindler looks for a takedown but Suokas sprawls well.
Schindler blocks a jab.
Schindler goes for a double leg but Suokas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suokas continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schindler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suokas walks away with a smile on his face. Schindler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Schindler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schindler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suokas connects with a high kick.
Suokas takes a swing at Schindler's ribcage but misses.
Schindler shoots in for a double leg but Suokas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schindler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suokas.
Suokas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schindler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suokas at a distance.
Schindler has his takedown stuffed
and Suokas counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schindler manages to avoid it.
Suokas misses with a looping left.
Kurt Schindler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schindler blocks a head kick by Suokas.
Schindler motions for Suokas to come forward. Schindler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suokas dodges the punch combination from Schindler.
Suokas throws a lazy right hand but Schindler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schindler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suokas swivels and escapes.
Schindler misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schindler dives in for a single leg takedown but Suokas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schindler or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suokas stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suokas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schindler dodges an elbow strike from Suokas.
Suokas missing with knees to the body.
Viljo Suokas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schindler blocks an elbow strike from Suokas.
Suokas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schindler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suokas misses with the head strike.
Schindler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suokas is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schindler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schindler blocks an uppercut.
Suokas gets underhooks to prevent Schindler's takedown attempt.
Schindler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schindler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suokas has a couple of punches blocked by Schindler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suokas lands a nice shot to the body.
Suokas scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suokas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Suokas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viljo Suokas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suokas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viljo Suokas!
Viljo Suokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Phoenix has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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288 lbs
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285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Phoenix .
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown staying out of range there.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix .
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix .
Phoenix works the jab nicely.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown moves away from the strike by Phoenix .
Brown blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands a nice hook to Phoenix 's body. Phoenix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Phoenix throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phoenix .
Phoenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix .
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Brown wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Phoenix tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Phoenix 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.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brown misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix throws a one two combo.
Phoenix digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown lands a jab to Phoenix 's midsection.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix 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.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Simon Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phoenix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Brown.
Phoenix moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Phoenix 's ribcage. Phoenix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phoenix is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phoenix as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown prevents a body shot from Phoenix .
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
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!
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Brown.
Phoenix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Phoenix 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phoenix is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Phoenix wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Brown tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Phoenix 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Phoenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Phoenix settles back down.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix .
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix .
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Phoenix will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix .
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Phoenix moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix .
Brown staying out of range there.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix .
Brown lands with a nice combination. Phoenix backs away looking to recover.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown misses with a body shot
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Phoenix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix thows a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix .
Brown tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown slips a straight right by Phoenix .
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix .
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Brown throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix .
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix . Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
DeAndre Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown thuds his right hand into Phoenix 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeAndre Brown.
Well Phoenix 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Phoenix !
An out of breath Simon Phoenix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts's entrance music is God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. A fine choice. Julian Reis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
147 lbs
15 - 20 - 0 |
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152 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis shoots in but no luck this time.
MacRoberts 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.
MacRoberts closes the distance and clinches.
MacRoberts keeps control of Reis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacRoberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reis tries to keep at a distance but MacRoberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacRoberts clinches with his opponent.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reis throws a right and a left that MacRoberts avoids nicely.
Julian Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacRoberts!
MacRoberts misses with a hook.
Reis fails with a takedown attempt.
MacRoberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis avoids the head kick by MacRoberts.
Reis darts in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts gets double underhooks and turns Reis into the cage.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
MacRoberts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts stops a takedown attempt from Reis.
Reis wants a takedown but no success here.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacRoberts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reis drops his hands momentarily and MacRoberts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacRoberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reis moves away.
Reis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts works the jab nicely.
MacRoberts scores with a jab.
It looks like Julian Reis has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacRoberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reis is rocked!
Reis falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacRoberts moves into the clinch.
Reis is working for takedown but MacRoberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reis throws a series of punches but MacRoberts avoids them all with ease.
MacRoberts tries to bum rush Reis with a series of wild strikes but Reis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis dodges the punch combination from MacRoberts.
Reis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. MacRoberts catches Reis right on the button with a cross.
MacRoberts clinches up with Reis and pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reis swinging wildly here.
MacRoberts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRoberts tries to land a front kick but Reis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by MacRoberts - just one landing.
Jab from MacRoberts.
Reis is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacRoberts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Reis.
MacRoberts throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range.
MacRoberts jabs at Reis's body.
MacRoberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacRoberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reis tries to clinch up but MacRoberts circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts moves into range and clinches up with Reis.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts jabs Reis right on the nose. Reis blinks but takes it well.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reis shoots in but MacRoberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacRoberts throws a jab when Reis was well out of range.
Reis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacRoberts sprawls well. MacRoberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reis gets slowly back to his feet.
MacRoberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacRoberts rushes Reis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts throws a series of punches but Reis moves out of range.
Reis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRoberts.
Reis is looking to clinch but MacRoberts is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacRoberts swinging wildly here.
Reis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacRoberts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis is trying to get an arm triangle but MacRoberts is defending well.
MacRoberts regains half guard, as Reis was trying to land strikes.
Reis stops MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reis throws some wild stikes that MacRoberts manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Reis's cut.
That's time! MacRoberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reis.
MacRoberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reis's sensitive parts.
MacRoberts lands a really nice looking cross but Reis seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacRoberts wants to stand up but Reis is controlling him.
Reis throwing strikes from guard but MacRoberts blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRoberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reis is controlling him.
MacRoberts trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reis stands and throws MacRoberts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacRoberts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reis is controlling him well.
Reis wants to control but MacRoberts is keeping him busy.
MacRoberts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reis is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. MacRoberts looks calm but he's in trouble here. Reis gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. MacRoberts is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Reis lets go of the hold and MacRoberts can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julian Reis!
Julian Reis gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Michael MacRoberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my Guinness, yo bitches'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Campbell (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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180 lbs
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178 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 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Strikes.
Strikes managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Strikes is trying to force a seperation but Campbell has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strikes.
Campbell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campbell is stalling here.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Strikes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strikes is trying to stall.
Campbell is leaning against Strikes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Strikes.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strikes avoids it.
Campbell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strikes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Strikes is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but Strikes blocks with his arms.
Campbell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strikes's efforts to push away.
Campbell controlling the action here for a moment.
Campbell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbell stalling.
Strikes struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Campbell misses with a knee to the head.
Campbell landing knees to the body.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Campbell keeps control of Strikes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Campbell stalling in the clinch.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Jack Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell works Strikes's body with a nice hook.
Strikes looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well.
Strikes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Campbell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Campbell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strikes counters with a head kick. That will keep Campbell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Campbell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Campbell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes moves out of range of the body kick.
Campbell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strikes blocks a head kick by Campbell.
Campbell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.
Campbell thows a body kick. Strikes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strikes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campbell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Strikes.
Strikes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell prevents Strikes from breaking the clinch.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strikes to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Strikes blocks it.
Campbell crunches a lovely knee into Strikes's ribcage.
Strikes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Strikes as the two fighters clinch.
Campbell is pushing Strikes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strikes tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strikes tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Campbell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strikes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Campbell.
Strikes throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
Strikes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strikes is defending well for now.
Campbell decides to pull guard.
Strikes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strikes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jack Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Strikes.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
Strikes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Campbell.
A jab from Campbell does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Campbell. That's going to slow Strikes down.
Strikes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campbell circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with the body kick
and Strikes moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campbell.
Campbell prevents Strikes from breaking the clinch.
Strikes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strikes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack Campbell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campbell crunches a lovely knee into Strikes's ribcage.
Campbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strikes blocks it with crossed arms.
Campbell gets control of Strikes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Campbell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strikes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell pulls Strikes in close to prevent any damage.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
Strikes is stalling in the full guard.
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carlos Strikes.
Campbell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strikes's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Campbell. Strikes shrugs it off though.
Strikes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strikes.
Campbell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Strikes counters with a head kick.
Campbell throws a wild body kick that Strikes sees coming a mile off.
Campbell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Strikes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Campbell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Campbell is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes walks into a left hand.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Strikes finish him?
Campbell tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
Strikes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Campbell gets through Strikes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell looks for the body kick but Strikes saw that one coming.
Strikes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
Strikes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strikes misses with a head kick.
Strikes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Campbell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries a head kick but it misses.
Campbell pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell gets through Strikes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campbell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strikes avoiding damage.
Campbell with a knee to the head.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Strikes is blocking nicely.
Campbell manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell feints and then cracks Strikes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strikes down.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Strikes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Campbell.
Strikes blocks the body kick.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Strikes moves out of range of the body kick.
Campbell throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
Strikes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strikes moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Campbell. Strikes shrugs it off though.
Strikes throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell thuds his right hand into Strikes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Campbell throws a front kick that sends Strikes stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Campbell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strikes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strikes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell with a jab.
Strikes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.
Strikes checks a leg kick.
Campbell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Strikes.
Campbell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from Campbell lands but Strikes takes it in his stride.
Campbell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campbell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strikes will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strikes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Campbell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Campbell misses with a kick to the body.
Campbell scoring well with a low kick there.
Campbell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strikes on the side of the head.
Strikes misses with an uppercut.
Campbell connects with a solid leg kick.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Strikes is out of range.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Campbell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Campbell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Campbell motions for Strikes to come forward. Campbell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell is looking to score with low kicks.
Campbell throws a body kick that misses.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlos Strikes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Campbell - just one landing.
Campbell misses with a jab to the body
and Strikes counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Strikes looks at the referee who does nothing so Strikes lands a crushing right that sends Campbell to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Strikes!
A victorious Carlos Strikes 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 Dark Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Sieler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch comes to the cage accompanied by feuer frei. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
147 lbs
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154 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Sieler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutch throws a sloppy head kick and Sieler moves out of range easily.
Dutch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sieler circles away quickly and effectively.
Sieler just misses with a punch to the body.
Dutch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dutch slips under a jab from Sieler.
Sieler moves into the clinch.
Sieler blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sieler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dutch's brow.
Dutch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dutch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sieler tries to clinch but Dutch moves out of range.
Dutch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Dutch.
Sieler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sieler just misses with a punch to the body.
Dutch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sieler.
Dutch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sieler.
Dutch scores with a head 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!
Sieler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dutch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sieler's head backwards.
Sieler misses with a wild body shot.
Dutch misses with a series of wild punches.
Sieler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dutch's head backwards.
Sieler throws a right and a left that Dutch avoids nicely.
Sieler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dutch, pushing him back against the cage.
Dutch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dutch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sieler.
Sieler avoids a kick to the body.
Dutch moves in looking to clinch but Sieler pushes him off.
Dutch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sieler checks a leg kick nicely.
Sieler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dutch connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sieler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dutch lands a jab to the head.
Sieler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sieler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sieler blocks a jab.
Sieler misses with a series of wild punches.
Sieler throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dutch to counter with a crisp jab.
Sieler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dutch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sieler.
Dutch blocks a head kick by Sieler.
Dutch looks for the body kick but Sieler saw that one coming.
Dutch lands with a shot to the body.
Dutch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sieler is trying to break the clinch but Dutch is controlling him.
Sieler scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sieler blocks an elbow strike from Dutch.
Sieler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dutch takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sieler.
Dutch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dutch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dutch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sieler misses with some punches.
Dutch blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sieler throws an elbow but misses.
Sieler blocks the elbow strike.
Dutch lands a nice knee to the body.
Sieler looks winded!
Sieler blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutch lands a nice uppercut.
Sieler avoiding damage as Dutch throws knees to the body.
Dutch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dutch lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dutch.
Dutch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutch is working Sieler over against the cage.
Sieler takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutch.
Sieler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sieler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dutch's face.
Dutch blocks the elbow strike.
Sieler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dutch just leaning against Sieler, taking a breather.
Sieler can't find room to land a body shot as Dutch controls the action.
Sieler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sieler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dutch lands an elbow inside.
Dutch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dutch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sieler is keeping busy.
Sieler 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!
Sieler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dutch backwards.
Sieler takes an elbow to the temple.
Dutch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dutch moves in looking to clinch but Sieler pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dutch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dutch blocks the body kick.
Sieler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dutch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dutch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sieler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dutch counters with an outside leg kick.
Sieler throws out a leg kick but Dutch moves out of range and Sieler only half commits.
Sieler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dutch feints and then cracks Sieler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sieler down.
Sieler tries to clinch but Dutch moves out of range.
Sieler throws a jab when Dutch was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dutch, right into the meat.
Sieler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sieler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dutch digs a good hook to Sieler's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dutch. Sieler shrugs it off though.
Sieler misses with a looping right.
Ron Sieler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sieler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dutch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sieler.
Sieler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dutch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sieler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sieler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dutch. Dutch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sieler looks to land a right hand but Dutch moved out of range.
Dutch thuds a left hand into Sieler's body.
Sieler throws a leg kick
letting Dutch counter with a right hand.
Sieler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dutch clobbers Sieler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dutch thows a body kick. Sieler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sieler is breathing heavily.
Dutch wants to clinch up but Sieler keeps it at a distance.
Sieler tries a low kick but Dutch avoids it.
Dutch ducks under a wild hook from Sieler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sieler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sieler tries to keep at a distance but Dutch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dutch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sieler trying to stall but Dutch improves his position.
Sieler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dutch is trying to maintain the position but Sieler is very close to passing his half guard.
Sieler seems to be looking for submissions.
Sieler tries to pass to full mount but Dutch defends it.
Dutch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sieler on the ground.
Sieler is trying to work for a kimura but Dutch is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch wants to control but Sieler is keeping busy.
Sieler trying to control from half guard but Dutch is working away.
Sieler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sieler passes into side control, despite Dutch's attempt to control the position.
Sieler has an Americana. Dutch didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sieler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sieler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ron Sieler!
A pretty intense looking Ron Sieler took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roene Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Downstait - This Is My Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
248 lbs
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265 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roene Dekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dekker sprawls well. Dekker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dekker avoids it really well and circles away.
Dekker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spetznaz Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Dekker scores with a leg kick.
Dekker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Roene Dekker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Dekker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martin eats them both and turns towards Dekker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Andrew Martin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekker thows a body shot but no joy.
Dekker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Andrew Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Dekker counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Dekker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martin looks winded!
Martin dives in and grabs Dekker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dekker pushes down on Martin's head and hops out.
Dekker lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dekker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dekker batters Martin with a massive right followed by a huge left! Martin is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Dekker lands a final crushing right hand to drop Martin to the mat with a gruesome thud! Dekker is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roene Dekker!
Roene Dekker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Krush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krush's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pusha T- Pain. Collins has chosen Beginning of the End as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dave Collins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Krush's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Krush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krush tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Krush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krush is stalling here.
Krush is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krush down to the mat. Krush avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krush avoids the body shot from Collins.
Krush throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krush tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Krush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krush is trying to control but can't.
Krush gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins works over Krush with some ground and pound from guard.
Krush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krush is keeping the position for now.
Krush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krush is on top in guard.
Krush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
Krush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krush throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krush's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Krush working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krush looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Krush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins trying to control but Krush is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krush looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krush is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
Krush is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krush avoid being mounted?
Collins moves nicely into side control.
Collins grinds an elbow into Krush's temple.
Krush is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Collins cracks Krush with a big right hand but Krush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krush is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Collins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins taking a break here but Krush is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krush wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krush pushes Collins off and gets back to his feet.
Krush throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krush.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krush doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Collins 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.
Krush throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Krush makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Collins really felt that one!
A bone on bone clash there as Krush blocks the leg kick.
Krush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Krush counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Krush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander Krush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krush checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins throws a leg kick that misses.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins thows a leg kick but Krush checks it
and Krush counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Collins lands the left hand.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krush clinches up against the cage.
Krush manages to break the clinch.
Krush avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krush there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Krush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krush backs up against the cage.
Alexander Krush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krush slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Krush.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krush was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins digs a good hook to Krush's body.
Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krush to the ground. Collins is now in Krush'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!
Krush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krush is nestled in close to Collins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins trying to control here.
Krush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to improve his position but Krush is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krush seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins is still trying to improve position.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins pulls Krush in close to prevent any damage.
Krush wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krush wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krush is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collins winds up and cracks Krush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Collins working Krush over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.
Collins is trying to control. Krush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Krush tries to clinch up.
Dave Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krush darts in trying to clinch
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Krush's belly button to the back.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Krush.
Krush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Krush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins trying to control but Krush is working from the bottom.
Krush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Krush's legs - danger averted.
Krush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control from the top but Krush keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Dave Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krush has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
Krush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krush.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Krush is proving a slippery customer.
Collins pulls Krush in close to his closed guard and prevents Krush from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krush tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krush wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Collins controls Krush momentarily but Krush frees himself.
Krush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dave Collins.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Krush counters with a good, hard body kick but Collins shrugs it off.
Alexander Krush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Collins misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krush throws a head kick that Collins semi-blocks.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Krush tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Krush slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krush at a distance.
Krush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krush misses with a low kick.
Krush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins lands a nice hook to Krush's body. Krush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krush doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Krush is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
Collins avoids the head kick by Krush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins digs a good hook to Krush's body.
Krush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krush has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Collins.
I've got Collins 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
Dave Collins made sure to mention his sponsor, Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Ryback could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Gardner's chin.
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Gardner throws the left hand but Ryback avoids the punch easily.
Ryback throws a hook to the side of Gardner's head but Gardner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Ryback shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ryback distracts Gardner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Ryback is having none of it.
Ryback working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner pulls Ryback in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryback from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryback trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryback sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryback trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Ryback's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gardner scores with a hook to the body. Ryback takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Gardner lands.
Gardner moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryback takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gardner cracks the inside of Ryback's front leg.
Gardner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crunch! Gardner slams his shin into Ryback's torso.
Ryback moves away from the strike by Gardner.
Josh Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardner lands a right hook to the body.
Ryback throws a leg kick but Gardner checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner looks for the body kick but Ryback saw that one coming.
Ryback misses with a hook.
Gardner throws an overhand right that lands on Ryback's shoulder, as Ryback tries to avoid the shot.
Josh Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gardner.
Gardner wants to slow Ryback down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gardner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gardner.
Gardner tests Ryback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gardner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
Ryback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gardner.
Ryback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gardner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryback.
Ryback misses the jab.
Gardner misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback moves out of range of the leg kick from Gardner.
Ryback throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gardner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryback fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gardner checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Gardner misses the target.
Gardner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryback throws a body kick that misses.
Ryback takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Ryback.
An inside leg kick lands from Gardner.
Gardner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryback throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gardner counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gardner, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gardner. Ryback shrugs it off though.
Ryback avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryback wants to land a leg kick but Gardner is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ryback misses.
Gardner misses with a looping left.
Ryback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gardner.
Gardner scores with a body shot.
Ryback throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gardner lands with a straight right. Ryback didn't see that one coming.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Gardner misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Gardner finds it's target.
Ryback thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gardner works Ryback's body with a nice hook.
Gardner lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryback doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gardner, as that shot connected.
Ryback drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Gardner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gardner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryback scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryback thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryback is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gardner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryback controls the position from side control.
Gardner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gardner is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback throws a strike aimed at the side of Gardner's head but Gardner avoids it well.
Gardner can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryback 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.
Ryback with the ground and pound but Gardner regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ryback trying to control from half guard but Gardner is working away.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Ryback is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gardner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ryback.
Ryback trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Ryback throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryback throws a strike but Gardner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryback trying to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gardner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryback looking for a guillotine here but Gardner defends easily.
Ryback bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardner's guard.
Ryback stands and throws Gardner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Ryback dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ryback catches Gardner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gardner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryback's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryback checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryback misses with a wild body shot.
Gardner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryback's calf.
Gardner throws a leg kick which misses Ryback's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryback tries to avoid it.
Gardner misses with a hook. Ryback ducked under it nicely.
Ryback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ryback misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gardner.
Gardner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryback scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryback throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryback looks for the body kick but Gardner saw that one coming.
Josh Gardner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback throws a leg kick but Gardner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gardner throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gardner.
A lazy left from Gardner finds it's target.
Gardner feints and then cracks Ryback's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryback down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryback in his tracks.
Ryback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gardner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner looks to land a left hand but Ryback moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick there by Gardner.
Gardner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gardner. That did some damage!
Gardner lands a body shot.
Gardner lands a really nice looking cross but Ryback seems unphased.
Gardner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gardner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gardner, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Gardner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gardner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryback's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryback scrambles back to his feet.
Ryback takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryback walks into a stiff left hand from Gardner.
Ryback tries to move into range but Gardner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Gardner.
Gardner looks to land a body kick but Ryback moved away.
Gardner is looking to slow Ryback down with leg kicks.
Gardner delivers a nice body kick.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryback throws a leg kick but Gardner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gardner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gardner scores with a jab to the body.
Gardner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Ryback misses with a low kick.
Ryback will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good exchange - Gardner coming out on top.
Ryback moves forwards but Gardner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryback moves out of range of the body kick.
Gardner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gardner defending well as Ryback loads up on a big left hand.
Ryback takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gardner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gardner lands the left hand.
Ryback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Gardner connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gardner throws a hook to the side of Ryback's head but Ryback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardner with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryback takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gardner checks a leg kick.
Ryback is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gardner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryback's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryback scrambles back to his feet.
Gardner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gardner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ryback needs to keep his hands up - Gardner had a free shot at his head there.
Gardner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gardner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gardner scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryback avoids a kick to the body.
Ryback moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryback is looking to score with low kicks.
Ryback gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Gardner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gardner 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Gardner!
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