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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Meytal Cohen - Toxicity. Farr has chosen Welsh National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommy Farr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Farr!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but Farr moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Farr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Farr throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farr quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson stops Farr from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Farr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farr defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
Jackson is working for a kimura here but Farr manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jackson's guard.
Farr preventing the sweep.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Farr uses it to pass to side control.
Farr decides to stand back up. Farr steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Farr blocks a leg kick.
Farr moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Farr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Farr counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Farr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to slow Farr down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farr pinned against the cage. Farr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farr blocks the body kick.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Farr clinches.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Farr is trying to stall.
Farr lands a body punch.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Farr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Farr wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr misses with the head strike.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Farr throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Farr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Farr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farr dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Farr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Farr avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Farr stalling the fight.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Farr.
Farr lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farr breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farr.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farr is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Farr blocks a low kick nicely.
Tommy Farr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farr looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Farr avoids it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farr.
Farr moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Farr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Farr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Farr checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Farr's knee but Farr avoids it well.
A punch combination from Farr misses.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Farr moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr lands with a right hand.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Farr misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Farr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Farr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Farr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Farr is having none of it.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Farr misses the target.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Farr off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Farr blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson tries to work over Farr's front leg with a kick but Farr checks it.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a low kick but Farr moves out of range easily.
Farr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farr.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Farr takes a step back to recover.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farr checks a leg kick.
Farr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Farr circles away.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Farr lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Farr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to get into range but Farr steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Jackson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Farr scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Farr!
Tommy Farr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tauno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno has chosen Pelican - Dead Between The Walls as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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273 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tauno!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samani throws a lazy uppercut
and Tauno counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Samani with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samani.
A jab lands there for Samani.
Samani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tauno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samani, right into the meat.
Tauno misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Tauno misses.
Tauno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Samani catches Tauno right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Tony Tauno has been cut.
Tauno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tauno slips under a jab from Samani.
Samani cracks Tauno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani dives in for a single leg takedown but Tauno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tauno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tauno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samani lands a brutal head kick. Tauno looks out on his feet and Samani throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rostam Samani!
Rostam Samani was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandelay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man . Art Vandelay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Domingo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Vandelay, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Vandelay against the cage but Vandelay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vandelay scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez throws a right and a left that Vandelay avoids nicely.
Perez avoids the head kick by Vandelay.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vandelay.
Perez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez scores with a push kick.
Vandelay is looking to land body kicks.
Vandelay tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez avoids the head kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay feints and then cracks Perez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perez down.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vandelay circles away quickly and effectively.
Vandelay lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vandelay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay misses with a head kick.
Vandelay checks a low kick from Perez.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez dips to his left and cracks Vandelay with an uppercut!
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vandelay at a distance.
A head kick from Vandelay lands but Perez takes it in his stride.
Vandelay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Vandelay.
Perez misses with a head kick.
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body. Perez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vandelay checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
Vandelay misses with a straight left.
Vandelay throws a leg kick
so Perez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vandelay keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Vandelay is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay being controlled here, momentarily.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Perez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Domingo Perez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Perez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vandelay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Perez trying to control the action but Vandelay is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay prevents Perez from moving into mount.
Vandelay is trying to control Perez's posture but Perez avoids it.
Perez tries to score with some ground and pound. Vandelay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vandelay is not content to let Perez control the position.
Vandelay being controlled for a moment.
Vandelay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Perez tries for a kimura but Vandelay is defending well.
Vandelay regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez trying to control the pace.
Perez is pressing down on Vandelay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vandelay is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Perez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perez feints and then cracks Vandelay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vandelay down.
Vandelay moves out of range of the body kick.
Vandelay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
Vandelay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perez is out of range and Vandelay settles back down.
Vandelay tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Perez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vandelay scores with a leg kick.
Perez lands with a kick to the temple. Vandelay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandelay's corner calls for a 1-2. Vandelay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perez throws a body kick that misses.
Perez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vandelay checks it well.
Vandelay punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vandelay is out of range and Perez settles back down.
Perez scores with a leg kick.
Vandelay connects with a nice looking jab.
Vandelay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vandelay throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.
Vandelay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez tries for a takedown but Vandelay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Vandelay.
A shot to the liver by Vandelay. Beautiful body shot.
Perez throws a leg kick
and Vandelay counters with a right hand to the body.
Perez moves away from the strike by Vandelay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
Vandelay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Vandelay feints and then cracks Perez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perez down.
Vandelay lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Vandelay's head back.
Perez looks for the body kick but Vandelay saw that one coming.
Vandelay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vandelay.
Perez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay throws a chopping leg kick but Perez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perez moves out of range as Vandelay throws a body kick.
Vandelay avoids a kick to the body.
Vandelay misses with a low kick as Perez jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vandelay lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez lands with an overhand left.
Vandelay tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vandelay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perez misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Vandelay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vandelay checks a low kick from Perez.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
Vandelay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perez.
Vandelay misses with a kick to the body.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vandelay. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay throws a leg kick which misses Perez's front leg but catches the back leg as Perez tries to avoid it.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Vandelay scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez throws a wild body kick that Vandelay sees coming a mile off.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick.
Vandelay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Perez misses with a hook.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vandelay. That did some damage!
Perez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vandelay's head.
Vandelay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandelay connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Perez avoids the head kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Art Vandelay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vandelay throws a front kick that sends Perez stumbling back into the cage.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandelay.
Perez checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Vandelay's head but Vandelay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Perez blocks the low kick.
Perez swings for the body but Vandelay moves out of range.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Vandelay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandelay manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Vandelay. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Vandelay is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Vandelay throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Perez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Vandelay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
Perez blocks a head kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay checks a leg kick.
Vandelay checks a leg kick nicely.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Vandelay counters with a nice body kick.
Vandelay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vandelay scores with a punch to the head.
Perez misses with a leg kick.
Vandelay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vandelay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vandelay scoring well with a low kick there.
Vandelay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Perez checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vandelay.
Vandelay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vandelay throws a hook but Perez blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick.
Vandelay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perez. That's going to slow Vandelay down.
Perez misses with a low kick.
Perez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vandelay throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
A cross from Perez lands.
Vandelay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vandelay misses
and Perez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vandelay!
Perez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Perez working away.
Perez landing strikes.
Vandelay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Vandelay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vandelay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vandelay keeps working.
Perez has control of an arm but Vandelay manages to advance to Perez's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez trying to control the hands but Vandelay breaks the grip.
Vandelay punishes Perez with strikes from the back mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vandelay gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Domingo Perez.
I think Perez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Perez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Eminem - Survival . A fine choice. von Richthofen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Theme tune to islam. Manfred von Richthofen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Richthofen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from von Richthofen.
Kersikov is looking to slow von Richthofen down with leg kicks.
von Richthofen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
von Richthofen needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
von Richthofen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
von Richthofen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but von Richthofen moved out of range.
von Richthofen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That kick from von Richthofen tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
von Richthofen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
von Richthofen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to control von Richthofen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
von Richthofen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
von Richthofen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
von Richthofen trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
von Richthofen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
von Richthofen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov won't allow von Richthofen to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov trying to hold on to von Richthofen's head to control him but von Richthofen postures up.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
von Richthofen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
von Richthofen tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
von Richthofen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
von Richthofen wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
von Richthofen cracks Kersikov with a solid left hand.
von Richthofen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Richthofen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
von Richthofen passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let von Richthofen control the position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. von Richthofen is working away from the top position though.
von Richthofen slips a nice elbow through Kersikov's hands, connecting with Kersikov's forehead.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen postures up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as von Richthofen tries to pass.
von Richthofen wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
von Richthofen stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kersikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
von Richthofen raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen 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.
Kersikov motions for von Richthofen to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
von Richthofen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Richthofen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to von Richthofen's calf.
von Richthofen misses with a body shot.
von Richthofen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite von Richthofen's best efforts.
von Richthofen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
von Richthofen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but von Richthofen is controlling well.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
von Richthofen working Kersikov over with strikes.
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov tries to roll over but von Richthofen keeps him under control.
von Richthofen slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to control von Richthofen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to roll over but von Richthofen keeps him under control.
Kersikov trying to control but von Richthofen postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov is staying active underneath von Richthofen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
von Richthofen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
von Richthofen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Richthofen is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
von Richthofen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
von Richthofen thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
von Richthofen is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred von Richthofen has got the better of the ground game so far.
von Richthofen thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
von Richthofen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
von Richthofen trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
von Richthofen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
von Richthofen advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
von Richthofen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
von Richthofen drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
von Richthofen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Richthofen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
von Richthofen is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
von Richthofen keeps trying to improve his position.
von Richthofen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen lands with a punch from half guard.
von Richthofen trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kersikov stuns von Richthofen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
von Richthofen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
von Richthofen tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
von Richthofen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing von Richthofen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and von Richthofen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from von Richthofen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
von Richthofen checks a leg kick.
von Richthofen missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
von Richthofen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
von Richthofen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
von Richthofen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
von Richthofen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
von Richthofen throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but von Richthofen is just out of range.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
von Richthofen is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
von Richthofen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from von Richthofen misses its intended target.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as von Richthofen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for von Richthofen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
von Richthofen is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
von Richthofen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. von Richthofen manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now von Richthofen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
von Richthofen is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but von Richthofen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
von Richthofen wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but von Richthofen is having none of it.
von Richthofen tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but von Richthofen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
von Richthofen is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
von Richthofen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but von Richthofen is controlling well.
von Richthofen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
von Richthofen looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manfred von Richthofen.
I've got von Richthofen 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred von Richthofen!
Post fight, Manfred von Richthofen took to the microphone: 'At the moment the media paint us a haters and intolerant. But history will see us as the realists and the resistance against the rotten core ideology called islam'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Baauer - Harlem Shake. Jorge Santiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Santiago!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santiago checks it well.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Santiago slips the punch.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santiago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Santiago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santiago is in Hall's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santiago postures up.
Hall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santiago is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall pulls Santiago in close to his closed guard and prevents Santiago from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santiago working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Hall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jonathan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santiago moves away.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago decides to stand back up. Santiago steps back and let's Hall get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santiago misses with a body kick.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santiago is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jonathan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Santiago.
Hall prevents Santiago from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Santiago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall is keen to just control but Santiago is a slippery customer.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Santiago defends it.
Hall controlling the pace.
Jonathan Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Santiago off the cage and back into range.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Santiago counters with an outside leg kick.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Santiago counters with a nice body kick.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santiago. Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Santiago on that attempt.
Hall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santiago shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown. Santiago fights it but they end up in guard.
Hall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hall. Santiago shrugs it off though.
Jonathan Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Santiago connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santiago.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hall.
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!
Hall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santiago on his heels. He'll look to pass Santiago's guard now, I'm sure.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall stays in close to Santiago's body and controls the position.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonathan Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Santiago saw that one coming.
Hall lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.
Santiago tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santiago moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Santiago on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Hall misses
and Santiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hall.
Santiago lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown. Hall fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jonathan Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hall dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall trying to control the action but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago is looking to reverse the position.
Hall taking a breather here.
Santiago is not content to let Hall control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santiago is not content to let Hall control the position.
Santiago is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Jorge Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Jonathan Hall.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall throws a leg kick but Santiago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santiago dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Santiago's head and hops out.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Hall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santiago blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall tries to score with a low kick but Santiago moves his leg out of the way.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Santiago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Santiago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall blocks the body kick.
Hall checks the leg kick.
Hall is looking to chop away at Santiago's legs.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Hall misses
and Santiago counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Santiago throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Santiago scores with a body shot.
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Jonathan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Santiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall thumps Santiago with a low kick.
Hall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Santiago blocks a leg kick.
Hall misses with a hook
and Santiago counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santiago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santiago.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Koopa Troopa. Krook is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Courage. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
195 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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31
201 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Krook!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Krook misses.
Troopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krook manages to avoid it.
Krook throws a hook but Troopa avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Troopa.
Troopa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Troopa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel Penn Training Hive (msg to rent a coach) in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Troopa.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Troopa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krook works the jab nicely.
It looks like Koopa Troopa has been cut.
Troopa misses with a low kick.
Troopa wants to slow Krook down by chopping away at his legs.
Krook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troopa throws a hook but Krook blocks it.
Troopa misses with an uppercut.
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!
Krook cracks a nice hook into Troopa's ribs.
Krook dips to his left and cracks Troopa with an uppercut!
Krook misses with a body shot.
Troopa looks for a takedown but Krook sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook throws an off balance right hand
and Troopa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Troopa.
Troopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Troopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troopa throws a strike but Krook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Krook postures up in Troopa's guard and throws a big left but Troopa blocks it.
My spies in Nordic Top Team inform me that Krook has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krook postures up.
Troopa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krook tries to free his leg and advance position but Troopa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook throwing strikes from guard but Troopa blocks nicely.
Krook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krook trying to control but Troopa is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troopa keeping full guard, as Krook tries to pass.
Krook landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa wants to sweep here but Krook controlling him for the moment.
Troopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krook is working Troopa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Troopa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krook looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krook.
Troopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krook.
Krook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Troopa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Troopa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krook has passed into half guard!
Krook frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koopa Troopa's cut.
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.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krook throws a head kick but Troopa moves out of range.
Troopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Krook is just out of range.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Krook as he connects with a hook.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Kalle Krook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troopa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krook jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Troopa walks into a jab.
Troopa scores with a push kick.
Krook lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troopa throws out the jab.
Krook misses with a low kick as Troopa jumps back.
Krook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troopa lands with a kick to the temple. Krook shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Troopa delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook scores with a punch to the head.
Troopa blocks a head kick by Krook.
Troopa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Troopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krook.
Krook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalle Krook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krook tries a head kick but it misses.
Troopa blocks the body kick.
Troopa thows a body shot but no joy.
Krook misses with a straight right.
Krook throws out a loose jab but Troopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troopa moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Troopa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krook - the referee stops the clock and Troopa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krook. Troopa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troopa.
Troopa throws a push kick but Krook slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook throws a lazy head kick
and Troopa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krook scores with a head kick.
Troopa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krook is breathing heavily.
Troopa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Troopa gets a double leg takedown into Krook's guard.
Troopa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Troopa landing some decent shots from guard.
Troopa postures up in Krook's guard and throws a big left but Krook blocks it.
Krook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Troopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa working some strikes from top position.
Troopa looking to sit in guard and control but Krook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Troopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Troopa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Troopa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troopa thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krook sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Troopa's head.
Troopa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krook defends well.
Krook throws a big elbow that misses.
Troopa keeping moving, preventing Krook from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krook postures up.
Krook trying to control but Troopa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Krook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koopa Troopa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Troopa shoots in looking for a takedown but Krook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Troopa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troopa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krook.
Troopa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krook.
Krook moves away from the strike by Troopa.
Troopa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krook misses the jab.
Krook throws a head kick but Troopa moves out of range.
Troopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krook.
Troopa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krook tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Troopa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa defending well as Krook loads up on a big left hand.
Krook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krook on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Troopa. Troopa obviously looking to wear him down.
Troopa blocks a head kick by Krook.
Krook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krook misses with a head kick.
Troopa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Krook.
Troopa connects with the punch.
Troopa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krook quickly recovers to half guard.
Troopa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krook keeps working.
Troopa is working for a kimura but Krook is defending it quite comfortably.
Troopa is keen to just control but Krook is a slippery customer.
Koopa Troopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa throwing shots but Krook is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krook is looking for a sweep. Troopa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Troopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krook wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Troopa connects with a nice short shot to Krook's temple.
Troopa wants to take a breather but Krook is having none of it.
Troopa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Troopa landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa unloading with bombs!
Krook is working to get back to half guard.
Troopa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Troopa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Krook that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Troopa lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troopa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krook's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troopa lands with some strikes.
Troopa lands a heavy elbow.
Krook is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Krook is bucking up trying to escape but Troopa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Krook is rocked!
Troopa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Krook is now in Troopa's guard. A big mistake from Troopa there, giving up the dominant position!
Krook is still in real trouble! Can Troopa finish him?
Krook throwing strikes from guard but Troopa blocks nicely.
Kalle Krook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krook seems to have recovered his senses.
Krook cracks Troopa with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Troopa striking off his back but it's not causing Krook any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koopa Troopa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Krook!
Kalle Krook decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Harter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harter has chosen Stevie Ray Vaughan "Rude Mood" as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ron Kane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ron Kane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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34
250 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
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36
275 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Harter!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane thuds a left hand into Harter's body.
Kane throws a nice head kick!
Kane slips under a jab.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Kane delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harter's best efforts.
Kane moves into full guard.
Kane controls Harter momentarily but Harter frees himself.
Kane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to control the pace but Harter is squirming around nicely.
Kane prevents Harter from getting the reversal.
Harter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harter is looking to escape.
Harter can't escape the position.
Kane punching from mount but Harter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control the pace but Harter is squirming around nicely.
Kane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harter tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Harter tries to buck Kane off but he can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throwing strikes here but Harter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kane looking to control but Harter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harter is looking to improve his position but Kane isn't that keen on the idea.
Harter tries to buck Kane off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harter is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control the pace but Harter is squirming around nicely.
Kane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kane cracks Harter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Harter looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kane cracks Harter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kane throws a hook but Harter blocks it.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harter.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Harter.
Harter dives in for a single leg takedown but Kane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ron Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Harter.
Harter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kane is trying to keep an underhook but Harter manages to get the takedown into half 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!
Kane tries to get to full guard but Harter has control of the leg.
Harter is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane trying to hold on to Harter's head to control him but Harter postures up.
Ron Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Logan Harter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kane thuds a left hand into Harter's body.
Kane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ron Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harter is defended easily by Kane.
Harter throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane digs a good hook to Harter's body.
Harter avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ron Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane did well to prevent Harter getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane wants to control but Harter passes into side.
Harter is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Harter keeps moving and retains side control.
Harter throws an elbow but Kane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harter gets back to full guard.
Harter is looking to stand back up but Kane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harter.
Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harter defending well though.
Kane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane stops Harter from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Logan Harter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harter blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Harter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harter throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harter moves away.
Kane swings for the body but Harter moves out of range.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harter scores with a nice head shot.
Harter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kane misses with a hook. Harter ducked under it nicely.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Harter is out of range.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Harter moves out of range easily.
Harter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harter looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane digs a good body shot into Harter's ribs.
Harter cracks Kane with a good jab.
Harter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kane's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harter throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harter content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harter stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Harter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan Harter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kane scores with a hook.
Kane avoids the body shot from Harter.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
Harter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kane catches Harter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Harter lands an overhand right.
It looks like Ron Kane has been cut.
Harter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kane misses.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Harter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kane.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harter at a distance.
Kane misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane lands the left hand.
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Harter.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Harter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Harter misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Kane.
Harter thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Kane!
Ron Kane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KO Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saigon The Yard Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Yard Father's choice of entrance music: Saigon - Get Busy. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
142 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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140 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saigon The Yard Father!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Yard Father shoots for a takedown but Rad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Yard Father changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rad is not content to let The Yard Father control the position.
The Yard Father is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rad has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Yard Father is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rad has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Yard Father is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Yard Father working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Yard Father thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Yard Father tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Yard Father has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Yard Father laying and praying for a moment but Rad takes advantage and regains half guard.
The Yard Father is trying for a kimura here. Rad looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Yard Father wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saigon The Yard Father!
A very excited looking Saigon The Yard Father made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Kyle Rad stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just a bad day bitch. next time i will fuck you up good.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banas comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Kula has chosen Bullet - Bite the Bullet as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kula is trying to get an arm triangle but Banas is defending well.
Kula goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kula but great work by Banas.
Kula manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kula is not content to let Banas control the position.
Banas is working for a submission of some sort.
Banas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kula regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kula keeping moving, preventing Banas from controlling successfully.
Kula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banas defends well.
Banas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banas has managed to get both his arms back between Kula's legs - danger averted.
Banas looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banas is one step ahead there.
Banas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kula looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Banas has picked Kula up and slammed him! Kula can't keep hold of the triangle and Banas manages to pass to side control!
Banas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Banas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kula has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula is looking for a sweep.
Banas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kula is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banas tries to stand and escape but Kula is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas works his way into full mount!
Banas with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Banas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banas wants to control the pace but Kula is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artur Banas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banas counters with a solid body kick.
Kula with a poor takedown
and Banas moves into the clinch.
Banas lands an uppercut.
Kula tries for a takedown but Banas manages to get underhooks.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula.
A hook to the body from Banas.
Banas stalling the fight.
Banas is looking to control Kula's arms but Kula gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banas has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kula is looking for a takedown.
Banas slowing the pace effectively.
Kula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Artur Banas.
Banas lands a nice looking body shot.
Banas clinches.
Banas misses with a punch on the inside.
Banas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banas misses with the head strike.
Banas lands an uppercut.
Banas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kula uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kula regains guard.
Banas sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Banas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kula is looking for a triangle but Banas pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banas stands and throws Kula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kula is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Artur Banas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kula has hold of Banas's hands but Banas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banas working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kula is staying active underneath Banas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banas connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
Kula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banas postures up and lands a big shot to Kula's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banas defends well.
Banas trying to control but Kula is working from the bottom.
Banas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Banas as Kula shoots in.
Kula fails with a takedown attempt.
Banas lands a big right hand that sends Kula crashing to the mat! Banas stays standing though and waves Kula back to his feet!
Kula is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banas lands a big head kick that sends Kula to the canvas! Banas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Banas!
A victorious Artur Banas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kalle Kula stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight he was stronger then me, but I'll come back, better and stronger then ever! Thanks to all my fans for showing your support!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Williams has chosen UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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39
228 lbs
36 - 15 - 0 |
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33
275 lbs
25 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
A leg kick checked by De Noteboom.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Williams tries a low kick but De Noteboom avoids it.
Williams throws a leg kick but De Noteboom moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Williams.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Noteboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams has his feet on De Noteboom's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams tries to work over De Noteboom's front leg with a kick but De Noteboom checks it.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but De Noteboom is out of range.
De Noteboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams throws a hook to the side of De Noteboom's head but De Noteboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Noteboom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
so De Noteboom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Noteboom is one step ahead there.
De Noteboom is standing up over Williams. Williams looks to escape but De Noteboom dives into side control.
De Noteboom content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom working away.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
De Noteboom looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Noteboom grinds an elbow into Williams's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from De Noteboom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Noteboom working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
De Noteboom throws a strike aimed at the side of Williams's head but Williams avoids it well.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Noteboom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams tries to clinch up but De Noteboom circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams looks for the body kick but De Noteboom saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but De Noteboom seems unphased.
Williams throws the left hand but De Noteboom avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams!
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is trying to stand up here but De Noteboom is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
De Noteboom is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Noteboom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Williams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
De Noteboom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Noteboom is not content to let Williams control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Noteboom wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Simon Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams looks to land a combination but De Noteboom avoids it well.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Noteboom.
A leg kick checked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and De Noteboom counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
De Noteboom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Noteboom is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Noteboom is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
De Noteboom is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Noteboom throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams controls De Noteboom momentarily but De Noteboom frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom stops Williams from standing up.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but De Noteboom is proving a slippery customer.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Noteboom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Noteboom 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.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Williams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Williams looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
Williams wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as De Noteboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Noteboom.
Stalling in the clinch from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but De Noteboom avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but De Noteboom avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Williams can't fight it off and eventually De Noteboom manages to take the fight to the floor. Williams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Royston De Noteboom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams is looking to clinch.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries to clinch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but De Noteboom avoids it.
De Noteboom checks a low kick from Williams.
De Noteboom blocks the body kick.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams keeping full guard, as De Noteboom tries to pass.
Williams wants to stand and escape but De Noteboom is having none of it.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Noteboom throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Noteboom manages to get himself to full guard.
De Noteboom is controlling Williams's posture.
Williams trying to control but De Noteboom is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simon Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but De Noteboom pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Noteboom's sensitive parts.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Noteboom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De Noteboom throwing strikes but missing.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom had his way with Simon Williams in that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams is looking to clinch.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Noteboom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Noteboom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams wants to slow De Noteboom down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Noteboom if he has to take too many more of those.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams throws a hook but De Noteboom avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams thumps De Noteboom with a low kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
De Noteboom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Noteboom throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Noteboom wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
De Noteboom wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break De Noteboom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Williams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
De Noteboom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
De Noteboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to chop away at De Noteboom's legs.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as De Noteboom blocks the leg kick.
Williams throws a leg kick
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Noteboom!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams trying to control but De Noteboom is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Royston De Noteboom retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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