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Feral Combat 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hammer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Akira Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita gets a clinch.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer has Fujita up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hammer being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hammer.
It looks like Akira Fujita has been cut.
Hammer successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Fujita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujita connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujita advances to half guard.
Fujita is looking for a kimura here.
Fujita working Hammer over with strikes.
Fujita working over Hammer with some ground and pound. Hammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fujita is trying to work for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Fujita is controlling him well.
Fujita is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fujita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Fujita eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujita tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fujita seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Fujita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fujita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita is trying for a kimura here. Hammer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fujita wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akira Fujita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Soap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mihai Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matei has chosen MitiS & MaHi - Blu as his entrance music. Mihai Matei will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackie Soap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mihai Matei!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matei misses with the combination.
Soap closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matei quickly recovers to half guard.
Soap is trying to control the action in half guard but Matei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Soap thows a huge punch but Matei dodges it nicely.
Matei is not content to let Soap control the position.
Soap looks to land a strike but Matei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jackie Soap just wasn't active enough.
Matei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soap tries for a takedown but Matei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soap swings for the body but Matei moves out of range.
Soap 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.
Soap 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.
Soap throws the kick towards the body but Matei avoids it.
Matei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soap circles away quickly and effectively.
Soap looks to land a left hand but Matei moved out of range nicely.
Matei scores with a nice strike.
Matei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soap looks to score with a jab to the body but Matei is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soap closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matei did well to prevent Soap getting side control.
Matei wants to get back to his feet.
Soap sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matei is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soap shoots in looking for a takedown. Matei tries to sprawl out of it but Soap keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soap gets a double leg takedown into Matei's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soap looking to pass the guard.
Soap passes into half guard.
Soap is pressing down on Matei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matei is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soap stops Matei from getting back to his feet.
Soap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matei defending well though.
Matei is trying to stand.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mihai Matei wasn't active enough on the ground.
Soap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Matei.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soap shoots in looking for a takedown but Matei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Soap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soap shoots in for a takedown but Matei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soap misses with a left hand
and Matei counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Jackie Soap will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matei thows a body shot but no joy.
Matei tries to bum rush Soap with a series of wild strikes but Soap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matei throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Soap stumbling backwards into the cage! Soap bounces back off the cage towards Matei, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Matei lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Matei celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mihai Matei!
During a confident post fight interview, Mihai Matei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Looney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Looney shoots for a takedown but Eriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eriksson rushes Looney and presses him up against the cage.
Looney is trying to pull guard but Eriksson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Looney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Eriksson to keep the fight standing.
William Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Looney.
Looney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eriksson just leaning against Looney, taking a breather.
Eriksson tries to work over Looney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Eriksson on the inside.
Nice elbow from Eriksson.
Looney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Looney prevents a body shot from Eriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Eriksson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eriksson missing with knees to the body.
Eriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eriksson throws an elbow but misses.
Looney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eriksson walks away with a smile on his face. Looney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eriksson closes the distance and pushes Looney back into the cage.
Looney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Looney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looney looks for a takedown but Eriksson sprawls well.
Eriksson forces Looney back against the cage and clinches.
Eriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eriksson lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Chad Looney has been cut.
Looney is trying to pull guard but Eriksson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eriksson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eriksson stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Looney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eriksson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Looney's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Looney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eriksson lands a damaging elbow.
Eriksson stalling against the cage.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
Looney wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands an elbow just above Looney 's eye.
Eriksson lands an elbow that stopped Looney in his tracks for a moment.
Eriksson trying to land knees to the body.
Eriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eriksson throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson misses with an elbow over the top.
Eriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eriksson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Looney'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.
Eriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
Eriksson lands with a short shot to the head.
Looney avoids a wild elbow strike from Eriksson.
Eriksson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Looney avoids it.
Eriksson prevents the takedown attempt.
William Eriksson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eriksson lands with a short shot to the head.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eriksson scores a nice knee to the body.
Eriksson lands a damaging elbow.
Eriksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Looney.
Eriksson is leaning against Looney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow.
Looney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eriksson tries to work over Looney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eriksson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the side of Looney's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Looney dodges an elbow strike from Eriksson.
A right hook to the body lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Looney looking for a takedown.
William Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Looney.
Eriksson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Looney's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looney takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands an elbow that stopped Looney in his tracks for a moment.
Eriksson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Looney's defenses.
Looney is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Looney has Eriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Looney is still on wobbly legs! Can Eriksson finish him?
Eriksson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Looney can do to turn this around?
Eriksson works on Looney's body with a couple of short punches.
Looney seems to have recovered his senses.
Eriksson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Looney is breathing heavily.
Eriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Eriksson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Looney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Looney's elbow.
Eriksson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Looney backwards.
Eriksson lands an elbow just above Looney 's eye.
Eriksson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Looney up against the cage.
Eriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Looney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Looney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Looney is trying to control the position but Eriksson postures up.
Eriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Looney on the ground.
Eriksson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because William Eriksson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Looney shoots for a takedown but Eriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Eriksson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Looney's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Eriksson gets a clinch.
Eriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Looney is looking for a takedown.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Looney wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Eriksson.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksson slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson pushes Looney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Eriksson.
Eriksson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eriksson cracks Looney with a nice body shot.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Looney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eriksson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Looney backwards.
Eriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Looney backwards.
Chad Looney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksson avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriksson pushes off an throws an elbow but Looney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Looney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eriksson blocks a body shot from Looney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike.
Eriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eriksson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Looney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Eriksson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Looney is pressed against the cage. Eriksson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Looney! Two more big strikes from Eriksson and Looney crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). William Eriksson!
After winning the bout, William Eriksson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Druff comes to the cage accompanied by Awol Nation - Sail. This should be fireworks!
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225 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Linus Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammer.
Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Druff tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Druff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dan Druff has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Druff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Druff sprawling to the canvas! Druff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hammer finish him?!
Druff is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hammer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Linus Hammer!
During a confident post fight interview, Linus Hammer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dc Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes into the arena with Hurricane blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dc Gable!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gable.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Gable ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
A head kick by Carter misses
and Gable counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Gable circles away.
Gable throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Gable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gable tries a low kick but Carter avoids it.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gable looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Gable moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter wants to clinch.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Gable pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gable. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Gable.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Gable blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Gable.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Gable sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gable tries to land a leg kick but Carter saw it coming and moves away.
Carter clinches.
Gable pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Carter blocks a body shot from Gable.
Carter tries to stall but Gable uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Gable avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Gable lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gable scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gable breaks from the clinch.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gable stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter throws a right and a left that Gable avoids nicely.
Gable slips a jab from Carter.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gable counters with a leg kick.
Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Gable counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter throws a body punch but Gable moves out of range.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Gable finds it's way through Carter's defenses.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Gable makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gable slips under a jab.
Carter moves to clinch but Gable breaks away
and Gable makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carter really felt that one!
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gable counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gable moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carter is rocked!
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Gable scores with a counter punch that sends Carter to the canvas! Gable smells blood - he's punishing Carter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Carter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dc Gable!
Dc Gable thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mannix McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bare in the Basin - Gaelic Storm. 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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155 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ascension Bjj Expert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mannix McGuiness!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuiness fails with the takedown
and Bjj Expert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bjj Expert stands up and beckons McGuiness to join him on the feet.
Bjj Expert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGuiness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bjj Expert has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bjj Expert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness misses with a takedown attempt
so Bjj Expert counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bjj Expert gets to his feet - McGuiness follows without any prompting.
Bjj Expert feints and as McGuiness raises his hands in defense, Bjj Expert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGuiness wants to stand but Bjj Expert is controlling the position.
Bjj Expert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bjj Expert's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGuiness is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjj Expert wanted to stand there but McGuiness had control of the position.
Bjj Expert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Ascension Bjj Expert.
McGuiness tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjj Expert defends well and McGuiness ends up having to push Bjj Expert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ascension Bjj Expert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mannix McGuiness.
McGuiness has Bjj Expert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bjj Expert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGuiness manages to pull guard.
Bjj Expert preventing the sweep.
Bjj Expert won't allow McGuiness to get back to his feet.
Bjj Expert trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGuiness's guard.
McGuiness is working an open guard so Bjj Expert takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert dives in and grabs McGuiness's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuiness pushes down on Bjj Expert's head and hops out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bjj Expert enables McGuiness to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bjj Expert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuiness accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuiness with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuiness is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bjj Expert managing to control the position.
McGuiness looking to pass the guard.
Bjj Expert pulls McGuiness in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ascension Bjj Expert has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGuiness avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannix McGuiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjj Expert tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuiness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuiness misses with a looping right.
No luck for McGuiness with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by McGuiness or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjj Expert which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuiness slaps away a takedown attempt from Bjj Expert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ascension Bjj Expert 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.
A slow jab from McGuiness misses its intended target.
Bjj Expert tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuiness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuiness throws a looping overhand right but Bjj Expert ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by McGuiness or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjj Expert which made him look bad.
McGuiness lands a nice shot that snaps Bjj Expert's head back.
McGuiness tries for a takedown but Bjj Expert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjj Expert shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjj Expert tries to clinch up but McGuiness circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuiness shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjj Expert tries to sprawl out of it but McGuiness keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjj Expert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ascension Bjj Expert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mannix McGuiness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuiness swivels and escapes.
McGuiness goes for a double leg but Bjj Expert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjj Expert continues to drive forward.
Bjj Expert gets underhooks to prevent McGuiness's takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert stalling the fight.
Bjj Expert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bjj Expert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bjj Expert throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bjj Expert swings for the body but McGuiness moves out of range.
McGuiness goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness throws a body punch but Bjj Expert moves out of range.
McGuiness shoots in for a takedown but Bjj Expert shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuiness is defended easily by Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert drives through with a takedown into McGuiness's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjj Expert gets to his feet. McGuiness looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGuiness shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjj Expert tries to sprawl out of it but McGuiness keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjj Expert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuiness circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness looks to land a left hand but Bjj Expert moved out of range nicely.
No luck for McGuiness with that takedown attempt.
McGuiness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuiness wants to slow Bjj Expert down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuiness darts in looking for a takedown but Bjj Expert gets double underhooks and turns McGuiness into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjj Expert missing with knees to the body.
Bjj Expert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ascension Bjj Expert will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bjj Expert walks into a stiff left hand from McGuiness.
Bjj Expert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuiness is looking to improve his position.
Bjj Expert decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGuiness.
McGuiness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjj Expert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjj Expert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjj Expert. McGuiness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjj Expert ducks under a wild hook from McGuiness.
A jab lands there for McGuiness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjj Expert closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGuiness quickly recovers to half guard.
Bjj Expert not doing much here.
Bjj Expert decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bjj Expert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjj Expert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjj Expert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGuiness.
Ascension Bjj Expert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mannix McGuiness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjj Expert defends well and McGuiness ends up having to push Bjj Expert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuiness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bjj Expert is pushing McGuiness up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bjj Expert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuiness gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bjj Expert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuiness is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjj Expert.
McGuiness is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGuiness has Bjj Expert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bjj Expert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Bjj Expert - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuiness wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuiness has Bjj Expert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bjj Expert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mannix McGuiness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuiness wants to take the fight to the mat but Bjj Expert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuiness fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGuiness has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjj Expert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ascension Bjj Expert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bjj Expert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ascension Bjj Expert!
Ascension Bjj Expert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by Be Aggresive by Faith No More. Nagendra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mozart - Lacrimosa. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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34
210 lbs
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28
223 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Nagendra with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nagendra.
Nagendra throws a body punch but Saint moves out of range.
Saint scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nagendra sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saint is trying to work for a kimura but Nagendra is defending well.
Saint looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nagendra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saint seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saint with the ground and pound but Nagendra uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagendra is keeping the position for now.
Nagendra is controlling Saint's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagendra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saint.
Saint lands a couple of digs.
Nagendra has Saint pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at SWF GYM inform us that Nagendra has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
Saint 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.
Nagendra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saint defends well.
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagendra, not yet.
Nagendra controls Saint momentarily but Saint frees himself.
Nagendra keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
Saint passes Nagendra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nagendra wants to get back to full guard.
Nagendra trying to control here.
Saint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagendra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saint stops Nagendra from getting back to his feet.
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!
Nagendra actively working from the bottom here.
Nagendra missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra is looking for a sweep. Saint is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saint 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.
Nagendra trying to control here.
Saint is working for a submission of some sort.
Saint is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagendra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagendra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saint is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagendra is just riding it out for now. Saint eventually gives up the hold.
Saint is looking to take a break and control but Nagendra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint wants to pass to mount but Nagendra is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Saint 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.
Nagendra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nagendra showed some decent athleticism there.
Nagendra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saint is trying to get back to full guard.
Saint moves into full guard.
Saint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Nagendra from controlling successfully.
Saint lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nagendra!
Nagendra can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint cracks Nagendra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nagendra tries to hold on but Saint postures up.
Saint punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nagendra can't escape the position.
Nagendra flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kain Saint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saint with the ground and pound from mount.
Saint moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nagendra has worked his arm free - good work by Nagendra!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagendra is not content to let Saint control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nagendra is looking to control Saint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nagendra avoid being mounted?
Saint is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nagendra!
Nagendra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nagendra wants to control but Saint is having none of it.
Nagendra is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nagendra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saint is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nagendra has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Saint unloading with bombs!
Saint postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nagendra looks a forlorn figure.
Nagendra tries to reverse the position but Saint maintains control.
Saint looking to control but Nagendra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nagendra tries to reverse the position but Saint maintains control.
Nagendra keeps trying to improve his position.
Saint is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saint lands with a nice body punch.
Saint throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagendra counters with a shoot takedown. Saint fights it but they end up in guard.
Saint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagendra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagendra stops Saint from standing up.
Nagendra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagendra has managed to get both his arms back between Saint's legs - danger averted.
Saint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagendra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagendra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saint looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saint looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saint!
Nagendra tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Saint dominated that second round.
That's time! Saint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Nice sprawl there from Saint as Nagendra shoots in.
Kain Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint tries for a takedown but Nagendra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint as he jumps to the side.
Saint connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagendra with a poor takedown
and Saint counters with a solid body kick.
Kain Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
Saint closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saint misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagendra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saint wants to control but Nagendra is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nagendra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nagendra tries to roll over but Saint keeps him under control.
Saint is looking to take a break and control but Nagendra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saint is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint is thwarting Nagendra's attempts to control the position.
Nagendra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagendra is trying to control the position but Saint postures up.
Saint slips nicely into half guard.
Nagendra wants to improve his position but Saint is controlling well.
Nagendra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saint scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saint is working away from the top position though.
Nagendra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saint.
Saint is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saint is nestled in close to Nagendra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Montgomery Nagendra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint is working for a kimura here but Nagendra manages to reverse the position and he's now in Saint's guard.
Nagendra is pushing down on Saint's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saint is fighting to maintain full guard but Nagendra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nagendra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagendra lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saint sees it coming and defends easily.
Saint is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagendra scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint is looking to improve his position.
Saint blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagendra.
Saint trying to control from the bottom.
Kain Saint is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagendra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saint sees it coming and defends easily.
Nagendra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nagendra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint trying to hold on to Nagendra's head to control him but Nagendra postures up.
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 Kain Saint.
Well Saint has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Saint!
Our winner, Kain Saint, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickael Zewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton- Metal machine. Zewski has chosen 6CLIK - Tu sais jamais as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mickael Zewski enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickael Zewski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zewski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Zewski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Zewski wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is trying to keep Zewski in close.
Zewski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Zewski defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Zewski pushes his legs off easily.
Smith lands a decent shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zewski 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.
Zewski trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zewski manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zewski's guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Zewski is trying to stand.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zewski!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zewski's face.
Zewski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zewski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zewski is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Zewski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zewski is rocked!
Zewski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! Zewski is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - Zewski is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Smith!
Dan Smith very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Capriotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Byrne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capriotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrne sprawls well. He's pushed Capriotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Capriotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrne lands a nice hook to Capriotti's body. Capriotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrne misses with a head kick.
Capriotti shoots in but no luck this time.
Byrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Capriotti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Capriotti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Capriotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Byrne.
Byrne moves away from the strike by Capriotti.
Byrne throws a head kick that misses.
Byrne throws a right hand that misses
and Capriotti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrne controlling Capriotti's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Capriotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Capriotti sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Byrne.
Byrne swings for the body but Capriotti moves out of range.
Byrne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Capriotti.
Capriotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Byrne, pushing him back against the cage.
Capriotti pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne passes Capriotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrne tries to pass to full mount but Capriotti defends it.
Capriotti looking for submissions off his back.
Byrne wants to stand up but Capriotti is controlling the position.
Capriotti is looking for a sweep. Byrne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byrne is keen to just control but Capriotti is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Byrne moves into full mount! Capriotti won't be happy about that!
Byrne stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
David Byrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capriotti wants to clinch up but Byrne keeps it at a distance.
Byrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti dodges the punch combination from Byrne.
A low kick from Byrne is predictable there
and Capriotti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Byrne won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capriotti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Byrne sneaks back into half guard.
Capriotti is trying to work for a kimura but Byrne is defending well.
Byrne wants to improve his position but Capriotti is controlling well.
Capriotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byrne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capriotti.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capriotti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Byrne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Capriotti goes for a double leg but Byrne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Byrne continues to drive forward.
Capriotti fails to pull guard.
Capriotti tries to pull guard but Byrne won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Capriotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Byrne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Capriotti tries to pull guard but Byrne holds him up against the cage and eventually Capriotti drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrne lands a knee to the body.
Byrne lands an uppercut.
Byrne misses with a knee to the head.
Byrne landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byrne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byrne lands a good knee to the midsection. Capriotti won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Byrne.
Capriotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrne lands a damaging elbow.
Byrne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Byrne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Capriotti controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Byrne.
A short left from Byrne.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Byrne.
Capriotti avoiding damage as Byrne throws knees to the body.
Byrne is pressed up against the cage. Capriotti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byrne down to the mat. Byrne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Byrne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Capriotti walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Byrne - just one landing.
Byrne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Byrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Capriotti is rocked!
Capriotti switches off momentarily and Byrne cracks him with a monster right hand! Capriotti topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Byrne dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Byrne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Byrne!
David Byrne very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Nikolay Capriotti had this to say: 'I messed up. Sorry coaches, I don't know what's missing... I was supposed to win all the fights I lost. I'm speechless.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolloo scores with a kick to the body.
Ross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kolloo checks it well.
Kolloo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jaakko Kolloo has been cut.
Kolloo misses with a low kick.
Ross thows a leg kick but Kolloo checks it
and Kolloo counters with a nice body shot.
Ross tries for a takedown but Kolloo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on Kolloo's shoulder, as Kolloo tries to avoid the shot.
Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolloo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolloo misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolloo can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kolloo.
Kolloo stuns Ross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolloo.
Kolloo cracks Ross with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo is looking to land body kicks.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Kolloo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kolloo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kolloo.
Ross throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolloo was covering up waiting for the punch and Ross finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ross chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolloo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ross is controlling him.
Ross trying to control but Kolloo is working from the bottom.
Kolloo wants to stand and escape but Ross is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Ross just wasn't active enough.
Kolloo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ross can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo blocks a jab.
Ross is looking to land body kicks.
Ross misses with a hook. Kolloo ducked under it nicely.
Kolloo throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross slips a jab from Kolloo.
Kolloo swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
Kolloo is looking to land body kicks.
Kolloo misses with a wild body shot.
Ross misses with a body shot.
Ross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Kolloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolloo throws a leg kick which misses Ross's front leg but catches the back leg as Ross tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Ross lands but Kolloo takes it in his stride.
Kolloo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ross misses with a body kick.
Kolloo connects with a looping right hand.
Jaakko Kolloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands with a straight right. Kolloo didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolloo punishes Ross's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolloo throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ross looks to throw the jab but Kolloo is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kolloo, as that shot connected.
A jab from Ross misses.
Kolloo throws out a loose jab but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross takes a swing at Kolloo's ribcage but misses.
Kolloo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross misses with a straight right.
Kolloo misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely.
Ross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaakko Kolloo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ross 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.
Ross throws a leg kick but Kolloo moved away.
Kolloo staying out of range there.
Kolloo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ross misses with a looping right.
Kolloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ross throws out the jab.
Kolloo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Kolloo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kolloo cracks Ross with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ross throws a hook but Kolloo blocks it.
Ross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kolloo staying out of range there.
Kolloo lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Kolloo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Kolloo. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off.
Ross throws out a powerful jab.
Kolloo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kolloo.
Ross missing with a left hand there. Kolloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolloo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ross's head.
Kolloo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kolloo misses with a kick to the body.
Kolloo blocks a jab.
Kolloo misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely.
Kolloo slips under a jab.
Ross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ross wants to slow Kolloo down by chopping away at his legs.
Kolloo connects with a crisp jab.
Jaakko Kolloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Ross there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ross misses.
Kolloo digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Ross tests Kolloo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kolloo circles away.
Ross throws a solid leg kick but Kolloo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ross.
Kolloo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Kolloo blocks a leg kick.
Kolloo throws a head kick that half lands.
Ross drops his hands momentarily and Kolloo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolloo thuds his shin into the meat of Ross's side.
Kolloo drops his hands momentarily and Ross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kolloo works Ross's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolloo misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands with a nice body punch.
Kolloo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kolloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Ross misses with an uppercut.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Kolloo slips the punch.
Kolloo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kolloo 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Ross.
A punch lands to the side of Ross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ross misses with a wild body shot.
Ross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kolloo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ross. That one must have hurt.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Kolloo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kolloo lands with a right hand.
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kolloo.
Kolloo scores with a decent looking hook.
Kolloo throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Kolloo is looking to score with low kicks.
Kolloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross digs a good body shot into Kolloo's ribs.
Good leg kick by Kolloo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross cracks Kolloo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolloo can pounce on him.
Ross throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kolloo.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ross fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolloo.
A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Kolloo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kolloo throws a front kick aimed at Ross's knee but Ross avoids it well.
Ross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kolloo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ross scrambles back to his feet.
Ross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ross with a nice cross.
Kolloo lands a really nice looking cross but Ross seems unphased.
Kolloo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ross takes one to the chin there.
Ross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Kolloo.
Ross throws a body punch but Kolloo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looks to land a body kick but Kolloo moved away.
Kolloo tries to land a front kick but Ross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ross throws a looping overhand right but Kolloo ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kolloo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolloo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross misses with a hook.
Kolloo catches Ross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ross looks to land a right hand but Kolloo moved out of range.
Kolloo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kolloo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kolloo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolloo ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Ross lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolloo off the cage and back into range.
Kolloo scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo cracks Ross with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ross.
Kolloo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ross lands a front kick.
Ross staying out of range there.
Ross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolloo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolloo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kolloo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kolloo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Ross.
Kolloo throws a leg kick which misses Ross's front leg but catches the back leg as Ross tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolloo loads up on a big right hand but Ross slips the punch.
Kolloo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ross. Ross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ross scores with a decent looking hook.
Kolloo throws a shot to the body.
Kolloo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, jab by Ross - just one landing.
Ross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kolloo misses with a lunging right hand
and Ross counters with a single leg into guard. Kolloo didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolloo keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Kolloo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Ross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to control from the top but Kolloo keeps moving.
Kolloo wants to stand and escape but Ross is having none of it.
Kolloo keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
Ross controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross trying to control but Kolloo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Ross.
Kolloo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mike Ross did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo'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.
Ross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross lands a slapping body shot.
Ross will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kolloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ross takes a step back to recover.
Ross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kolloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross throws a shot to the body.
Kolloo thows a body kick. Ross tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ross digs a good hook to Kolloo's body.
Kolloo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ross throws a jab when Kolloo was well out of range.
Kolloo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kolloo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ross on the side of the head.
Kolloo scores with a leg kick.
Ross connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross needs to keep his hands up - Kolloo had a free shot at his head there.
Ross scores with a head kick. Kolloo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ross, right into the meat.
Ross's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kolloo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kolloo moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kolloo.
Kolloo tries to land a leg kick but Ross saw it coming and moves away.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross throws a wild body kick that Kolloo sees coming a mile off.
Kolloo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ross.
Kolloo throws a shot to the body.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolloo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kolloo avoids the body shot from Ross.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kolloo scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross ducks under a wild hook from Kolloo.
Ross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolloo but Kolloo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross throws a lazy head kick
and Kolloo counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Kolloo catches Ross right on the button with a cross.
Kolloo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kolloo tries to land a front kick but Ross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kolloo 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.
Kolloo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ross throws a nice looking combination but Kolloo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolloo throws a leg kick but Ross sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kolloo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kolloo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kolloo's guard.
Kolloo wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kolloo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolloo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolloo, not yet.
Ross controlling from the top position.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolloo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Ross wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ross moves out of range as Kolloo throws a body kick.
Kolloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kolloo. That did some damage!
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolloo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kolloo - that will leave a mark!
Kolloo avoids the head kick by Ross.
Kolloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolloo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Ross misses.
Ross throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Ross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo'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. This is the final round!
Kolloo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Kolloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross lands a really nice looking cross but Kolloo seems unphased.
Kolloo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kolloo throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ross.
Kolloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ross.
Kolloo thuds a left hand into Ross's body.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Kolloo moved out of range nicely.
Ross throws a looping overhand right but Kolloo ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ross.
Ross looks to throw the jab but Kolloo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Ross misses.
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kolloo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ross's head backwards.
Ross on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kolloo. Kolloo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ross moves out of range as Kolloo strikes.
Kolloo is looking to land body kicks.
Kolloo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Kolloo stuns Ross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kolloo staying out of range there.
Ross tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo thuds his shin into the meat of Ross's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolloo, right into the meat.
Kolloo staying out of range there.
Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kolloo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross misses with a takedown
and Kolloo counters with a straight right hand.
Ross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Ross finds it's target.
Kolloo throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Ross is looking to land body kicks.
Ross sizes up Kolloo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Kolloo moved out of range.
Ross checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo thumps Ross with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ross - that will leave a mark!
Kolloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross motions for Kolloo to come forward. Ross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ross throws a hook to the side of Kolloo's head but Kolloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ross blocks a leg kick.
Ross takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross lands a jab to Kolloo's midsection.
Ross lands a nice hook to Kolloo's body. Kolloo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kolloo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ross takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kolloo throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kolloo tries to land a leg kick but Ross saw it coming and moves away.
Kolloo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ross momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolloo digs a good body shot into Ross's ribs.
Ross moves out of range as Kolloo throws a body kick.
Ross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross throws a right and a left that Kolloo avoids nicely.
Ross motions for Kolloo to come forward. Ross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolloo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Kolloo misses
and Ross counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ross prevents Kolloo from escaping the position.
Ross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Mike Ross.
I think Ross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Ross!
Mike Ross retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Ross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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