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VERSUS VENDETTA 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between High Voltage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Diamond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34 - 19 - 4 |
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202 lbs
22 - 14 - 1 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
34 - 19 - 4, fighting out of London, High Voltage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltage is looking to clinch.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Voltage.
Voltage tries a low kick but Diamond avoids it.
High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voltage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Voltage.
A big left from Diamond misses.
Diamond walks into a left hand.
Voltage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Diamond misses.
Voltage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diamond throws a solid leg kick but Voltage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diamond.
Voltage staying out of range there.
Voltage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Voltage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Voltage's ribs.
Voltage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diamond in his tracks.
Voltage avoids the body shot from Diamond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond cracks Voltage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voltage moves away.
Voltage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Voltage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond lands with a nice body punch.
Voltage tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Voltage slips the punch.
Voltage feints and then cracks Diamond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diamond down.
Diamond checks the leg kick nicely there.
Voltage slips a straight right by Diamond.
Voltage misses with a kick to the body.
Diamond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Voltage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diamond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voltage checks the leg kick.
Voltage is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voltage.
Voltage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltage throws a head kick that Diamond semi-blocks.
It looks like Jason Diamond has been cut.
Voltage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diamond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voltage throws out the jab.
Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voltage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Voltage's head but Voltage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Voltage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diamond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Voltage misses with a low kick.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voltage.
Voltage motions for Diamond to come forward. Voltage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voltage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Voltage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Voltage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voltage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diamond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diamond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Voltage cracks a nice hook into Diamond's ribs.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voltage just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voltage takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Voltage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voltage.
Voltage dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Diamond misses with the combination.
Voltage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voltage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond scores with a jab.
Diamond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voltage's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Voltage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Diamond as he connects with a hook.
Voltage throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Diamond.
Voltage is looking to chop away at Diamond's legs.
The crowd cheers as Diamond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Voltage doesn't seem phased though.
Voltage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diamond throws the kick towards the body but Voltage avoids it.
Voltage 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.
Diamond jabs Voltage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Voltage.
Voltage defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Voltage 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.
Diamond cracks a nice hook into Voltage's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Diamond will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Diamond's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice jab there from Diamond.
Voltage throws a leg kick which misses Diamond's front leg but catches the back leg as Diamond tries to avoid it.
Diamond lands with a good body shot.
Voltage throws a low kick but Diamond moves out of range easily.
Voltage wants to slow Diamond down by chopping away at his legs.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voltage was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Voltage, as that shot connected.
Diamond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Voltage.
Voltage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Voltage thows a body shot but no joy.
Voltage jabs Diamond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target.
Diamond lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voltage slips a jab from Diamond.
Diamond walks into a jab.
Voltage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Voltage is out of range.
Voltage throws a low kick but Diamond moves out of range easily.
Jason Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voltage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diamond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Voltage.
Voltage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voltage moves out of range of the strikes.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Diamond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voltage tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diamond scores with a hook.
Voltage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voltage moves into range and clinches up with Diamond.
Diamond stalling in the clinch.
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!
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Voltage avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
Diamond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voltages head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diamond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Voltage breaks the clinch.
Diamond lands a slapping body shot.
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voltage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diamond scores with a leg kick.
Voltage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voltage cracks Diamond with an open hand slap.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voltage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voltage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
Nice jab there from Voltage.
A swing and a miss from Diamond.
Diamond swings for the body but Voltage moves out of range.
Voltage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diamond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Voltage lands a nice looking body shot.
Diamond lands a head shot.
Voltage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diamond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diamond.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voltage tries to land a leg kick but Diamond saw it coming and moves away.
Diamond throws out a loose jab but Voltage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voltage. Voltage obviously looking to wear him down.
Diamond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voltage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voltage connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick from Voltage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Voltage - that will leave a mark!
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Voltage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diamond looks to land a right hand but Voltage moved out of range.
Diamond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Voltage lands a nice looking body shot.
Voltage scores with a nice head shot.
Voltage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diamond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voltage, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Diamond there.
Voltage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Voltage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diamond is out of range.
Voltage throws out a leg kick but Diamond moves out of range and Voltage only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
High Voltage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Diamond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Voltage lands a really nice looking cross but Diamond seems unphased.
Diamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voltage loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
Diamond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Diamond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voltage misses with a head kick.
Diamond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Voltage misses with a body kick.
Diamond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Voltage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diamond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Voltage has time to react.
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!
Voltage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Voltage slips a jab from Diamond.
A good leg kick by Diamond.
Voltage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond throws a hook but Voltage avoids it easily.
Voltage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Voltage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voltage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diamond misses with an uppercut. Voltage saw that one coming.
Voltage clobbers Diamond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
Diamond wants to land a leg kick but Voltage is out of range.
Voltage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Voltage.
Voltage lands a glancing blow to the side of Diamond's head.
Voltage jabs at Diamond's body.
Voltage walks into a jab.
Diamond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voltage on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voltage throws a leg kick
and Diamond counters with a low kick, right behind Voltage 's knee.
Diamond slips under a jab from Voltage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diamond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voltage scrambles back to his feet.
Diamond has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Voltage.
Diamond throws a jab when Voltage was well out of range.
Voltage misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.
Voltage looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamond is just out of range.
Diamond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Diamond.
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Voltage's head but Voltage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diamond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Voltage connects with a solid leg kick.
Voltage misses with a straight left.
Voltage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voltage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voltage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voltage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a hook
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diamond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Voltage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Voltage lands a leg kick that knocks Diamond off balance momentarily.
Voltage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diamond throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Voltage. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voltage.
Voltage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Voltage is just out of range.
Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Voltage's shoulder, as Voltage tries to avoid the shot.
Voltage throws a leg kick but Diamond sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Voltage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diamond checks a leg kick.
Voltage is looking to score with low kicks.
Voltage wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond throws a leg kick but Voltage moved away.
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voltage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Voltage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voltage.
Diamond blocks a head kick by Voltage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diamond scores with a hook.
Voltage cracks Diamond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Diamond.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diamond, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Diamond.
I think Diamond has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt LeMae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGowen comes to the cage accompanied by Control - Kendrick Lamar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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302 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel McGowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curt LeMae!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen misses with a wild body shot.
McGowen has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGowen lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeMae controlling the position.
LeMae manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGowen manages to get himself to full guard.
McGowen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeMae tries to stand but McGowen is controlling from the bottom.
McGowen has control of LeMae's left arm, preventing LeMae from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGowen is on top in guard.
McGowen controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeMae is pulling down on McGowen's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeMae wants to sweep here but McGowen controlling him for the moment.
McGowen looking to pass the guard.
LeMae keeping moving, preventing McGowen from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGowen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeMae pinned against the cage. LeMae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen throws a looping overhand right but LeMae ducks down to avoid it.
McGowen misses with a wild body shot.
LeMae fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGowen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeMae thuds a left hand into McGowen's body.
McGowen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeMae.
LeMae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGowen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
McGowen misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by McGowen or perhaps it was just good defense by LeMae which made him look bad.
McGowen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeMae scores with a hook to the body. McGowen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeMae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGowen looks to score with a jab to the body but LeMae is just out of range.
LeMae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGowen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel McGowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGowen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGowen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeMae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeMae lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McGowen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeMae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGowen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging LeMae to the ground. McGowen is now in LeMae's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMae working a defensive guard here.
LeMae wants to stand up but McGowen is controlling him.
LeMae working a defensive guard here.
LeMae keeping moving, preventing McGowen from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGowen looking to sit in guard and control but LeMae gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGowen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt LeMae dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGowen throws a leg kick
and LeMae counters with a thumping low kick.
McGowen blocks a head kick by LeMae.
McGowen is looking to slow LeMae down with leg kicks.
McGowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGowen looks to score with a jab to the body but LeMae is just out of range.
McGowen dives in and grabs LeMae's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeMae pushes down on McGowen's head and hops out.
McGowen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGowen thows a leg kick but LeMae checks it
and LeMae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LeMae connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from LeMae finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from LeMae finds it's way through McGowen's defenses.
It looks like Gabriel McGowen has been cut.
LeMae scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McGowen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGowen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeMae pounces like a tiger and cracks McGowen with a vicious hook! McGowen is down but not out! LeMae follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Curt LeMae!
Curt LeMae 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and August Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury comes into the arena with Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody blaring out of the sound system. Beach has chosen Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - If This Ain't Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Freddie Mercury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, August Beach!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beach scrambles back to his feet.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercury scores with a sloppy right hand. Beach should have avoided that one.
Beach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercury swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Mercury throws the kick towards the body but Beach avoids it.
Mercury blocks a head kick by Beach.
Mercury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beach throws a head kick but Mercury moves out of range.
Beach lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Mercury lands with a kick to the temple. Beach shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been informed that Beach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mercury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mercury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beach throws a front kick aimed at Mercury's knee but Mercury avoids it well.
Beach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury drives through and clinches with Beach against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercury.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Beach.
Beach working aggressively here.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury stalling in the clinch but Beach improves position.
Mercury has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
A short body shot lands from Mercury as the two fighters clinch.
Beach digs a right hand into Mercury's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mercury's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury misses with a punch to the body.
Mercury working aggressively here.
Beach blocking some punches.
Mercury tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercury.
Beach lands a body shot.
Mercury is breathing heavily.
Mercury has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Mercury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercury tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercury throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Mercury is looking to control Beach's arms but Beach gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mercury has his back to the cage.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercury working aggressively here.
Mercury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach trying to control the position but instead, Mercury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beach into the cage.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Mercury as the two fighters clinch.
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Mercury 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.
A leg kick checked by Mercury.
Mercury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beach throws a sloppy head kick and Mercury moves out of range easily.
Beach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercury under the eye.
Mercury moves away from the strike by Beach.
Beach throws a leg kick but Mercury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beach moves into the clinch.
Mercury tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Beach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury prevents a body shot from Beach.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercury.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercury.
Beach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beach tries to stall but Mercury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beach as Mercury tries to tie him up.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercury's elbow.
Mercury misses with a body punch.
Mercury throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mercury.
Mercury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Mercury is struggling to control the position.
Beach avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Mercury'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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mercury.
Mercury attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beach misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Mercury.
Beach connects with a leg kick. Mercury looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mercury blocks a head kick by Beach.
Beach throws a head kick that misses.
Beach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beach misses with a wild body shot.
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Mercury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercury prevents a body shot from Beach.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Mercury.
A short body shot lands from Mercury as the two fighters clinch.
Mercury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercury taking a breather.
Beach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach gets through Mercury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercury has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Mercury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury misses with some punches.
Mercury tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercury.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mercury tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lands with a short shot to the head.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercury.
Mercury misses with some punches.
Mercury tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mercury struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Mercury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Mercury blocking some punches.
Mercury blocks an uppercut.
Mercury tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Mercury lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury blocking some punches.
Beach struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercury controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mercury takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mercury swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Mercury.
Mercury tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Mercury back against the cage.
Mercury trying to stall but Beach improves his position.
Beach looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach blocks a body shot from Mercury.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercury backwards.
Mercury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercury stalling in the clinch but Beach improves position.
Mercury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercury has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
A short uppercut from Mercury.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercury swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mercury misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercury throws a head punch that misses.
Mercury tries to throw a body punch but Beach avoids it by throwing Mercury back against the cage.
Mercury blocking some punches.
Mercury blocks an uppercut.
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 Freddie Mercury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddie Mercury's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beach throws a leg kick but Mercury checks it.
Beach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercury is out of range and Beach settles back down.
Beach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beach misses with a double jab
and Mercury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Beach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mercury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercury clinches up against the cage.
Beach blocks a body shot from Mercury.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
August Beach seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mercury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury misses with a body punch.
Mercury blocking some punches.
Mercury blocks an uppercut.
Mercury lands a left hand.
Mercury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercury prevents a body shot from Beach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury blocks a body shot from Beach.
Mercury lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beach working aggressively here.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beach prevents a body shot from Mercury.
Mercury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
A short right from Beach.
Mercury scores with a shot to the side of Beach's head.
Mercury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercury blocks an uppercut.
Mercury throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercury misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mercury.
A bit of stalling here from Mercury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Mercury scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercury has a couple of punches blocked by Beach.
Beach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercury is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beach blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Mercury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mercury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercury.
Beach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beach blocks a body shot from Mercury.
Mercury is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mercury presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach taking a breather.
Beach blocks an uppercut.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach misses with some punches.
Mercury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercury prevents Beach from breaking the clinch.
Mercury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beach prevents a body shot from Mercury.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
Mercury blocking some punches.
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercury uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercury tries a body shot but Beach blocks it.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercury.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercury.
Mercury blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beach.
Mercury has Beach pressed against the cage.
Mercury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach is trying to maintain a safe position but Mercury gets an underhook and turns Beach into the cage.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercury misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercury has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Pat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat comes to the cage accompanied by Project Pat - What Cha Starin' At. Hammarskjold has chosen Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Pat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammarskjold walks into a stiff left hand from Pat.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Hammarskjold works the jab nicely.
It looks like Project Pat has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pat darts in trying to clinch
and Hammarskjold counters with a beautiful punch that sends Pat to the canvas!
Pat is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammarskjold postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Pat's head off the mat! Pat is out! He's out! Hammarskjold jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alfred Hammarskjold!
Alfred Hammarskjold was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Staal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We built this city. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yokida Matae!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matae misses with a head kick.
Matae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matae misses with a right hand
and Staal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Staal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staal.
Staal stuffs the takedown attempt from Matae. Matae gets slowly back to his feet.
Staal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staal trying to stall but Matae improves his position.
Matae struggles to land a body shot inside as Staal controls his hands.
Staal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Staal is trying to maintain a safe position but Matae gets an underhook and turns Staal into the cage.
Matae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Staal scores a nice knee to the body.
Matae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matae throws a punch but it's blocked by Staal.
Staal missing with knees to the body.
Staal blocks a body shot from Matae.
Staal blocks an uppercut.
Matae is looking to break free of the clinch but Staal has double underhooks.
Matae tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Matae back against the cage.
Staal blocks an uppercut.
Staal lands an uppercut.
Staal slowing the pace effectively.
Matae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Staal backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal has a couple of punches blocked by Matae.
Matae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matae throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Staal.
Staal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matae is defending well for now.
Matae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matae lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Staal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matae takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matae tries to work over Staal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Matae.
Matae being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matae is keeping busy.
Matae misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staal.
Matae can't find room to land a body shot as Staal controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matae.
Staal takes a shot to the head.
Matae misses with some punches.
Staal lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
Staal crunches a lovely knee into Matae's ribcage.
Staal lands a good knee to the midsection. Matae won't want to take too many of those.
Matae looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal slows down the pace here.
Matae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Staal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matae avoids it.
A short right from Matae.
Staal stalling against the cage.
Matae avoids the elbow strike from Staal, against the cage.
Staal prevents Matae from breaking the clinch.
Matae misses with the head strike.
Matae misses with a body punch.
Matae misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matae scores with a shot to the side of Staal's head.
Matae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staal blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Staal prevents a body shot from Matae.
Matae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Staal trying to control the position but instead, Matae has worked for underhooks and has pushed Staal into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yokida Matae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Staal throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Matae to counter with a crisp jab.
Matae swings widly with a right hand
and Staal counters with a left to the body.
Staal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matae drops his hands momentarily and Staal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staal avoids the body shot from Matae.
Staal misses with a low kick as Matae jumps back.
Matae misses with an uppercut
and Staal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Matae.
Matae is looking to clinch but Staal is avoiding it.
Staal lands a big head kick that sends Matae tumbling to the mat! Staal takes a step backwards and waves Matae back to his feet - he wants the finish!
John Staal is winning the standup battle so far.
Staal lands a big right hand that sends Matae crashing to the mat! Staal stays standing though and waves Matae back to his feet!
Matae is rocked!
That has opened up Yokida Matae's cut even more.
Matae gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Staal gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Staal!
After winning the bout, John Staal 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Zio has chosen Old Mcdonald had a farm as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Zio.
Black seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zio misses with a few strikes there.
Zio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zio cracks Black with a good jab.
Zio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black misses with an uppercut
and Zio counters with a left to the body.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Zio.
Some bone on bone action there as Zio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Black connects with a body shot that sends Zio's belly button to the back.
Black feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zio moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Zio misses the body punch
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Zio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zio to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black stalling against the cage.
Zio blocking some punches.
Zio lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Black is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zio.
Zio lands a left hand.
Zio stops a takedown attempt from Black.
Zio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zio lands a left hand.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zio pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black misses with an uppercut. Zio saw that one coming.
No luck for Zio with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
An inside leg kick from Zio misses.
Zio throws a head kick that misses.
Zio motions for Black to come forward. Zio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zio lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black blocks a low kick nicely.
Zio cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Black's best efforts.
Black wants to pass to mount but Zio is defending the position.
Black wants to control but Zio is keeping him busy.
Black prevents Zio from improving his position.
Zio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zio actively working from the bottom here.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
Zio manages to get to full guard.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Zio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black wants to pass the guard but Zio is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zio looking for a sweep. Not yet Zio, not yet.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zio has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black scoring with punches from side control.
Zio is rocked!
Zio struggling a bit here.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bod Zio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some bone on bone action there as Zio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zio manages to avoid it.
Black misses with a low kick.
Zio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Nice cross by Zio.
Zio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black cracks a nice hook into Zio's ribs.
Zio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black misses the jab.
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zio quickly recovers to half guard.
Zio gets back to full guard.
Zio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Zio.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zio keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black wants to pass the guard but Zio is keeping the position.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Zio's brow.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zio's head.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zio wants to control but Black postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Zio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Black tries for a kimura but Zio is defending well.
Black is chipping away with strikes.
Zio regains half guard.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zio's head.
Zio has hold of Black's hands but Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zio tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Zio trying to control here.
Black trying to control from half guard but Zio is working away.
Zio trying to control but Black postures up.
Zio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black thows a huge punch but Zio dodges it nicely.
Zio is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Zio taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio trying to control but Black postures up.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zio trying to control from the bottom.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black wants to control but Zio is having none of it.
Zio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zio landing punches.
Zio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Mr Black will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Zio.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black misses with the combination.
Black takes one on the button.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zio.
Zio scores with a body shot.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zio momentarily.
Zio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Bod Zio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zio wants to clinch.
Black fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black tries to work over Zio's front leg with a kick but Zio checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zio scores with a nice body kick.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Zio with that takedown attempt.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Zio is defending well.
Black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black pushing down on Zio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black throwing shots but Zio is blocking nicely.
Zio trying to control here.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black wants to stand up but Zio is controlling the position.
Zio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Zio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Zio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Zio's head.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zio is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Zio won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Zio is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Zio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!
Black preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zio.
Black can't escape the position.
Zio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Black tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black showing good submission defense here.
Black is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zio working some strikes from top position.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zio manages to get himself to full guard.
Zio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Zio has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zio is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Mr Black.
I think Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Black!
Mr Black took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Bod Zio had this to say: 'Congratulations!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mk Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra comes to the cage accompanied by Big Bad - Satriani. Reed comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royale kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mk Ultra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ultra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Oliver Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ultra moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Ultra moves out of range of the leg kick from Reed.
Ultra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ultra.
Ultra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Oliver Reed has been cut.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Ultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Ultra moved away.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ultra manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Ultra.
Ultra cracks Reed with a good jab.
Ultra defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Ultra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Ultra lands with a nice combination. Reed backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Ultra.
Reed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ultra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ultra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ultra misses with a body shot.
Ultra throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed misses with a low kick as Ultra jumps back.
That kick from Reed tenderised Ultra's leg. Ultra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed looks for the body kick but Ultra saw that one coming.
Ultra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ultra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ultra throws out the jab.
Ultra misses the shot to the body.
Ultra throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ultra misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ultra.
Ultra lands a right hook to the body.
Ultra throws a head kick that misses
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed tries to clinch there but Ultra circles away.
Ultra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ultra throws a nice head kick!
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ultra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Reed misses.
Whack! Ultra lands a heavy head kick that drops Reed. The ref tackles Ultra to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Reed was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mk Ultra!
Mk Ultra retains his middleweight title!
Mk Ultra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oliver Reed spoke after the fight, saying 'Get back - don't look at me - I'm hideous.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rutger's choice of entrance music: Hall & Oates - Out of Touch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger tries to clinch but Uusisto moves out of range.
A low kick from Uusisto is predictable there
and Rutger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Uusisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws the left hand but Rutger avoids the punch easily.
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uusisto can pounce on him.
Uusisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uusisto.
Uusisto looks to land a combination but Rutger avoids it well.
Rutger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uusisto.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Uusisto.
Rutger takes one to the side of the head.
Uusisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Athletic Advantage in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uusisto misses with a few strikes there.
Rutger throws a sloppy body shot
and Uusisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutger on the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a body kick.
Rutger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uusisto is able to avoid easily.
Uusisto pushes Rutger away with a front kick.
Uusisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutger throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Uusisto counters with a big head kick but Rutger shrugs it off.
Uusisto misses with a two punch combination.
Rutger blocks a jab.
Russ Rutger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uusisto shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutger tries to sprawl out of it but Uusisto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uusisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Uusisto as he checks the leg kick.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Uusisto is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutger.
Uusisto lands a head shot.
Uusisto swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Uusisto gets tackled into the cage by Rutger. Rutger maintains the clinch.
Uusisto misses with a punch to the body.
Uusisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uusisto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uusisto backwards.
Uusisto effectively controlling the action here.
Rutger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uusisto backwards.
Uusisto blocking some punches.
Uusisto is trying to pull guard but Rutger has him pressed against the cage.
Uusisto is trying to break the clinch but Rutger is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger tries a body shot but Uusisto blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uusisto.
Rutger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uusisto backwards.
Uusisto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurmas Uusisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uusisto backwards.
Uusisto can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Uusisto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uusisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutger tries a body shot but Uusisto blocks it.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uusisto breaks the clinch.
Uusisto scores with a hook to the body. Rutger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurmas Uusisto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uusisto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rutger is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Rutger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rutger tries to bench press Uusisto off him but Uusisto keeps the position.
Uusisto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rutger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Uusisto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutger is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uusisto taking a break here but Rutger is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rutger is looking for a sweep. Uusisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rutger wants to get back to full guard.
Rutger is not content to let Uusisto control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto not doing much here.
Uusisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutger controlling the position well.
Rutger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rutger.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Rutger wants to control the position but Uusisto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Uusisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uusisto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uusisto works his way into full mount!
Rutger is squirming around, avoiding Uusisto's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Uusisto is thwarting Rutger's attempts to control the position.
Uusisto controlling the action here.
Uusisto trying to control from half guard but Rutger is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurmas Uusisto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rutger lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Uusisto.
Uusisto with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Uusisto.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutger tries to clinch but Uusisto is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutger.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutger slaps away a takedown attempt from Uusisto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uusisto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rutger's guard.
Rutger has his foot on Uusisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uusisto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutger keeping moving, preventing Uusisto from controlling successfully.
Uusisto throwing strikes from guard but Rutger blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uusisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uusisto content to stall in guard here.
Rutger wants to hit a switch here but Uusisto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rutger there!
Rutger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rutger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uusisto controlling from the full mount.
Uusisto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uusisto looking to ground and pound but Rutger is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jurmas Uusisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uusisto working the ground and pound effectively.
Uusisto prevents Rutger from getting the reversal.
Uusisto tries to control but Rutger wriggling away.
Uusisto with a couple of short strikes.
Rutger is squirming around, avoiding Uusisto's attempts to control the action.
Rutger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rutger working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto throws some wild stikes that Rutger manages to avoid easily.
Uusisto unloads with some shots from mount but Rutger bucks and avoids them well.
Rutger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto lands a big elbow.
Uusisto lands with some strikes.
Uusisto controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Rutger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusisto controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurmas Uusisto clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Uusisto.
Uusisto shoots in but Rutger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uusisto connects with a crisp jab.
Rutger slips a straight right by Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uusisto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutger sprawls well initially but Uusisto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uusisto seems to be working for a kimura but Rutger defends the submission attempt.
Uusisto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutger is pressing down on Uusisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rutger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uusisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uusisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uusisto trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom.
Rutger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uusisto distracts Rutger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Uusisto advances to half guard.
Uusisto is stalling here. Rutger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Uusisto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rutger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Uusisto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rutger presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Uusisto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rutger lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger is landing with some decent strikes but Uusisto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is trying to escape the mount.
Rutger wants to control the pace but Uusisto is squirming around nicely.
Rutger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Uusisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rutger content just to control the position here.
Rutger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Uusisto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto tries to roll over but Rutger keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger is trying to control the action in half guard but Uusisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutger trying to control the pace.
Uusisto is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger trying to control the action but Uusisto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Russ Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rutger takes one to the side of the head.
Rutger lands with a hook. Uusisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uusisto misses with a hook.
Uusisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutger on the side of the head.
Uusisto lands a really nice looking cross but Rutger seems unphased.
Rutger avoids a kick to the body.
Uusisto throws the left hand but Rutger avoids the punch easily.
Rutger tries to close the distance and clinch but Uusisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uusisto misses with a straight right.
Rutger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uusisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutger scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uusisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uusisto throws a nice looking combination but Rutger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uusisto throws a leg kick
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
Uusisto lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
Uusisto throws a right and a left that Rutger avoids nicely.
Rutger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uusisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uusisto misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutger.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Uusisto throws a right hand that misses
and Rutger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutger.
Rutger tries to work over Uusisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Uusisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uusisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uusisto lands a left hand.
Rutger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russ Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Uusisto has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutger cracks Uusisto with a nice body shot.
Uusisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Rutger has Uusisto pressed against the cage, preventing Uusisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rutger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Uusisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger gets through Uusisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uusisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Uusisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uusisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Rutger.
Jurmas Uusisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russ Rutger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutger misses with a body punch.
Uusisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger gets through Uusisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uusisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Uusisto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uusisto 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurmas Uusisto!
Jurmas Uusisto retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jurmas Uusisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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